Category Archives: Recipes

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Recipe: Texas Barbecue Beans

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Burnt My Fingers

This formula is as close as I can get to the manna served at Snow’s without putting you in the pickup and driving to Lexington, TX. These are Texas barbecue beans, not “barbecued’ because no smoking is involved. Serves 8-10. … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Marinated Roasted Red Peppers

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Burnt My Fingers

[This recipe has been updated with improved technique.] Red bell peppers have been showing up at more reasonable prices recently. Which is great, because marinated roasted red peppers are one of the supreme tasty and healthy pleasures of life on … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Morkovcha (Russian-Korean Carrot Salad)

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Burnt My Fingers

This Morkovcha (Russian-Korean Carrot Salad) prep is a hybrid of best practices from the wide variety of home cook recipes I’ve run across. It has a complex, distinctive flavor profile that holds its own on a plate with several other … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Giardinara (Mixed Pickled Vegetables)

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Burnt My Fingers

Here is a simple Giardinara recipe that uses no oil or sugar so the fresh flavor of the vegetables comes through. Feel free to vary based on what’s on sale/looks good/is on hand. Makes 3 quarts. Ingredients: 1 medium head … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Adventure Bread with Steel-Cut Oats

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Burnt My Fingers

Josey Baker’s Adventure Bread is wonderfully hearty stuff… dense and flavorful with the nutrition and energy you need for a long hike, or maybe a march for a worthy cause. I’ve modified* the original recipe to use steel cut oats. … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Sweet Potato Salad

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Burnt My Fingers

Why not? Sweet potato salad is a nice change of pace from “regular” potato salad, better looking, and better for you. Serves four, though the recipe is very extensible. Ingredients: 1 large yam, about 1 lb ¼ c diced dill … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Best Way Buffalo Wings

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Burnt My Fingers

Best Way Buffalo Wings because they’re the winner in our five-way test. The prep has been slightly tweaked to bring it to easy perfection. Allow 8-12 wing pieces per person, so this base recipe will serve about 4. Ingredients: 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Taste Test: Oven-Roasted Buffalo Wings

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Burnt My Fingers

Planning a wingfest for Super Bowl Sunday and wondering what’s the best way to prepare Oven-Roasted Buffalo Wings? We’ve got your playbook right here. We tested several different preps and came up with a somewhat definitive winner that’s also easy to … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Shrimp Curry with Coconut Cashew Gravy

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Burnt My Fingers

  This dish is so unctuous and irresistible, hard to believe it’s also good for you. Adapted from a similar recipe in Dr. David Ludwig’s Always Hungry? book. Serves four as a stew with or without rice. Ingredients: For the … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Cheeseburger Beans

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Burnt My Fingers

When you want a cheeseburger but all you have is beans, make Cheeseburger Beans. Goes well with a hot dog or grilled chicken. Serves two as a main dish, or four as a side. Ingredients: Approx. 15 ounce can pinto … Continue reading →

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