Category Archives: Recipes

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Recipe: Poor Man’s Bloody Mary Mix

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

Here’s a way to dress up boring tomato juice with ingredients you’re likely to have around the kitchen. The flavor profile is similar to seafood cocktail sauce. If you come into money, first thing to add is some vodka or … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Tomato Aspic

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

You can’t get past the first serving station at the Highland Park Cafeteria without encountering an array of tempting congeals. Tomato aspic is one of my favorites. This prep is sure to warm the heart of anyone with roots in … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Mock Som Tam (Green Papaya Salad)

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

Real green papaya can be hard to come by, hence the workarounds. The flavor base of this is very strong and good so experiment until you get a vegetable combination you like. Serves 4-6. Ingredients: 4 c cabbage (½ head), … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Mari’s Little Lamburger

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

Adapted from the somewhat mysterious Conspirator’s Cookbook, this provides a very juicy lamburger you can enjoy on a bun or on its own. Serves 4. Ingredients: 1 lb ground lamb* ¼ c chopped parsley (or chopped mint, or a combination) … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Curtido (Salvadorean-style cole slaw)

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

Curtido is the slaw that’s served on the side with pupusas (Salvadorean-style stuffed tortillas). It’s a bit intense to eat on its own, but that intensity makes it ideal for any recipe where you want to add the crunch of cabbage … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Scrapple Croutons

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

These morsels marry the crunch of a crouton with the porky unctuousness of bacon—what’s not to like? Scrapple is very delicate until it reaches its final cooked state, however, so follow the instructions carefully. ½ pound of scrapple will produce … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Kale Caesar Salad with Creamy Dressing

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

Here’s a creamy Caesar dressing without eggs or mayo that can sit on the picnic table without turning into a petri dish. Toss with some sturdy kale for a salad that’s actually better if you prep it an hour or … Continue reading →

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Recipe: The Colonel’s KFC Three-Bean Salad

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

I miss the KFC three-bean salad they used to serve at the Colonel’s. Luckily, this recipe is a dead ringer. Makes enough for a tailgate party, about 16 servings. Ingredients: 15.5-oz can kidney beans 15.5-oz can green beans (cross cut … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Vietnamese Pickled Daikon (Do Chua)

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

This is the crunchy condiment found in bahn mi. It’s supposed to be an equal amount of carrots and radish, but carrots are hard to shred so I use just enough for color. Can also be eaten as a slaw. … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Baked Beans from Scratch

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Burnt My Fingers

It isn’t hard to make a pot of classic sweet-and-sour baked beans starting from dried beans. This is a base recipe which you might make once, then fine-tune to your preferences on future renditions. Serves 8-12. Ingredients: 1 lb dried … Continue reading →

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