Category Archives: Recipes

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Recipe: Chinese Tripe Stew

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

This is a master tripe stew recipe that’s good, but can be made better with your tweaks. I started with some guidance from my Yelp friend Chen Z then began adding stuff. Serves 8 as part of a dim sum … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Mom’s Green Bean Casserole

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

Mom food from the 1950s. I  followed the green bean casserole recipe from the French’s coupon insert but it was pretty bland so I doctored it up a bit with some ingredients that were probably present in the original. Serves … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Broccoli Slaw with Red Onion and Cranberries

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

It’s pretty hardcore to bring a sweet slaw with onions to a neighborhood potluck, but this broccoli slaw works beautifully. (And it’s great with ham which is why I’m publishing the recipe this week.) When the perpetrator would not identify him/herself … Continue reading →

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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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