Category Archives: Sides

Man and woman do not live by main courses alone. Sides are the chorus that makes the meal come together in all its symphonic elegance. Whatever.

Recipe: Deli Style Cole Slaw

Posted on August 13, 2024 by Burnt My Fingers

Deli Style Cole Slaw is too expensive in the deli nowadays, so let’s make our own. We’re talking about the sweet-and-sour mayo-based product that is ubiquitous in New York delis and goes beautifully with an overstuffed Italian Mix sub. We … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Japanese Restaurant Salad Dressing

Posted on July 28, 2024 by Burnt My Fingers

This is our version of the Japanese restaurant salad dressing that’s often served in neighborhood restaurants and sushi bars. Feel free to add even more ginger! Makes 1 c. Ingredients 2 T onion, chopped 2 T carrot, chopped 1 inch … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Best Marinated Mushrooms

Posted on July 16, 2024 by Burnt My Fingers

Best Marinated Mushrooms are the winner* in our four-way taste test of preparations. We’ve refined the recipe to add a suitable vinagrette; of course you could use your own but make sure it has a good jolt of red or … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Loaded Potato Salad

Posted on July 3, 2024 by Burnt My Fingers

We assume you’re making potato salad for the 4th of July, right? Loaded Potato Salad is an upgrade from our time-tested Texas-Style Potato Salad. It adds seasoning to the potatoes as they cook and uses russets which do a superior … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Korean Steak Tartare (Yukhoe)

Posted on June 19, 2024 by Burnt My Fingers

Korean Steak Tartare is a nice alternative to the Western version for people who are reluctant to dig into raw meat. The marinade (which has ingredients similar to that for bulgogi) coats the bits of steak and the pear matchsticks … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Marinated Artichokes and Hearts of Palm

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Burnt My Fingers

Stores sell marinated artichokes, so why not marinated artichokes and hearts of palm? They’re both mild vegetables that contribute more texture than taste, and they absorb the flavor of a marinade beautifully. You do need firm hearts of palm which … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Cuban Slaw

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Burnt My Fingers

This new version of Cuban Slaw resulted from a happy accident. I shredded the cabbage and mixed it with salt, then had to stop the cure after 20 minutes to get back to a family activity. The cabbage had softened … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Asian Slaw

Posted on February 15, 2024 by Burnt My Fingers

Asian Slaw is a crunchy accompaniment to any main involving sesame oil… like our Trader Joe poke. Of course we could grate a head of cabbage, but because this is all about quick and easy we like to grab a … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Posted on January 16, 2024 by Burnt My Fingers

You don’t really need a recipe for garlic mashed potatoes, but last night’s rendition was the best I’ve had and I happen to have kept track of the proportions so I’m sharing it. Makes 4 servings. Ingredients: 1 lb yellow … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Instant Pot Hot and Sour Soup

Posted on January 9, 2024 by Burnt My Fingers

Yes, you can make Hot and Sour Soup in the Instant Pot that’s a pretty good facsimile of your favorite takeout Chinese. We started with this recipe from Jamie + Jacky and were initially disappointed but then we added lots … Continue reading →

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