Used this recipe to make Italian dressing
Friday, December 11, 2020
Preserving our harvest 2020
This year, I was a little better about picking the cherry tomatoes and I needed a way to preserve them. I found a couple recipes that were pretty similar and I used them both. Now in dec, all our frozen tomatoes have been used up already 😩
https://www.thespruceeats.com/how-to-preserve-tomatoes-in-olive-oil-4775075
https://heartbeetkitchen.com/2014/canningpreserving/slow-roasted-tomatoes-preserved-in-olive-oil/
I also grew jalapeños. Someone in my dinner group said she really enjoyed pickled jalapeños, so I found this recipe and both E and I have really enjoyed them. Probably not the best thing to do, but I have some frozen jalapeños that I slice up and add to the jar when there’s room.
https://gimmedelicious.com/quick-10-minute-pickled-jalapenos/#wprm-recipe-container-13182
Recent baking adventures
Here’s a list of things I have baked recently...
We got another box of peaches and I made peach pie, cobbler and crisp. I much preferred the crisp. I think I probably need to up my pie crust game.
https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/brown-sugar-peach-crumble-pie/#tasty-recipes-70284
https://pinchofyum.com/peach-cobbler
For some reason, I can’t find the pie recipe, but no loss, because I would not want to make it again.
Fall apples and cider mean apple cider donuts-https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1019593-baked-apple-cider-doughnuts
Another bread maker recipe, this time for cottage bread - https://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=731136
Coffee cake, I it may have been user error, but I thought the layers were too separate and the sweet was only concentrated in the streusel part- https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/cinnamon-streusel-coffeecake-recipe
The kids saw something on Daniel Tiger that was made. I tracked down a recipe and made some. They seem to be fairly healthy and they tasted that way too. I wouldn’t mind making it again for the kids. https://www.pbs.org/parents/recipes/mozie-mazing-cookies
This is a great framework for making muesli https://www.bonappetit.com/test-kitchen/cooking-tips/article/how-to-make-muesli-cereal
This isn’t baking, but definitely a treat. I tried this ice cream recipe and it was very rich. The kids didn’t like it at all.p, but I enjoyed it. I won’t make it again tho https://livinghealthywithchocolate.com/desserts/paleo-mint-chocolate-chip-ice-cream-2073/#wprm-recipe-container-9423
Punjabi-style black lentils and Aloo mattar and curry powder
I followed this recipe from Smitten kitchen (https://smittenkitchen.com/2017/03/punjabi-style-black-lentil-dal/ ) when trying to make a Dal makhani, this was before my recipe find after Diwali. I thought it was ok, but I liked the second iteration/other recipe better.
My first attempt at aloo mattar was with this recipe, https://pipingpotcurry.com/instant-pot-aloo-matar. I thought it was ok, but I also preferred my second attempt better.
I don’t think I needed it for either recipe, but something I made called for curry powder I didn’t have, so I used this recipe to whip some up- https://minimalistbaker.com/diy-curry-powder/
Roasted potatoes
In another, this is probably not worth writing a recipe, but it was what I found when trying to find something to make with the potatoes E grew (they are small). I found this recipe for roasting potatoes in butter (https://www.eatwell101.com/roasted-garlic-butter-parmesan-potatoes-recipe). E liked it and so did I.
Indian take out at home
Since the closest Indian restaurant is at least 50 miles away, I have been trying to make my own. Some tries have been more successful than others. The night after Diwali, I made a feast, and it was mostly for me and E, since the kids don’t really like it too much.
I made aloo mattar, not in the instant pot this time- https://www.manjulaskitchen.com/aloo-mattar-potatoes-and-green-peas/
Dal makhani, in the instant pot-https://www.manjulaskitchen.com/dal-makhani/
Chole palak, I used frozen kale because that’s what I had - https://www.manjulaskitchen.com/chole-palak-chickpeas-with-spinach/
and naan - https://rasamalaysia.com/naan/#mv-creation-11
I thought everything was wonderful. I really like the website I found for most of the recipes. The Dal makhani was a little more soupy than I wanted, but maybe it’s more authentic that way? 🤷🏼♀️
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Thanksgiving 2020
I made Thanksgiving dinner for just our immediate family this year. I started cooking on Wednesday evening, resumed Thursday morning and cooked all through the day. The kids helped quite a bit and I had a lot of fun with it.
Menu included -
Vegan seitan roast which I made from scratch since we couldn't find a pre-made tofurkey roast.
Mashed potatoes
Stuffing
Roasted Brussels sprouts with maple glaze
Pecan and chocolate pie
Recent cooking adventures
Vegan lentil loaf from Oh She Glows-https://ohsheglows.com/2011/01/01/ultimate-vegan-lentil-walnut-loaf/
Drunken Beans/Borracho beans from Rancho Gordo. I think I used pinto or Eye of the Goat - https://www.ranchogordo.com/blogs/recipes/drunken-beans
Jamie Oliver's veggie burger. This was ok, but still a little mushy. https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/vegetables-recipes/the-best-vegan-burger/
Used this recipe in the summer for garlic scape pesto. I remember it being pretty good. https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1015301-garlic-scape-pesto?action=click&module=Global%20Search%20Recipe%20Card&pgType=search&rank=1
Made these green beans to accompany a tofu stir fry: https://dinnerthendessert.com/spicy-chinese-sichuan-green-beans/#wprm-recipe-container-8658
I have been working on making"take-out" at home. This was mentioned in my dinner FB group, so I thought I would try. I used lemon bc that's what I had on hand. Everyone else did not like it but I thought it was ok. Definitely a different flavor from a restaurant. https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1014830-baingan-bharta?fbclid=IwAR1jeskJlooJDarwc1-p1oYCiMSV5fl6jzRlSWwLCawE5yUZ-R1HlcquDLI
These sauteed zucchini almost don't need a recipe, but they were delicious: https://www.kitchentreaty.com/7-minute-sauteed-zucchini-with-garlic-basil/
I think I had a lot of cabbage, so I made this slaw. It was ok, but I think I prefer a creamier dressing. https://downshiftology.com/recipes/vinegar-coleslaw-no-mayo/
I tried making a bread machine challah. I didn't like how it turned out, but I still ate it ...https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-nosher/bread-machine-challah/
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