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Chinese-Style Baby Bok Choy with Mushroom Sauce
By KathyCooks
In a bowl mix together the corn starch and water
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon corn starch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 pinches salt
- 1/4 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 4 heads baby bok choy
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons minced green onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 (8 ounce) package sliced portobello mushrooms
Category Archives: Naan
By KathyCooks
Combine the flour, yeast, salt, baking powder (a modern touch which gives naan a little extra body) and sugar in th...
- 11 ounces (2 cups plus two tablespoons) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- a generous pinch of baking powder
- 1-2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces (1/2 cup) milk (room temperature)
- 4 ounces (1/2 cup) yogurt (room temperature)
- 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) olive oil
- More oil and coarse salt for a topping
Mom's Vegetarian Chili
By KathyCooks
1 Saute diced onions in olive oil until transparent 2
- 1 (12 ounce) package frozen burger-style crumbles (optional)
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans
- 1 (15 ounce) can white beans
- 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
- 1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (12 fluid ounce) can tomato juice
- 3 onions, chopped
- 1 cup diced green pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
Creamed Spinach with Bread Crumbs
By KathyCooks
1. Bring a 4-qt. saucepan of water to a boil; add spinach, and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes
- 2 lb. fresh spinach
- 3 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
- 1/4 tsp. smoked paprika
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large shallot (or onion), minced
- 5 tbsp. flour
- 1 cups milk
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Crash Hot Potatoes
By KathyCooks
Simmer the potatoes until tender
- 1 1/2 pounds baby Yukon gold potatoes (10 to 14 potatoes, about 2 inches in diameter)
- 2 tablespoons plus 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Finely chopped fresh parsley leaves, for garnish (optional)
Indian-Style Green Beans
By KathyCooks
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
- 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed, cut diagonally into 1” pieces
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground garam masala
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Chicken Tikka Masala
By KathyCooks
In a large glass or stainless steel bowl, combine the yogurt, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, cardamom, cayenne a...
- 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, fat trimmed
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup blanched whole almonds
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 1/2 tablespoons garam masala
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure chile powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- One 35-ounce can peeled tomatoes, finely chopped, juices reserved
- Pinch of sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
Cauliflower Steaks with Olive Relish and Tomato Sauce
By KathyCooks
Remove leaves and trim stem end of cauliflower, leaving core intact
- 1 large head of cauliflower
- 1/2 cup pitted oil-packed black olives, finely chopped can substitue all or some with tapenade
- 3 sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 3 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more
- 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 plum tomatoes, cored, quartered
- crumbled eta cheese
Sous Vide Lamb Chops with Garlic Herbed Butter
By KathyCooks
Heat the sous vide bath to 136 for medium rare or 140F for medium
- 4-6 Lamb chops (although it depends on the size of each)
- 1 tsp Dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper
- 2 Tbps Salted grass-fed butter
- 1 cloveMinced garlic
- 1/2 tsp Onion powder
Apple Oatmeal Crisp
By KathyCooks
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 4 cups apples - peeled, cored and chopped (3-4 apples)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon