Some TikTok video I found for roasted cauliflower was meh; but these sweet pickled onions she topped it with were – chef’s kiss! 1 lime, zest and juice 2-3 T olive oil1T maple syrup3-4 big soft dates, chopped 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (I used a mandoline)a squirt of cilantro paste, or some chopped … Read more
Another baked salad I found on TikTok. But I don’t think it needs a dressing: it’s already got plenty of oil from the cooking, as well as flavor from the herbs, shallots and garlic. 20 Brussels sprouts, shaved 1 large shallot, shaved some chopped herbs (thyme, sage, etc) garlic powder 1/2c cooked quinoa 1 garlic … Read more
I saw a Southern (gay?) man on TikTok saying that this was the way to make mac and cheese. I jotted down most of what he said in my notes; but now the link to the video itself is broken. Doh! So I’ve done a lot of research trying to figure out how I’m going … Read more
I got this recipe from one of my favorite TikTok recipe creators. Given that it’s the end of summer and I have a farmers market subscription this year, I’ve been needing lots of recipes to use up zucchini! I’ve come up with some good ones, including Zucchini-Corn Fritters, Corn Tomato Zucchini Salad, and good old … Read more
In August there’s always an abundant supply of 2 things: corn on the cob and zucchini. What to do with all of it? Make these fritters! Another good recipe for using up zucchini: Zucchini Bake; and here’s another one: Korean Vegetable Pancakes; and the most heart-healthy one of all: Corn Tomato Zucchini Salad. 2 medium … Read more
When it’s August and your CSA from the farmers market keeps sending you 6 zucchini every week, here’s a great thing to do with a bunch of them! Another recipe that can use up a lot of zucchini is Korean Vegetable Pancakes. Another one: Corn Tomato Zucchini Salad. And one more: Zucchini-Corn Fritters. 2 zucchini … Read more
I saw these on a TikTok but without any quantities. A little Google search later, I’ve got an awesome recipe. This amount makes 3 pancakes the size of my large stainless steel saute pan – which is enough for 4-6 servings, depending on what else you’re eating it with. Dry Ingredients: 1-1/2c flour 2t baking … Read more
I found that the sweet potato was so sweet, I didn’t want more sweetness in the sauce; rather, I was looking to amp the salty flavor. Next time skip the sweetener. The Sauce: 1/2 stick melted butter 1T tahini1t soy sauce 1/2t maple syrup1t lime juice 1 sweet potato 1 can of garbanzos 1/2 a … Read more
The ubiquitous Thanksgiving side dish. It’s really simple, but when you put the right amounts of everything it really makes it great! Serves 8-10 2 cans cream of mushroom soup 1/2c milk or cream 1t soy sauce 6-8 c green beans, preferably sliced diagonally 2-1/2c crispy fried onions (I like to use crispy jalapeño pieces … Read more
I’ve made 3 batches of this salad already this summer and I still can’t get enough of it! It’s one of these ones where quantities don’t matter that much, just eyeball it. corn on the cob cherry tomatoes zucchinilime juice + lime zest olive oil fresh basilfresh cilantro Steam the corn and cut it off … Read more