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Sunday, December 8, 2019

Recipes links to remember

This is a running list of recipe links, that I update as I find new ones. Mostly, as I find new ones to try, but also because people keep asking me about my recipes. Unfortunately, I don't really cook with recipes. Mostly, I use them for the techniques, but tend to modify them based on personal preferences and what ingredients I have around me. I have tried to note some of my modifications in each line item.

Have tried these:

Daikon Radish Cake 蘿蔔糕I use this mostly to get an idea of proportions. but will put my own “add-ins”.
https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Turnip-Cake-Law-Bock-Gow-100779?fbclid=IwAR2fURkfrKIaPG9FAc73WkbRLhOkKL3yVNX2HaRViE2FTkQBihe-9DEE8Fk

Red Bean Coconut Rice Cake 紅豆椰子
https://eggwansfoododyssey.com/2012/02/05/red-bean-and-coconut-rice-cake-chinese-new-year-dessert/?fbclid=IwAR0S3nfexd8aOxEvSf9DPHqzVSBjBycTOce-80SvsxIIsdnJyp6bFr2mOI8
I usually also add ginger to when I’m making the bean paste. And sometimes tangerine peel
Cumin Garlic Lamb Skewers - 羊肉串https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2015/05/spicy-lamb-skewers-chinese-street-food-recipe.html
I use the boneless leg of lamb of Costco because it it readily available. I do try and alternate the fattier outer pieces with the meatier pieces.
I also add minced fresh garlic, szechuan peppercorns, and black peppercorns.
Apple Cider donuts These are really good, but a candy thermometer is a must.
https://newengland.com/today/food/breakfast-brunch/donuts/vermont-apple-cider-doughnuts/

French Apple Cake
This is really yummy with other fruit as well. Sometimes I use cognac isnstead of rum.
https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/french-apple-cake.html
Preferred enriched dough, for baked buns
I use the brioche dough recipe from Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day. Mostly bc it’s meant to be refrigerated overnight and I don’t have to do everything in one day.
Shaanxi Hot Oil Recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RayiXikKsC0 I only use 1/2 c of red chili flakes instead of the the 3/4c he calls for. I add more garlic and sesame oil to make up the crunchy bits.
Sesame Pan Bread 芝麻大餅Goes great with the cumin lamb.
http://tastynomz.blogspot.com/2010/07/sesame-scallion-bread-zhi-ma-da-bing.html
No Knead Olive Bread
https://www.oliviascuisine.com/mediterranean-black-olive-bread/ I've also substituted cut up sopressata for the olives. It was yummy too.

Ginger Snap Cranberry Lime Pie https://keviniscooking.com/gingersnap-cranberry-lime-pie/
I only made the curd (filling). I only used about 3/4 - 1 cup of sugar. Taste it after adding the eggs and when still over the double boiler to determine if it needs more sugar. I also added an extra 1/4 c of lime juice and doubled the lime zest. I prefer tart.


Want to try these


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