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Category Archives: Miscellaneous

Buttermilk waffles

3 large eggs1 3/4 cups (14 fl oz) buttermilk5 Tbsp vegetable oil2 cups self-rising flour1/4 cup superfine sugar1 tsp kosher salt

Fattoush dressing

3 Tbsp olive oil3 Tbsp pomegranate molasses3 tsp sumac1 tsp white vinegar1/2 tsp dried mint1/4 tsp salt1/8 tsp black pepper1 clove garlic, grated1 lemon

Pork dumplings

50 dumpling wrappers1 lb ground pork1/2 Tbsp ginger, grated2 cloves garlic, grated1 Tbsp green onion (white parts), thinly sliced2 Tbsp soy sauce1 1/2 Tbsp sesame oil1/2 egg, beaten2 1/2 cups napa cabbage, thinly sliced In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except for the cabbage. Mix thoroughly. Add the cabbage and mix thoroughly. Place […]

Tahini yogurt sauce

75 grams plain yogurt (I use whole milk yogurt)50 grams tahini50 grams water20 grams lemon juice1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp cumin1/4 tsp white pepper (or black pepper)1/8 tsp cayenne pepper Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir until smooth. Adjust for taste and consistency. Serve on roasted vegetables, baked sweet potato, in sandwiches, etc.

Blueberry almond milk smoothie

2 cups frozen blueberries1 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk1 banana1/3 cup plain yogurt Blend ingredients until smooth.

Sun-dried tomato cream cheese

8 oz cream cheese, room temperature1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped, with 1 tsp oil1 Tbsp chopped basil Combine ingredients and stir. Add salt to taste. Let sit overnight in refrigerator.

Doogh (yugort shack)

1 cup plain (Greek) yogurt3/4 cup cold water (1/2 cup if non-Greek)1/4 cup ice1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp dried mint (optional)1/8 tsp garlic powder (optional) Put all ingredients in blender. Blend until ice is incorporated.

Suzanne’s creamy chocolate frosting

4 Tbsp butter, softened8 oz cream cheese, softened3 oz (squares) unsweetened chocolate, melteddash saltabout 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted1/3 cup half and half1 tsp vanilla extract Cream butter and cream cheese together. Mix in chocolate. Add salt and sugar alternately with cream, beating until smooth. Beat in vanilla. Frost cooled cake.

Huevos rancheros quesadilla

1 12-inch tortilla 1/2 cup shredded cheese (for example, Monterey Jack) 4 eggs 1/2 cup black bean salsa 1 large avocado, sliced In a large skillet, heat up tortilla in 1 tsp oil, add cheese to one half, and fold. Cook on both sides until cheese is melted. Remove from pan, cut in half, and […]

Mango smoothie

1 banana 1 cup plain yogurt 1 1/2 cup frozen mango 1/2 cup ice cubes 1 Tbsp honey (optional) Blend banana, yogurt, mango, and honey in blender. Add ice and blend until smooth.