Ube (purple yam) Pie is a classic Filipino dessert that is one of my favorites. It’s purple, it’s got a unique flavor, and it has a fun name! Here is my version of this dish that I think best captures the unique flavor of ube. It’s based largely off of this recipe from Woman Scribbles with some…
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Recipe: Ube-flavored Whipped Cream
This recipe works for any flavored whipped cream, of course. But I was preparing my famous ube pie, and figured out the best way to make an accompanying whipped cream. INGREDIENTS 1 cup heavy cream, chilled (put in freezer for 5 mins) 1/4 cup white granulated sugar (or less to taste) 1 teaspoon ube flavoring…
Recipe: Roasted Sweet Potato Pie or Flan
It’s not a flan in the traditional sense, with a caramel component. If you use 2 eggs instead of 3 (see variation) the texture will be smoother but it won’t slice as neatly. I’d actually like to try this with ube (purple yam) instead of sweet potato, particularly the flan variation. Ingredients 2 large sweet…
Recipe: Skillet Chicken With White Beans and Caramelized Lemon
Ingredients 1 lemon, thinly sliced, seeds removed 1 shallot, peeled and cut into thin wedges Kosher salt and black pepper 2 ½ pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or breasts (about 4 to 6) 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 (15-ounce) can small white beans (such as Great Northern, navy or cannellini) or chickpeas 1 bunch kale,…
Recipe: Deviled Chicken Thighs
Ingredients 8 chicken thighs, or a mixture of thighs and drumsticks Salt and freshly ground black pepper ⅓ cup Dijon mustard ⅓ cup minced shallots, onion or scallion ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper or Tabasco sauce, or to taste Preparation Heat the broiler to its maximum, and set the rack about 4 inches from the…
Recipe: Jacques Pepin’s Basic Roast Chicken
This recipe for roast chicken is, to be honest, a bit of a pain to make. But definitely worth a try for the sheer simplicity of it. And if it’s how Jacque Pepin does his chicken, that’s good enough for me. Ingredients 1 3 1/2-pound chicken Salt and ground pepper to taste Preparation Preheat the…
Recipe: Slow-Cooker Butter Chicken
Ingredients 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 medium yellow onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3 tablespoons grated ginger 1 tablespoon garam masala 1 6-ounce can tomato paste ¾ teaspoon kosher salt 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 teaspoon lime zest 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 cup coconut…
Recipe: Paleo-friendly Zucchini Pancakes
Ingredients FOR THE PANCAKES 3 medium zucchini, shredded Salt freshly ground black pepper 3 large eggs, beaten ½ cup almond flour 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 cup crumbled feta cheese 3 scallions, finely chopped 1 teaspoon baking powder 4 to 6 tablespoons vegetable oil, more as needed FOR THE YOGURT SAUCE ⅔ cup…
Recipe: Curried Chicken Breast With Zucchini
Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds) 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt to taste if desired Freshly ground pepper to taste 1 zucchini, about 1/2 pound, ends trimmed 2 teaspoons curry powder 1 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots ½ cup chicken broth 2 tablespoons heavy cream Preparation Put chicken…
How to Eat Healthy at a Buffet
One thing I forgot to report on from my trip to an Indian casino a couple of weekends ago. I did the impossible: I stuck to my low carb diet at a casino buffet. It actually was pretty easy. I just loaded up on the things that I like and that are good for…