Musings on Dance, Food, Geek Stuff
I have been hearing about the wonders of the “Corpse Flower” (Amorphophallus titanum) for years, but never had a chance to experience it until last night. My friend Diane posted on her Facebook wall that she was going that night to catch the extremely rare Corpse Flower blooming event at the San Francisco Conservatory of…
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…
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 freeze for 5 mins) 1/4 cup white granulated sugar (maybe less?) 1 teaspoon ube flavoring 1/2 tsp…
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…
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,…
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…
Ingredients 1 3 1/2-pound chicken Salt and ground pepper to taste Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Sprinkle the chicken inside and out with the salt and pepper and fold the wings akimbo to position them closer to the body. Place the chicken on its side in an oven-safe skillet, preferably cast-iron. Place the…
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…
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ onion, sliced (optional) Salt and black pepper 4 to 6 cups of any chopped or sliced raw or barely cooked vegetables ¼ cup fresh basil or parsley leaves, or 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon or mint leaves, or any other herb 2 or 3 eggs ½ cup freshly grated…
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…