Asian
Pork Larb (cold Thai meat salad)
I’ve had the chicken version of this many times in Thai restaurants. But what inspired me to make it this time was a very dry pork roast that was left over from Thanksgiving. The new […]
Ethnic
Asian
Savory tapioca snacks
Based on a traditional Indonesian dish. 1/4 C water or coconut milk 1 T diced onion or garlic 1/4 t black or white pepper Large pinch of salt 1/2 C tapioca starch Bring the first […]
Asian
Pressure Cooker Mongolian Beef
I haven’t used my pressure cooker for a couple of years. This recipe makes me glad we have been reunited! 2 lbs flank steak, cut into thin strips 1 T coconut oil 6 cloves garlic, […]
Meps original
Salsa verde
Also known as green salsa or tomatillo salsa. 6 tomatillos, cut into 2-inch pieces 6 large sprigs of cilantro Grind up in blender. You should not need to add water, but if it is too […]
Asian
Simple Thai Coconut Curry
This is a pattern recipe, which means you can make it a bunch of different ways, and it will always be yummy. But it also means that the instructions are a little bit vague, similar […]
5/2 fasting diet
Zucchini-Kidney Soup with Tomatoes
This has a wonderful blend of flavors, and it’s only 600 calories for the entire pot. It’s a filling lunch or a perfect dinner for two people on a diet. 3 T bacon bits 1 […]
Asian
Cruisers’ Pad Thai
This is a very loose approximation of Pad Thai that can be made from items that keep a long time aboard a boat with no refrigeration. 8-10 oz rice stick noodles or thin spaghetti 2 […]
Baked
Arepas (cornflour patties)
These are native to Colombia and Venezuela. 2 C yellow masa (corn) flour 1 t salt 3 C boiling water 3 T peanut or vegetable oil Preheat the oven to 400 F. In a large […]
Ethnic
Muffulata (Olive Relish)
I found this yellowed clipping in an old file with no idea where it came from. There are many spellings of the word, including “muffuletta,” “muffuleta,” and “muffaletta.” We fell in love with muffaletta sandwiches […]
Desserts
Crema Pastelera al Ron – Rum Cream Filling
This sound suspiciously like rum pudding to me. Which sounds suspiciously like ambrosia to me. 2 C milk 2 2-inch pieces of stick cinnamon 1 4-inch piece of vanilla bean, broken into 1/2-inch lengths 2 […]