Za’atar Chicken I don’t often make sheetpan dinners but maybe I should change that. Chicken leg pieces with za’atar, olive oil, lemon slices, onion, and garlic. Roasted at 425°F for 45 minutes, with chickpeas added f...

I don’t often make sheetpan dinners but maybe I should change that. Chicken leg pieces with za’atar, olive oil, lemon slices, onion, and garlic. Roasted at 425°F for 45 minutes, with chickpeas added for the last 15. It was delightful.

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Hutspot Hutspot is a classic Dutch mashed potato dish. Boil equal parts potatoes, carrots, onions, and parsnips, and mash it all together with a good helping of butter and black pepper. Serve with gravy, and ...

Hutspot is a classic Dutch mashed potato dish. Boil equal parts potatoes, carrots, onions, and parsnips, and mash it all together with a good helping of butter and black pepper. Serve with gravy, and an equally traditional Dutch meatball.

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Baked salmon with gochujang and roasted shishito peppers For all intents and purposes this should have been a fantastic dish, and it was, except the “sweet” shishito peppers I got turned out to be some kind of otherworldly fiery specimens. So I saved them a...

For all intents and purposes this should have been a fantastic dish, and it was, except the “sweet” shishito peppers I got turned out to be some kind of otherworldly fiery ​specimens. So I saved them and turned them into a spicy salsa for another time.

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Jianbing ssamjang hotdog tortilla The ssamjang / jianbing fusion thing continues. For lunch I grilled a hotdog and rolled it in a toasted tortilla with some shredded lettuce, arugula, and ssamjang. M.’s homemade pickles on the side.

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The ssamjang / jianbing fusion thing continues. For lunch I grilled a hotdog and rolled it in a toasted tortilla with some shredded lettuce, arugula, and ssamjang. M.’s homemade dill pickles on the side.

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Omelet: bacon and ssamjang I had some leftover bacon that needed to be cooked. Added green onions, bean sprouts, a big spoonful of ssamjang, and folded it into an omelet. Definitely a flavor combo I would recommend and one that...

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I had some leftover bacon that needed to be cooked. Added green onions, bean sprouts, a big spoonful of ssamjang, and folded it into an omelet. Definitely a flavor combo I would recommend and one that I’ll come back to.

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Pasta with tuna, asparagus, peas, pesto, and dill The title says it all. Dill and pesto are a lovely combination. Together with the vegetables they made for a nice bright flavor. The tuna was folded in towards the end. Add a dash of lemon and maybe s...

The title says it all. Dill and pesto are a lovely combination. Together with the vegetables they made for a nice bright flavor. The tuna was folded in towards the end. Add a dash of lemon and maybe some capers for a hint of acid.

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I made skillet cornbread for our discussion of Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts in my food and rhetorics course. #Cornbread #PraisesongForTheKitchenGhosts #FoodAndCooking 🌽🌽🌽

Huevos Rancheros Huevos rancheros is more a state of mind than it is a specific recipe. This version was inspired by the West Side Coffeeshop, a Dominican diner that used to be on Church Street near Canal for decades....

Huevos rancheros is more a state of mind than it is a specific recipe. This version was inspired by the West Side Coffeeshop, a Dominican diner that used to be on Church Street near Canal for decades.

Recipe at link.

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Salmon Teriyaki There are many ways to do teriyaki. This one was easy and used what I had on hand. Pan-seared salmon (from the Lidl, great stuff), brushed with Kikkoman teriyaki sauce, with a side of Korean-style bea...

A simple salmon teriyaki dinner made from what I had on hand. Pan-seared salmon (from the Lidl, great stuff), brushed with Kikkoman teriyaki sauce, with a side of Korean-style beansprouts and scallion salad, and air-fried shishito peppers.

#food #foodSky #teriyaki #foodAndCooking #homeCooking 🍽️

Chocolate with licorice Black licorice is a bit of an obsession in the Netherlands and I read that there’s a new kind of candy that combines it with … chocolate. So when I came across these Ritter bars in a Pittsburgh store,...

Black licorice is a bit of an obsession in the Netherlands and I read that there’s a new kind of candy that combines it with … chocolate. So when I came across these Ritter bars in a Pittsburgh store, I had to try it.

(More at link)

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Stir fried Szechuan-style chicken A super simple supper that came together in minutes. Stir fried “Chinese broccoli tips”—broccoli leaves, really—and stir fried diced chicken thigh meat, seasoned with one teaspoon each of Szechuan fer...

A super simple supper that came together in minutes. Stir fried “Chinese broccoli tips” and stir fried diced chicken, seasoned with one heaping teaspoon each of Szechuan fermented bean paste, ginger-garlic paste, and sambal, and chicken stock.

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Udon with shrimp Udon with shrimp, or to be precise: shrimpballs, in a broth made from doenjang, dashi, scallions, and lots of cilantro.

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Udon with shrimp, or to be precise: shrimpballs, in a broth made from doenjang, dashi, scallions, and lots of cilantro.

#food #foodSky #foodAndCooking #homeCooking #lunch 🍽️

Bloemkool, a Dutch classic Dutch cuisine, such as it is, has its own classics, and one of them is this meat-veggie-potato combo: “bloemkool.” Boiled cauliflower, a proper Dutch meatball (more on those in another post), and boil...

Dutch cuisine, such as it is, has its own classics, and one of them is this meat-veggie-potato combo: “bloemkool.” Boiled cauliflower, a proper Dutch meatball (more on those in another post), and boiled potatoes with gravy.

#food #foodSky #dutchCuisine #bloemkool #foodAndCooking #homeCooking 🍽️

Pizza! Fiori’s Pizzaria We’re visiting Pittsburgh and Fiori’s Pizzaria on the South Side came highly recommended. It did not disappoint us Jersey pizza snobs. Good crust, good sauce, just the right amount of cheese. And a de...

We’re visiting Pittsburgh and Fiori’s Pizzaria on the South Side came highly recommended. It did not disappoint us Jersey pizza snobs. Good crust, good sauce, just the right amount of cheese. And a delightful old school ambience.

#food #foodSky #foodAndCooking #pizza #pittsburgh #eatingOut 🍽️

Turkish mantı Mantı are tiny beef dumplings from Türkiye, boiled and lightly fried in butter. Topped with a yogurt sauce (with garlic, mint, and parsley) and red pepper flakes in melted butter. A simple house salad...

Last night’s supper.

Mantı are tiny beef dumplings from Türkiye, boiled and lightly fried in butter. Topped with a yogurt sauce (with garlic, mint, and parsley) and red pepper flakes in melted butter. A simple house salad on the side.

#food #foodSky #foodAndCooking #homeCooking #turkish 🍽️

Seitan Dolsut Bibimbap I love this dish, I order it a lot at the Little Ferry H-Mart foodcourt. Their version is made with bits of pork, but I like making it with seitan. Still, stirring in an overeasy egg is a must for me....

I love this dish, I order it a lot at the Little Ferry H-Mart foodcourt. Their version is made with pork, but I like making it with seitan. Stirring in an overeasy egg is a must for me. ​Leave it out if you want it vegan.

#food #foodSky #foodAndCooking #homeCooking #korean 🍽️

Rice bowl with Korean BBQ Flavored SPAM® Regular readers of the blog will know that we like our SPAM® around here. So naturally when we saw this novelty option on the shelves we had to try it. Verdict: it’s nice, but ultimately, don’t bother...

New on the blog. Grilled Korean BBQ Flavored SPAM®, with savoy cabbage, scallions, and kimchi. Served over sticky rice and drizzled with a little bit of sriracha mayonnaise.

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Pizza! Italian speck and arugula Pizza with Italian speck, from the Lidl. Not technically prosciutto, but it might as well have been. Lookit dat crust!

Pizza with Italian speck, from the Lidl. Not technically prosciutto, but it might as well have been. Lookit dat crust!

#food #foodSky #foodAndCooking #homeCooking #pizza 🍽️

Carbon steel Finally bit the bullet, ditched the nonstick, and got a carbon steel skillet. Took a couple of weeks to build up a proper patina, and to adjust to how fast it heats up, but now it’s my new favorite pa...

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❝ Finally bit the bullet, ditched the nonstick, and got a carbon steel skillet. Took a couple of weeks to build up a proper patina, and to adjust to how fast it heats up, but now it’s my new favorite pan. ❞

#food #foodSky #foodAndCooking #homeCooking #cookware 🍽️

Okonomiyaki Osaka-style okonomiyaki, with savoy cabbage, scallions, pickled ginger, and bacon. Topped with tempura bits, okonomiyaki sauce, Kewpie mayo, bonito flakes, and dried seaweed.

Osaka-style okonomiyaki, with savoy cabbage, scallions, pickled ginger, and bacon. Topped with tempura bits, okonomiyaki sauce, Kewpie mayo, bonito flakes, and dried seaweed.

#food #foodSky #foodAndCooking #homeCooking #lunch 🍽️

Crispy tofu Crumbled tofu chunks, marinated in low-sodium soy sauce, mirin, and Korean pepper flakes. Dusted with cornstarch, airfried for 12 minutes. Tossed with a gochujang garlic sauce, bean sprouts, and scall...

Crumbled tofu chunks, marinated in low-sodium soy sauce, mirin, and Korean pepper flakes. Dusted with cornstarch, and airfried for 12 minutes. Tossed with a gochujang garlic sauce, bean sprouts, and scallions.

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Falafel salad Summer lunch: "SuperFresh" brand falafel balls (world's best balls, from Türkiye), shredded iceberg, arugula, cucumber, homemade dill pickles, fresh sweet cherries. Tahini and Manoun's hot sauce.

Summer lunch: “SuperFresh” brand falafel balls (world’s best balls, from Türkiye), shredded iceberg, arugula, cucumber, homemade dill pickles, fresh sweet cherries, cocktail tomatoes. Tahini and Manoun’s hot sauce.

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monospace | food Food I've cooked, food I've enjoyed, food I'm sharing

I've been gathering some of the photos I've taken of the many meals I've cooked over the years, and published them on a new blog. It's not a recipe site, but a place for me to document and remember, and maybe, a source of inspiration for those stopping by.

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A serving of pan-seared salmon topped with a creamy dill sauce, accompanied by roasted asparagus with tarragon and a slice of grilled lemon, plated on a white dish.

Independence Day dinner: pan seared salmon with a yoghurt dill sauce, and roasted asparagus with tarragon.

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Love food and cooking? 🍳🍴 Search for ‘Cooking’ on www.learningenglishplus.org.uk to find a variety of resources to fuel your passion!
Start exploring today! 👉 learningenglishplus.org.uk/resource-hub...

#Cooking #FoodLovers #LearnToCook #CookingResources #FoodAndCooking #ESOL #LearnEnglish

Christmas lunch is changing as Aussies opt for cheaper cuts of meat Turkey is in decline, chicken is on the rise and ham remains popular for Christmas lunch in Australia.

Christmas lunch is changing as Aussies opt for cheaper cuts of meat #ChristmasFood #FoodandCooking #Christmas

Baking invasive species in pies helps reduce numbers, but ecologists have reservations Meat harvested from culling programs of boar, goat, venison and even wallaby could be a fine dining solution to a waste of protein, but a successful industry could be in danger of undermining itself if populations fall.

Baking invasive species in pies helps reduce numbers, but ecologists have reservations #FoodandCooking #InvasiveSpecies #RecreationalHunting

Food critic warns of 'culinary bushfire' as Victorian abattoir stops small-scale processing Farmers and foodies have been angered by a central Victorian abattoir's decision to stop taking orders below 15 head of beef or 50 head of lambs.

Food critic warns of 'culinary bushfire' as Victorian abattoir stops small-scale processing #FoodandCooking #LocalFoodSystems

Top chefs respond to the mental health crisis in Australia’s high-end restaurant scene Neil Perry, Jacqui Challinor and Ben Shewry say the barrage of social media reviews is causing untold anxiety and stress in their kitchens. Each has made staff wellbeing their priority. 

Top chefs respond to the mental health crisis in Australia’s high-end restaurant scene #Culture #FoodandCooking #MentalHealth