https://jtom38.github.io/cookbook/Recent content on CookbookHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usWed, 28 Sep 2022 06:36:00 -0700https://jtom38.github.io/cookbook/recipies/chicken-mozzarella-pasta-with-sun-dried-tomatoes/Wed, 28 Sep 2022 06:36:00 -0700https://jtom38.github.io/cookbook/recipies/chicken-mozzarella-pasta-with-sun-dried-tomatoes/Ingredients sun-dried tomato sauce 3 garlic cloves 4 oz sun-dried tomatoes olive oil salt paprika basil 1 cup half-and-half (or ½ cup heavy cream + ½ cup milk) 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes Instructions In a large skillet, on medium heat sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes in the olive oil. Remove the sun-dried tomatoes from the skillet when done. Season sliced chicken with salt and paprika.https://jtom38.github.io/cookbook/recipies/pasta-e-fagioli-soup/Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:21:26 -0700https://jtom38.github.io/cookbook/recipies/pasta-e-fagioli-soup/Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil plus extra for drizzling 1 pound Italian sausage casings removed 3 carrots peeled and chopped 2 ribs celery chopped 1 onion chopped 4 garlic cloves minced ¼ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon dried oregano ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 28 ounce can peeled tomatoes chopped, juice reserved Parmesan rind 15 ½ ounce can cannellini beans rinsed and drained 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth divided 1 cup water 6 ounces ditalini or other small pasta 2 cups sliced baby spinach leaves Salt and pepper to taste Chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish 2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese for garnish Instructions Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium until shimmering.https://jtom38.github.io/cookbook/recipies/drop-biscuits/Mon, 27 Jun 2022 14:17:21 -0700https://jtom38.github.io/cookbook/recipies/drop-biscuits/Ingredients 4 ounces cold unsalted butter (1 stick; 115g), cut into 1/4-inch pieces and refrigerated 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (8 ounces; 225g) 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon (4g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt use half as much by volume or the same weight 3/4 cup (180ml) whole milk Directions Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper; alternatively, grease the baking sheet with butter.https://jtom38.github.io/cookbook/recipies/instant-pot-pinto-beans/Mon, 27 Jun 2022 14:12:49 -0700https://jtom38.github.io/cookbook/recipies/instant-pot-pinto-beans/Notes This one takes around an 1:30 to cook and release the pressue. Plan ahead! Ingredients 1 pound dry pinto beans 5 1/2 cups water 1 2/3 Tablespoon Better Than Bullion vegetable base salt and pepper to taste (Honestly, mine didn’t need any. The BTB flavored them perfectly. Taste them first.) Instructions Rinse off your pinto beans, and drain them using a wire mesh strainer. Add them to the Instant Pot, along with the water and Better Than Bullion vegetable base.https://jtom38.github.io/cookbook/recipies/japanese-curry/Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:59:10 -0700https://jtom38.github.io/cookbook/recipies/japanese-curry/Ingredients 1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (beef, pork, seafood, tofu, mushrooms, or more vegetables; you can increase up to 2 lbs/907 g) kosher/sea salt (I use Diamond Crystal; use half for table salt) freshly ground black pepper 2 carrots 2 onions 1-2 russet potatoes (2-3 yukon gold potatoes if you want to preserve the potato shape) 1/2 Tbsp ginger (grated) 2 cloves garlic 1 1/2 Tbsp neutral-flavored oil (vegetable, rice bran, canola, etc) 4 cups chicken stock/broth (if you’re careful with sodium intake, you can use water only, or use half stock + half water) 1 apple (I used fuji apple; use as much as you like to add sweetness) 1 Tbsp honey 1/2 tsp kosher/sea salt (I use Diamond Crystal; use half for table salt) 1 package Japanese curry roux (7-8 oz or 200-230 g; or use all of my homemade curry roux) 1 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp ketchup Instructions Prep Discard the extra fat from the chicken and cut it into bite size pieces.https://jtom38.github.io/cookbook/recipies/chicken-tikka-masala/Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:30:26 -0700https://jtom38.github.io/cookbook/recipies/chicken-tikka-masala/Ingredients Makes 6 servings 6 garlic cloves, finely grated 4 tsp. finely grated peeled ginger 4 tsp. ground turmeric 2 tsp. garam masala 2 tsp. ground coriander 2 tsp. ground cumin 1 1/2 cups whole-milk yogurt (not Greek) 1 Tbsp. kosher salt 2 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise 3 Tbsp. ghee (clarified butter) or vegetable oil 1 small onion, thinly sliced 1/4 cup tomato paste 6 cardamom pods, crushed 2 dried chiles de árbol or ½ tsp.