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by | July 1, 2013 · 2:13 am

Karl’s Gobi Musallam Sichuan

My son-in-law was waxing eloquently about Gobhi Musallam. Chris described the dish as a whole roasted cauliflower, an impressive Indian presentation dish, which fits his Ketogenic diet. The recipe is also in-line with the soft food diet that Myr has been put on by her doctor. However, we just had Indian food last week.  While I like the idea of a whole roasted cauliflower, there is nothing that says it has to be Indian. What other cuisine could I adapt this technique to?

Karl’s Gobi Musallam Sichuan (center)

Karl’s Gobi Musallam Sichuan
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by | July 1, 2013 · 2:04 am

Karl’s Spicy Stir Fried Cucumbers

I decided that my whole roasted cauliflower would look a bit naked sitting in the middle of a plate. A ring of stir fried cucumbers would make a nice compliment, both in color and texture. This dish would also fit in with Myr’s soft food diet and Chris’ Ketogenic diet.

Karl’s Spicy Stir Fried Cucumbers (outer edge)

Karl’s Spicy Stir Fried Cucumbers
(outer edge)

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by | June 30, 2013 · 5:36 am

Karl’s Refrigerator Chicken Soup II

I make chicken soup with whatever bits I have in the refrigerator, the backbones and wingtips of chickens, leftover bits of vegetables from other meals. This recipe is never the same twice, because what vegetables go into it depends entirely on what I have on hand. I do try to get a balance of colors, starch and flavors, but it is always different.

Karl’s Refrigerator Chicken Soup II

Karl’s Refrigerator Chicken Soup II

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by | June 27, 2013 · 11:34 pm

Karl’s Apricot Quick Jam

My neighbors know that I make jam. As a result, they occasionally show up on my door step with boxes of fruit. They buy more then they eat and then give it to me before it goes bad. Yesterday it was apricots.

Karl's Apricot Quick Jam

Karl’s Apricot Quick Jam

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by | June 24, 2013 · 7:02 pm

Jan’s Stalwart Brownies for Charlie the Barbarian

Adapted from Obsidian Stout Brownies

Backstory:  Charles Worstell, who recently passed away, loved to hold court in his local cafe.  When I knew him in the 1970’s it was at the Cafe Midi.  More recently it was at the Revue in the Tower District in Fresno.  He would frequently bring brownies, since he loved to drink beer and eat brownies. This recipe was adapted to honor him.

Jan's Stalwart Brownies for Charlie the Barbarian

Jan’s Stalwart Brownies
for Charlie the Barbarian

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by | June 24, 2013 · 6:20 am

Karl’s Sloppy Jodhs

To add to the dietary restrictions for this week, Myr was just put on a “soft food diet.” This week’s recipes must be: low(er) fat, low carb, and soft foods. She suggested something like Sloppy Joes.

Karl’s Sloppy Jodhs

Karl’s Sloppy Jodhs

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by | June 24, 2013 · 5:50 am

Karl’s Kalmi Saag Paneer

I went to the Indian market looking for fresh methi leaves, but was told they didn’t have any because it was summer. I had picked up something called “green leaf,” which I was told was very good.  Although it looked familiar I didn’t recognize it. I am always one to try something I have not tried before.

Karl’s Kalmi Saag Paneer

Karl’s Kalmi Saag Paneer

 

Note: I am still not sure that this is water spinach. If anyone out there knows by what other name the Indians call “green leaf” I would appreciate knowing.

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by | June 21, 2013 · 9:21 pm

Karl’s Vegetarian Lasagna

Adapted from a Cook’s Illustrated recipe

A friend of ours had a reoccurrence of her cancer, an all too familiar event in our lives. She is so sick that it is hard for her to cook, so I am making one of my mitzvah lasagnas. When a person is on chemo they tend not to be concerned with eating. I unfortunately know this from personal experience.  This dish is designed to tempt you into eating at least a bite or two to keep body and soul together.

Karl’s Vegetarian Lasagna

Karl’s Vegetarian Lasagna

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by | June 20, 2013 · 6:10 pm

Karl’s Weekday Miso Noodle Soup

I felt like soup today and Eilene always complains that when I make miso soup there is never enough for seconds (or thirds). Today I decided that I would make enough even for her.

Karl’s Weekday Miso Noodle Soup

Karl’s Weekday Miso Noodle Soup

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by | June 18, 2013 · 3:43 pm

Karl’s Tofu, Garlic Stem and Lettuce Stem Stir-fry with Pan-Fried Noodles

Yesterday was Daddy’s Day, so I made beef and beans. Today I am paying the price by making a vegetarian meal for Jan and Eilene. After work, Jan usually goes to the gym to work out and de-stress. Depending on which gym she goes to, the session she is attending, and the traffic she can come home anywhere from 6:45 to 7:15. With a stir-fry you can do all of the prep work and then put the dinner on hold, but ready to go, for easily an hour.  A quick 10 minutes of stir-frying and a hot fresh dinner is on the table.

Karl’s Tofu, Garlic Stem, and Lettuce Stem Stir-fry with Pan Fried Noodles

Karl’s Tofu, Garlic Stem, and Lettuce Stem Stir-fry
with Pan Fried Noodles

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