Jan wanted hamburgers and I used a Cook’s Illustrated recipe. If I was going to fire up the barbecue to grill hamburgers I might as well throw some corn on as well. My family generally does not like plain, so I have to doctor them just a bit.
Karl’s Barbecued Corn
with Garlic Butter
Filed under Barbeque, Side Dishes, Starches, Vegan, Vegetarian
The kids are not coming over for dinner tonight, so Jan wants cheese and crackers for dinner (AKA deli dinner). She wanted some plain crackers, but I have been testing the limits of fresh crackers. Today’s savory cracker is rosemary Parmesan topped with salt and pepper.
Karl’s Rosemary Parmesan Crackers
Filed under bread, California Fusion, Side Dishes, Vegetarian
Last week Jan had a work lunch that had Sweet Potato Biscuits with PB&J. She brought some leftovers home for us to try. She suggested that this would be a good thing to serve the teenagers on their Thursday movie night.
Karl’s Sweet Potato Biscuits
with PB&J
Filed under bread, California Fusion, Potatoes, Side Dishes, Vegetarian
Char siu is a common ingredient in many Chinese dishes. There is nothing quite like a fresh char siu baozi for a quick comfort meal. However, in Mainland China most home cooks do not make their own, because most apartments lack the oven necessary to cook it properly—at least in the cities 25 years ago (personal experience).
Karl’s Char Siu
Chinese Barbecued Pork
Filed under Barbeque, Main Dishes, Pork, Sauces and Spices
Adapted from an Appetite for China recipe
Chinese long bean is one of the vegetables that we were introduced to in our time in Chengdu (25 years ago). They are about two feet long and are thinner, tougher and have a rougher skin than Western green beans. Although most American Chinese restaurants use Western green beans in their dishes—because of availability and American tastes—this is the green bean called for in traditional recipes. Today, you can find them in most Chinese specialty stores.
Chinese Long Bean
and Bluelake Green Bean
Filed under Side Dishes, Stir-fry, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
The kid’s love mushrooms and, since son-in-law, Chris, is still avoiding noodles. I need to add a dish for Sunday’s dinner that will fill him up. Man does not live on meat alone, but he is trying with his keto diet.
Karl’s Stir-fried Mushrooms and Shrimp
with Sichuan Garlic Sauce
Filed under Seafood, Shrimp, Side Dishes, Stir-fry
Usually, when I make my pan fried noodles I serve them with a well sauced stir-fry. Today, I am making char siu, a dry barbecued pork. The noodles on their own would be too dry to eat, I would have to add some kind of moist sauce.
Karl’s Pan Fried Sesame Noodles
Filed under Pasta, Side Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian
Jan and Eilene have been on me to make meals are less heavy on the meat and starch. They want more vegetables. A simple green salad though is so boring.
Karl’s Salmon and Tofu Teriyaki
with Six Pickles
Filed under Fish, Main Dishes, Pickles, Seafood, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Last weekend Eilene’s friends invaded the house for Fanime. This meant peaceful days, but a hungry horde descending upon the house at 10 PM. Eilene asked for fresh crackers as a snack when they arrived. While I was at the farmer’s market I saw some peaches. Peach jam and crackers seemed like just the thing for starving teenagers.
Karl’s Peach Jam
Filed under Desserts & Treats, Sauces and Spices, Treats, Vegan, Vegetarian
Fanime is this weekend, so we have had a bunch of teenagers camped out on our living room floor. Our usual Sunday dinner got pushed to Memorial Day. Traditionally this holiday means barbecue. Jan asked for tri-tip.
Karl’s Apple Wood Smoked Teriyaki Tri-tip
Filed under Barbeque, Beef, Main Dishes, Sauces and Spices
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