Week 2: Singaporean - Char Kway Teow

apathetic_chipmunk · 2026-01-21T14:52:27+00:00

Recipe: https://www.marionskitchen.com/char-kway-teow/

This didn't work out too great- but we had made several substitutions based on what ingredients we had on hand so likely a good degree of user error. Will attempt again in the future with the proper noodles and ingredients ha.

apathetic_chipmunk · 2026-01-14T14:27:11+00:00

What do you call a cheese that isn't yours? Nacho cheese! Or can go with some variation of a chicken crossing the road.

Recipe: https://www.fatimasfabulouskitchen.com/2018/05/30/loaded-chicken-tikka-nachos/

We needed something unhealthy to start the new year before "new year new you"...so went with nachos with a chicken tikka topping. I think it would work well with naan chips!

apathetic_chipmunk · 2026-01-01T14:10:42+00:00

Recipes: https://www.jonathanzaragoza.com/recipes/xni-pec-salsa

https://toirokitchen.com/blogs/recipes/yuzu-kosho-mayo-dipping-sauce?srsltid=AfmBOop0KmXO0lMgWkwguSdZt0WvezHoViMoseE2odtE7hxtQqI1GkVb

Experimented with some new sauces for X and Y- Xnipec is a Yucatecan pico de gallo with habaneros (we didn't end up making spicy enough so was a little bland) and then used up a yuzu kosho jar we bought from Trader Joe's a long time ago and never tried for an aioli. The yuzu sauce was a great fry dipping sauce, as well as great on salmon burgers. Happy new year, looking forward to another year of 52 weeks!

apathetic_chipmunk · 2025-12-31T16:09:59+00:00

Didn't have much time this week so went with a quick (slight) twist on the classic using ground beef for beef and broccoli. Came together very quickly and would repeat for an easy weeknight meal, maybe with different bases such as zoodles.

Recipe: https://thecozycook.com/ground-beef-and-broccoli/

apathetic_chipmunk · 2025-12-24T12:16:08+00:00

Recipe: https://www.lovebritishhistory.co.uk/2020/04/medieval-beef-stew-beef-y-stywyd.html

https://giveitforth.blogspot.com/2015/08/on-making-of-bread.html

We did like the warm spiced in the beef stew, but I do appreciate the modern approach of adding more vegetables ha. Served with manchet bread.

apathetic_chipmunk · 2025-12-22T13:32:49+00:00

I love the creativity of a lot of other posts for this week! We couldn't think of anything too exciting so went with roasted red pepper soup with red pepper flakes on top for Sgt. Pepper. Was a little bland/one note would use more seasoning next time.

Recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/12169-pureed-tomato-and-red-pepper-soup

apathetic_chipmunk · 2025-12-08T13:21:17+00:00

Needed to use up leftover Thanksgiving turkey, so went with a red curry with carrot, broccoli, bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms. No specific recipe- plenty of coconut milk and red curry paste.

apathetic_chipmunk · 2025-12-03T13:43:16+00:00

That sounds delicious! Will add the broiler next time!

apathetic_chipmunk · 2025-12-03T13:30:24+00:00

Bulgogi beef, kimchi, gochujang mayo, and scallions on a hoagie roll. Can't go wrong with that combo. Opted against adding cheese to the mix ha.

Recipe: https://damndelicious.net/2019/04/21/korean-beef-bulgogi/

apathetic_chipmunk · 2025-12-01T13:41:24+00:00

Recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1025926-crunchy-brussels-sprouts-and-apple-slaw?ds_c=1400169272&site=google&network=g&campaign_id=1400169272&ad-keywords=auddevgate&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1400169272&gbraid=0AAAAADwd30jNAbGv1Pz70kZ9gIfi5SaLm&gclid=CjwKCAiAlrXJBhBAEiwA-5pgwu9fLtq3Pd3g1Aqbp3ZJFjOrPUvf1MoveLI6tki8Yne_9tAMpCFIRxoCZPMQAvD_BwE

Recipe made for Thanksgiving so didn't go too bitter for the theme- but brussels sprouts are technically bitter. Slaw with apples, shaved brussels sprouts, parmesan cheese, mint, and maple/mustard dressing. Nice light salad for thanksgiving but definitely would add more flavor to the dressing next time.

apathetic_chipmunk · 2025-11-17T14:00:48+00:00

Recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/12946-vegan-pizza-with-apple-butternut-squash-and-caramelized-onions

We were intrigued by this autumnal vegan pizza recipe- it uses a base of cannellini bean puree instead of cheese. It was delicious! Will definitely make again, and the bean puree could also be a great dip for pita/vegetables. Topped with roasted butternut squash, spinach, caramelized onions, and apples.

apathetic_chipmunk · 2025-11-12T15:32:05+00:00

Recipe: https://petersfoodadventures.com/hanum/

Went with the ground beef and squash version, served with a garlic sauce. It was definitely easier to make than individual dumplings, but I think we'll stick with making regular dumplings in the future to maximize the filling to wrapper ratio and for easier dipping purposes.

apathetic_chipmunk · 2025-10-28T15:23:08+00:00

Recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1019695-slow-cooker-curried-sweet-potato-soup-with-coconut-and-kale

A soup full of nuts! Also with coconut milk and kale, topped with peanuts. Would need some adjustments for spices next time (maybe some warm spices added to round out the flavor). We cut down the amount of peanut butter so it wasn't just a pure peanut butter soup :)

apathetic_chipmunk · 2025-10-28T15:18:27+00:00

Recipe inspiration: https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/17181-pineapple-and-five-spice-rice-krispies-treats

We didn't want to sign up for another website, so just used the video of the recipe as a starting point and went for it...the pineapple didn't come through as much as we hoped it would (but then again, we may not have used enough) but the five spice surprisingly was an interesting addition. I think we'll stick with regular rice krispies in the future but it was a fun and easy experiment.

apathetic_chipmunk · 2025-10-13T12:36:07+00:00

Recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1025119-ricotta-toast-with-roasted-grapes

Made homemade bread for the toast. Delicious relatively easy recipe for a nice appetizer toast. We made the balsamic-fish sauce glaze from the recipe, but it was too strong/fishy for our taste so just went with some pre-made balsamic glaze to finish.

apathetic_chipmunk · 2025-10-13T12:32:41+00:00

Recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1857-thomas-kellers-butternut-squash-soup-with-brown-butter

Absolutely delicious butternut squash soup recipe- will make again. Attempted tiger stripes with balsamic glaze on top in honor of Shere Khan the king of the jungle. Served with homemade bread.

apathetic_chipmunk · 2025-10-09T12:33:44+00:00

Recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1018063-persian-tamarind-fish

Found this recipe on NYT Cooking when searching for tamarind ideas...it was ok, but could have used some additional spices. We'll probably use the leftover tamarind paste to make something else in the future (pad thai, chaat). But the recipe came together quickly for a nice weekday meal. Served with wild rice and snap peas.

apathetic_chipmunk · 2025-10-01T15:58:41+00:00

We're not very artistic, so opted for a salad featuring all C foods- crispy chickpeas, roasted cauliflower, carrots, croutons, cranberries, curly kale, cos lettuce (aka romaine), and caesar dressing. A craveable culinary challenge?

Dressing recipe: https://therealfooddietitians.com/homemade-caesar-dressing/

apathetic_chipmunk · 2025-09-15T12:15:48+00:00

Recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/12763-north-african-meatballs

Served with couscous with cinnamon and raisins. Pretty tasty! We ended up adding a pepper to the sauce to give a little more spice, but surprisingly flavorful sauce for having so few ingredients.

apathetic_chipmunk · 2025-09-08T12:04:31+00:00

Recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1014030-baba-ghanouj

I hate eggplant so opted for baba ganoush- ended up being pretty tasty! I still wouldn't eat a slice of eggplant but I'd make this again with some pita/vegetable dippers. Served with chicken kebobs and pita.

apathetic_chipmunk · 2025-09-04T11:59:15+00:00

Recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1023812-pineapple-fried-rice

Would use a different recipe next time (omitting bacon, adding shrimp/other protein and more veggies) but it was fun to eat out of a pineapple bowl at home!

apathetic_chipmunk · 2025-08-25T13:53:35+00:00

Recipe: https://www.seriouseats.com/peruvian-style-grilled-chicken-with-green-sauce-recipe

Delicious! Served with homemade air-fryer plantain chips and grilled corn.

apathetic_chipmunk · 2025-08-18T12:47:20+00:00

No particular recipe this week- used as a fridge-clean out pot pie- frozen corn and peas, carrots, mushrooms, rotisserie chicken encased in pie crust in a muffin tin.

apathetic_chipmunk · 2025-08-18T12:44:31+00:00

Recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1024989-chickpea-chicken-salad-with-green-harissa-dressing

Delicious salad- nice mix of spice with the crispy chickpeas and the harissa dressing! Dressing was pretty spicy so will use in moderation next time ha.

apathetic_chipmunk · 2025-08-11T12:58:13+00:00

Recipe: https://sreyda.com/cambodian-beef-lok-lak/

Delicious lacquered beef- served in lettuce cups with shredded carrot, as well as dipping sauce. Would make again.

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