Recipes
I don’t cook nearly as often as often as I would like — especially when it’s so easy to find quick delicious meals around the city. On those rare occasions that I find the time and the whim to try out a new dish strikes, I make sure to bookmark those recipes and refer back to them whenever possible.
Below are a collection of tested and approved/recommended recipes I have found online: (modifications are noted when applicable).
Entrees
Fesenjan (Persian Dish):
http://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipeprint.do?rid=91809
Orange Duck:
http://www.recipetips.com/recipe-cards/t–2208/roasted-duckling-with-orange-marmalade-sauce.asp
Seafood Gumbo (Paleo):
https://paleocomfortfoods.com/in-the-kitchen/paleo-gumbo/
Slow Cooker Pork Roast and Cherries:
https://melaniemakes.com/blog/2014/10/slow-cooker-pork-roast-and-cherries.html
Thai Shrimp Curry:
https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/thai-shrimp-curry-109161
I preferred the dish without tomatoes.
Desserts
Apple Crumb Pie:
https://www.thespruce.com/homemade-apple-crumb-pie-3050782
Banana Bread:
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/20144/banana-banana-bread/
Blueberry Cobbler:
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/15373/best-ever-blueberry-cobbler/
Brownies with Matcha Glaze:
http://mynameisyeh.com/mynameisyeh/2014/9/rich-little-brownies-with-matcha-glaze
Chocolate Brownies:
https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/fudgy-double-chocolate-brownies-56389363
Chocolate Pie:
http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/minnys-chocolate-pie
Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Cookies:
https://www.mccormick.com/recipes/dessert/cinnamon-chocolate-chip-cookies
Gluten free versions can be made by using almond flour. I would also recommend using cane sugar and halving what the recipe specifies.
Coconut Macaroons:
https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-easy-coconut-macaroons-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-186918
Green Tea Cream Brulee:
https://www.tastemade.com/videos/green-tea-creme-brulee
Key Lime Pie:
https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Key-Lime-Pie-108125
Maple Pumpkin Custard:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/recipes/maple-and-pumpkin-custard/16166/?utm_term=.0856a3d638fb
Pan Baked Lemon Almond Tart:
https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1012809-pan-baked-lemon-almond-tart
Pecan Pie:
https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/old-fashioned-pecan-pie-356072
Pumpkin Cupcakes:
https://www.thespruce.com/homemade-pumpkin-cupcakes-3060003
Strawberry Cheesecake:
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/222588/strawberry-cheesecake/