Category Archives: veg

Marinated wood ears

Posted on 12 August 2020 by leacock

preparation time: 30 minutescooking time: 1 1/2 hours (1/2 hour active)emergency contact: carol Quick and easy salad that keeps (and improves) for several days in the fridge. If you’re out of maple syrup, you can substitute a mix of brown … Continue reading →

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Amy’s all-purpose batter

Posted on 3 August 2014 by leacock

Amy’s famous batter makes a light, loose and crispy coating for anything from eggplant and zucchini to soft-shelled crab and shrimp. Many have stood at the kitchen counter, watching her every movement, hanging on to every vague instruction and approximate … Continue reading →

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Roasted shallot chutney

Posted on 9 October 2013 by leacock

preparation time: 10 minutescooking time: 50 minutesemergency contact: camille This sweet and sour chutney, adapted from a Nigel Slater recipe, is simple to make and extremely versatile. The chutney can be served with roasted meats, fish, pasta dishes, or it … Continue reading →

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Citrus-chile spaghetti squash

Posted on 15 September 2013 by leacock

preparation time: 15 minutes cooking time: 40 to 60 minutes (oven) or 15 to 20 minutes (microwave) emergency contact: camille Squash season is here! This recipe is faster and easier than the prep and cooking times suggest. Most of the … Continue reading →

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Bitter melon with beef in black bean sauce

Posted on 20 March 2013 by leacock

preparation time: 20 minutes cooking time: 20 minutes emergency contact: amy or arnold Bitter melon is available at most Asian markets from spring through autumn. Choose melons that are firm, unblemished and 15 to 30 cm in length. Pale green … Continue reading →

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Quick pickles: cornichons

Posted on 7 August 2011 by leacock

Above is some very tasty quick-pickled okra from Wholefoods. Below is a basic, quick pickle recipe adapted from that of a farmer at the Louviers market in Normandy. tiny cucumbers (finger-sized is best) – 1 lb coarse salt – 2 … Continue reading →

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Very green salad

Posted on 13 June 2011 by leacock

This salad was inspired by the appearance of Turkish green plums (erik) at the nearby Italian grocery store. The plums are small and slightly tart, and the sign at the market recommended them to be served chilled with a bit … Continue reading →

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Green goop (dow bahn soh)

Posted on 17 February 2009 by leacock

preparation time: 20 minutes cooking time: 45 minutes chilling time: several hours to overnight emergency contact: carol This is hands down the most requested recipe from the 54 Leacock menu. Dow bahn soh is Shanghainese peasant fare — a chilled … Continue reading →

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Chinese radish cake (loh bak go)

Posted on 11 January 2009 by leacock

dry ingredient soaking time: 4 hours to overnight preparation time: 1+ hours cooking time: 1 hour 45 minutes emergency contact: dorothy With Chinese New Year just around the corner, it’s loh bak go time. There are many varieties of white … Continue reading →

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Poached leek salad

Posted on 22 December 2008 by leacock

preparation time: 15 minutes cooking time: 10 minutes emergency contact: camille leeks – 6 to 8, washed and trimmed in rounds white wine – 1 cup chicken broth – 1 cup toasted walnuts – 1/2 cup sugar – 1 tsp … Continue reading →

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