What'd Mano Make

Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies

Great use for a leftover ripe banana.

Posted Jun 25, 2024

#Dessert

Biang Biang Noodles

I don't think these were authentic Biang Biang noodles but they were delicious.

Posted Apr 11, 2024

#Dinner #Weeknight

Cheeseburger Crescent Rolls

Like a big mac but more fun.

Posted Feb 24, 2024

#Dinner

Muddy Buddies

AKA "puppy chow". I like making this for the Super Bowl.

Posted Feb 10, 2024

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Nihari

This is my favorite food in the whole world but I've always been too intimidated to make it. I decided to brave it for New Year's Eve and can only hope 2024 turns out as good as this was.

Posted Dec 31, 2023

#Dinner

Goat Karahi

So excited to have another goat dish in my repertoire. I made it in a regular skillet.

Posted Dec 27, 2023

#Dinner

Hollandaise Sauce

I love Eggs Benedict but have always been too intimidated to attempt making hollandaise until I found this easy recipe.

Posted Dec 27, 2023

#Breakfast #Sides

Jam-Filled Sugar Cookies

Our old grocery store sold these and they were Jack's favorite. He's been craving them since we moved so I thought I'd try recreating them.

Posted Nov 5, 2023

#Dessert #Baking

Bananas Foster

I made this to top my pancakes but it would obviously go well with vanilla ice cream

Posted Jul 2, 2023

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Japanese Curry with Chicken Katsu

My favorite Japanese dish. I love that I can make it at home now.

Posted Apr 30, 2023

#Dinner #Weeknight

Elvis Sandwich Cupcakes

Elvis loved the peanut butter + banana combo and I have to agree. These were scrumptious and really fun to make.

Posted Mar 11, 2023

#Dessert #Baking

Guinness Cheese Dip

This was really flavorful. It had just the right about of Guinness taste without being to beer-y.

Posted Mar 11, 2023

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Everything Bagel Pigs in a Blanket

Inspired by the movie "Everything Everywhere All at Once" for our Oscars-themed party.

Posted Mar 11, 2023

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Homemade Milano Cookies

These were fun!

Posted Aug 3, 2022

#Dessert #Baking

Ground Beef Quesadillas

I don't like the way ground beef is typically seasoned so I tinkered with it at home and found something I like much better.

Posted Aug 2, 2022

#Dinner #Weeknight

Chocolate Chip & Walnut Blondies

Addictive. I made these for the first time in Ecuador with a janky oven that didn't even indicate temperatures on the dial!

Posted Jul 29, 2022

#Dessert #Baking

Pad Grapow (Thai basil chicken)

This was our favorite dish in Thailand. The first time I tried this (at our apartment in Ecuador) I had to make a lot of substitutions but it still came out delicious!

Posted Jul 11, 2022

#Dinner

Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars (no bake!)

I've brought these to a few potlucks and they are a crowd pleaser.

Posted May 27, 2021

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Roasted Cauliflower

Might have been a hint too salty but were mostly well-seasoned and tasty!

Posted May 9, 2021

#Dinner #Sides

Chocolate Mini-Muffins

Half an hour before a dinner party I decided I wanted to bring some kind of homemade dessert and I made these with whatever I had on hand. They were a little dry but not a bad option in a pinch.

Posted Apr 21, 2021

#Dessert #Baking

Kulfi (Desi Ice Cream)

Celebrated Navroz with some desi ice cream my mom used to make. She usually added ground pistachios but I prefer it without.

Posted Mar 21, 2021

#Dessert #Desi

Sour Cream Pound Cake

I like sour cream with tacos but then always end up having to throw a bunch out. Wanted to see if I could put it to good use before it spoiled. This turned out tasty but looked a little weird.

Posted Feb 28, 2021

#Baking #Dessert

Chocolate Butterscotch Tartlets

Needed something to do with my leftover phyllo dough. These were only meh, wouldn't make them again, but the whipped cream was delish.

Posted Feb 27, 2021

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Cheeseburger Egg Rolls

We did Valentine's Day right with these and loaded fries. The picture looks underwhelming but they were actually really good.

Posted Feb 14, 2021

#Dinner #Baking #Sides

Chocolate Marshmallow Peanut Butter Squares

Very nice salty sweet flavor. This one is great for bringing as a small host gift.

Posted Dec 31, 2020

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Gosh Ka Salan

My first time cooking goat! Was delicious, reminded me of home.

Posted Dec 20, 2020

#Dinner #Desi

Jinga (Desi shrimp)

Good flavor, but need to learn to cook the potatoes better.

Posted Dec 12, 2020

#Dinner #Desi

Pecan Pie

Dessert after a big Thanksgiving dinner. Tasty but runny, though I have some ideas on how to fix that.

Posted Nov 26, 2020

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Christmas Crack (sweet chex mix)

A crowd-pleaser and addictive. I made this to give to friends in a holiday goody bag.

Posted Nov 24, 2020

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Chocolate Mousse

SO good! Garnished with coarse salt or graham cracker crumbs. Also it was super fun to actually whip cream.

Posted Nov 23, 2020

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Achar Aloo choley

Reminded me of home! Traditionally this is a breakfast dish but it works well for dinner too. Very tart and only a little spicy. Ate with puri that we just grabbed from a restaurant.

Posted Nov 14, 2020

#Desi #Dinner #Weeknight

Short Ribs

Red wine braised, with mashed potatoes. This was scrumptious, especially the sauce.

Posted Nov 8, 2020

#Dinner #Instant-Pot

Chicken 65

Honestly, this was restaurant-quality good. Really proud of it.

Posted Sep 20, 2020

#Desi #Dinner #Sides #Weeknight

Laal aloo (red potatoes)

Edible and had the right texture, but not especially flavorful. Ate with toast.

Posted Jul 29, 2020

#Desi #Dinner #Sides

Biscuits, Pimento Cheese Dip, and Honey Butter

The two dips were scrumptious. Biscuits were okay, need to find a less flour-y, more flaky recipe.

Posted Jul 26, 2020

#Breakfast #Baking #Sides

Churros with chocolate sauce

So fun to make! Tasty but could have used more sweetness in the bread itself. This wouldn't have been possible without the awesome piping tips my sister-in-law got me, thanks Lily!

Posted Jun 23, 2020

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Cheese Toast

Delicious throwback to my childhood. Also it turns out Thai green chilis are my absolute favorite cooking ingredient.

Posted Jun 20, 2020

#Breakfast

Beef brisket with BBQ sauce

Sauce was a real crowd-pleaser. Made way too much though, doesn't re-heat well.

Posted Jun 15, 2020

#Instant-Pot #Dinner

Spring Pasta with Peas & Mint

Tasted very light and fresh.

Posted Jun 13, 2020

#Dinner

Cheese Fondue

Got this fondue pot for my birthday!

Posted May 3, 2020

#Dinner #Weeknight

Brussels Sprouts Au Gratin

Delicious! Much better than my last attempt at brussels sprouts.

Posted Apr 25, 2020

#Sides #Weeknight

Deviled Eggs

Had a good bite to them!

Posted Apr 5, 2020

#Breakfast

Softer, chewier chocolate chip cookies

Definitely more my style than the last batch of chocolate chip cookies I made.

Posted Apr 4, 2020

#Dessert #Baking

Corned Beef

Ate with sauerkraut and french fries. Had plenty left over for sandwiches.

Posted Apr 3, 2020

#Dinner #Instant-Pot

Chicken tacos

With all the fixins.

Posted Apr 1, 2020

#Dinner #Weeknight

Peanut butter cheesecake

Surprisingly easy to make.

Posted Mar 26, 2020

#Dessert #Baking

Firecracker shrimp + loaded fries

Jack's birthday dinner :)

Posted Mar 23, 2020

#Dinner #Sides

Shaved steak tacos

Not bad! Ate with some nachos.

Posted Mar 22, 2020

#Dinner

Lemon cookies (+ white chocolate chips)

Scrumptious. Just the right amount of lemony.

Posted Mar 21, 2020

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Red wine chocolate truffles

What a fun use of old red wine.

Posted Mar 14, 2020

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Breaded chicken with mushroom sauce and brussels sprouts

The mushroom sauce was great. Jack found the brussels sprouts a little bitter, I found them too thick.

Posted Mar 14, 2020

#Dinner #Sides #Weeknight

Burgers (and fries)

I used to make these a lot when I was broke studying abroad, but it had been years. Came out very nice, I think the Worcestershire sauce helped give it an extra meaty flavor.

Posted Mar 13, 2020

#Dinner #Weeknight

Mushroom & Jalapeño Omelette

It was a lot better than it looks. Still perfecting my omelette technique though.

Posted Mar 8, 2020

#Breakfast

Chocolate chip cookies with hazelnuts

I felt a void after eating my last piece of bread pudding today so I tried these as a replacement. Jack liked them but I like my cookies a little softer/chewier. Also might have been a hint too sweet.

Posted Mar 7, 2020

#Baking #Dessert