Vegetarian on KemoNine's Culinary Notebook

Sesame Chicken Sauce

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:44:56 -0400

Sauce will thicken when cooked.

Honey Chicken Sauce

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:44:46 -0400

Sauce will thicken when cooked

Taco Seasoning (Budget Bytes)

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:44:35 -0400

Molasses Cookies

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:44:21 -0400

Ginger Snaps

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:44:12 -0400

these cookies expand
bake on parchment paper

Karidopita

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:44:03 -0400

Ranch Dressing

Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Notes

definitely make ‘well ahead of time’ if at all possible
double spices is probably wise
do not skip dill, even if you don’t like it. it’s key for flavor profile, start with 1/2 and adjust accordingly
watch out for dill, it could be considered strong in this recipe. use 1.5x instead of 2x if you’re sensitive to dill but want more flavor
is a bit thicker than hidden valley brand ranch

Tzatziki

Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Notes

dial back lemon for less of a bite

Kemo's Hot Chocolate

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Sorbet

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This page contains all of my notes and recipes related to sorbet. This page will be updated with additional information and recipes over time.

Changelog

2025-08-06: Initial creation

Hardware

Required

Loaf Tins
Blender

Optional

Loaf Pan Lids to avoid plastic wrap / tin foil
Ice Cube Trays for faster freezing
Ice Cream Containers for transport / longer term storage / multiple batch making

Notes

Fixes

Can fully melt and re-work a sorbet
Always re-freeze a sorbet fully before making any adjustments or similar. Not re-freezing between fixes can break the mix – chill your base down to 40°F or lower before you churn it again
Too sweet: Add more lemon, water, or fruit
Too icy: Add more sugar until you’re satisfied
Under seasoned: Lots of sorbets are; simply add more salt and spin it again.
If a sorbet is just ’too problematic’, toss in a blender with a little [coconut] water (and/or alcohol) and make a slushie / daiquiri

Blending

A fully frozen sorbet will not blend. It needs to melt some before blending

Sugars

Relative Sweetness

See the source page for full detail.

Microwave Eggs

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Alternative Styles

Scrambled: scramble then put in jar
Hard Boiled: Cook for a more extended period and it’ll turn into a boiled egg for consistency / flavor / texture
Poached: Put a measure of water in the bottom of the jar instead of oil

Pancakes

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Taco Seasoning (M. Riley)

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Applesauce

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Caramelized Onions

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Notes

The boiling/steaming breaks down the cells quicker; the baking soda speeds the chemical change that releases the sugars.

Cocktail Sauce

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Notes

Please note: this is a place holder recipe. See the Inspiration & Resources section for recipes that I plan to try.

Earl Grey Lavender Shortbread Cookies

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Quinoa Chili

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Dehydrate

Spread evenly onto dehydrator trays. Dry at 145F/63C for 8-10 hours. Chili is done when the beans are dry.
Evenly package into 6 servings, in air-tight containers (like ziplock bags) or vacuum seal. Store in a cool, dark & dry place.

Rehydrate

Pour dry chili into the pot; add 1 cup water per serving and stir well. Bring to a boil. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes.

Faux Spanish Rice

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Amaranth

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Notes

tastes good with honey
tastes good with maple syrup
tastes good with fruit

Balsamic Cranberry Sauce

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Butterscotch Squares

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Cajun Seasoning

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Candied Sweet Potatoes

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Cappuccino Muffins

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Cherry and Balsamic Glaze

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Chipper

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Filling

Hint: mix crust in pan & pat firmly in bottom

Short Version

Butter and flour mix until cornmeal consistency
Press into pan to line it
Bake @ 350F for 10-15 mins
Cool - this is required
Add filling
- Basically fruit pie filling (no bake)
- Jams / preserves
1 cup powdered sugar
8oz cream cheese
1 cup whip cream or cool whip
Mix together until smooth
Spread over filling
Chill

Classic Peanut Butter Cookies

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Coffee and Cream Brownies

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Corn + Poblano Succotash

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Notes

cajun spice is good
paprika is good
salt/pepper are good

Grandma's Cookie Frosting

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Made for: Grandma’s Sugar Cookies .

Notes

To color: divide into portions and follow the coloring directions
Allow time to set so cookies don’t stick together when storing
Separate cookie layers with waxed paper for best results
For softer frosting add 1/4 cup butter or margarine and reduce cream to 2 tablespoons

Grandma's Sugar Cookies

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Frost them Grandma’s way: Grandma’s Cookie Frosting .

Granola Clusters

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Holiday Mix (Puppy Chow)

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Lemon Parmesan White Meat Crust

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

No Milk Mashed Potatoes

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

garlic powder is a good spice
fresh ground pepper is a good spice

Nugget Sauces

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Honey + Sumac Spice
Sour Cream + Fenugreek + Dill

Simple Red Cabbage

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Spinach Souffle

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Stove Top Popcorn

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Vegan Vanilla Cup Cakes

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Garlic Bread

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Banana Bread

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

BB Horseradish Vinegar Marinade

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Chili Seasoning

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Couche-Couche

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Notes

It’s a homemade sorta cereal. You eat it with milk. I put some honey on top. You can also do cane syrup.

Crispy Baked Potato

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Easy 3 ingredient pie crust

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Notes

The amount of water used will vary depending on multiple factors, like the humidity in the room.
You can blind-bake this dough at 350°F for about 40 minutes. Make sure to use pie weights to prevent bubbling and a foil ring to prevent burning. If you are making a filled pie, temperatures and bake time will vary, depending on the filling and the thickness of the required crust.

Extra Cheesy Homemade Mac and Cheese

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Hard Boiled Eggs

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Honey Mustard Sauce

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Hummus

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Notes

Adapted from 3 different recipes to ensure 100% from scratch Hummus
Adapted to use an Instant Pot (or similar pressure cooker) for speeding up chickpea cooking process
- Adapted ingredients to take above into account

Tahini Paste

Notes

A blender with high power can be used in place of a food processor

Hummus

Notes

A blender with high power can be used in place of a food processor

Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Lemon Honey Marinade

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Lemon Parsley Pasta

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Mustard Horseradish Marinade

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

No Soak Beans

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Dry Bean Cook Times

Bean	Time
Black Beans	20-25 minutes
Black Eyed Peas	20-25 minutes
Great Northern Beans	25-30 minutes
Navy Beans	25-30 minutes
Pinto beans	25-30 minutes
Cannellini Beans	35-40 minutes
Chickpeas (garbanzo)	35-40 minutes

Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Overnight Oats

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Layers

Milk
Oats
Fruit
Jam
Sweetener

Sweets

Lighter honey/agave for “fresh”
Darker honey/agave for “spice”
Maple
Brown Sugar
Molasses

Pairings

fig + honey
raspberry + maple
raisins
pomegranate seed + dark agave + strawberry jam
honey + pomegranate seed + raspberry jam
nuts
dried fruit
blackberry + lemon juice + maple syrup

Notes

Leftover steel cut oats can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Their texture will soften as they sit, so if they are too chewy for you on Day 1, you can let them hang out a bit longer.
The first day, the oats will be more liquidy, but they will continue to absorb more of the milk throughout the week. If at any point you’d like more milk, simply splash a little on top of your bowl or pour more in the individual mason jars if you are storing the steel cut oats that way.

Perfect Soft Boiled Eggs

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Pineapple Protein Smoothie

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Red Beans and Rice

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Notes

The trick is seasoning it throughout and make sure that the pepper burns the back of your mouth and there’s a smokiness in it

Rice Cooker Mac and Cheese

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Sourdough Starter

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Spinach Rice With Feta

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Tartar Sauce (Vegan)

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

The Ultimate Homemade Hot Chocolate

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Wild Rice Mix

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Cheese Ball

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Dill Dip

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Dill Dip (Vegan)

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Changelog

2022-12-11: Added quick release note

Cooking time details

Use quick release when done cooking

Yolk Consistency	Pressure	Time
Slightly Runny Yolk	Low	4 mins
50% Hard Boiled folkway	Low	5 mins
Almost full bodied yolk	Low	7 mins

Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Changelog

2022-12-11: Renamed to be more clear this info is sweet potatoes, not all types

Warning

DO NOT POKE HOLES IN THE POTATOES

Cook Times

Circumference	Cook Time (HIGH Pressure)	Natural Release Time
6 inches	15 - 20 minutes	10 - 11 minutes
8 inches	25 - 30 minutes	10 - 11 minutes
10 inches	35 - 40 minutes	10 - 11 minutes
12 inches	45 - 50 minutes	10 - 11 minutes

KemoNine's Berry Sauce

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Notes

You should be able to use any berry + citrus some recommendations:
- Blueberry + Lemon
- Raspberry + Lime
You can use 1/2 cup white sugar instead of honey or agave nectar
This freezes good and keeps awhile in the fridge

Riley's Baked Mac n Cheese

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Spice Mix Recipes

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Spiced Rices

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Sports Drink & Oral Re-hydration

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Important Consideration - MUST READ

THE BELOW IS FOR AVOIDING DEHYDRATION OR VERY MILD DEHYDRATION THIS IS NOT GOING TO HELP WITH MODERATE TO SEVERE DEHYDRATION IF YOU’RE CONCERNED SEEK PROPER MEDICAL CARE

Critical Notes and Information

You MUST include a glucose (sugar) source for proper uptake of water and electrolytes (salts primarily) or the solution will be non-effective.
Potassium is an important electrolyte, not just sodium (salt). If possible, include a source of potassium as part of the recipe. See the ASU recipes for examples of getting potassium.
Potassium can be skipped but a food source for replenishing potassium is important if more than mild dehydration occurs.
If using coconut water, make sure it’s unflavored, unsweetened, etc. I use Vita Coco Coconut water ‘pressed coconut’
Use fresh fruit(s) for best effects ; juices tend to be processed heavily and may not have a good level of citric acid present which is part of the WHO recommendations for a hydration drink ingredient

Salt Source

Assume ‘salt’ means one of the following
- Himalayan pink salt
- Sea salt
- Kosher, iodized salt
Himalayan pink salt is the least processed followed by sea salt followed by standard table salt (get kosher, iodized salt if going with standard salt)
Sodium levels for the above salts are about equal and the crystal size adds the most variability to sodium level obtained (bigger crystal == less sodium)
Practically all 3 forms of salt can be swapped freely

Steel Cut Oats

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Are Steel Cut Oats the Same as Rolled Oats or Instant Oatmeal?

In the sense that all come from the same grain, yes. How they are processed, however, is different, which is why making a bowl of oatmeal with each of the different types of oats yields different results.

Steel Cut Oats: The best bowl of oatmeal. The oats are left whole and cut into pieces with a steel mill. Steel cut oats are the least processed and therefore maintain the best texture when cooked. They also take the longest amount of time to cook (as you will see, it’s worth waiting). If you need them ready in a hurry, this Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats recipe is perfect.
Rolled Oats: A respectable though not otherworldly bowl of oatmeal. The oats are steamed and pressed flat. If you are in a big hurry and need breakfast in a few minutes, rolled oats are reliable option. They are also my favorite for baking (steel cut oats stay way too crunchy).
Instant Oats: Just say no to a bowl of instant oatmeal. These are rolled oats that are cut into small pieces. By the time you heat them, they lose all texture (hence, mushy). Instant oats work nicely in some recipes where you don’t want the oatmeal to maintain its complete texture, like these Healthy No Bake Cookies, but would not be a good choice for a tasty breakfast.

Notes

For every 1 cup of steel cut oats, you’ll need 3 1/2 to 4 cups of liquid, depending upon how thick you’d like them to be (less liquid = thicker steel cut oatmeal).
Choose Your Texture.
- Once the oats have been simmering 20 minutes, they’ll need about 5 to 10 minutes of additional simmering to reach their ideal texture.
- “Ideal” is defined by YOU, the oatmeal chef! Like your oats more chewy? Stop cooking them sooner. Softer, thicker, and creamier is more your style? Let them go the full half hour. Thirty minutes is my personal steel cut oatmeal sweet spot.
- The oats will continue to thicken as they cool, so don’t panic if they seem too thin.
Leftover steel cut oatmeal is a meal-prepper’s dream! Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, either as one large batch or in individual portions. Oatmeal will thicken as it chills. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stove with an extra splash of liquid to thin it back out.
Steel cut oats are also very freezer friendly. Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Teriyaki Sauce

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000