First post

I tried a couple of new recipes today and thought I would record them.  The problem with that idea was that I've lost my notebook for recipes in our recent move.  I was browsing online for more ideas and found a blog that interested me.  I thought, "Why don't I record my attempts online?  I can go back to remember my experiements.  And who knows?  Maybe others will enjoy my trials and errors..."

The first one I tried was for a Miso marinade my DH found online, though I don't know where, so I apologize to whoever originally came up with it.  I did modify it <gasp> somewhat and intend to fiddle with it some more to finetune it.  It marinated 2 steaks, that were cut into approximately bite-size pieces.

Miso Marinade

1/4 cup soya sauce
2 tbsp frozen grated ginger
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp miso
2 tbsp pressed garlic (I used about 8 cloves, I think)
2 tsp sesame oil
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
~2 tbsp rice vinegar

I marinated the steak for a couple of hours then stir-fried it with veggies.  I think next time I'll add more garlic and red pepper flakes, and may try other tweaks.

The bread I made was from a friend's cookbook.  I like the flavour, but it came out very crumbly, so I'll probably go back to my standby for my next banana bread.