My Recipes

Recipes from riders

Recipes my Uber and Lyft riders shared with me on the road, most of them written by hand in the In-Car Journal, credited to the rider who gave it.

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Appetizers	Ceviche Reseta — from First Uber aged 48 (Boston) · handwritten page
Ceviche Reseta Recipe 9 ingredients Source: The In-Car Journal, written by my rider First Uber aged 48 (Boston) Ingredients 3Tomatoes Cebolla Cilantro Lemon Salt Salsaignlesa (Worcester sauce) Clamatolgugo (clam juice) Paratodocarne Seafood Shared by my rider First Uber aged 48 (Boston). Lexington->Airport “Starting a new job and taking my first Uber at age 48. Starting to catch a wave of renewal so hopeful for the future …Now if the traffic to Logan just cooperates.” The In-Car Journal, written by my rider First Uber aged 48 (Boston)
Appetizers	Quickest & Easiest Dip Recipe You’ll Ever Find · handwritten page
Quickest & Easiest Dip Recipe You’ll Ever Find Recipe 2 ingredients Source: The In-Car Journal, written by a rider Ingredients Tostito’s medium salsa Cream cheese Method Throw ingredients in a blender. Voila! (You can play around with the ratios.) Equipment: Blender Rye Beach-> Salisbury “Happy Fourth! So lucky to be living in this country, regardless of everything that’s going on. Also very lucky to be sitting in this Uber lift as opposed to searching/paying for parking at the beach in Salisbury.” The In-Car Journal, written by a rider
Appetizers	Barcelona Pa Amb Tomàquet (Bread with Tomato) — from Jordi and Nina · handwritten page
Barcelona Pa Amb Tomàquet (Bread with Tomato) Recipe 5 ingredients Source: The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Jordi and Nina Ingredients Bread Tomato Olive oil Pinchsalt Optional: ham or sausages Method Toast bread. Spread tomato over the bread with a pinch of salt and olive oil. Eat with optional ham or sausages. Enjoy! Shared by my rider Jordi and Nina. Equipment: Toaster or oven (for toasting) The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Jordi and Nina
Appetizers	Jeanne’s Stuffed Mushroom — from Jeannie · handwritten page
Jeanne’s Stuffed Mushroom Recipe 9 ingredients Source: The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Jeannie Ingredients Olive oil Onions Mushrooms (large) Walnuts Pecans Chopped spinach Grated cheese (3 types e.g. gruyere, asiago, feta) Fresh chopped dill Seasoning to taste Method Chop onions and mushrooms (separate stem from cap). Sauté onion in olive oil. Add chopped walnuts, pecans, and chopped spinach. Add 3 types of grated cheese. Mix with fresh chopped dill. Spoon stuffing mix into mushroom caps. Bake at 375 °F approx. 30 minutes until juicy. Shared by my rider Jeannie. Note: Not exact amounts Equipment: Oven, Baking dish “Here 2am, 12 days post hip replacement heading from Watertown – Marlborough for Xmas celebrations with our ‘surrogate’ daughter Janar + her husband+ almost 3 year old son Max and her (Janar’s) extended family from Conn + Florida. My husband is home sick + Nar + her hubby have spared for an Uber for me to join them! In all of this mayhem + stressful holiday time, we celebrate it all. I’m Jewish, my husband is ATHEIST (devout). We raised our daughter Jewish + have celebrated Xmas with my husband’s family + our daughter’s boyfriend is Muslim — so we are the great melting pot!” The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Jeannie
Appetizers	Nepalese Dumpling Recipe — from Rider (Nepalese dumpling recipe) · handwritten page
Nepalese Dumpling Recipe Recipe 7 ingredients Source: The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Rider (Nepalese dumpling recipe) Ingredients Minced meat (chicken, lamb) - can buy from store cabbage (chopped very thin) 2 spoonsginger garlic paste (indian store) 2 spoonindian spice powder (meat masala or any regular spices) half teaspoonfulturmeric powder salt dumpling wrapper (chinese store) thinner the better Method mix wrap the mix in the dumpling wrapper 2 shelf steamer (water in the bottom one & dumpling on the top one) Steam for 20 minutes Dumplings are ready!! Shared by my rider Rider (Nepalese dumpling recipe). 10/16/19 The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Rider (Nepalese dumpling recipe)
Appetizers	Michael's Crab Dip — from Patty and Jean (Maryland) · handwritten page
Michael's Crab Dip Recipe 30-45 minutes7 ingredients Source: The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Patty and Jean (Maryland) Ingredients 1 LBbackfin crab 8 oz.cream cheese 2 Tmayonnaise 1 TWorcestershire sauce 1 TOld Bay seasoning (or more) 1/2 pintsour cream 4 oz.sharp cheddar, grated Method Soften cream cheese. Beat in sour cream, mayonnaise, Worcestershire and Old Bay seasoning. Fold in crab meat + cheese. Bake for 30-45 minutes @ 350°. Serve with crackers or warmed sliced baguette. Shared by my rider Patty and Jean (Maryland). 05/24/25 We came here to do a puffin boat tour. Happy to have lucked into riding with James. Patty and Jean from Maryland JETPORT -> BOOTHBAY HARBOR The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Patty and Jean (Maryland)
Soups	Soup-Chick — from Rushane L., a Jamaican cook working in Maine for the summer · handwritten page
Soup-Chick Recipe 5 ingredients Source: The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Rushane L., a Jamaican cook working in Maine for the summer Ingredients Pumpkin Cock Soup noodle Salt Potato Chicken Method Peel skin from pumpkin. Put water in wok and let the pumpkin boil on medium heat. Add Cock Soup noodle. Salt to taste. At end of cook …. Shared by my rider Rushane L., a Jamaican cook working in Maine for the summer. Equipment: Saucepan Kennebunkport-> Portland Jamaican man here for summer, works as a cook on H2B visa “I am a Jamaican working in Maine as a cook. I love the way people smile when they have a tasteful dish.” The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Rushane L., a Jamaican cook working in Maine for the summer
Soups	Marry Me Gnocchi Soup — from "DC people" (riders from Washington, D.C.) · handwritten page
Marry Me Gnocchi Soup Recipe 20 ingredients Source: The In-Car Journal, written by my rider "DC people" (riders from Washington, D.C.) Ingredients 1 tbspoil 1 lbChick Breast (w/ salt, pepper, onion powdr, garlic powdr, smoked paprika, & Italian seasoning) 1 med.onion, diced 2 stalkscelery, diced 2 mediumcarrots, diced S & P to taste 1 tsp.smoked paprika 2 tspItalian Seasoning 4 clovesGarlic minced 1 tspCalabrian chiles 3 tbsp.tomato paste 1/2 cupdry white wine 6 cupslow. sod. chick broth Parmesan Rind 1 cupfresh grated Parm. 1/2 cupSundried tomatoes 1 cupheavy cream or 1/2 & 1/2 room temp 1 lbpotato gnocchi (2) handfulsspinach Garnish parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, basil Shared by my rider "DC people" (riders from Washington, D.C.). "DC PEOPLE" JETPORT -> BATH Thank you for the Great Conversation, the ride, and Burger King. D.C. to Bath 5/16/25 The In-Car Journal, written by my rider "DC people" (riders from Washington, D.C.)
Salads	Wild rice + Arugula Salad — from Lyft rider traveling with husband Jeff (Kennebunkport) · handwritten page
Wild rice + Arugula Salad Recipe 6 ingredients Source: The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Lyft rider traveling with husband Jeff (Kennebunkport) Ingredients 1 Ccooked wild rice (A Minnesota thing) 1 pkg (5 oz)fresh arugula ~1/2 Cdried cranberries or dried cherries - coarse chop ~1/2 Ccoarse chop toasted pecans (or) walnuts ± 4 ozcrumbled feta cheese Dressing: 2 Tbsp balsamic Vinegar + 3 Tbsp EVOO Method Mix dried fruit, nuts + cheese together with the cooked rice, THEN add to arugula. Add dressing before serving. Eat Quickly!! Shared by my rider Lyft rider traveling with husband Jeff (Kennebunkport). GOOD READ: "Canoeing with the Cree" by ERIC SEVAREID Kennebunkport -> Jetport 26 Jan 2024 RAIN + ICE = RICE Weather YUK -> checked out the "Best Shortbread" Recipe from 12/10/23 - You better believe I will be making this one!! We (husband Jeff) + I are really enjoying this Lyft ride today! Definitely will be in touch James for next time. And, I will bring a copy of a recipe or two to share. Here's one I can actually remember now: The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Lyft rider traveling with husband Jeff (Kennebunkport)
Main dishes	National Dish of Scotland: Haggis — from Scottish man · handwritten page
National Dish of Scotland: Haggis Recipe 1 ingredients Source: The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Scottish man Ingredients Lamb & other meats/organs/spices encased in sheep’s stomach Shared by my rider Scottish man. Concord-> Airport “January 25th is Burn’s Supper. People of Scottish Heritage gather to celebrate the “bard” of Scotland, Robert Burns. Haggis is at the center of the dinner table. There is a ceremony to the dinner part of which is the address to the Haggis.” The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Scottish man
Main dishes	Chicken Biriyani — from Indian woman · handwritten page
Chicken Biriyani Recipe 13 ingredients Source: The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Indian woman Ingredients Spices: 1 bay leaf, 1 cardamon, 1 clove, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp coriander 1.5 cupsbasmati rice (soaked) 1onion 1tomato 1-inchginger 1chilli 3 clovesgarlic 1 Bunchcoriander leaves 1 Bunchmint leaves ½ cupyogurt Chicken (clean and marinated in turmeric powder) Oil Ground paste: garlic, ginger, 1 green chili Method Fry the spices for 2-3 minutes and then powder the mixture. Fry the onion in oil until golden brown. Add the ground paste. Add 1 tomato and fry well. Add powder (Step 1) and 1 tsp of turmeric. Mix well. Add coriander leaves and mint leaves (chopped). Fry well. Add ½ cup of yogurt. Mix well. Add the chicken. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes. Add soaked rice, mix, and add 1.5 cups of water and salt. Cover with lid (pressure cook) and cook for 1 whistle. Remove the lid (let the whistle air out before removing) and close the lid again. Leave it for 15 minutes. This will avoid the burning of rice. Shared by my rider Indian woman. Equipment: Pan with lid, Spice Grinder Downtown-> Natick The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Indian woman
Main dishes	Chicken Fried Rice · handwritten page
Chicken Fried Rice Recipe 14 ingredients Source: The In-Car Journal, written by a rider Ingredients 3 cupsrice 1 tspoil (canola or vegetable) Salt ½ tbspOyster sauce 1onion Chicken powder Garlic Ham Chicken Peas Carrots Scrambled eggs Soy sauce Sesame oil Method Cook rice. Add 1 tsp of oil, salt and Oyster sauce. Let rice cool down (3-4 hours or overnight). Prepare the rest of the ingredients (chopped onions, chicken powder, garlic, ham, chicken, peas, carrots, scrambled eggs, soy sauce, sesame oil). Mix. Enjoy. Equipment: Pan On the way to the airport The In-Car Journal, written by a rider
Main dishes	Potato Cauliflower Curry (Aloo Gobi Ki Sabzi) · handwritten pages
Potato Cauliflower Curry (Aloo Gobi Ki Sabzi) Recipe 9 ingredients Source: The In-Car Journal, written by a rider Ingredients 1Cauliflower (mid-size) 1Onion cut into small cubes 1Tomato cut into small chunks 3-4garlic 1Ginger cut into small pieces Cumin seeds 2/3 tbsvegetable oil Spices (turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, Garam Masala) Coriander leaves (for garnish) Method Fry the potatoes and cauliflower on medium flame for a few minutes and put aside. Potatoes and cauliflower should be 50% done at this stage. In another pan, fry the cumin seeds, onions, red chili powder, and tomatoes. Fry until they are translucent. Switch off the flame and put it aside to cool. Once the mixture has cooled down, make a paste with this fried mixture with the help of a grinder. To the ground paste add the spices (turmeric, coriander, Garam Masala). Fry the mixture with the spices until it is cooked. Add the fried potato and cauliflower into the cooked mixture for a few minutes. Garnish the curry with coriander leaves. Equipment: 2 pans, Grinder, Knife, Chopping board Waltham-> Dracut The In-Car Journal, written by a rider
Main dishes	Famous Tunisian Recipe: Spicy Couscous — from Rider from Tunisia · handwritten page
Famous Tunisian Recipe: Spicy Couscous Recipe 8 ingredients Source: The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Rider from Tunisia Ingredients Onion Salt Pepper Potatoes Meat (chicken or beef) Couscous Oil Harissa Method Fry onion with oil over high heat. Add salt, pepper, potatoes, and water and mix all of them. Then add the meat. Keep the mixture boiling over high heat for 30-45 minutes. The couscous should be mixed with oil and prepared with vaporization (water). For the sauce, don’t forget to add a lot of Harissa to get it very spicy. Shared by my rider Rider from Tunisia. Equipment: Frying pan, Pan The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Rider from Tunisia
Main dishes	Tater Tot Hot Dish · handwritten page
Tater Tot Hot Dish Recipe 4 ingredients Source: The In-Car Journal, written by a rider Ingredients 1 lb.ground beef 1 bagfrozen corn 2 canscream of mushroom soup 1 bagtater tots Method Brown the 1lb ground beef. Preheat oven to 425 °F. Take a 13 x 9 pan and griddle. Mix cooked 1lb ground beef with the frozen corn and cream of mushroom soup. Then top with a bag of tater tots. Bake for 25-30 minutes until tater tots are crispy. Enjoy! Equipment: Oven, 13 x 9 pan and griddle “In Boston from Minnesota! Love it here.” The In-Car Journal, written by a rider
Main dishes	Paneer Recipe — from The B. family · handwritten pages
Paneer Recipe Recipe 10 ingredients Source: The In-Car Journal, written by my rider The B. family Ingredients Oil 1 packPaneer cubes 1 tspCumin seeds 1 canTomato puree 1Chopped onion 1 tspGaram masala ½ tspTurmeric 3 spoonsCream 1 tspRed chili powder Chopped cilantro Method In a pan, heat 3 tsp of oil. Add cumin seeds, chopped onion, and turmeric. Sauté until the onion turns golden brown. Add tomato puree, Garam Masala, and red chili powder. Sauté for 7 minutes. To this puree add paneer. Turn off the gas and let it cook for some time. Close the lid of the pan. At the end, add cream and chopped cilantro. Shared by my rider The B. family. Equipment: Pan “This guy gave a ride to Ricegum!!!” The In-Car Journal, written by my rider The B. family
Main dishes	The Real Carbonara — from Italian man · handwritten page
The Real Carbonara Recipe Serves 44 ingredients Source: The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Italian man Ingredients 4eggs (2 entire and 2 yolks) Grated parmesan Guanciale or Pancetta Pasta Method Mix eggs with a fork. Add grated parmesan. Let it sit. Cook Guanciale/Pancetta with a little bit of onion. Boil water and cook pasta al dente. Mix everything in a “cold” bowl but don’t cool the eggs. Raw ingredients are key. Never cook the eggs. Shared by my rider Italian man. Equipment: Bowl, Fork, Pan “Italian man who went to BU. Visiting from NYC.” The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Italian man
Main dishes	Egyptian Koshory — from Mohamed, an electrical engineer from Egypt · handwritten pages
Egyptian Koshory Recipe 7 ingredients Source: The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Mohamed, an electrical engineer from Egypt Ingredients Rice Lentil Pasta Salt Onion Oil Tomato sauce Method Cook rice separately. Boil the lentil in some water with a grain of salt. Cut an onion and fry it in oil. Prepare the pasta in boiling water. Make pasta sauce with tomato and onion. Now put the rice, pasta, and lentil on the plate. Add the fried onion and the tomato sauce. Enjoy! Shared by my rider Mohamed, an electrical engineer from Egypt. Equipment: 2 pots “It’s a traditional meal from Egypt. It consists of rice, lentil, and pasta.” The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Mohamed, an electrical engineer from Egypt
Main dishes	Salmon · handwritten page
Salmon Recipe 11 ingredients Source: The In-Car Journal, written by a rider Ingredients ½ cupcashews, toasted/ground (Toast at 350 °F for 5-8 minutes) ½ cuppistachios, toasted/ground (Toast at 350 °F for 5-8 minutes) ½honey peanuts, toasted/ground (Toast at 350 °F for 5-8 minutes) ¼ cupOptional: roasted pumpkin seeds 1/16 cupcayenne pepper 1/8 cupcoriander 1/8 cupcumin 1/8 cupcurry powder ½ cupbrown sugar Olive oil Salmon Method Coat salmon with a bit of olive oil, then the mixture in the ingredient list. Bake on 350 °F for 20 minutes (depends on the oven). Equipment: Oven, Baking dish Cambridge-> Airport The In-Car Journal, written by a rider
Main dishes	TK Special Clam and Shrimp Dish · handwritten page
TK Special Clam and Shrimp Dish Recipe 6 ingredients Source: The In-Car Journal, written by a rider Ingredients Oil Onions Andouille sausage Clam Shrimp Favorite pasta Method Sauté onions. Then add Andouille sausage to the onions. Add clam juice after the clam and shrimp are half cooked. Don’t overcook. Serve on your favorite pasta. Equipment: Frying Pan, Pan Concord-> Somerville The In-Car Journal, written by a rider
Main dishes	Prime Rib — from DMF · handwritten page
Prime Rib Recipe 3 ingredients Source: The In-Car Journal, written by my rider DMF Ingredients Butter Herbes de Provence Ribs Method Baste ribs with butter and Herbes de Provence. Roast in oven @ 500 °F for 5 minutes per lb of meat. Then turn oven off and let sit for 2 hours. DO NOT TAKE ROAST OUT! DO NOT OPEN DOOR! Take roast out, slice and serve. Shared by my rider DMF. Equipment: Oven, Baking Dish Encore-> Liberty Hotel The In-Car Journal, written by my rider DMF
Main dishes	Jerk Chicken — from Rushane L., a Jamaican cook working in Maine for the summer · handwritten page
Jerk Chicken Recipe 10 ingredients Source: The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Rushane L., a Jamaican cook working in Maine for the summer Ingredients Onion Thyme Green onion Soy sauce Black pepper Garlic heads 2 tspChicken seasoning 2tspJamaican jerk seasoning Chicken Salt Method Blend: Onion, thyme, green onion, soy sauce, black pepper, garlic heads, chicken seasoning (2 tsp), Jamaican jerk seasoning (2tsp). Put chicken in for 2-3 hours. Put in oven for 15-25 minutes. Shared by my rider Rushane L., a Jamaican cook working in Maine for the summer. Equipment: Wok, Oven, Oven dish Kennebunkport-> Portland Jamaican man here for summer, works as a cook on H2B visa “I am a Jamaican working in Maine as a cook. I love the way people smile when they have a tasteful dish.” The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Rushane L., a Jamaican cook working in Maine for the summer
Main dishes	Crockpot Chicken — from H. (social worker) · handwritten pages
Crockpot Chicken Recipe Source: The In-Car Journal, written by my rider H. (social worker) Method chicken, cumin, chili powder, salsa in a crockpot. Serve in a wrap with sour cream. So easy! Shared by my rider H. (social worker). 10/2 Social worker coming home from a work trip helping people work together more effectively to support families in crisis. Here's a recipe - my old coworker's dad lived in a van for years and always made this - favorite Chinese in Portland: Empire Kitchen - ♥ H LEWISTON -> JETPORT The In-Car Journal, written by my rider H. (social worker)
Main dishes	Scallop Risotto with Bacon Lardons & Pickled Shishito Peppers — from Arnold G. (chef in culinary school) · handwritten pages
Scallop Risotto with Bacon Lardons & Pickled Shishito Peppers Recipe 8 ingredients Source: The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Arnold G. (chef in culinary school) Ingredients 5Scallops 1 cuparborio rice 2 tbspbutter 2 ozWhite wine 1 ozWhite wine vinegar 1/2onion (minced) 2 clovesgarlic (minced) 1 sprigthyme Method 5 Scallops Seared 1 1/2 min on one side and 30 seconds on the other. Shared by my rider Arnold G. (chef in culinary school). CAPE NEDDICK / YORK -> HARBOR FISH MKT, PORTLAND Arnold G. June 12th 2025 Skate wing is a type of Stingray / bi-catch that most people don't know about. This fish is mostly farmed for it's fins or wings that have a beautiful flakey texture and a flavor that resembles scallops. [...] Anyway, Enough of my sad story, I love Seafood. Cooking seafood is my personal passion. So please give this fish a try sometime and safe travels, enjoy Maine and enjoy the scenery. Here's a recipe that represents me. PS: (Make focaccia bread, Research) NOTES: CHEF IN SCHOOL INTERNING @ CLIFF HOUSE The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Arnold G. (chef in culinary school)
Side dishes	Grilled Mexican Corn (Elote) — from Averie S. (averiecooks.com) · handwritten page
Grilled Mexican Corn (Elote) Recipe Prep Time: 5 minutes; Cook Time: 10 minutes9 ingredients Source: The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Averie S. (averiecooks.com) Ingredients 1/4 cupmayonnaise 1/4 cupMexican crema (sour cream may be substituted), or as necessary for consistency 2 clovesgarlic, finely minced or pressed vegetable oil, for brushing 6 earsfresh corn, husked and cleaned 1/2 cupcotija cheese, crumbled fresh lime juice, from about 2 medium limes chili powder, cayenne powder, and/or smoked paprika, for sprinkling as desired fresh cilantro for garnishing, optional Method Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat (or indoor grill pan). To a medium bowl, add the mayo, crema, garlic, and stir to combine. If your mixture is very thick, add a couple more tablespoons of crema to taste; set mixture aside. Brush grill grates with oil, add the corn to the grill, and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until corn is as cooked as desired; rotate corn a quarter turn every couple of minutes to ensure even cooking. Remove corn from grill, evenly brush all ears with the mayo-crema mixture (I brush very liberally; if you don’t you will likely have some left over) Either sprinkle with the cheese or add the cheese to a shallow bowl and dredge the corn through the cheese. Evenly squirt with lime juice and sprinkle with chili powder, cayenne powder, and/or smoked paprika, to taste. Optionally garnish with cilantro and serve immediately. Shared by my rider Averie S. (averiecooks.com). Notes: Corn is best warm and fresh but extra can be cut off the ears with a sharp knife and stored airtight in a bowl in the fridge for up to 5 days. “I love grilled corn and have fond memories of walking on the Malecon in Puerto Vallarta eating freshly grilled corn from the street vendors. Elote is grilled Mexican street corn that has been brushed with a mixture of mayonnaise, Mexican crema (or sour cream), topped with cotija cheese, and sprinkled with either chili powder, cayenne powder, or smoked paprika, before adding lime juice and fresh cilantro. It’s a flavor explosion in your mouth. Because I like spicy foods, I add either a generous dose of chili powder or a more reserved amount of cayenne pepper. Smoked paprika is also great. The mayo and Mexican crema mixture is so creamy and tempers some of the heat if you’re a heat-seeker like me. The cotija cheese is salty (I don’t find the need to add any additional salt to the recipe), and along with the finishing squirt of lime juice which adds a lovely tanginess, they are both great flavor contrasts to the naturally sweet corn.” Recipe from: https://www.averiecooks.com/grilled-mexican-corn-elote/ The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Averie S. (averiecooks.com)
Side dishes	Grilled Mexican Street Corn — from Alyssa R. (therecipecritic.com) · handwritten page
Grilled Mexican Street Corn Recipe 8 ingredients Source: The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Alyssa R. (therecipecritic.com) Ingredients Corn: Choose the freshest corn for the best results! Mayonnaise: Creamy base that holds all the delicious flavor. Sour cream: Mix together with the mayonnaise and seasoning mixture. Cilantro: Freshly chopped and mixed together with creamy sauce. Parmesan: Freshly grated parmesan gives a great salty, nutty flavor. Lime: Lime juice from 2 limes adds a fresh tangy flavor. Red chili powder: Add according to your spice preference. 2Limes: cut into wedges for garnish. Method Prepare the Corn: Remove the husks of the corn, leaving the core attached. Grill: Place the corn on a hot grill turning once. Or use a cast iron pan until it starts to get slightly charred. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, and cilantro. Brush corn with dressing: Remove the corn from the grill and slather with the mayonnaise mix. Squeeze the lime juice over the corn and generously sprinkle with parmesan and cotija cheese. Sprinkle with chili powder. Serve immediately. Shared by my rider Alyssa R. (therecipecritic.com). Variations: There are many versions of Mexican Street Corn floating around. Here are some ideas for taking this tried and true grilled corn recipe and making it your own! Make it into a Salsa: Cutting the corn off the cob once it is grilled, then mix it with the mayonnaise sauce in a bowl. Serve with chips. Cook it in the Oven: Don’t let rainy days or cooler weather stop you from enjoying this amazing corn! Make in the oven or on a stovetop skillet instead. To prepare in the oven, you will heat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, spray the corn with cooking spray or slather it with butter or oil. Finally, wrap in foil and cook for 20-25 minutes. Cook Corn on a Skillet: To use a skillet (I recommend using cast iron), heat your pan to medium-high and turn corn occasionally until it is grilled on all sides. Mexican Crema: Use in place of sour cream. It is similar to sour cream, just a little thinner and saltier. Cotija Cheese: An authentic Mexican cheese that can be used in place of parmesan cheese for an even more authentic dish. “When you are looking for the best corn to use for Mexican street corn, you will want to look for corn that has a bright green husk with no small brown holes in it. The holes could mean insects, so you want to avoid those! The tassel at the top of the corn should be a little bit sticky and a light brown color. Do not pull back on the stalks to check the corn kernels because that will shorten the life span of the corn. Instead, smell for a sweet corn smell and squeeze to make sure the corn is firm and not missing kernels.” Recipe from: https://therecipecritic.com/grilled-mexican-street-corn/ The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Alyssa R. (therecipecritic.com)
Side dishes	Jamaican Rice — from Rushane L., a Jamaican cook working in Maine for the summer · handwritten page
Jamaican Rice Recipe 6 ingredients Source: The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Rushane L., a Jamaican cook working in Maine for the summer Ingredients Rice Kidney beans Coconut milk Small pepper All-purpose Jamaican seasoning Salt Method Put kidney beans in saucepan and cook with coconut milk. When coconut milk is boiling, add small pepper (not cut). Salt to taste. Let boil for a bit. Add rice and pinch of all-purpose Jamaican seasoning. Shared by my rider Rushane L., a Jamaican cook working in Maine for the summer. Equipment: Saucepan Kennebunkport-> Portland Jamaican man here for summer, works as a cook on H2B visa “I am a Jamaican working in Maine as a cook. I love the way people smile when they have a tasteful dish.” The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Rushane L., a Jamaican cook working in Maine for the summer
Side dishes	Sautéed Mushrooms — from Lyft rider from Chattanooga, TN · handwritten pages
Sautéed Mushrooms Recipe Source: The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Lyft rider from Chattanooga, TN Method (measurements to taste) melt 1 Tablespoon Butter with 1 Tablespoon favorite oil (olive or other) Add 16 oz mushrooms (mixed - I love Button + shitake) allow to cook down - after 5 min also add a good pinch of Tarragon - (I use dried and bruise the herbs to release more fragrance) to taste - 1 teaspoon to 1 Tablespoon add salt + pepper add Marsala wine - store brand is fine - to taste - several tablespoons at least - Saute till Brown. (To finish Recipe) You can enjoy it as is or you can finish with cream. Shared by my rider Lyft rider from Chattanooga, TN. 6-30-24 - I love James; my Lyft driver! This is such an awesome idea! We have been talking and now have to write out what I told him I would - 1 - Old Restaurant Recipe to find Restaurant - Mt. Vernon - Mom + Pop meat'n three type around for 70+ years before it closed. I loved their Amaretto Pie - a yummy cream pie! If you find it, I want to know! in Chattanooga, TN. 2 - My Recipe for you -> 6/30 JETPORT -> DEER ISLE The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Lyft rider from Chattanooga, TN
Side dishes	Pickled Shishito Peppers — from Arnold G. (chef in culinary school) · handwritten page
Pickled Shishito Peppers Recipe 6 ingredients Source: The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Arnold G. (chef in culinary school) Ingredients Shishito peppers sliced thin fennel head sliced thin 1 cupvinegar pinchoregano 1 tbspsalt 2 tspsugar Method add all ingredients to pot, (Simmer until shishitos are darkened) Shared by my rider Arnold G. (chef in culinary school). CAPE NEDDICK / YORK -> HARBOR FISH MKT, PORTLAND June 12th 2025 NOTES: CHEF IN SCHOOL INTERNING @ CLIFF HOUSE The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Arnold G. (chef in culinary school)
Breads	Chapathi (Roti) Recipe · handwritten page
Chapathi (Roti) Recipe Recipe 4 ingredients Source: The In-Car Journal, written by a rider Ingredients 2 cupswheat flour 2 cupswarm water 1 tbspoil Minced spinach Method Mix the oil, water and thick paste of spinach with wheat flour and make it as a thick paste, 1 to 1. Make the thick paste to medium balls like OOO. Roll the Roti Maker on the Roti balls on a flat surface and press it and move front and back. Make the rotis in a circular or whatever shape you like. Heat a flat pan and put the flat roti on the pan. Keep it to make sure there are brown spots. Flip it & do the same there. Eat the rotis with a curry. Equipment: Roti Maker, Flat pan Lives in Detroit. MI. The In-Car Journal, written by a rider
Breakfast and brunch	Loco Moco (A Hawaiian Favorite) “Surfer’s Breakfast” — from Dave · handwritten page
Loco Moco (A Hawaiian Favorite) “Surfer’s Breakfast” Recipe 4 ingredients Source: The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Dave Ingredients Steamed white rice 1ground sirloin burger Brown gravy 1egg fried over medium Method Assemble together. Eat it hot! Shared by my rider Dave. “Keep in mind, I am not a native but lived there for 3 years, and this is good.” “Going back to SF for a short trip. After two decades away, really looking forward to it.” The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Dave
Breakfast and brunch	Becky’s Granola Recipe — from Becky · handwritten page
Becky’s Granola Recipe Recipe 9 ingredients Source: The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Becky Ingredients 4 cupsrolled oats 1 cuppecans 1 cuppepitas 1 tspsalt ½ tspcinnamon ½ cupcoconut oil ½ cupmaple syrup 1 tspvanilla extract 1 cupchopped dates (*may substitute with chocolate chips or other dried fruit, coconut flakes) Method Mix oats, nuts, pepitas, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Add coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract and stir thoroughly. Spread mixture evenly on baking sheet with parchment paper. Bake for 25 minutes at 350 °F. Turn mixture at halfway mark. Cool for at least 45 minutes, then transfer to container and add dates. Shared by my rider Becky. Equipment: Oven, Large bowl, Baking sheet, Parchment paper, Spoon Portland -> Norway The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Becky
Breakfast and brunch	Maple Granola w/ Extra Virgin O.O. — from Rider traveling with Grace (grew up in Pennington, NJ) · handwritten pages
Maple Granola w/ Extra Virgin O.O. Recipe 8 ingredients Source: The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Rider traveling with Grace (grew up in Pennington, NJ) Ingredients 3 cupsrolled oats 1 cupwalnuts 1/3 cupEVO (up to 1/2 cup each) 1/3 cupMaple Syrup (up to 1/2 cup each) Salt (light) Pepper (light) cinnamon - heavy grated ginger Method Preheat oven to 325° max mix thoroughly pour on pan Cook 10 min / mix / Cook 10 min more Cool & then pack in air tight containers ENJOY Shared by my rider Rider traveling with Grace (grew up in Pennington, NJ). September 11, 2024 "Last Gasp of the Summer" here in Maine!, says James. Windows open. Smells of end of Summer bring me back to my childhood in Pennington NJ. Free + fun times. Grace + I are en route to see James's art show about mom's dementia. I hope I don't cry! We are on the hunt for fresh Maine corn. James says it's amazing and sweet right now. The trees are just starting to turn orange. I'm thinking of a good recipe for James... TURN PAGE JETPORT -> NORWAY The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Rider traveling with Grace (grew up in Pennington, NJ)
Desserts	Mary Beth’s Apple Pie — from Mary Beth · handwritten page
Mary Beth’s Apple Pie Recipe 11 ingredients Source: The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Mary Beth Ingredients Crust: 1/3 cupcold butter 1 cupflour Pinchsalt Cold water Ice cube Filling: 8apples 1 cupsugar Bitcinnamon ¼ cupflour Method Crust: Blend cold butter pieces with flour with a pastry blender until crumbly. Add in a pinch of salt with a knife (make an X in the dough). Add an ice cube to ½ cup of really cold water. Drip drop onto the blended crumbly dough. Poke with a fork. If too sticky, add flour. If too dry, add water. Shape it into a ball. Dust the rolling pin and counter with flour. Roll out with a rolling pin. Flip. Put into pie pan. Pinch edges. Cut off extra with a knife. Filling: Make filling: Cut the apples, and add sugar, cinnamon, and flour. Add filling to the crust. Bake: Bake on the bottom rack at 425F for 30 minutes, then top at 325F for 20 minutes. Shared by my rider Mary Beth. Equipment: Fork, Pastry blender, Rolling pin, Pie pan, Knife She is happy: “I went to Walden Pond.” The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Mary Beth
Desserts	Chelsi's World Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies — from Chelsi · handwritten page
Chelsi's World Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe 11 ingredients Source: The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Chelsi Ingredients Dry: 1 ¾Flour 1 tspCornstarch 1 tspBaking soda ½ tspSalt Wet: 2 sticksmelted butter (Irish) 1 cupbrown sugar ¾ cupwhite sugar 1Egg 2 tspvanilla extract Method Mix dry ingredients. Add wet ingredients. Refrigerate for 4 hours. 375 °F until golden. Feel it in your 🖤. Shared by my rider Chelsi. Equipment: Oven, Baking dish Newton -> Waltham “Bumpy ride. LOL.” The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Chelsi
Desserts	Frozen Wisconsin Custard — from Terry F. · handwritten page
Frozen Wisconsin Custard Recipe 5 ingredients Source: The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Terry F. Ingredients 2 cupsheavy whipping cream 2 cupswhole milk 1 cupsugar 1 teaspoonpureed vanilla bean 5egg yolks Method Cook cream, milk, and sugar until rolling boil. Let cool for 3-5 minutes. Whisk in egg yolk and briskly whisk for 3-5 minutes. Add to ice cream spinner. Freeze and eat! Shared by my rider Terry F.. Equipment: Pan, Ice cream spinner “It will get you laid!” The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Terry F.
Desserts	Maple Cheesecake — from Visitor from Burlington · handwritten page
Maple Cheesecake Recipe 3 ingredients Source: The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Visitor from Burlington Ingredients 2 brickscream cheese Maple granulated sugar 1 containercool whip Method Blend ingredients + enjoy! Shared by my rider Visitor from Burlington. Downtown-> North Station The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Visitor from Burlington
Desserts	Helen's Best Shortbread Recipe — from Laura & Colin · handwritten page
Helen's Best Shortbread Recipe Recipe 30 minutes3 ingredients Source: The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Laura & Colin Ingredients 1 poundbutter 4 cupsflour 1 cupsugar Method Blend butter + sugar until creamy Add 1 cup flour at a time Pat mix down in tinfoiled cookie sheet with 1/2 lip. Fork all through it bake 30 minutes at 350 until golden light brown. Slice into squares immediately after taking out of oven and let cool. Shared by my rider Laura & Colin. KENNEBUNKPORT -> JETPORT 12/10/23 Hi James, Laura + Colin here! On our way home from the Christmas Prelude. It was great + highly recommend it! Happy Holiday! Laura + Colin The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Laura & Colin
Desserts	Key Lime Pie — from PJE (Valley Forge, PA) · handwritten page
Key Lime Pie Recipe 3 ingredients Source: The In-Car Journal, written by my rider PJE (Valley Forge, PA) Ingredients 14 ozSweetened Condensed Milk 4egg yolks cup of lime juice Shared by my rider PJE (Valley Forge, PA). 9/29/24 PJE, Valley Forge, Pa. Great idea for this book! Make a Key Lime Pie! So easy + so good! Bring the sun out! Happy to be back in Maine The In-Car Journal, written by my rider PJE (Valley Forge, PA)
Desserts	Southern Pecan Pie — from Hannah H. (Nashville) · handwritten page
Southern Pecan Pie Recipe bake 45-50 min8 ingredients Source: The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Hannah H. (Nashville) Ingredients 1 cupsugar 1 cupcorn syrup 1 tsp.vanilla 1/3 cupbutter 4eggs 1/4 tspsalt pie shell pecan halves Method Pecan pie 325°F oven, bake 45-50 min 1. combine sugar, corn syrup, butter, cook over low heat, stir often until it's almost clear/translucent 2. cool for 5-10 min (don't boil your eggs) 3. add beaten eggs, salt, vanilla 4. pour into your pie shell. Float pecan halves on the top. cook 45-50 min and pull out to cool Shared by my rider Hannah H. (Nashville). 4-17 Jetport -> Wiscassett (by way of Nashville) First, a Southern pecan pie recipe, because I'm from the South. This was told to us as my grandma June's recipe, but I discovered some years ago that it's really just the official one from Karo syrup brand. (It's still the best.) (June J.) -> my grandma My name is Hannah H. I am 37 years old and dreaming of living someday in Maine (continues on the next page). The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Hannah H. (Nashville)
Drinks	Fool Proof Margarita — from Erik Z. · handwritten page
Fool Proof Margarita Recipe 5 ingredients Source: The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Erik Z. Ingredients 2.5 ounceTequila (Blanco, no Reposado or Anejo) 0.75 ounceCointreau (Don Julio or better) 0.75 ouncefresh squeezed lime juice or Lakewood Organic Lime (shelf stable, not sour) either/or -> no substitutes 1 teaspoonAgave syrup (best is Madhava raw organic Agave syrup) Salt (optional) Method Shake with ice. Serve with or without ice. Salt (optional). Shared by my rider Erik Z.. Acton-> South Station “High-end Margarita – yum!” The In-Car Journal, written by my rider Erik Z.
Drinks	Egg Nog — from A woman from Minnesota · handwritten page
Egg Nog Recipe 5 ingredients Source: The In-Car Journal, written by my rider A woman from Minnesota Ingredients 6eggs, separated 1 pt.whiskey 1 pt.milk 1 cupsugar Heavy pourrum Method Beat egg whites, ¼ cup of sugar to stiff peaks. In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks and ¾ cup sugar. Fold eggs together. Add in liquid. Enjoy! Shared by my rider A woman from Minnesota. Equipment: Bowl, Whisk Seaport-> Newton The In-Car Journal, written by my rider A woman from Minnesota
Drinks	Elderflower Lychee Martini — from "DC people" (riders from Washington, D.C.) · handwritten page
Elderflower Lychee Martini Recipe 5 ingredients Source: The In-Car Journal, written by my rider "DC people" (riders from Washington, D.C.) Ingredients 2 ozvodka (I used Belvedere) 1 ozElderflower liqueur (St. Germain) 1 ozLime juice 1 ozlychee juice 1/2 ozSimple Syrup Method Pour all the ingredients into the shaker with ice. Shake until well chilled Pour into chilled martini glass using strainer. Add lychee fruit to garnish Shared by my rider "DC people" (riders from Washington, D.C.). "DC PEOPLE" JETPORT -> BATH May 16, 2025 Thank you for the Great Conversation, the ride, and Burger King. D.C. to Bath 5/16/25 The In-Car Journal, written by my rider "DC people" (riders from Washington, D.C.)
Drinks	Peach Lemon Drop Martini — from "DC people" (riders from Washington, D.C.) · handwritten page
Peach Lemon Drop Martini Recipe 4 ingredients Source: The In-Car Journal, written by my rider "DC people" (riders from Washington, D.C.) Ingredients 2 ozvodka 1 ozpeach schnapps 1 ozlemon juice 1/2 ozSimple Syrup Method Add all ingredients to shaker w/ice. Pour into glass with ice Garnish with peach slice or lemon twist Shared by my rider "DC people" (riders from Washington, D.C.). "DC PEOPLE" JETPORT -> BATH May 16, 2025 Thank you for the Great Conversation, the ride, and Burger King. D.C. to Bath 5/16/25 The In-Car Journal, written by my rider "DC people" (riders from Washington, D.C.)
Other	Pickled Mangos · handwritten page
Pickled Mangos Recipe 5 ingredients Source: The In-Car Journal, written by a rider Ingredients Raw mango (June-August) Mustard powder Salt Chilli powder Oil Method Chop mangos into pieces (as per the size you like). Let them dry (dehydrated by adding salt). Add equal parts mustard powder, salt, chili powder, and oil. On the way to the airport. “2nd trip to Boston after around 12 years. Going to visit a girl, a potential partner. Quit my job 3 weeks ago, drove from Indiana to Arizona to start a new job. Hoping both the above changes go as per plan.” The In-Car Journal, written by a rider
Other	Spanish Recipe · handwritten page
Spanish Recipe Recipe 7 ingredients Source: The In-Car Journal, written by a rider Ingredients ¼ tbspSalsa picante (Brand: Valentina es la Morca) 2 oztomato puree 1lime 1pizza dough Chili powder (Brand: Tajin) 2 oztequila 1 stickcelery Method In a glass bowl, mix the ingredients. Add a little lime to thin. Add chili powder and enjoy. Equipment: Glass bowl Waltham-> Tremont St. The In-Car Journal, written by a rider

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