Author: Charlotte

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (16–20 idlis, about 4 cups sambar, 1 cup chutney) Prep Time: 35 minutes active (plus 14–20 hours soak/ferment) Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 15–21 hours Quick Ingredients Idli batter: Idli rice 2 cups (400 g), whole urad dal 3/4 cup (150 g), fenugreek seeds 1 tsp, poha…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz wheat noodles (lo mein, ramen, or spaghetti) 3 tbsp smooth peanut butter 2 tbsp tahini (sesame paste) 3 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium if preferred) 2 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar 1 tbsp toasted…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (4 bowls) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 14 oz (400 g) firm or extra-firm tofu, pressed 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice (makes about 3 cups cooked) 2 tbsp neutral oil, divided 6 garlic cloves, minced 4–6 Thai bird’s eye…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 18 medium samosas) Prep Time: 45 minutes (+30 minutes dough rest) Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes Quick Ingredients Flour 2 cups (260 g), salt 1/2 tsp, ajwain 1/2 tsp (optional), neutral oil 4 tbsp, water 1/2 cup + up to 2 tbsp…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 cups (285 g) basmati rice + 2.25 cups (540 ml) water + 1/2 tsp salt 2 tbsp neutral oil 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 no-boil lasagna noodles 5 cups marinara sauce 24 oz whole-milk ricotta 1 large egg 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (plus 2 tbsp…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 bowls Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lb / 680 g), 1-inch cubes 1 large head broccoli (about 1 lb / 450 g), florets 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) chickpeas, drained, patted dry…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 servings Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 16–18 sheets phyllo dough (from a 1 lb/450 g box), thawed 3/4 cup (170 g) unsalted butter, melted (plus 2 tbsp olive oil optional) 2 lb (900 g) fresh spinach, cooked and…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 oz flat rice noodles (Pad Thai rice sticks, 1/4-inch) 14 oz extra-firm tofu, pressed and cut into 1/2-inch batons 3 tbsp peanut or neutral oil, divided 1 tbsp cornstarch + 1/4 tsp kosher…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 12 cups) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 tbsp for finishing 1 large yellow onion (about 1.5 cups), diced 2 medium carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 2…