Author: Charlotte
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Thai Red Curry Vegetables with Tofu and Basil
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice + 2 cups water + pinch salt 14 oz extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed (or 8 oz tempeh, sliced) 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari, divided 1 tbsp…
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Blistered Margherita Pizza with Fresh Mozzarella and Basil
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 twelve-inch pizzas (4 servings) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 16 minutes (8 minutes per pizza) Total Time: 25 hours (includes 24-hour cold rise) Quick Ingredients 320 g 00 or bread flour (about 2 1/2 cups), plus extra for dusting 210 g cool water (3/4 cup + 2 tbsp)…
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Shakshuka with Feta in Spiced Tomato-Pepper Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 large yellow onion, diced (about 1.5 cups) 2 bell peppers (red and/or green), diced (about 2 cups) 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp…
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Saffron Vegetable Biryani with Cool Cucumber Raita
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 65 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups (380 g) aged basmati rice 1/2 tsp saffron threads + 1/3 cup warm milk (120°F/50°C) 2 large onions (500 g), thinly sliced 1/3 cup neutral oil + 2 tbsp ghee…
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Slow-Simmered Ratatouille with Herbes de Provence
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 medium eggplant (about 1 lb/450 g), 1-inch cubes 2 medium zucchini (about 1 lb/450 g), 1/2-inch half-moons 2 bell peppers (red/yellow), 1-inch pieces 1 large yellow onion, diced 6…
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Creamy Mushroom Risotto with White Wine and Lemon
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 5 cups (1.2 L) low-sodium vegetable stock, kept hot 1 1/2 cups (300 g) Arborio rice 1 lb (450 g) mixed mushrooms, sliced 1 large shallot, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup…
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Lentil Shepherd’s Pie with Thyme Mushrooms and Crispy Mash
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 1/2 lb (1.1 kg) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chunked 4 tbsp (56 g) unsalted butter, plus 1 tbsp melted for brushing 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk, warmed…
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Crispy Spanakopita Pie with Spinach and Feta
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…
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Spicy Veggie Pad Thai with Tamarind-Lime Sauce
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…
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Hearty Minestrone Soup with Beans and Greens
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…
