Author: Charlotte

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…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb (680 g) potato gnocchi (fresh or shelf-stable) 1.5 lb (680 g) butternut squash, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 6 tbsp (85 g) unsalted butter 20…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 medium cauliflower (about 680 g), cut into small florets 1 lb (450 g) Yukon Gold potatoes, 3/4-inch cubes 2 tbsp neutral oil + 1 tbsp ghee (or 3 tbsp oil) 1.5 tsp cumin…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (makes 8 folded quesadillas) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 flour tortillas (8-inch) 12 oz shredded cheese (cheddar or Oaxaca, or half-and-half), about 3 cups 2 bell peppers (red and yellow), thinly sliced 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth 1/2 tsp saffron threads 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 5 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 cups grated ripe tomatoes (or 14 oz…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups (360 g) Japanese short-grain rice + 2 1/4 cups (530 ml) water 2 Persian cucumbers, 1/3 cup (80 ml) rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, 1/2 tsp salt 2 tbsp neutral…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 8 cups) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours Quick Ingredients 3 lb ripe tomatoes, halved 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 5 garlic cloves, minced 3 tbsp olive oil, divided 1 tbsp tomato paste 3 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice (for serving) 14 oz (400 g) soft or medium-soft tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes 8 oz (225 g) cremini or shiitake mushrooms, finely minced 4 scallions, whites and greens…