Author: Charlotte
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Sopa de Fideo with Tomato Broth, Lime, and Avocado
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 bowls Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 7 oz (200 g) fideo or thin vermicelli, broken 2 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable or avocado) 4 cups (960 ml) low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth 4 ripe Roma tomatoes (about 1 lb / 450…
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Torta Ahogada with Carnitas and Spicy Tomato-Chile Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 tortas Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours 20 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 lb boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch chunks 1 cup orange juice + 1/4 cup lime juice + 1 cup water 2 tbsp lard or neutral oil, 2 tsp…
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Fresh Nopal Cactus Salad with Lime and Queso Fresco
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb fresh nopales (cactus paddles), cleaned and diced (about 3 cups) 8 cups water + 1 tsp kosher salt (for boiling) 2 medium Roma tomatoes, diced 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced 1–2…
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Queso Fundido con Chorizo and Roasted Poblanos
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 appetizer servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 large poblano peppers (about 8 oz/225 g) 8 oz (225 g) fresh Mexican chorizo, casings removed 1 tsp neutral oil 1/2 small white onion, finely diced (about 1/2 cup) 2 garlic cloves,…
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Butter Bean Pomodoro Pasta with Toasted Breadcrumbs
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) spaghetti 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus 2 tsp for breadcrumbs 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 1 can (28 oz/800 g) crushed tomatoes 2 tbsp…
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Peanut Ramen Slaw Noodles with Crunchy Cabbage
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 9 oz ramen noodles (3 bricks; discard seasoning packets) 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce 2 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar 1 tsp granulated sugar 1 large garlic clove, finely grated…
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Savory Veggie Oatmeal Bowl with Soy and Butter
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 bowls Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 2 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth 1 medium carrot, finely grated (about 1 cup packed) 1/2 cup frozen peas (no need to thaw) 1 to 1 1/2…
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Crispy Tuna and White Bean Cakes with Tangy Mayo
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: Makes 10 cakes (serves 4) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 (5 oz) cans tuna in water, drained very well 1 (15 oz) can cannellini or great northern beans, rinsed and drained 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs, plus 1/4 cup for coating…
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Tomato Egg-Drop Rice Soup with Scallions
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 6–7 cups) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 tbsp neutral oil 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth 1.5 cups cooked white rice (day-old) 3…
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Dump-and-Bake Chickpea Rice Pilaf with Lemon and Herbs
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 as a main (or 6 as a side) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 60 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice (basmati), rinsed and drained 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced 2 1/2 cups…
