Author: Charlotte
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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…
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Cheesy Cornbread Chili Bake Casserole
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 tbsp neutral oil (for the skillet) 1 cup fine yellow cornmeal 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 2 tbsp sugar 3/4 tsp kosher salt 1 1/4 cups…
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Quick Tex-Mex Migas with Eggs and Salsa
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 22 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas, torn into 1–2 inch pieces 3 tbsp neutral oil (canola or avocado), divided 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup) 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional) 8 large eggs…
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Creamy Pumpkin Pantry Pasta with Toasted Breadcrumbs
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) dried pasta (spaghetti, bucatini, or rigatoni) 4 quarts (3.8 L) water + 2 tbsp kosher salt 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/2 to 1…
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Smoky Baked Bean Shepherd’s Pie Skillet
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb (900 g) russet potatoes, peeled and chunked 4 tbsp unsalted butter, plus 1 tbsp melted for brushing 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk, warmed 2 cans (15 oz/425 g each)…
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Smoky Split Pea and Potato Stew
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large yellow onion, diced 2 medium carrots, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp smoked paprika + 1/2 tsp sweet paprika 1 1/2 cups (300…
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Weeknight Garlic-Chili Tofu Rice Bowl
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 bowls Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 cups jasmine rice + 2 cups water + pinch of salt 14 oz firm or extra-firm tofu, pressed, cut in 3/4-inch cubes 1 tbsp cornstarch 2 tbsp neutral oil (canola/avocado) 3 cloves garlic,…
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Savory Leftover Bread Strata with Spinach and Onions
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes (includes 20 minutes soak and 10 minutes cooling) Quick Ingredients 10 cups (about 10–12 oz) stale crusty bread, cut in 1-inch cubes 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced 2 tbsp unsalted butter + 1…
