Category: Food and Recipes
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Ancho-Lime Roasted Cauliflower Tacos with Chipotle Crema
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: Serves 4 (8–10 tacos) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 large head cauliflower (about 2 lb), cut to florets 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 lime (zest + 2 tbsp juice) 2 tsp ancho chile powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked…
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Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Apple
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 large butternut squash (3 to 3.5 lb) 2 tbsp olive oil, divided 1 medium yellow onion, diced 3 garlic cloves, sliced 1 medium tart apple, diced or 1–2 tbsp pure maple…
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Vegetarian Jambalaya with Red Beans and Okra
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 10 oz plant-based sausage, sliced (optional) 1 large yellow onion (about 2 cups), small dice 1 green bell pepper (about 1 1/2 cups), small dice 3 ribs celery (about 1…
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Fattoush Salad with Sumac Vinaigrette and Labneh
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10–12 minutes Total Time: 30–35 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 (6-inch/15 cm) pita breads (about 150 g), cut into bite-size triangles 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (for pita) + 5 tbsp for dressing 2.5 tsp ground sumac, divided 3/4 tsp kosher salt, divided,…
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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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Cozy Chana Masala with Basmati Rice
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…
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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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Mushroom and Spinach Lasagna with Ricotta and Mozzarella
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…
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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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Roasted Veggie Buddha Bowl with Tahini-Lemon Drizzle
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…
