Category: Food and Recipes

  • Creamy Matar Paneer with Jeera Rice

    Creamy Matar Paneer with Jeera Rice

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 400 g paneer, cut into 1.5 cm cubes 1 cup (140 g) green peas (fresh or frozen) 2 tbsp neutral oil + 1 tbsp ghee 2 medium onions (about 250 g), finely chopped 3…

  • Tortilla Española with Aioli and Greens

    Tortilla Española with Aioli and Greens

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (9-inch tortilla) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 1.25 lb (570 g) waxy potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/8–1/4 inch 2 medium yellow onions (about 500 g), thinly sliced 6 large eggs 1 cup + 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1…

  • Rajma Chawal with Gingery Tomato Gravy

    Rajma Chawal with Gingery Tomato Gravy

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp neutral oil or ghee 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 bay leaf, 1 small cinnamon stick 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup) 1 tbsp grated ginger + 1 tbsp minced garlic…

  • Misir Wot with Injera and Sautéed Greens

    Misir Wot with Injera and Sautéed Greens

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (300 g) split red lentils 2 large yellow onions, finely minced (about 3 cups/450 g) 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced 2 1/2 tbsp berbere spice…

  • Creamy Palak Paneer with Buttery Naan

    Creamy Palak Paneer with Buttery Naan

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: Serves 4 (about 6 small naans) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 60 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) baby spinach; 14 oz (400 g) paneer, 3/4-inch cubes 2 tbsp ghee + 1 tbsp butter; 3 tbsp heavy cream; 1 tsp lemon juice 1 large…

  • Oven-Crisped Eggplant Parmesan with Marinara and Mozzarella

    Oven-Crisped Eggplant Parmesan with Marinara and Mozzarella

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 35 minutes (plus 30 minutes salting) Cook Time: 60 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 medium globe eggplants (2–2.5 lb total), sliced 1/2-inch thick 2 tsp kosher salt (for salting/sweating) 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour 4 large eggs + 2 tbsp…

  • Black Bean and Sweet Potato Enchiladas

    Black Bean and Sweet Potato Enchiladas

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 12 enchiladas) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and 1/2-inch dice 3 tbsp olive oil, divided 2.5 tsp ground cumin, divided 1 tsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika Kosher salt and black pepper…

  • Falafel Pita Wraps with Tahini and Tabbouleh

    Falafel Pita Wraps with Tahini and Tabbouleh

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 hearty wraps + 4 cups tabbouleh Prep Time: 35 minutes (includes 20-minute chill) Cook Time: 20 minutes (baked) Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and patted dry 1 small onion, 4 garlic cloves, 1 cup parsley, 1/2 cup cilantro 2 tsp ground…

  • Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers with Herbed Rice and Feta

    Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers with Herbed Rice and Feta

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 large bell peppers (red, orange, or yellow) 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed 1 3/4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped…

  • Thai Red Curry Vegetables with Tofu and Basil

    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…