Category: Food and Recipes
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Shakshuka with Feta in Spiced Tomato-Pepper Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 large yellow onion, diced (about 1.5 cups) 2 bell peppers (red and/or green), diced (about 2 cups) 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp…
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Saffron Vegetable Biryani with Cool Cucumber Raita
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 65 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups (380 g) aged basmati rice 1/2 tsp saffron threads + 1/3 cup warm milk (120°F/50°C) 2 large onions (500 g), thinly sliced 1/3 cup neutral oil + 2 tbsp ghee…
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Slow-Simmered Ratatouille with Herbes de Provence
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 medium eggplant (about 1 lb/450 g), 1-inch cubes 2 medium zucchini (about 1 lb/450 g), 1/2-inch half-moons 2 bell peppers (red/yellow), 1-inch pieces 1 large yellow onion, diced 6…
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Creamy Mushroom Risotto with White Wine and Lemon
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 5 cups (1.2 L) low-sodium vegetable stock, kept hot 1 1/2 cups (300 g) Arborio rice 1 lb (450 g) mixed mushrooms, sliced 1 large shallot, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup…
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Paneer Tikka Masala with Silky Tomato Cream Gravy
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes (includes 30 minutes marinating) Quick Ingredients 14 oz (400 g) paneer, cut into 1-inch cubes 2/3 cup plain full-fat yogurt, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste 1.5 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder,…
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Panzanella Salad with Tomato, Cucumber, and Basil
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 to 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes (includes 15-minute rest) Quick Ingredients 4 cups (8 oz/225 g) rustic country bread or ciabatta, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (for toasting bread) 1 lb (450 g) ripe tomatoes, cut…
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Hearty Three-Bean Chipotle Vegetarian Chili with Cornbread
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, 2 bell peppers, 1 jalapeño (optional), 4 garlic cloves 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tsp cumin, 2 tsp oregano, 1…
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Basil Pesto Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Arugula
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) spaghetti 3 packed cups (85 g) fresh basil leaves 1/3 cup (45 g) pine nuts, plus 1 tbsp for garnish 2 small garlic cloves 3/4 cup (75 g) finely grated…
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Masala Dosa with Potato Masala, Sambar, and Coconut Chutney
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (8 dosas) Prep Time: 18 hours (soak + ferment) Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Total Time: 19 hours 15 minutes Quick Ingredients Dosa batter: idli/parboiled rice 2 cups (400 g); whole urad dal 2/3 cup (130 g); chana dal 2 tbsp (25 g); fenugreek seeds 1 tsp…
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Vegetable Tempura Set with Soy-Dashi Dip
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients Japanese short-grain rice 1 1/2 cups (300 g) + water 1 3/4 cups (420 ml) Sweet potato 10 oz (280 g), broccoli florets 8 oz (225 g), mushrooms 6 oz (170 g), green beans…
