Category: Food and Recipes
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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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Haluski-Style Buttered Cabbage and Noodles
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz wide egg noodles 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced 1 medium green cabbage (about 2 lb), cored and thinly sliced 6 tbsp unsalted butter, divided 2 tbsp neutral oil, divided 1 tsp…
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Creamy Mushroom and Pea Barley Risotto
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 60 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup (200 g) pearl barley 4 cups (960 ml) low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth, kept hot 1 cup (240 ml) hot water, as needed 2 tbsp olive oil, divided 1 tbsp unsalted butter…
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Creamy Tomato Chickpea Pantry Pasta with Toasted Crumbs
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) medium pasta shells 1.5 tbsp kosher salt (for pasta water) 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced (3 for sauce, 1 for crumbs) 1/2 tsp red…
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Cozy Cabbage and Potato Curry with Coconut Milk
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp neutral oil or ghee 1 tsp cumin seeds (plus 1/2 tsp mustard seeds, optional) 1 medium onion, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp grated ginger 1–2 green chilies, sliced (optional) 1…
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Crispy Mashed Potato Quesadillas with Yogurt Lime Dip
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 quesadillas (serves 2–4) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 22 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups cold leftover mashed potatoes 3 scallions, thinly sliced 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas 2 tablespoons butter or neutral oil, divided 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt + 1/4…
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Cheesy Pizza Rice Bake with Mozzarella and Pepperoni
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 22 minutes Total Time: 37 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 cups cooked white rice, cold and fluffed 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce 1 cup diced bell peppers (red or green) 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional) 1/4 teaspoon crushed red…
