Category: Food and Recipes
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Crispy Polenta Squares With Slow-Simmered Mushroom Ragu
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 1 hour chilling) Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 cups water (or 4 cups water + 2 cups whole milk) 1 1/2 cups coarse yellow polenta (not instant) 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus…
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Rustic Roasted Tomato and White Bean Bake with Garlic Breadcrumbs
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (main dish) or 6 servings (side) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 pints (about 4 cups) cherry or grape tomatoes 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 8 cloves garlic, minced (divided) 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained…
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Slow-Cooked Tuscan Pappa al Pomodoro with Basil
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 10 oz (about 300 g) day-old rustic country bread, cut in 1-inch chunks, crusts mostly removed 6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for serving 1 medium yellow onion,…
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Veggie Stuffed Baked Potatoes With Broccoli and Cashew Cheese
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 stuffed potatoes (4 servings) Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 20 minutes cashew soaking) Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 large russet potatoes (about 10 oz / 280 g each) 2 tbsp olive oil, divided 1½ cups small broccoli florets 1 cup cooked…
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Gochujang Roasted Cauliflower Bowls With Sesame Garlic Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 bowls Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 large head cauliflower (about 2 lb / 900 g), cut into florets 2 1/2 tbsp neutral oil (for roasting) 3 tbsp gochujang, divided (2 tbsp for cauliflower, 1 tbsp for sauce) 3 tbsp…
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Creamy Tomato Basil Cashew Bisque with Roasted Garlic
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 1½ cups each) Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 30 minutes soaking) Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients ¾ cup raw cashews + hot water for soaking 2 lb ripe Roma or plum tomatoes, halved 1 whole garlic bulb 3 tbsp olive…
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Smoky Black-Eyed Peas and Collards Over Cornbread
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 hearty servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, 1 green bell pepper, 2 celery ribs, 4 garlic cloves 1 large bunch collard greens (about 10 oz leaves), stems removed, sliced 2 cans (15 oz…
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Thai-Inspired Pumpkin Coconut Curry with Green Beans
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp neutral oil (canola, sunflower, or avocado) 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced 2 stalks lemongrass, trimmed and lightly smashed 2–3 tbsp Thai green…
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Lemony Brussels Sprout Pasta With Walnut Herb Pesto
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 12 oz (340 g) short pasta (fusilli, rigatoni, or orecchiette) 3/4 cup (75 g) walnuts, divided 1 cup packed fresh parsley leaves 1/2 cup fresh…
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Turmeric Tofu Scramble With Peppers, Spinach and Nutritional Yeast
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 hearty servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 22 minutes Quick Ingredients 400 g firm tofu, drained and patted dry 2 tsp olive oil (or other cooking oil) 1 small red bell pepper, diced (about 100 g) 2 large handfuls baby spinach (about 60 g),…
