Category: Food and Recipes
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Blistered Margherita Pizza with Fresh Mozzarella and Basil
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 twelve-inch pizzas (4 servings) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 16 minutes (8 minutes per pizza) Total Time: 25 hours (includes 24-hour cold rise) Quick Ingredients 320 g 00 or bread flour (about 2 1/2 cups), plus extra for dusting 210 g cool water (3/4 cup + 2 tbsp)…
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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…
