Category: Food and Recipes
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Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls with Hoisin-Peanut Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 rolls (about 4 servings) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 14 oz extra-firm tofu Marinade: 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp toasted sesame oil, 1 garlic clove, 1 tsp…
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Mujadara with Caramelized Onions, Salad, and Yogurt
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 large yellow onions (about 900 g), thinly sliced Olive oil, 6 tbsp total (divided), plus optional extra for drizzling 1 cup (200 g) brown or green lentils, rinsed 1 cup (190…
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Baked Mac and Cheese with Cheddar-Gruyère Crust
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 1 lb (454 g) elbow macaroni + 2 tbsp kosher salt for water 9 tbsp unsalted butter, divided 6 tbsp (48 g) all-purpose flour 4 cups (960 ml) whole milk, warmed 12 oz (340…
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Baked Spinach Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 24 stuffed shells) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 24 jumbo pasta shells 3 cups marinara sauce 10 oz fresh baby spinach 1 tbsp olive oil (plus 1 tbsp for drizzling) 3 garlic cloves, minced 15 oz…
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Dry-Fried Aloo Gobi with Kasoori Methi
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 medium cauliflower (about 680 g), cut into small florets 1 lb (450 g) Yukon Gold potatoes, 3/4-inch cubes 2 tbsp neutral oil + 1 tbsp ghee (or 3 tbsp oil) 1.5 tsp cumin…
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Chili-Lime Veggie Quesadilla Dippers
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (makes 8 folded quesadillas) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 flour tortillas (8-inch) 12 oz shredded cheese (cheddar or Oaxaca, or half-and-half), about 3 cups 2 bell peppers (red and yellow), thinly sliced 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced…
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Saffron Vegetable Paella with Socarrat and Lemon
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth 1/2 tsp saffron threads 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 5 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 cups grated ripe tomatoes (or 14 oz…
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Crispy Tofu Katsu Curry with Rice and Pickles
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups (360 g) Japanese short-grain rice + 2 1/4 cups (530 ml) water 2 Persian cucumbers, 1/3 cup (80 ml) rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, 1/2 tsp salt 2 tbsp neutral…
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Creamy Vegetable Korma with Cashew Coconut Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 3/4 cup (100 g) raw cashews, soaked 15 minutes 1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened full-fat coconut milk 2 tbsp (30 ml) neutral oil or ghee Whole spices: 1 tsp cumin seeds, 4 green cardamom…
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Creamy Tomato Basil Soup with Slow-Roasted Flavor
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 8 cups) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours Quick Ingredients 3 lb ripe tomatoes, halved 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 5 garlic cloves, minced 3 tbsp olive oil, divided 1 tbsp tomato paste 3 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable…
