Category: Food and Recipes
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Fattoush Salad with Sumac Vinaigrette and Labneh
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10–12 minutes Total Time: 30–35 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 (6-inch/15 cm) pita breads (about 150 g), cut into bite-size triangles 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (for pita) + 5 tbsp for dressing 2.5 tsp ground sumac, divided 3/4 tsp kosher salt, divided,…
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Vegetarian Moussaka with Lentil Ragù and Béchamel
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes (includes 20 minutes resting) Quick Ingredients 2 large eggplants (about 2 lb / 900 g), sliced 1/2 inch thick 1.5 lb (680 g) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch 10…
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Creamy Matar Paneer with Jeera Rice
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 400 g paneer, cut into 1.5 cm cubes 1 cup (140 g) green peas (fresh or frozen) 2 tbsp neutral oil + 1 tbsp ghee 2 medium onions (about 250 g), finely chopped 3…
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Tortilla Española with Aioli and Greens
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (9-inch tortilla) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 1.25 lb (570 g) waxy potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/8–1/4 inch 2 medium yellow onions (about 500 g), thinly sliced 6 large eggs 1 cup + 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1…
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Rajma Chawal with Gingery Tomato Gravy
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp neutral oil or ghee 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 bay leaf, 1 small cinnamon stick 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup) 1 tbsp grated ginger + 1 tbsp minced garlic…
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Weeknight Veggie Tofu Stir-Fry with Ginger Soy
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice + 2 1/4 cups water + 1/4 tsp salt 14 oz extra-firm tofu, pressed 10 minutes and cubed 2 tbsp cornstarch, divided 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1 red bell…
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Gnocchi with Roasted Butternut Squash and Sage
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb (680 g) potato gnocchi (fresh or shelf-stable) 1.5 lb (680 g) butternut squash, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 6 tbsp (85 g) unsalted butter 20…
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Creamy Palak Paneer with Buttery Naan
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: Serves 4 (about 6 small naans) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 60 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) baby spinach; 14 oz (400 g) paneer, 3/4-inch cubes 2 tbsp ghee + 1 tbsp butter; 3 tbsp heavy cream; 1 tsp lemon juice 1 large…
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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…
