Category: Food and Recipes
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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…
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Lentil Shepherd’s Pie with Thyme Mushrooms and Crispy Mash
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 1/2 lb (1.1 kg) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chunked 4 tbsp (56 g) unsalted butter, plus 1 tbsp melted for brushing 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk, warmed…
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Cozy Chana Masala with Basmati Rice
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 cups (285 g) basmati rice + 2.25 cups (540 ml) water + 1/2 tsp salt 2 tbsp neutral oil 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced…
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Crispy Spanakopita Pie with Spinach and Feta
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 servings Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 16–18 sheets phyllo dough (from a 1 lb/450 g box), thawed 3/4 cup (170 g) unsalted butter, melted (plus 2 tbsp olive oil optional) 2 lb (900 g) fresh spinach, cooked and…
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Basil Pesto Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Arugula
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) spaghetti 3 packed cups (85 g) fresh basil leaves 1/3 cup (45 g) pine nuts, plus 1 tbsp for garnish 2 small garlic cloves 3/4 cup (75 g) finely grated…
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Masala Dosa with Potato Masala, Sambar, and Coconut Chutney
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (8 dosas) Prep Time: 18 hours (soak + ferment) Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Total Time: 19 hours 15 minutes Quick Ingredients Dosa batter: idli/parboiled rice 2 cups (400 g); whole urad dal 2/3 cup (130 g); chana dal 2 tbsp (25 g); fenugreek seeds 1 tsp…
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Vegetable Tempura Set with Soy-Dashi Dip
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients Japanese short-grain rice 1 1/2 cups (300 g) + water 1 3/4 cups (420 ml) Sweet potato 10 oz (280 g), broccoli florets 8 oz (225 g), mushrooms 6 oz (170 g), green beans…
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Veggie Bibimbap with Gochujang and Jammy Egg
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 bowls Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 60 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 cups cooked short-grain white rice (from 2 cups/400 g uncooked), cooled 3 tbsp toasted sesame oil, divided 2 tbsp neutral oil (canola/avocado), divided 3 garlic cloves, minced 8 oz mushrooms (cremini or shiitake),…
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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…
