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350 g macaroni pasta
50 g unsalted butter (or salted)
50 g plain flour
650 ml / 1 pint whole milk
1 tsp mustard powder
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
salt & pepper
300+ g cheeseboard cheese, grated or crumbled

+3

janespatisserie.com

Cheeseboard Macaroni Cheese

50 min11 ingredientsServes 4

175 g / 6.2 oz unsalted butter
125 g / 4.4 oz butter (for browning)
75 g / 2.6 oz granulated sugar
100 g / 3.5 oz light brown soft sugar
1 medium egg
1 egg yolk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp espresso powder

+8

janespatisserie.com

Salted Pecan Cookie Recipe

1 hr 45 min16 ingredientsMakes 16 cookies

gelatin powder
water (for blooming gelatin)
heavy cream (at least 35% fat), chilled
granulated sugar
vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
pinch of salt

theflavorbender.com

Foolproof Stabilized Whipped Cream (Best Method)

36 min6 ingredients

2 lb / 900 g red potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 Tbsp olive oil (for potatoes)
1–2 garlic cloves, minced (for potatoes)
2 Tbsp grated parmesan (for potatoes)
salt and pepper to taste (for potatoes)
1½ lb / 680 g chicken breast (about 3–4 pieces, approx. 1 inch thick)
2 Tbsp olive oil (for chicken)
2 garlic cloves, minced (for chicken)

+8

lemonsandzest.com

Parmesan Crusted Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

50 min16 ingredients4

3 cups / 720 ml water (for the pot)
1 (14 oz / 400 ml) can full-fat coconut milk
1 bay leaf
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup / 100 g packed dark brown sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
1 cup / 160 g fine yellow cornmeal
1 cup / 240 ml water (for the slurry)

+3

butterbeready.com

Creamy Caribbean Cornmeal Porridge

35 min11 ingredientsServes 4

2 Persian or mini seedless cucumbers
1 pint / 300 g cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons chile crisp, plus more to taste
2 tablespoons / 30 ml lemon juice
1 tablespoon / 15 ml soy sauce
1 garlic clove, grated
2 tablespoons / 30 ml extra-virgin olive oil
1 (14- to 16-ounce / 400–450 g) block extra-firm tofu, cut into ½-inch cubes and patted dry

+2

cooking.nytimes.com

Chile-Crisp Tofu, Tomatoes and Cucumbers

20 min10 ingredients2 servings

⅓ cup / 80 ml rendered bacon fat or lard
1 medium yellow onion, diced
6 cups / 1440 ml cooked pinto beans
1½ cups / 360 ml cooking liquid (or water if needed)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt, as needed
6 (10-inch) burrito-size flour tortillas, warmed
1 pound / 455 g Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

cookingwithcocktailrings.com

Refried Bean and Cheese Burritos (Easy Freezer Meal)

45 min8 ingredientsMakes 6 burritos

3 tablespoons / 45 ml neutral oil (grapeseed, coconut, or avocado)
1 medium white or yellow onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon sea salt, divided (1/4 tsp now, 1/2 tsp later)
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons / 30 g fresh ginger, minced
1/2 cup / 15 g fresh cilantro, chopped
2–3 fresh green chilies (serrano or similar), sliced with seeds

+8

minimalistbaker.com

Easy Chana Masala

35 min16 ingredientsServes 6

3 1/3 cups / 440 g bread flour (spooned & leveled), plus more for shaping and pan
2 teaspoons instant or active dry yeast
2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

+8

sallysbakingaddiction.com

Crusty No-Knead Pizza Bread with Hot Honey Butter

16 hrs+ (mostly hands-off)16 ingredients1 loaf; 10–12 servings

6 cups / 1.4 L water
½ cup / 100 g millet

thewoksoflife.com

Millet Porridge (Simple!)

35 min2 ingredientsServes 4

1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons avocado oil

+1

pinchofyum.com

Ridiculously Good Air Fryer Chicken Breast

25 min9 ingredients2–4 servings

2 scallions, julienned
2 tablespoons / 15 g ginger, julienned
1 small bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
10 oz / 280 g fillet of delicate white fish
1 ½ tablespoons light soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons / 30 ml hot water

+1

thewoksoflife.com

Cantonese Steamed Fish

25 min9 ingredientsServes 2

3 tablespoons / 45 ml vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped
2 slices ginger, julienned
1 pound / 450 g yam leaves, pinched and cleaned
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine (optional)
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
2 tablespoons / 30 ml water

+2

thewoksoflife.com

Yam Leaves, Stir-Fried Sweet Potato Leaves

10 ingredientsServes 6

2 cups / 300 g raspberries
1 cup / 200 g white sugar
2 cups / 480 ml heavy cream
1 cup / 240 ml whole milk
1 tsp vanilla extract

lmld.org

Raspberry Ice Cream

6 hrs 45 min (mostly freezing)5 ingredientsMakes 12 servings

3/4 lb / 340 g boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into 3/4-inch pieces
1 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil (for the chicken)
1 1/2 tsp canola oil (for the chicken)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/3 cups / 200 g frozen peas and carrots blend
3 green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 large eggs

+3

cookingclassy.com

Chicken Fried Rice

20 min11 ingredients3 servings

8 oz / 225 g uncooked pasta
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 tablespoon flour
3–4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/3 cup / 80 ml dry white wine or chicken broth
1 cup / 240 ml heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup / 50 g sun-dried tomatoes

+6

saltandlavender.com

Marry Me Chicken Pasta

30 min14 ingredientsServes 4

1 slice sandwich bread, day-old or toasted (gluten free is okay)
1 1/2 lb / 680 g lean ground beef
1 yellow onion, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large egg
1/4 cup / 15 g chopped fresh parsley and/or mint
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon ground coriander

+8

themediterraneandish.com

Greek Meatballs and Potatoes

1 hr 15 min16 ingredientsServes 6

1 lb / 450 g ground beef (80% lean)
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 cup / 30 g breadcrumbs
1/4 cup / 25 g grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup / 40 g finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

+1

iheartnaptime.net

Easy Meatball Recipe

35 min9 ingredientsMakes 5 meatballs

2 teaspoons olive oil (for sautéing)
1 1/2 cups / 150 g onion, diced
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 cup / 75 g red bell pepper, diced
2 cups cooked short-grain brown rice
1 cup / 140 g shelled hemp seeds
2 cloves garlic

+10

vegnews.com

The Ultimate Gluten-Free Vegan Burger

45 min + 30 min chill18 ingredientsMakes 8 patties

vegetable oil for the bowl
200 ml / 200 g milk
50 g butter, softened, plus extra for the tin
450 g strong white bread flour, plus extra for dusting
7 g sachet fast-action dried yeast
1 tsp ground cinnamon
75 g / 75 ml golden caster sugar
1 egg, beaten

+6

bbcgoodfood.com

Giant Cinnamon Bun

3 hrs (mostly rising and baking)14 ingredients

75–100 g / 75–100 g caster or superfine sugar
200 g / 200 ml full fat milk
200 g / 200 ml full fat thickened cream (35% milk fat)
½–1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
Tiny pinch fine salt
4–8 Oreos or chocolate sandwich cookies (2–4 for mixing, 2–4 optional for serving)

georgeats.com

Ninja Creami Cookies and Cream Ice Cream

16–24 hrs (mostly freezing)6 ingredients1 (470 ml tub)

1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp chipotle paste
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 tsp dried mixed herbs
2 tsp sweet smoked paprika
1 tbsp tomato purée
690–700 g passata
2 tbsp honey

+5

bbcgoodfood.com

Smoky chilli beans

40 min13 ingredientsServes 6

1 cup / 240 ml oat cream or cashew cream
½ cup / 120 ml full-fat oat milk or cashew milk
¼ cup / 50 g unrefined raw sugar or coconut sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
¼ teaspoon xanthan gum (optional, for extra creaminess and thickness)
1 tablespoon / 15 g chocolate chips (optional)
1 scoop plant-based vanilla protein powder (optional; will change protein macros and overall calories per serve)

earthandoven.com

Vanilla Dairy Free Ninja Creami Ice Cream

24 hrs + 5 min7 ingredients2 servings

1 1/2 cups / 360 ml oat milk or other non-dairy milk
4 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix
1/2 cup / 120 ml coconut cream
1 tsp vanilla extract

idreamoficecream.com

Ninja Creami Dairy Free Vanilla Ice Cream

24 hrs (mostly freezing)4 ingredients