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2 strips bacon, diced small
4 lbs / 1.8 kg beef finger or boneless short ribs, rinsed and patted dry
1½ lbs / 680 g small cremini mushrooms, stems trimmed (halved if large)
1½ tbsp / 21 g unsalted butter (for mushrooms)
3 cloves garlic, minced, divided (1 clove for mushrooms)
5-6 medium carrots, cut into 1" pieces (about 1½ lbs / 680 g)
2 onions, sliced into ¾" pieces
2 tbsp / 30 g tomato paste

+9

saltnpepperhere.com

Beef Bourguignon

2 hrs 15 min17 ingredientsYield: 8

3 tablespoons / 45 ml oil
2 large slices ginger
8 oz / 225 g Spam, diced
1 onion, diced (about 1 cup / 150 g)
2 carrots, diced (about 1 cup / 150 g)
6 cups / 1 kg cooked rice
2 tablespoons / 30 ml Shaoxing wine
1–2 tablespoons / 15–30 ml soy sauce (to taste)

+4

thewoksoflife.com

Spam Fried Rice

12 ingredientsYield: 6

2 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons plus ½ teaspoon neutral oil (divided)
½ medium white onion, chopped
2 medium carrots / 200 g, peeled and diced
1 cup / 150 g frozen peas
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon / 10 g chopped fresh ginger
4 scallions, chopped (dark green tops reserved for garnish)

+4

loveandlemons.com

Easy Fried Rice Recipe

15 min12 ingredientsServes 4

3 Tablespoons fish sauce
1 Tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
5 Tablespoons light brown sugar
2 Tablespoons rice vinegar (or Tamarind Paste)
1 Tablespoon Sriracha hot sauce (or more, to taste)
2 Tablespoons creamy peanut butter (optional)
1½ Tablespoons neutral oil (for the protein)
3 cloves garlic, minced

+9

tastesbetterfromscratch.com

Pad Thai

17 ingredients4

2 cups / 475 ml vegetable broth or water
1 cup / 185 g quinoa (any color), rinsed and drained
1 cup / 240 ml low-fat milk
5.5 oz / 155 g freshly grated cheddar cheese (for the casserole)
3 oz / 85 g freshly grated cheddar cheese (reserved for topping)
16 oz / 450 g broccoli florets
2 tablespoons / 30 ml olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt, 10 twists freshly ground black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (omit if sensitive to spice)

+3

cookieandkate.com

Better Broccoli Casserole

1 hr 20 min11 ingredients6 to 8 servings

4 large sweet potatoes
1 pint / 475 g cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup / 75 g finely diced red onion
1/2 cup / 90 g diced red bell pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 cup / 10 g loosely packed cilantro, finely chopped
1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus more to taste
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

+18

rainbowplantlife.com

Healthy Burrito Bowl-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

1 hr26 ingredients4

1 tsp oil (for cauliflower)
1/2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves
2 cups cauliflower florets
1–2 cups other vegetables of choice
1/2 tsp salt (for vegetables)
2 tsp oil (for sauce)
1 cup chopped red onion
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

+16

veganricha.com

Vegetable Bhuna (North Indian Vegetable Curry)

24 ingredients4 servings

160 g / 5½ oz rolled porridge oats
600 ml / 2½ cups milk, soya milk or water
tiny pinch of sea salt
fresh fruit, nuts, seeds and sweetener, to taste

jamieoliver.com

Porridge, lots of ways

10 min4 ingredientsServes 4

2 tsp white miso
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp low sodium soy sauce (tamari for gluten-free)
1/4 tsp minced garlic
1/4 tsp ginger (fresh or ground)

eatplant-based.com

Miso Sauce for Everything

6 ingredientsMakes 2 servings

4 tsp / 20 ml virgin coconut oil
1 tbsp cumin seeds
1 medium onion, finely chopped
a pinch fine sea salt (for the onion)
3 large cloves garlic, minced
4 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp ground coriander

+12

thehappyfoodie.co.uk

Sweet Potato, Chickpea and Spinach Coconut Curry

20 ingredientsServes 6

1/4 cup / 60 ml reduced-sodium soy sauce (or gluten-free soy sauce, for the sauce)
1/4 cup / 60 ml reduced-sodium vegetable broth
1 tablespoon honey (or brown sugar for vegan)
16 oz / 450 g super firm tofu, drained and pressed, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce (or gluten-free soy sauce, for the tofu)
2 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder
1 tablespoon neutral oil (such as grapeseed or canola)
1 tablespoon sesame oil

+5

skinnytaste.com

Tofu Stir Fry

13 ingredients4 servings

12 to 16 oz / 340-450 g extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil (for the tofu)
1 tablespoon olive oil (for the tofu)
2 tablespoons white, light, or yellow miso paste (for the glaze)
1 tablespoon soy sauce (for the glaze)
1 tablespoon water
8 oz / 225 g dry ramen noodles
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil (for the broth)

+15

acouplecooks.com

Tofu Ramen (with Crispy Tofu!)

23 ingredientsServes 4

2 ripe bananas, mashed
1 1/2 cups / 135 g rolled oats
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/3 cup / 55 g dark chocolate chips
1/2 tsp baking powder

plantyou.com

Oatmeal Breakfast Cookie

17 min5 ingredientsMakes 8 cookies

1 tsp butter
267 g frozen blueberries (2/3 of total, for batter)
1 spoonful flour (to coat berries)
275 g caster sugar
2 eggs
165 ml vegetable oil
2 tbsp lemon zest
65 ml lemon juice

+6

bbcgoodfood.com

Blueberry Cake

1 hr 30 min14 ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red pepper, diced
1 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp ground coriander
½ tsp cinnamon

+11

dalepinnock.com

Easy Black Bean & Chickpea Chilli

19 ingredientsServes 4

1 large head broccoli, cut into small florets (about 5 cups / 500 g)
1 can (400 g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp sea salt, finely ground (for roasting)
3 tbsp / 45 ml olive oil (for roasting)
1 small red onion, thinly sliced (about 1.5 cups / 150 g)

+14

twospoons.ca

30-Minute Roasted Broccoli and Chickpea Salad

30 min22 ingredients4

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 celery sticks, finely chopped
1 red onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 garlic clove, finely sliced
2 × 400 g cans chopped tomatoes
1 kg Swiss chard (leaves and stalks separated)
1 × 400 g jar or can borlotti beans, drained (rinse if canned)

+4

thehappyfoodie.co.uk

Theo Randall Minestrone Verde

12 ingredientsServes 6 as a starter

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
1/2 yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
1 cup / 240 ml vegetable broth (for braising)
1/4 cup / 60 ml vegetable broth (remaining)
2 (15 oz / 425 g) cans cannellini beans, drained

+6

twopeasandtheirpod.com

Sweet Potato White Bean Skillet

35 min14 ingredients4 servings

3/4 cup / 165 g packed light brown sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour + 3 tablespoons / 43 g unsalted butter, melted (for filling)
2 cups / 250 g all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup / 50 g granulated sugar
3 tablespoons / 43 g unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled

+8

cakecrafted.com

Homemade Cinnamon Roll Muffins

1 hr16 ingredientsMakes 12 muffins

2 tablespoons / 30 ml olive oil
2 tablespoons / 30 g butter (for sautéing)
4-5 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic)
1 1/4 pounds / 570 g large shrimp, shelled with tails on or off
salt to taste
cracked pepper to taste
1/4 cup / 60 ml dry white wine (or broth)
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed (optional)

+3

cafedelites.com

Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi

15 min11 ingredients4

1 / 40 g Chinese pork sausage (臘腸), diced
1 / 37.5 g pork liver sausage (潤腸), diced
25 g dried shrimp (蝦米), rehydrated
2 / 11 g garlic cloves, minced
3–6 / 13 g dried shiitake mushrooms (冬菇), rehydrated, stems removed, diced
1 cup / 250 ml mushroom soaking liquid + ½ cup / 125 ml shrimp soaking liquid (combined)
¾ cup / 188 ml unsalted chicken stock
1 tablespoon / 15 ml regular soy sauce (生抽)

+6

pressurecookrecipes.com

Instant Pot Chinese Sticky Rice (臘味糯米飯)

1 hr 20 min14 ingredients4–6

1.5 lb / 680 g boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
1 packet Siete mild taco seasoning
12 oz / 340 g red enchilada sauce
1 can corn, rinsed and drained
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
8 Siete almond flour tortillas, sliced into strips
1 cup / 115 g shredded cheddar cheese
Fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeños, sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime juice (optional toppings)

easyeatsdietitian.com

Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas

2 hrs 15 min to 6 hrs 10 min8 ingredients4

1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 pounds / 900 g boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1/2 cup / 120 ml hot sauce
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
1 can (28 oz / 800 g) fire roasted diced tomatoes
2 poblano peppers, seeded and chopped

+8

halfbakedharvest.com

Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Chili

5 hrs 6 min (mostly cooking)16 ingredientsYield: 6

2.2 lbs / 1000 g Philadelphia cream cheese
7 eggs
2 cups / 400 g sugar
1 tablespoon flour
6.5 fl oz / 200 ml heavy cream

spanishsabores.com

Burnt Basque Cheesecake (La Viña Style)

50 min + overnight chill5 ingredients8 slices