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1/3 cup / 65 g granulated sugar (for lemon sugar coating)
2–3 teaspoons fresh lemon zest (from one large lemon, for coating)
1 cup / 225 g butter, softened to room temperature
1 1/2 cups / 300 g granulated sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest (from one large lemon)
1 large egg
1/4 cup / 60 ml fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

+4

melskitchencafe.com

Easy Lemon Sugar Cookies

30 min12 ingredients36 cookies

2 3/4 cups / 390 g all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
1 1/2 cups / 310 g granulated sugar
1 cup / 226 g unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk

+6

cookingclassy.com

Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizzas (Chewy Version)

45 min + cooling14 ingredientsMakes 30 cookies

1/2 head garlic, separated, peeled, and thinly sliced
1/2 cup / 120 ml good quality olive oil
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 cup / 15 g flat-leaf parsley, rinsed and finely chopped
1/2 pound / 225 g dry linguine
1/2 lemon
Salt and pepper to taste

andrew-rea-c8g3.squarespace.com

Pasta Aglio e Olio inspired by Chef — Binging With Babish

7 ingredientsMakes 2 servings

1 cup / 240 g peanut butter
1 cup / 200 g granulated sugar (or light brown sugar)
1 large egg
1 tablespoon extra granulated sugar (optional, for fork-pressing)

forktospoon.com

Soft & Chewy Air Fryer 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

45 min + chilling4 ingredientsMakes 16 cookies

2 cups / 200 g rolled oats (gluten free, if needed)
3 large bananas, mashed (approximately 1.25 cups / 300 ml)
1/2 cup / 130 g almond butter (can substitute for any nut or seed butter)
1/2 cup / 85 g raisins

thebigmansworld.com

Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

25 min4 ingredientsMakes 12 cookies

2 tablespoons olive oil
1.5 lb / 680 g boneless skinless chicken, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 packet dry Ranch Dressing mix
1 lb / 455 g rotini pasta, uncooked
4 cups / 960 ml low sodium chicken broth
8 oz / 225 g cream cheese
1 cup / 115 g shredded cheddar cheese
8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

+1

shugarysweets.com

Instant Pot Chicken Pasta

30 min9 ingredients8 servings

3 cups cooked and cooled rice
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
¼ teaspoon sea salt
6 to 8 Persian cucumbers / 1 pound, sliced
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
¼ teaspoon cane sugar
¼ teaspoon sea salt

+13

loveandlemons.com

Crispy Rice Salad

50 min21 ingredientsServes 4

2–3 cups / 480–720 ml fresh or canned peaches (in their own juice)
1 1/4 cups / 120 g oatmeal
1/2 cup / 60 g flour
3/4–1 cup / 150–200 g brown sugar
1 stick / 115 g butter, chilled and chopped
pinch of salt
sprinkles of cinnamon
caramel (optional)

simpleacresblog.com

The Best Peach Cobbler You Will Ever Eat

30–35 min8 ingredients8×8" dish

350 g / 12 oz prunes, scissored or chopped
250 g / 1¾ cups raisins
125 g / 1 cup currants
50 g / 2 oz piece candied orange peel
175 g / 6 oz soft unsalted butter
175 g / ¾ cup dark brown muscovado sugar
175 ml / ¾ cup runny honey
125 ml / ½ cup tia maria or other coffee liqueur

+8

nigella.com

Chocolate Fruit Cake

2 hrs 50 min + cooling16 ingredients

1 3/4 cup / 220 g all-purpose flour (gluten-free, if needed)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup / 115 g butter (vegan or standard)
3/4 cup / 165 g brown sugar
1/4 cup + 3 tablespoons / 75 g white sugar
1/4 cup / 60 ml milk (unsweetened almond milk or dairy)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

+1

thebigmansworld.com

7-Minute Air Fryer Cookies

7 min + 1 hr chill (optional)9 ingredientsMakes 12 cookies

1 ear sweet corn (about 165 g / 5.8 oz kernels)
A pinch of salt
1 salted duck egg (optional but recommended)
2 cloves garlic
1–3 Thai chilies, to taste
1.5 Tbsp / 30 g palm sugar, finely chopped
1 heaping Tbsp / 15 g dried shrimp, roughly chopped if large
⅓ cup / 75 g long beans, cut into 2-inch pieces

+4

hot-thai-kitchen.com

Thai Corn Cucumber Salad (tum tang kao poad)

25 min12 ingredientsServes 2

6 oz / 180 g fettuccine
3/4 cup / 180 ml pasta cooking water
5–7 oz / 150–200 g bacon, chopped
6 oz / 180 g chicken breast, cut in half horizontally
1/4 tsp each salt and pepper (for seasoning chicken)
1 tbsp / 15 g unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1/2 small onion, finely chopped

+4

recipetineats.com

Creamy Chicken and Bacon Pasta

30 min12 ingredientsYield: 2

1 tbsp vegetable oil
180 g / 6 oz bacon, preferably smoked, chopped
200 g / 7 oz andouille or smoked sausage, sliced 0.5 cm / 1/5" thick
300 g / 10 oz chicken thigh, skinless boneless, cut into 2.5 cm / 1" pieces
1 tbsp / 15 g butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 large onion, cut into 1.5 cm / 0.5" pieces
2 celery ribs, cut into 1.5 cm / 0.5" pieces

+14

recipetineats.com

Jambalaya Recipe (easy)

50 min22 ingredientsYield: 5

2 tablespoons cream cheese (at room temperature)
1/4 cup / 30 g confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons / 30 ml milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup / 50 g sugar
2 tablespoons / 30 g brown sugar (packed)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large eggs

+5

damndelicious.net

Churro French Toast

20 min13 ingredients4 servings

3 tablespoons chili powder (Arbol & Ancho or other Mexican chilis)
1 tablespoon Chili & Lime spice blend (like Tajín Clásico Chile Lime Seasoning)
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons celery salt
2 teaspoons Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

+1

afoodloverskitchen.com

Awesome Homemade Carne Asada Dry Rub

9 ingredients1 batch

1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp onion powder
1.5–2 lb / 680–900 g bone-in chicken thighs (about 6)
2 tbsp olive oil (or as needed)
1 lb / 450 g baby gold potatoes, halved
1/2 cup / 120 ml dry white wine
1/2 cup / 120 ml heavy cream

+4

shutterandmint.com

Dutch Oven Chicken Thighs

1 hr12 ingredients4

6 oz / 178 ml pineapple juice
3 oz / 89 ml coconut cream
1 1/2 oz / 45 ml light rum
1–2 cups crushed ice

crazyforcrust.com

Pina Colada

4 ingredients1

1 1/4 cups / 155 g flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 egg
1/4 cup / 60 ml hot water
1 tbsp olive oil
10 oz / 280 g spinach
1/2 cup / 50 g Parmesan cheese, shredded
3/4 cup / 180 g ricotta cheese

+9

juliasalbum.com

Spinach Ravioli with Ricotta Cheese Filling, in Tomato Cream Sauce

1 hr 45 min + 5 min cooking17 ingredients4

1½ cups / 168 g blanched almond flour
1 cup / 120 g powdered sugar
3 large egg whites (100 g, room temperature)
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
½ cup / 100 g granulated sugar (for meringue)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 drop food coloring (optional)
1 cup / 226 g unsalted butter (softened)

+4

preppykitchen.com

Macaron Recipe

2 hrs 20 min + 1–3 days aging12 ingredientsMakes 36 macarons

2 cups / 50 g packed fresh basil (large stems removed)
3 Tbsp / 30 g pine nuts or walnuts (if nut-free, try sunflower seeds!)
3 large cloves garlic, peeled
2 Tbsp / 30 ml lemon juice
3–4 Tbsp / 20–25 g nutritional yeast
1/4 tsp / 1.5 g sea salt (plus more to taste)
2–3 Tbsp / 30–45 ml extra virgin olive oil
3–6 Tbsp / 45–90 ml water (plus more as needed)

minimalistbaker.com

Easy Vegan Pesto (5 minutes!)

5 min8 ingredientsMakes 16 (1-Tbsp servings)

1 ½ cups / 190 g high fiber flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 ½ cups / 360 g mashed banana (about 3–4 medium)
6 Tbsp / 85 g unsalted butter, melted
⅔ cup / 150 g brown sugar
1 egg

+4

bobsredmill.com

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

50 min12 ingredientsMakes 6 jumbo muffins

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon maple syrup
¼ cup / 60 ml finely chopped dill, plus sprigs to garnish
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (for the glaze)
Black pepper
2 garlic cloves
Zest of 1 lemon
1 medium lemon, scrubbed and thinly sliced into 8 rounds, seeds discarded

+5

cooking.nytimes.com

Mustardy Sheet-Pan Salmon With Greens

30 min13 ingredients4 servings

3 lb / 1.4 kg beef chuck roast, fat trimmed, cut into large pieces
8 dried guajillo chile peppers
3 dried pasilla chile peppers
2–3 dried arbol chile peppers
5 Roma tomatoes, quartered (about 1.5 lb / 680 g)
1 white onion, roughly chopped
1 head garlic (10–12 cloves)
1 Tablespoon whole black peppercorns

+18

tastesbetterfromscratch.com

Birria Tacos

2 hrs 45 min26 ingredientsYield: 16

2 tablespoons / 30 g unsalted butter
2 tablespoons / 15 g flour
1 1/2 cups / 360 ml whole milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups / 360 ml basil pesto (divided)
15 oz / 425 g ricotta cheese
1/3 cup / 30 g freshly grated Parmesan cheese

+12

threeolivesbranch.com

Lasagna al Pesto

1 hr 45 min20 ingredients6 servings