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1 (3-lb / 1.4 kg) eye of round roast, trimmed of fat and silver skin
1 cup / 200 g packed dark brown sugar
1 cup / 240 ml soy sauce
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon unseasoned meat tenderizer
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

+2

onceuponachef.com

The Best Homemade Beef Jerky Recipe

12 hrs + 3–4 hrs (mostly marinating)10 ingredientsMakes 12 to 14 pieces

1/2 cup / 113 g unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup / 100 g granulated sugar
1/2 cup / 110 g packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon / 5 ml pure vanilla extract
1 large egg, room temperature
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon / 150 g all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

+1

scientificallysweet.com

Caramelized Ripple Chocolate Chip Cookies

52 min9 ingredientsMakes 15 cookies

3 cups / 450 g cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
3/4 cup / 180 ml mayonnaise
2/3 cup / 100 g dried apricots, chopped
1/2 cup / 60 g almonds, coarsely chopped
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
1 teaspoon Coleman's dried mustard
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, to taste

whatagirleats.com

Chicken Salad with Almonds, Apricots and Tarragon

8 ingredients6

1 pound / 450 g extra-large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
⅓ cup / 80 ml honey
3 tablespoons / 45 ml soy sauce
1 tablespoon / 10 g minced garlic
½ teaspoon / 2.5 g grated fresh ginger
⅛ teaspoon / 0.5 g crushed red pepper, plus more to taste
¼ teaspoon / 0.5 g cornstarch
1 tablespoon / 15 ml extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil

+1

cooking.nytimes.com

Honey Garlic Shrimp

30 min9 ingredients4 servings

1/2 tablespoon / 7.5 ml avocado oil (for the griddle)
4 tuna steaks (6–8 oz / 170–225 g each)
1/2 tablespoon / 7.5 ml avocado oil (for the tuna)
2 tablespoons / 30 g coarse sea salt
1/4 cup / 60 g black pepper

grillonadime.com

Blackstone Tuna Steaks

15 min5 ingredients4

2 Tbsp oyster sauce
1 Tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp fish sauce
2 tsp granulated sugar
2 Tbsp / 30 ml neutral oil
½ an onion, julienned
6 cloves garlic, chopped
1–2 Thai chilies, chopped (optional)

+5

hot-thai-kitchen.com

All-Purpose Thai Basil Sauce

13 ingredients4 servings

2⅓ oz / 65 g salted butter
10½ oz / 300 g Oreo cookies
2 tablespoons / 15 g Oreo cookie crumb (reserved)
7 oz / 200 g marshmallows
5 fl oz / 150 ml whole milk
2 fl oz / 60 ml crème de cacao blanc
2 fl oz / 60 ml crème de menthe
13½ fl oz / 400 ml heavy cream

+1

spectator.com

Grasshopper Pie

15 min + overnight chill9 ingredientsServes 8

3 to 4 ripe bananas
1/3 cup / 80 ml melted butter
1 egg
3/4 cup / 150 g sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups / 190 g flour

eatingonadime.com

Easy Moist Banana Bread Recipe

1 hr 20 min8 ingredientsYield: 10

1 cup / 120 g all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon / 7 g cheddar powder (optional)
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 tablespoon / 14 g light butter
1/2 cup / 113 g fat-free Greek yogurt
1/2 tablespoon / 8 g olive oil (for brushing before cooking)

+6

masonfit.com

Copycat Domino's Garlic Parmesan Bread Twists

30 min14 ingredientsMakes 3 bread twists

1 cup / 240 ml milk of choice
1/2 cup / 115 g cottage cheese
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt, more or less to taste
1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, more or less to taste
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, plus more to taste
1/2 cup / 50 g grated fresh parmesan or fresh romano
dried basil to taste

+1

40aprons.com

Cottage Cheese Alfredo

25 min9 ingredients4 servings

3 aubergines
2 red peppers
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
600 g / 21 oz chopped tomatoes
Slug of balsamic vinegar
50 g / 1.75 oz pine nuts
500 g / 17.5 oz ricotta

+3

theguardian.com

Perfect vegetable lasagne

2 hrs 15 min11 ingredientsServes 6

½ cup / 120 ml reduced-sodium soy sauce (or tamari)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar (or honey)
2 cloves garlic, grated
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon neutral oil (such as avocado or olive oil)
1 pound / 450 g ground turkey

+5

realfoodwholelife.com

Ground Turkey Teriyaki Bowls (One-Pan Dinner)

25 min13 ingredients4 servings

1 kg / 2 lb 4 oz chicken thighs, skin on, bone in
1½ tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
3 large garlic cloves, crushed
2 tbsp tomato purée
2 tbsp rose harissa
2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp ground cumin

+10

bbc.co.uk

One pan harissa chicken and chickpeas

1 hr18 ingredientsServes 4

½ cup / 50 g rolled oats
½ cup / 120 ml milk
½ cup / 75 g pomegranates
1 tsp chia seeds
½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Pinch of kosher salt

dieteticdirections.com

Pomegranate Cinnamon Overnight Oats

2 hrs (mostly chilling)7 ingredients1 serving

500 g / 18 oz dry white kidney beans
3–4 carrots, finely chopped
1 large white onion, finely chopped
3 stalks celery, finely chopped
3–4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for sautéing)
2 tbsp tomato paste
a pinch of paprika (hot or sweet)
remaining extra virgin olive oil (about 90 ml / 6 tbsp)

+2

mygreekdish.com

Fasolada (Traditional Greek Bean Soup)

1 hr 15 min10 ingredientsServes 6

1 lb / 450 g firm tofu, sliced
8 scallion stalks, white part finely chopped, green part halved
¼ cup / 60 ml neutral cooking oil
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
½ tablespoon dark soy sauce
¼ teaspoon sugar
1 cup / 240 ml water
2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 3 teaspoons water

redhousespice.com

Scallion Tofu (葱烧豆腐)

8 ingredientsYield: 2

½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon white pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Heaping ¼ teaspoon Chinese five spice powder (optional but amazing!)
3 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder
1 (14-ounce / 400 g) block extra-firm tofu (ideally, previously frozen and defrosted)
3 tablespoons neutral-flavored high-heat oil (such as avocado oil, for frying tofu)
1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce (tamari for GF)

+14

rainbowplantlife.com

Tofu Stir Fry

40 min22 ingredients4

1 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small onion, finely diced
800 g / 28 oz crushed tomato
1 tbsp tomato paste (optional, thickens sauce slightly)
3/4 cup / 185 ml water
1 tbsp Italian mixed herbs
1 tsp salt

+5

recipetineats.com

Tuna Pasta Bake

50 min13 ingredientsYield: 5

2 cups / 475 ml graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup / 120 ml unsalted butter, melted
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1/4 tsp kosher salt
4 (8-oz / 225 g) packages cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup / 120 ml sour cream, room temperature
1 1/4 cups / 250 g granulated sugar
2 tbsp all-purpose flour

+10

thepioneerwoman.com

Key Lime Cheesecake

10 hrs 30 min (mostly chilling)18 ingredients10–12 servings

2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon whole cumin seeds, freshly toasted and ground
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons hot smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

altonbrown.com

Taco Potion #19

7 ingredientsMakes 6 tablespoons

1/4 cup / 50 g packed brown sugar
1/4 cup / 60 ml reduced sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound / 450 g ground beef

+2

damndelicious.net

Korean Beef Bowl

15 min10 ingredients4 servings

1 lb / 450 g sweet Italian sausage
1 lb / 450 g ground beef
1/2 cup / 115 g chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 (28 oz / 800 g) can crushed tomatoes
2 (8 oz / 225 g) cans tomato sauce
2 (6 oz / 170 g) cans tomato paste
1/2 cup / 120 ml water

+13

food.com

The #1 Lasagna Recipe

2 hrs 45 min21 ingredients12 servings

¼ cup / 60 ml rice vinegar
2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce, plus more for serving
½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil, plus more for serving
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, grated
½ teaspoon maple syrup or honey
6 oz / 170 g soba noodles
1 lemon wedge, for squeezing

+6

loveandlemons.com

Sesame Soba Noodles

20 min14 ingredientsServes 2 to 4

¾ cup / 170 g unsalted butter, melted and cooled
½ cup / 100 g granulated sugar
¼ cup / 55 g light brown sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten, room temperature preferred
1 cup / 240 ml canned pumpkin puree
2 tablespoons / 30 ml milk
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1¼ cups / 155 g all-purpose flour

+12

sugarspunrun.com

The Best Pumpkin Muffins

45 min20 ingredientsMakes 12 muffins