The library

750 g / 1.5 lb chicken thighs, skin on, bone in, halved along bone
2/3 cup / 150 ml plain yoghurt
1/2 cup / 125 ml water
2 tbsp vegetable oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp finely grated fresh ginger
1/8 tsp ground turmeric
1/4 tsp cinnamon

+22

recipetineats.com

Chicken Biryani

30 ingredientsYield: 8

3 Tbsp roasted white sesame seeds, ground to coarse powder
2 medium potatoes, boiled and chopped into bite-size pieces
1/4 cup / 60 ml sliced cucumber
1/4 cup / 60 ml sliced onion
1/4 cup / 15 g chopped cilantro
2 long green chilies, chopped
2 Tbsp / 30 ml lime juice
salt to taste

+3

myspicetrunk.com

Nepali Aloo Ko Achar

11 ingredients

¼ white onion, rinsed, dried, and roughly chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 pound / 450 g Roma or other small tomatoes, cut into large chunks
1 jalapeño pepper, chopped (seeds removed, optional)
¼ cup / 15 g fresh cilantro
Juice and zest of 1 lime
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon ground cumin

+1

loveandlemons.com

Homemade Salsa

9 ingredientsServes 4

2 Tbsp / 30 ml oil
1 small onion, diced
2" piece of ginger, grated
1 tsp / 5 g cumin
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 Tbsp / 45 g tomato paste
30 oz / 878 g cooked white beans
2 Tbsp / 30 g curry powder

+8

theyummyvegan.com

White Bean & Tomato Curry

16 ingredientsServes 4

5 tablespoons / 71 g unsalted butter
1 1/4 cups / 249 g granulated sugar
2 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk, cold
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup / 74 ml neutral oil (like vegetable or avocado)
3/4 cup / 75 g cocoa powder
1/2 cup / 63 g all-purpose flour, measured correctly
1 tablespoon cornstarch

+2

handletheheat.com

Best Ever Chewy Brownies

10 ingredientsYield: 9, 9 large or 16 small brownies

1 (20 oz / 565 g) can pineapple chunks
1 red onion, chopped into 1–2 inch chunks
2 green bell peppers, chopped into 1–2 inch chunks
1 red bell pepper, chopped into 1–2 inch chunks
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped into 1–2 inch chunks
3 chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lb / 680 g), cut into 1 inch chunks
3–4 Tb / 45–60 ml olive oil
garlic salt, to taste

+12

jamiecooksitup.net

Sheet Pan Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken

20 ingredients6–8 servings

3 tablespoons / 45 ml olive oil
1 pound / 450 g lean ground meat (beef, turkey, or bulk Italian sausage)
1 cup / 130 g chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced (1 tablespoon)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
½ teaspoon dried oregano
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup / 236 ml water, broth, or dry red wine

+6

inspiredtaste.net

Easy Weeknight Spaghetti

14 ingredients6 servings (5 cups of sauce)

1 16 oz / 450 g block extra firm tofu, torn into rough chunks
1 tablespoon / 15 ml avocado oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Pepper to taste
3 tablespoons / 45 ml gochujang sauce
2 tablespoons / 30 ml sesame oil
2 tablespoons / 30 ml soy sauce

+6

pinchofyum.com

Sticky Gochujang Tofu with Peanuts and Herbs

14 ingredients3–4 servings

2 tbsp / 30 ml olive oil
1 yellow onion, finely diced
1–2 carrots, finely diced
1 peeled potato, finely diced
1 cup / 200 g red lentils
6 cups / 1.4 L water
2 chicken or vegetable stock cubes
1 tbsp dried mint

+8

everylittlecrumb.com

Middle Eastern Lentil Soup

16 ingredientsServes 4

3 tbsp / 45 ml vegetarian mushroom "oyster" sauce
1 tbsp / 15 ml soy sauce
1/4 cup / 60 ml vegetable stock
1/2 tbsp / 7.5 ml rice vinegar
1 tsp / 5 ml sesame oil
1 block extra-firm tofu, patted dry & cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tbsp / 8 g cornstarch (for tofu)
2 Chinese eggplants, cut into 2-inch slices

+8

mikhaeats.com

Stir Fry Eggplant Tofu

16 ingredients4 servings

1 1/4 cups / 142 g coarsely chopped pecans
3/4 cup / 150 g granulated sugar
4 tablespoons / 57 g unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (Diamond Crystal brand)
2 sticks / 227 g unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons
1 1/3 cups / 173 g all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons / 6 g kosher salt

+7

freshfromthe.com

Oat and Pecan Brittle Cookies

15 ingredients18 cookies

4⅔ cups / 605 g all-purpose or bread flour

⅓ cup / 66 g granulated sugar

1 tablespoon plus ½ teaspoon / 12 g kosher salt

2¼ teaspoons / 7 g active dry yeast

¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons / 214 ml water, at room temperature

½ cup / 120 ml whole milk, at room temperature

¼ cup / 57 g unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch pieces, chilled

1½ cups / 340 g unsalted European or European-style butter (3 sticks), chilled

+2

cooking.nytimes.com

Croissants

10 ingredientsMakes 8 croissants

1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
½ head cauliflower, cut into small florets
14 oz / 400 g chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp salt and pepper
1 cup / 185 g pearl couscous (dry)

+12

plantyou.com

Cauliflower Sweet Potato Couscous Salad

20 ingredientsYield: 4

2 tbs / 30 ml coconut oil
1 tsp black mustard seeds
1 tsp fennel seeds
10 curry leaves
2 red onions, sliced
1 tsp salt
2 green chillies, chopped
4 garlic cloves, crushed

+10

talesfromthekitchenshed.com

Nadan Beef Curry Kerala Style

18 ingredientsServes 6

1¾ cups / 232 g all-purpose flour
½ cup / 50 g unsweetened cocoa powder
1 (3.4 oz / 110 g) box instant chocolate fudge pudding mix, unprepared
2 tablespoons / 10 g powdered milk
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup / 220 g granulated sugar
½ cup / 113 g salted butter, softened

+6

sugarandsoul.co

Molten Lava Cake Cookies

14 ingredientsMakes 16 cookies

1 lime, zested and juiced
1 small mango, stoned, peeled and chopped
1 small avocado, stoned, peeled and chopped
100 g / 3.5 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
1 red chilli, deseeded and chopped
1 red onion, chopped
½ small pack coriander, chopped
400 g / 14 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed

bbcgoodfood.com

Mango salad with avocado and black beans

8 ingredients

½ kg fish, cut into pieces
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp pepper powder
Salt, as required
½ inch / 1 cm ginger piece, finely minced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3–4 green chilies, slit

+9

pepperdelight.com

Fish Molly / Molee / Kerala Style Fish Stew

17 ingredientsYield: 5

12 Medjool dates
1/4 cup / 60 g almond butter
1/8 cup / 30 g dark chocolate
2 tablespoons flaky sea salt

immigrantstable.com

Almond Butter Stuffed Dates with Chocolate

4 ingredientsMakes 12

3 tsp cornflour
700 ml whole milk
300 g dried cavatappi pasta (or fusilli)
65 g unsalted butter, cut into roughly 3 cm cubes
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
200 g tenderstem broccoli, stems cut into 1 cm pieces, florets left intact
½ savoy cabbage (200 g), core removed and cut into large petals

+3

ottolenghi.co.uk

Mac 'n' Cheese with broccoli and Comté

11 ingredients

1 shallot, diced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 chili, chopped
200 g cavolo nero (or kale/spinach), chopped
1 lemon, juiced
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh parsley
2 tbsp fresh basil

+3

rosannaetc.com

White Beans With Cavolo Nero Pesto

11 ingredients4 servings

1½ cups / 355 ml all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
2 tablespoons / 25 g cane sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon sea salt
1¼ cups / 300 ml milk, plus more as needed
1 large egg
3 tablespoons / 45 g unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly, or neutral oil, plus more for the pan
Maple syrup, for serving

loveandlemons.com

Easy Homemade Pancakes

8 ingredientsServes 4

2 Tbsp / 30 ml olive oil (or twice as much water if oil-free)
2 cups / 320 g diced white or yellow onion
1/2 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups / 85 g roughly chopped shiitake mushrooms
1 1/2 Tbsp / 15 g minced garlic
1 Tbsp / 15 ml coconut aminos
2 (15-oz.) cans / 750 g brown lentils, rinsed and drained
1 tsp dried oregano

+10

minimalistbaker.com

Easy Vegan Picadillo (Cuban-Inspired)

18 ingredients4 servings

1/4 cup / 56 g unsalted butter, softened

4 cups / 500 g all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling

1/4 cup / 50 g granulated sugar

2 teaspoons salt

1 Tablespoon active dry or instant yeast

1 1/2 cups / 360 ml cold whole milk

1 1/2 cups / 340 g unsalted butter, softened

2 Tablespoons / 16 g all-purpose flour

+4

sallysbakingaddiction.com

Homemade Chocolate Croissants (Pain au Chocolat)

12 ingredientsMakes 16 croissants

500 g mixed mushrooms, sliced
1 red onion, sliced
6 garlic cloves, whole in skin
4 sprigs fresh thyme
¼ cup / 60 ml extra virgin olive oil, plus extra
1 pinch dried oregano
160 g block feta cheese
400 g short pasta (casarecce)

+4

cookingwithayeh.com

Baked Feta Pasta with Mushrooms

12 ingredientsServes 4