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2 medium eggplants (about 2¼ pounds total)
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil (for roasting)
¼ teaspoon fine salt, more to taste
Black pepper to taste
2 cups / 480 ml marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
8 ounces / 225 g rigatoni, ziti or spaghetti
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil (for finishing)
½ cup / 10 g chopped fresh basil, plus a handful more small or torn leaves for garnish

+3

cookieandkate.com

Pasta alla Norma

1 hr 15 min11 ingredients4 servings

½ cup/100 g (packed) light brown sugar (for streusel)
½ cup/64 g all-purpose flour (for streusel)
1 teaspoon pumpkin spice blend (for streusel)
Pinch of salt (for streusel)
¼ cup/56 g unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
Nonstick cooking spray
1 cup/200 g (packed) light brown sugar (for cake)
2 large eggs

+12

cooking.nytimes.com

Pumpkin Crumb Cake

1 hr 5 min (plus cooling)20 ingredients1 8-inch-square or 9-inch-round cake

1/4 cup / 60 ml extra virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow or white onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
4 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 large can (28 oz / 800 g) diced tomatoes, lightly drained

+8

cookieandkate.com

Best Lentil Soup

50 min16 ingredients4 servings

2 cups / 250 g all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons / 85 g unsalted butter, very cold, grated
3/4 cup / 177 ml whole milk

sugarspunrun.com

Easy Homemade Biscuits

27 min6 ingredientsMakes 6 biscuits

1 cup / 220 g butter, softened
1 1/4 cups / 220 g sugar
3 cups / 300 g almond flour
1 large egg
1 large egg
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 navel orange, zest

+7

inquiringchef.com

Honey Citrus Polenta Cake

1 hr 35 min15 ingredientsServes 10

½ Tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ lb / 115 g frozen chopped spinach
salt (to taste)
black pepper (to taste)
2 Tbsp / 30 g butter
1 cup / 115 g shredded mozzarella
1 oz / 30 g feta, crumbled

+2

budgetbytes.com

Spinach and Feta Grilled Cheese

10 ingredients2 sandwiches

250 g / 8.8 oz all-purpose flour

250 g / 8.8 oz bread flour

50 g / 1.8 oz spelt flour (optional — substitute 50 g / 1.8 oz AP if omitting)

18 g / 0.6 oz salt

360 ml / 12 fl oz water (room temperature)

1-2 cups ice cubes

bakingsteel.com

Easy Overnight Baguette Recipe (24-Hour)

24 hrs (mostly fermentation & chilling)6 ingredientsMakes 3-4 baguettes

1 kg / 2.2 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs
225 g / 8 oz chorizo ring, cut into large chunks
1 onion, peeled and chopped
3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
800 g / 28 oz tinned tomatoes
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp dried oregano

+4

tamingtwins.com

Slow Cooker Chicken and Chorizo Stew

4 hrs on HIGH or 6 hrs on LOW12 ingredientsServes 6

1 tbsp / 15 ml olive oil
454 g pork sausages
1 onion, peeled and chopped into large chunks
3 peppers, deseeded and chopped into large chunks
2 tins baked beans
400 g tinned tomatoes
4 tbsp / 60 ml BBQ sauce
2 tbsp / 30 ml Worcestershire sauce

+6

tamingtwins.com

Cowboy Pie (Mash-Topped Sausage & Beans)

1 hr14 ingredientsServes 4

1 pound ground Italian sausage
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 medium carrots, finely diced
4 medium celery ribs, finely diced
5 teaspoons minced garlic
4 cups / 960 ml beef broth
2 (15 oz / 425 g cans) diced tomatoes
1 (15 oz / 425 g can) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

+7

thestayathomechef.com

Classic Pasta e Fagioli

30 min15 ingredients8 servings

360 ml / 360 g water (at 90°F / 32°C — for dough mix)

10 g sugar

25 ml / 25 g olive oil — plus extra for the pan and drizzling

450 g bread flour (12.7% protein)

20 ml / 20 g water (to dissolve yeast)

4 g instant yeast

12 g salt

flaky salt for finishing (Maldon or similar)

brianlagerstrom.com

Cast Iron Focaccia

5 hrs 30 min + 4–24 hrs cold ferment8 ingredients8 servings

225 g / 8 oz plain flour
1½ teaspoons bicarbonate of soda
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
1½ teaspoons instant espresso powder
75 g / 2.6 oz cocoa
300 g / 10.6 oz soft dark brown sugar
90 ml / 75 g / 2.6 oz coconut oil or flavourless vegetable oil
1½ teaspoons cider vinegar or white wine vinegar

+6

nigella.com

Dark and Sumptuous Chocolate Cake

1 hr 45 min + 30 min setting14 ingredients10-12 slices

1/4 cup / 60 ml extra-virgin olive oil (for marinade)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 long rosemary sprig, leaves finely chopped
1 lemon, zested
1/2 lemon's juice (for marinade)
basil leaves, coarsely chopped (for marinade)
flat-leaf parsley leaves, coarsely chopped (for marinade)
Flaky sea salt, to season

+14

breville.com

Broiled Chicken Breast with Green Salad and Herbs

45 min + 30 min marinating22 ingredientsServes 4

4 cups / 480 g all-purpose flour
2 tsp salt
8 large eggs
¾ cup / 180 ml milk

platedcravings.com

Easy German Spaetzle

30 min4 ingredientsYield: 8

¼ cup / 50 g chana dal (split chickpeas)
¼ cup / 50 g maash dal (split black gram dal)
3 tablespoons / 30 g masoor dal (split red lentils)
3 tablespoons / 30 g moong dal (split mung beans)
ghee or neutral oil (for sautéing)
8 to 10 black peppercorns
1 ½ teaspoons cumin seeds
¾ large Spanish or red onion, thinly sliced

+17

cooking.nytimes.com

Haleem (Spiced Beef, Lentil and Barley Stew)

1 hr 15 min25 ingredients8 servings

2 lbs / 950 g beef chuck roast
1-2 tbsp / 15-30 ml olive oil
Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
1 large onion (250 g), roughly sliced
3 medium carrots (275 g), chopped
3 ribs celery (290 g), chopped
6 garlic cloves (25 g), minced
2 bay leaves

+10

pressurecookrecipes.com

Instant Pot Beef Barley Soup

1 hr 30 min18 ingredientsServes 6

4-6 (955g) chicken breasts or chicken thighs
2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter or olive oil
8 (83g) cremini mushrooms, sliced
6 (23g) garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon (3.6g) Italian seasonings
1/2 cup (125ml) unsalted chicken stock (for deglazing)
2 tablespoons (30ml) regular soy sauce
2 1/2 cups (625ml) unsalted chicken stock

+5

pressurecookrecipes.com

Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta

30 min13 ingredients6-8

1 can (4 oz / 115 g) diced jalapeño peppers
1 cup / 240 ml mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
3 cups / 340 g shredded cheddar cheese
Sliced jalapeños (optional)
Corn chips, tortilla chips or assorted crackers

tasteofhome.com

Kenai Dip

7 ingredientsMakes 3 cups

1 1/2 cups / 360 g mashed bananas (approximately 4)
1/2 cup / 115 g vegan butter, softened
1 cup / 200 g sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup / 60 ml unsweetened almond milk
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda

+1

thebigmansworld.com

Vegan Gluten Free Banana Bread

1 hr 15 min9 ingredientsMakes one 9×4 loaf, 12 servings

1 tbsp / 15 ml neutral-flavoured oil (peanut oil)
150 g pork mince
3 spring onions, white parts finely sliced
2 garlic cloves, peeled, crushed & finely chopped
1 heaped tbsp peanut butter
40 ml soy sauce
1 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 lime, juice

+3

andy-cooks.com

Peanut Butter Pork Noodles

20 min11 ingredientsServes 1

6 oz / 170 g semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
½ cup / 115 g unsalted butter
2 whole eggs + 2 yolks, room temperature
¾ cup / 90 g powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup / 30 g all-purpose flour
½ tsp salt
½ cup salted caramel sauce

sourdough.tanili.fun

Chocolate Lava Cakes

25 min8 ingredientsMakes 4 ramekins

1/2 cup / 120 ml warm water
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
1 tablespoon unsalted butter (softened)
1/2 cup / 120 ml milk
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups / 310 g bread flour
4 tablespoons / 60 g unsalted butter (melted)

+4

rasamalaysia.com

Pull Apart Garlic Bread

1 hr 50 min12 ingredientsMakes 2 mini loaves

2 tablespoons / 30 ml olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

+7

makeitdairyfree.com

Lemon Coconut Butter Beans with Kale

25 min15 ingredientsServes 4

1 lb / 450 g chicken breasts
2 teaspoons curry powder (more to taste)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons / 30 ml olive oil or water
3/4 cup / 180 ml Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons / 30 ml honey

+3

pinchofyum.com

Goddess Curry Chicken Salad

11 ingredients4 servings