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12 oz / 340 g spaghetti
Salt
6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 ½ lb / 680 g ripe tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
⅓ cup / 80 ml olive oil
Salt
1 ½ cups / 30 g fresh basil leaves, torn
3 to 4 oz / 85 to 115 g thinly sliced prosciutto, at room temperature

+4

cooking.nytimes.com

Fresh Tomato, Basil and Prosciutto Pasta

25 min12 ingredients4 servings

12 oz / 340 g fresh dark sweet cherries, pitted and halved (or thawed frozen)
½ large lemon, zested
½ large lemon, juiced
4 teaspoons sugar (for the cherries)
¾ cup / 170 g unsalted butter
¾ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon kosher salt

+6

cooking.nytimes.com

Warm Cherry Skillet Cake

50 min14 ingredients8 servings

1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 cups / 250 g all-purpose flour
1 cup / 115 g packed grated sharp cheddar cheese
6 scallions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons / 30 g butter, melted and cooled slightly

+3

kiyafries.com

Savory Cheddar-Scallion Waffles

11 ingredientsMakes 12 waffles

1 tablespoon olive oil (for the filling)
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
16 oz / 450 g baby spinach leaves, washed and dried
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (for the filling)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (for the filling)
8 oz / 225 g crumbled feta cheese
3 tablespoons olive oil (for the yogurt mixture)
1/2 cup / 120 ml whole milk

+8

foolproofliving.com

Spinach and Feta Cheese Börek

1 hr 15 min16 ingredients12 slices

6 overripe bananas
3 lb / 1.4 kg grated cassava
1 cup / 240 ml garri (or cornmeal)
2 tsp salt
Oil for frying

preciouscore.com

Accra Banana

30 min5 ingredientsMakes 10 fritters

8 oz / 225 g uncooked macaroni
3 tablespoons / 45 g unsalted butter
2 tablespoons / 15 g flour
1 (12 oz / 355 ml) can evaporated milk
1 cup / 240 ml half and half
½–1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
½–1 teaspoon Creole seasoning

+5

africanbites.com

Southern Baked Mac and Cheese

45 min13 ingredientsServes 8

2 large ripe sweet plantains
1–2 teaspoons all-purpose flour (as needed)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of salt
1–2 teaspoons white sugar (if needed and to desired sweetness)
3 tablespoons ground beef picadillo
2 tablespoons mozzarella cheese (optional)

nataknowsbest.com

Sweet Plantain Empanadas

35 min7 ingredientsMakes 4 empanadas

8 large macabo cocoyams (white and pink mixed), grated to paste
1/4 teaspoon salt (for cocoyam paste)
6 bunches cocoyam leaves (or spinach/collard greens)
1 1/2 cups / 360 ml palm oil
2 pounds / 900 g smoked fish, stock fish, or beef (mixed or choose one)
2 cups / 300 g crayfish
1 habanero pepper, blended (optional)
1 medium onion, chopped

+7

preciouscore.com

Ekwang

45 min15 ingredientsServes 8

2 tablespoons / 30 ml vegetable oil
2 tablespoons / 15 g all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons / 25 g chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 tablespoons / 55 g tomato paste

+2

themodernproper.com

Homemade Enchilada Sauce

15 min10 ingredientsMakes 2 cups

2 pounds / 900 g boneless skinless chicken thighs
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 large yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
Extra virgin olive oil (for cooking)
2 teaspoons Ras El Hanout
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger

+8

themediterraneandish.com

Pastilla (Skillet Chicken Pie)

1 hr 15 min16 ingredients8 slices

3 limes, juiced
1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
2 tbsp / 30 ml sesame oil
150 g / 5.3 oz cooked king prawns
250 g / 8.8 oz pouch mixed grains (or cooked mixed grains)
1 ripe avocado, stoned and cubed
6 radishes, sliced
100 g / 3.5 oz mango, peeled and diced

+2

bbcgoodfood.com

Prawn & Grain Poke Bowls

20 min10 ingredientsServes 2

3 lb beef tips (or stew beef, or beef chuck)
1 tbsp cornstarch (for searing)
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp neutral oil
1½ cups / 240 g chopped onion
8 oz / 225 g chopped brown or cremini mushrooms (optional)
4 tsp / 12 g minced garlic

+10

foodess.com

Tender Crockpot Beef Tips (with Easy Gravy!)

8 hr 15 min18 ingredients6

1 1/2 cups / 300 g uncooked long-grain white rice
2 Mexican cinnamon sticks
2 cups / 480 ml hot water (for blending)
2 cups / 480 ml hot water (remaining)
2 cups / 480 ml milk (or almond milk)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/3 to 1/2 cup / 65–100 g granulated sugar (to taste)

tastesbetterfromscratch.com

Horchata

8 hrs 10 min8 ingredientsServes 6

350 g / 12 oz dried short pasta
2 large broccoli heads
1 cup / 240 ml shredded cheese
2 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp lemon juice
5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup / 25 g parmesan, finely grated
2 garlic cloves, minced

+5

recipetineats.com

Really Quick Broccoli Pasta

13 ingredients4

1 cup / 240 ml whole milk, warmed to 110°F / 43°C
2 1/4 teaspoons / 7 g instant or active dry yeast
1 tablespoon / 13 g granulated sugar (for blooming)
1/4 cup / 52 g granulated sugar (remaining)
2 large eggs
6 tablespoons / 85 g unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

+7

sallysbakingaddiction.com

Homemade Glazed Doughnuts

2 hrs 50 min15 ingredientsMakes 12 doughnuts and 12 holes

1 1/2 lbs / 680 g diced chicken breast
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried oregano or dried herbs
1/2 onion, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh grated ginger
1/4 cup / 60 ml chicken broth

+6

skinnytaste.com

Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl

25 min14 ingredients4

1 cup / 200 g brown sugar
1/2 cup / 120 ml maple syrup (or another 1/2 cup brown sugar)
1 cup / 240 g plain pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling
2 cups / 480 ml water (for thinner syrup; use 1 cup / 240 ml for a thicker sauce)
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp cinnamon
Pinch of salt
1 tsp vanilla bean paste

github.com

Pumpkin syrup

10 min8 ingredients

3 medium apples, cored and chopped
1 cup / 200 g brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup / 120 ml apple cider or apple juice
1/2 cup / 120 ml water
cinnamon to taste (optional)

github.com

Apple crisp syrup

25 min6 ingredients

3 ounces prosciutto
1 1/2 pounds / 680 g thin-cut chicken breasts
salt and black pepper
1/4 cup / 30 g all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 pinch cayenne
3 tablespoons / 45 g salted butter (for searing)
1 yellow onion, sliced

+7

halfbakedharvest.com

Apple Cider Smothered Chicken

45 min15 ingredientsServes 6

2 pounds / 900 g Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
½ cup / 120 ml mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

+11

cooking.nytimes.com

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thighs and Potatoes

1 hr 20 min19 ingredients6 servings

2.2 lb / 1 kg ground beef
3.5 oz / 100 g pancetta, finely diced
2 ribs celery, finely diced
2 medium carrots, grated
1 large white onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, finely diced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup / 250 ml red wine

+18

dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk

Simply The BEST Homemade Lasagne

3 hrs 15 min26 ingredientsServes 8

4 boneless skin-on chicken breasts, about 8 oz each
1 tablespoon grated ginger (for chicken marinade)
1 tablespoon grated garlic
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons roasted peanut oil (for chicken marinade)
1 teaspoon sesame oil (for chicken marinade)
2 tablespoons rice wine
½ teaspoon Chinese chile paste or ¼ teaspoon cayenne

+22

cooking.nytimes.com

Grilled Sesame Chicken and Eggplant Salad

50 min30 ingredients4 to 6 servings

1 onion, chopped
2 large cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp / 30 g butter (or olive oil)
1 1/2 cups / 270 g uncooked white rice
1 tsp paprika powder
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder

+7

recipetineats.com

Oven Baked Chicken and Rice

1 hr 20 min15 ingredientsServes 5

2 large egg yolks
1/2 cup / 120 ml unsalted butter, melted but still warm
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/2 to 1 tablespoon lemon juice, to taste
A dash or two of hot sauce, to taste
10 oz / 280 g baby spinach
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3 tablespoons / 30 g minced shallot

+5

smittenkitchen.com

Eggs Florentine

13 ingredients3 full or 6 half servings