The library

1 yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp / 30 ml olive oil
1/2 lb / 225 g carrots (about 4), peeled and diced
1 28 oz / 800 g can diced tomatoes with juices
1 cup / 200 g pearled barley
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano

+8

budgetbytes.com

Vegetable Barley Soup

1 hr16 ingredients6 servings, 2 cups each

6 cups / 720 g all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
6 tablespoons / 90 ml canola or vegetable oil
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups / 360 ml cold water (for dough)
3 3/4 pounds / 1700 g baking potatoes
1 medium white onion, finely diced (for filling)
2 tablespoons / 30 g salted butter (for filling onions)

+7

spendwithpennies.com

Homemade Pierogi

2 hrs 10 min15 ingredientsMakes 65 pierogi

1 cup / 240 g all-purpose flour
1/4 cup / 55 g dark brown sugar (packed)
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup / 115 g cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-in cubes
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon ice water
1/2 cup / 115 g unsalted butter

+9

onceuponachef.com

Millionaire's Shortbread

2 hrs 20 min + chilling17 ingredients20 to 25 squares

2 cups / 480 ml filtered water
5–6 green cardamom pods
1–2 cinnamon sticks
2–3 whole cloves
1 star anise
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon peppercorns, roughly crushed or whole

+3

happy-mothering.com

Homemade Green Tea Chai Tea Latte

35 min11 ingredientsMakes 2

1 lb / 450 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced thinly
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch (for coating)
2 cups / 200 g broccoli florets
1 medium yellow onion, quartered and thinly sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons avocado or vegetable oil

+9

cookingthat.com

Easy Chicken Stir Fry: Better Than Takeout

20 min17 ingredients4 servings

2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
5 tablespoons / 75 ml water
2 large ripe bananas, about 1 cup / 240 ml mashed
1/3 cup / 80 ml melted vegan butter or neutral oil
2/3 cup / 130 g granulated sugar or brown sugar, lightly packed
1/4 cup / 60 ml dairy-free milk (oat, almond or soy)
2 cups / 250 g all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda

+3

noracooks.com

Best Vegan Banana Bread

1 hr 20 min11 ingredientsMakes one 9×5 loaf, 10 slices

20 grams / 0.7 oz all-purpose flour (11.7% protein)

15 grams / 0.5 oz cocoa powder

100 ml / 3.4 fl oz whole milk

73 ml / 2.5 fl oz whole milk

55 grams / 1.9 oz granulated sugar

57 grams / 2 oz unsalted butter, sliced into thin pats

245 grams / 8.6 oz all-purpose flour (11.7% protein)

6 grams / 0.2 oz kosher salt

+4

thelabreadtory.com

Chocolate Sourdough Milk Bread

~24 hrs (mostly fermenting/proofing)12 ingredients3 loaves, 12 slices each

1 1/2 cups / 180 g frozen bell pepper and onion stir-fry
2 tablespoons Italian dressing
1 3/4 cups / 420 ml beef flavored broth
1 cup / 170 g uncooked orzo pasta
16 frozen cooked Italian-style meatballs
1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup / 150 g)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup / 20 g shredded Parmesan cheese

bettycrocker.com

Parmesan Orzo and Meatballs

20 min8 ingredientsServes 4

1.5 lb / 680 g skinless salmon fillets, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon / 15 ml olive oil (or avocado oil)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
3 tablespoons / 43 g unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced

+3

4ufood.anybooks.vn

Garlic Butter Salmon Bites

11 minutes11 ingredients4 servings

1 cup / 240 ml freshly squeezed orange juice
1/2 cup / 100 g granulated sugar
2 tablespoons orange zest
2–4 tablespoons syrup per serving (from above)
Sparkling water, to top

crowdedkitchen.com

Homemade Orange Soda

30 min + cooling5 ingredientsMakes 1 1/4 cups syrup

3/4 cup / 180 g plain flour (all-purpose flour)
1/4 cup / 60 g rice flour (or cornstarch/cornflour)
1/2 cup / 100 g icing sugar / powdered sugar, sifted
1/4 tsp salt
110 g / 1 stick unsalted butter, cold, cut into 1 cm / 1/2" cubes
3 large eggs (55–60 g / 2 oz each)
1 cup / 200 g caster sugar / super-fine sugar (or regular sugar)
2 tbsp plain flour (all-purpose flour)

+3

recipetineats.com

Easy Lemon Bars

3 hrs 55 min11 ingredientsMakes 16 squares

300 g / 10.5 oz noodles (Ching Hakka Noodles or similar)
1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil (for the noodles)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for the wok)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1 green chili, sliced
1 stalk celery, chopped

+12

cookwithmanali.com

Vegetable Hakka Noodles

20 min20 ingredientsServes 3

1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
0.5 oz / 15 g crushed cinnamon sticks (or 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon)
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons black peppercorns
1 teaspoon whole cloves

+22

hot-thai-kitchen.com

Laab Kua - Northern Thai Laab (Larb)

30 ingredients4 servings

220 g cherry tomatoes
1 tsp / 5 ml olive oil (for charring tomatoes)
1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped (180 g)
3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
2 cm piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated (15 g)
1 green chilli, finely chopped, seeds and all
1½ tsp coriander seeds, lightly crushed
1 tsp cumin seeds, lightly crushed

+12

theguardian.com

Prawn and tomato stew with fregola and coriander pesto

1 hr20 ingredientsServes 4

1 green chilli (finely chopped), optional
6 Iceberg lettuce leaves (finely chopped)
1 tomato / 80 g (small diced)
100 g cucumber (small diced)
½ red onion (chopped)
1 tablespoon fresh chopped coriander
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt

+24

jamesmartinchef.co.uk

Lamb Kebabs/Tikkis with Kachumber Salad and Wraps

32 ingredientsMakes 8–10 tikkis or 5–6 seekh kebabs; serves 3–4 with 10 wraps

2 cups / 480 ml milk
1 (5-oz / 140 g) box instant French vanilla pudding mix
1 (14-oz / 400 ml) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (8-oz / 225 g) package cream cheese, softened
1 (12-oz / 340 g) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
6 to 8 bananas, sliced
1 bag chessmen cookies (for bottom layer)
1 bag chessmen cookies (for top layer)

pauladeen.com

Not Yo' Mama's Banana Pudding

15 min + chill8 ingredients10

1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 large shallot, finely diced
2 tablespoons chopped lemongrass
4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons Thai Red Curry Paste
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon yellow curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom powder

+12

feastingathome.com

Khao Soi (Thai Coconut Noodle Soup)

35 min20 ingredientsServes 3

3 tablespoon ghee or oil (divided)
1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, whole or lightly crushed
1/8 teaspoon asafoetida (hing) (optional, skip for gluten-free)
10-12 curry leaves
10-12 cashews
2 green chili peppers, slit in half (optional, adjust to taste)
2 teaspoon ginger, finely chopped

+4

pipingpotcurry.com

Ven Pongal

30 min12 ingredientsServes 4

2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
4 (6-oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 tsp. kosher salt (for chicken)
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 large shallot, finely chopped
6 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1/4 tsp. kosher salt (for aromatics)
1/4 c. dry white wine

+9

delish.com

Caprese Chicken Gnocchi Skillet

45 min17 ingredients4 servings

2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
1 lb / 450 g boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups / 330 g corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)

+6

biteshaven.com

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

14 ingredients

1 pound / 450 g farfalle pasta
2 teaspoons olive oil (for the pasta)
2 chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch chunks
1 teaspoon olive oil (for the chicken)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (for the chicken)
8 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon olive oil (for the garlic)
2/3 cup / 160 ml heavy cream

+4

cuisinart.com

Creamy Garlic Farfalle with Chicken

12 ingredientsMakes 6 to 8 servings

2 cups / 450 g lean ground beef
1 tablespoon / 15 ml olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
4 cups / 150 g chopped romaine lettuce

+12

info.webxo.xyz

High Protein Big Mac Bowl

20 ingredientsServes 2

1/2 cup / 113 g unsalted butter
3/4 cup / 165 g granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 large / 350 g very ripe bananas
1 1/2 cups / 210 g all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt (use half if using Morton's)

justinesnacks.com

Brown Butter Banana Bread

1 hr 10 min8 ingredientsMakes one loaf, 10 slices

3/4 cup / 175 ml Greek yogurt (plain or fruit flavored)
3/4 cup / 175 ml milk (warm)
4 tablespoons / 57 g unsalted butter (softened)
3 1/2 cups / 420 g bread flour
3 tablespoons / 39 g light brown sugar (packed)
1 1/2 teaspoons / 9 g salt
1 1/2 teaspoons / 5.4 g instant yeast or bread machine yeast

breaddad.com

Greek Yogurt Bread (Super Soft White Bread)

3 hrs 30 min (mostly rising and baking)7 ingredientsMakes one 9×5 inch loaf, roughly 18 slices