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1 English cucumber, sliced into 1/2 inch thick pieces
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup / 240 ml cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup / 120 ml pitted kalamata olives
6 oz / 170 g feta cheese, crumbled or cubed
1/2 cup / 120 ml olive oil
1/4 cup / 60 ml red wine vinegar

+6

thatlowcarblife.com

Greek Cucumber Salad

14 ingredients8 servings

2.5 cups / 300 g pre-shredded mozzarella
12 tsp marinara sauce
5 slices salami and/or parma ham, cut into small pieces
12 fresh basil leaves

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Low Carb Pizza Bites

4 ingredientsMakes 12

3 tbsp soy sauce (light or all-purpose)
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tsp chilli paste
1 tsp sesame oil (toasted preferably)
3 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp cornflour/cornstarch (for sauce)
3/4 cup / 180 ml chicken stock/broth (low sodium)

+10

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General Tso's Chicken

45 min18 ingredients4–5 people

1/4 cup / 60 ml warm water
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
3/4 cup / 180 ml warm milk
3/4 cup / 180 g plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup / 60 ml vegetable oil
4 cups / 560 g plain flour (plus extra for dusting)
1 teaspoon baking powder

+5

craveitall.com

Soft Naan Bread

1 hr 30 min13 ingredientsMakes 10 naan

1 pound / 455 g salted butter, at room temperature
3 cups / 600 g granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon extract (or almond extract)
5 1/2 cups / 690 g all-purpose flour

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Easy Sugar Cookies

2 hrs 30 min + baking6 ingredients

8 tablespoons / 113 g unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
8 large Medjool dates, pitted
3 large eggs
¾ cup / 180 ml whole-milk yogurt (preferably European style)
2 to 4 tablespoons maple syrup (depending on desired sweetness)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

+9

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Easy Yogurt Muffins

40 min17 ingredientsMakes 12 muffins

⅓ cup / 85 g natural peanut butter
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon / 21 g maple syrup
2 tablespoons / 30 ml low sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon / 5 ml rice wine vinegar
½ teaspoon / 1.5 g sesame seeds
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons / 30 ml hot water

+1

jessicainthekitchen.com

Thai Peanut Sauce

9 ingredientsMakes 9 tablespoons

240 g / 8.5 oz sriracha
120 ml / 4 fl oz water
14 g / 0.5 oz fine salt
12 chicken thighs, unrolled, halved lengthways, scored
100 ml / 3.5 fl oz buttermilk
25 g / 0.9 oz cornflour
100 ml / 3.5 fl oz sparkling water
400 g / 14 oz plain flour

+13

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The Ultimate Chicken Tenders

overnight + 30 min21 ingredientsServes 4

2 large zucchini, halved lengthwise
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup / 100 g torn crusty bread, crumbled
⅔ cup / 65 g grated Parmesan cheese
½ garlic clove, minced
½ cup / 75 g quartered cherry tomatoes
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons / 6 g fresh thyme leaves

+5

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Stuffed Zucchini Boats

40 min13 ingredientsServes 4 to 6

4 cups / 600 g mixed zucchini and yellow squash, thinly sliced
1/2 cup / 60 g thinly sliced yellow onion
1/2 cup / 120 ml basil pesto
1/2 cup / 120 ml marinara sauce
1/3 cup / 40 g panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup / 25 g grated Parmesan cheese
Pinch of red pepper flakes, plus extra virgin olive oil for brushing and drizzling

loveandlemons.com

Crispy Zucchini Casserole

40 min7 ingredients3 to 4 as a side

1 egg
½ cup / 120 ml panko bread crumbs
½ cup / 120 ml almond flour
¼ cup / 25 g Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 medium zucchini, sliced into ¼ inch / 6 mm rounds
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

loveandlemons.com

Baked Zucchini Chips

40 min8 ingredientsServes 4

3 cups / 360 g all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon sea salt
1½ cups / 300 g cane sugar
1 cup / 240 ml vegetable oil, plus more for the pans
3 large eggs

+3

loveandlemons.com

Best Zucchini Bread

1 hr11 ingredientsMakes 2 loaves (16 slices)

1 lb / 450 g zucchini, about 3 medium, cut into 1-inch half-moons
2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp / 3 g sea salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
Freshly ground black pepper
Lemon wedges, for squeezing
Crumbled feta, grated Parmesan, pecorino, or vegan Parmesan (optional), for serving

+1

loveandlemons.com

Roasted Zucchini

25 min9 ingredientsServes 4

2 lb / 900 g cream cheese, room temperature
1½ cups / 300 g sugar
6 large eggs
2 cups / 480 ml heavy cream
1 tsp Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp Morton kosher salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
⅓ cup / 42 g all-purpose flour
Sherry (for serving; optional)

bonappetit.com

Basque Cheesecake

1 hr 20 min8 ingredients12–16 servings

450 g / 1 lb minced short rib beef
450 g / 1 lb minced pork belly
55 g / 2 oz panko breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 tbsp olive oil (for the meatball mix)
55 g / 2 oz double cream (for the meatball mix)
25 ml / 1 fl oz milk (for the meatball mix)
1 tbsp Dijon mustard (for the meatball mix)

+27

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Michelin Swedish Meatballs

35 ingredients

½ cup / 120 ml dashi (Japanese soup stock)
2 Tbsp soy sauce
2 Tbsp mirin
2 tsp sugar
½ onion (4 oz / 113 g; peeled)
10 oz / 280 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 Tbsp sake (for marinating the chicken; substitute with Chinese rice wine or dry sherry, or omit)
2 large eggs (50 g each w/o shell; two-thirds for first addition)

+4

justonecookbook.com

Oyakodon (Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl)

30 min12 ingredients2

1 1/2 tbsp / 22 ml olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 rib celery, finely chopped
3/4 tsp each dried thyme and rosemary (or 2 sprigs fresh thyme + 1 sprig rosemary)
750 g / 1.5 lb ground lamb or beef
1/4 cup / 30 g plain flour

+15

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Shepherd's Pie

2 hrs 15 min + chill23 ingredients5–6 people

1 cup / 225 g unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup / 240 g creamy peanut butter
3 cups / 360 g powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons / 30 ml milk

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Peanut Butter Frosting

6 ingredientsFrosts 12 cupcakes generously or 24 modestly

2 1/2 tbsp Moroccan spice mix (store-bought)
1 tsp allspice (mixed spice will work too)
2 tsp cumin powder
2 tsp paprika
3/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt (Note 2)
1 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

+12

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Beef & Lentil Soup with Vegetables

50 min20 ingredientsServes 6

2 medium zucchini
kosher salt (for salting zucchini)
2–3 egg whites
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¾ cup / 90 g flour
¾ cup / 75 g Italian breadcrumbs
¼ cup / 25 g Parmesan cheese, grated
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

+3

thecozycook.com

Zucchini Parmesan

1 hr 45 min11 ingredientsServes 6

1 cup / 200 g rava (semolina)
2 to 2½ tablespoons / 30-37 ml oil or ghee
½ teaspoon mustard seeds
½ teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera, optional)
1 teaspoon split urad dal
1½ teaspoon chana dal (optional)
8 to 12 cashews
1 pinch asafoetida (hing, optional)

+10

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Rava Upma

30 min18 ingredientsServes 2 to 3

2 slices crusty bread (1-inch slices)
2 tbsp butter, divided (1 tbsp for bread interior, 1 tbsp for sautéing)
Approx. 1 tbsp Kewpie mayo
1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
5 button mushrooms, sliced
Umami Salt, to taste (about 1/4 tsp or more)
1/4 cup shredded sharp, aged cheddar cheese
1/4 cup shredded aged Gruyère cheese

+1

umamimart.com

The Ultimate Umami Grilled Cheese Sandwich

9 ingredientsServes 1–2

1–2 tablespoons / 15–30 ml neutral oil
4–5 slices cooked ham, diced
4–5 stalks green onions, diced
3 cups / 600 g cooked Japanese short-grain rice
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
1 tablespoon / 15 ml low-sodium soy sauce
1½ tablespoons / 22 ml Kewpie mayo

+2

carmyy.com

Japanese Fried Rice (Yakimeshi)

15 min10 ingredients4 servings

2 cups uncooked sushi rice
2 1/4 cups / 540 ml water
1/4 cup / 60 ml seasoned rice vinegar
2 Tbsp / 25 g granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
sesame oil or pan spray
furikake

+10

celebrationgeneration.com

Easy Sushi Bake

50 min18 ingredients6