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2 cups / 450 g cottage cheese, strained
2 cups / 250 g all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp + 1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp / 30 g unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 Tbsp / 8 g flour, for dusting
4 Tbsp / 55 g unsalted butter, softened

+4

Soft Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Rolls (Higher Protein)

, 12 ingredients, Makes 8 rolls

1 lb / 450 g medium shell pasta
1 tbsp Diamond Crystal or 1 3/4 tsp Morton kosher salt (for the pasta water)
1 tbsp / 15 g unsalted butter (for the onion)
1 small onion, grated on large holes
2 1/2 cups / 600 ml whole milk
12 oz / 340 g American cheese, coarsely grated (about 3 cups)
2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp ground mustard

+8

No-Roux Mac and Cheese

, 16 ingredients, Serves 8–10

cooking spray
1 cup thinly sliced onion
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts
15 oz / 425 g black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup / 240 ml reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
7 3/4 oz / 220 g salsa de chile fresco
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch strips (first layer)

+2

Black Bean and Chicken Chilaquiles

, 10 ingredients, Serves 6

8 oz / 226 g fettuccine pasta, dry weight
3 tbsp / 45 g vegan butter
3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tbsp all purpose flour
14 oz / 400 ml can full-fat unsweetened coconut milk
1/3 cup / 80 ml vegetable stock
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp Dijon mustard

+5

Vegan Alfredo Sauce

, 13 ingredients, Serves 4

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, diced (about 1 cup)
3 medium carrots, sliced into rounds
3 celery stalks, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
8 cups / 1.9 L low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
1 whole chicken breast, bone-in, skin-on (about 1 lb / 450 g)
2 bay leaves

+10

Italian Penicillin Soup

, 18 ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil (for the couscous)
1/2 pound / 225 g Israeli (pearl) couscous or orzo (about 1 2/3 cups)
3 1/3 cups / 790 ml water
1/4 teaspoon salt (for the couscous water)
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/2 tablespoon curry powder
1/2 tablespoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt (for the spice mix)

+10

Mendocino Farms Curried Couscous with Roasted Cauliflower

, 18 ingredients, Serves 6

2 English cucumbers
6 oz / 170 g cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup / 35 g thinly sliced red onion
2/3 cup / 85 g crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
1 tablespoon fresh dill
3 tablespoons / 45 ml olive oil
3 tablespoons / 45 ml red wine vinegar

+1

Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad

, 9 ingredients, Serves 6

3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup / 240 g sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for the batter)
1 cup / 200 g granulated sugar
1/2 cup / 45 g unsweetened cocoa powder
2 large eggs
1 cup / 125 g all-purpose flour
1/2 cup / 60 g chopped walnuts

+4

Banana Bread Brownies

, 12 ingredients, Makes 12 slices (9x9-inch pan)

250 g / 9 oz ciastek Lotus Biscoff (na spód)
80 g / 3 oz roztopionego masła
500 g / 1 lb 2 oz twarogu sernikowego lub kremowego serka (np. mascarpone)
200 g / 7 oz śmietany 30%
150 g / 5 1/4 oz cukru pudru
2 jajka
2 łyżeczki ekstraktu waniliowego
2 łyżki mąki ziemniaczanej

+3

Sernik Lotus Biscoff

, 11 ingredients

100 g / 3 1/2 oz latte intero
100 g / 3 1/2 oz acqua
20 g / 3/4 oz lievito di birra fresco
2 uova medie
10 g / 2 tsp estratto di vaniglia
500 g / 1 lb 2 oz farina 00 W 260
100 g / 3 1/2 oz farina 00 W 180
115 g / 4 oz zucchero (per l'impasto)

+7

Cinnamon rolls

, circa 4 ore, 15 ingredients, 12 girelle (teglia 28x21 cm)

4 medium cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
2 bay leaves
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp fine sea salt (for the pot)
Freshly ground black pepper
5 cups / 1.2 L water
1 cup / 190 g brown basmati rice, rinsed and drained
1 cup / 200 g brown or green lentils, rinsed and drained

+9

Mujadara (Lentils and Rice with Caramelized Onions)

, 17 ingredients, Serves 4

1 lb / 450 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp Italian seasoning (for the chicken)
3/4 tsp kosher salt (for the chicken)
1/4 tsp pepper (for the chicken)
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp butter (for the chicken)
1/2 cup / 115 g butter, cut into large cubes or slices (for the sauce)
2 cups / 475 ml heavy whipping cream

+7

Chicken Alfredo

, 15 ingredients, Serves 6

1 medium Yukon Gold potato (6 oz / 170 g), scrubbed
1 cup / 240 ml whole milk
1/2 cup / 115 g unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 cups / 190 g all-purpose flour
2 envelopes (1/4 oz / 7 g each) active dry yeast (about 4 1/2 tsp)
3 heaping tbsp granulated sugar
2 large eggs, beaten to blend
1 large egg yolk, beaten to blend

+4

Pillowy Soft Pull-Apart Potato Dinner Rolls

, 12 ingredients, Makes 18 rolls

400 g gekochter Reis (Trockengewicht ca. 200 g)
100 g Babyspinat (oder aufgetauter TK-Spinat)
1 kleine Zwiebel, gewürfelt
165 g Gouda, in 0,5-cm-Würfeln (2/3 des Käses)
2 EL Speiseöl
1 Prise Salz
1 Prise Pfeffer
1400 g Butternut-Kürbis (1 großer oder 2 kleine)

+2

Vegetarischer gefüllter Kürbis

, 10 ingredients, 4 Portionen

150 g / 5 1/4 oz pistachios (for the cake)
80 g / 2 3/4 oz plain flour
1 tsp baking powder
pinch of salt
250 g / 9 oz butter, softened
225 g / 8 oz caster sugar
4 eggs, at room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract

+8

Pistachio Cake

, 16 ingredients, Makes one 23 cm / 9 in layer cake

3/4 cup / 180 ml milk
3 1/2 tbsp / 50 g unsalted butter
2 cups / 250 g plain flour (all purpose)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup / 30 g extra flour, for dusting & adjusting dough

Easy Soft Flatbread (No Yeast)

, 45 min, 5 ingredients, Makes 6 flatbreads, 20 cm / 8 in each

3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp dried oregano (or other herbs)
Zest of 1 lemon
1/3 cup / 85 ml lemon juice (1 large or 2 medium lemons)
1/4 cup / 65 ml olive oil
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
4 bone-in pork chops, 2 cm / 4/5" thick, about 9 oz / 280 g each

+1

Lemon Garlic Marinated Grilled Pork Chops

, 9 ingredients, Serves 4

8 oz / 250 g macaroni (elbow pasta)
1 tbsp / 15 g unsalted butter (to toss pasta)
2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs (for topping)
2 tbsp / 30 g unsalted butter, melted (for topping)
1/4 tsp salt (for topping)
4 tbsp / 60 g unsalted butter (for sauce)
1/3 cup / 40 g flour, plain / all purpose
1 cup / 250 ml milk, warmed (first addition)

+7

Baked Mac and Cheese

, 1 h 10 min, 15 ingredients, Serves 6–8 as a side

6-8 eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup / 120 ml soy sauce
1/2 cup / 120 ml water
1/4 cup / 85 g honey (or rice syrup)
1/4 tsp black pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 green onions, chopped
1 jalapeno, chopped

+4

Mayak Eggs (Korean Marinated Eggs)

, overnight (about 8 h, mostly marinating), 12 ingredients, Makes 8 eggs

3/4 cup / 95 g all-purpose flour
3/4 cup / 85 g pecans, chopped fine (optional)
3/4 cup / 70 g old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup / 105 g packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup / 50 g granulated sugar (for the topping)
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (for the topping)
1/2 tsp table salt
8 tbsp / 115 g unsalted butter, melted

+6

Skillet Apple Crisp

, 14 ingredients, Serves 6-8

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup / 150 g chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt (with the onion)
4 oz / 115 g chopped mushrooms (cremini, white or baby portabella)
1/2 cup / 90 g cooked lentils (or veggie grounds, TVP or soy curls)
1/4 teaspoon salt (with the mushrooms)
2 tablespoons capers

+12

Orzo Puttanesca

, About 45 min, 20 ingredients, Serves 4

4 medium sweet potatoes
3/4 cup / 150 g brown sugar (for the potatoes)
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup / 60 ml whole milk
4 tbsp / 55 g salted butter, melted (for the potatoes)
2 large eggs, beaten
2 tbsp / 30 ml bourbon (optional)

+9

Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole with Sweet 'n' Savory Bacon Pecans

, 17 ingredients, Serves 8

2 heads garlic
1 tbsp olive oil
12 tbsp / 170 g unsalted butter
10 fresh sage leaves
3 lbs / 1.35 kg Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 tbsp kosher salt (for the boiling water)
⅔ cup / 160 ml whole milk, warmed
1 tsp kosher salt (for seasoning the mash)

+1

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

, 9 ingredients, Serves 10

4 cups / 360 g shredded Brussels sprouts
6 cups / 120 g baby arugula
1/2 cup / 120 ml olive oil
1/4 cup / 60 ml apple cider or persimmon vinegar
1-2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
salt and black pepper

+4

Make Ahead Thanksgiving Salad

, 12 ingredients, Serves 8