The library

2 cups / 250 g all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
1 cup / 200 g granulated sugar
1/2 cup / 41 g unsweetened natural cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups / 315 g semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 large eggs, at room temperature
3/4 cup / 185 g full fat sour cream or plain yogurt, at room temperature

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sallysbakingaddiction.com

Double Chocolate Chip Muffins

50 min11 ingredientsMakes 12–14 muffins

1 large onion, finely chopped
3 medium carrots, cut into ½" pieces
2 celery stalks, cut into ½" pieces
8 garlic cloves, smashed and broken apart
2 tsp kosher salt
1 28-oz / 800 g can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
1 14-oz / 400 g can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 small wedge Parmesan, rind removed

+6

bonappetit.com

Simple Ribollita

1 hr14 ingredients4–6 servings

3/4 cup / 170 g unsalted butter, sliced into 12 Tbsp-size pieces
2 oz / 56 g semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped (first half)
1 2/3 cups / 333 g granulated sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup / 84 g unsweetened natural or Dutch-process cocoa powder
1 cup / 125 g all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
3/4 teaspoon salt

+2

sallysbakingaddiction.com

Seriously Fudgy Homemade Brownies

50 min10 ingredientsMakes 16 brownies

1 eggplant (aubergine), cut into 2 cm / 3/4" cubes, skin on (~450 g / 16 oz)
3 tomatoes, chopped (~150 g / 5 oz each)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for the eggplant)
2 brown onions, chopped into 1 cm / 2/5" cubes (~150 g / 5 oz each)
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped (~3 tsp)
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for the onion and garlic)
2 capsicums (1 red, 1 yellow), cut into 2 cm / 4/5" cubes (~200 g / 7 oz each)
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for the capsicum)

+7

recipetineats.com

Ratatouille (French Vegetable Stew)

1 hr 30 min15 ingredientsMakes side for 6 to 8 people, main meal for 4 people

2 tablespoons / 30 g unsalted butter
1 cup / 160 g onion, diced
3/4 cup / 90 g carrots, chopped
1/2 cup / 60 g celery, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon / 9 g garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 bay leaves
1/4 cup / 60 ml chicken broth (for deglazing)

+9

savortheflavour.com

Panera Chicken Noodle Soup Copycat

1 hr17 ingredientsMakes 11 cups

2 tbsp / 30 ml vegetable oil
2 large onions, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 cm ginger, peeled and finely chopped
3 tbsp curry powder
1 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground turmeric
1 kg / 1000 g beef mince

+10

jamieoliver.com

Bobotie

1 hr 15 min18 ingredients4 to 6

2–3 sweet potatoes, halved or cubed
2 tablespoons / 30 ml olive oil
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
4 tablespoons / 60 g unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon miso paste (sweet white miso)
1/16 teaspoon ground ginger
cracked black pepper to taste
1–2 tablespoons / 6 g scallions, chopped small

healthyishfoods.com

Miso Butter Sweet Potatoes

50 min8 ingredients4 servings

3 tbsp / 45 ml olive oil (for browning beef)
1¼ kg / 1250 g beef mince
2 onions, finely chopped
3 carrots, chopped
3 celery sticks, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 tbsp / 25 g plain flour
1 tbsp / 15 g tomato purée

+9

bbcgoodfood.com

Cottage Pie

1 hr 45 min17 ingredientsServes 6–8

2 lbs / 900 g chicken breast or thighs, cut into 1–2 inch pieces
2 tablespoons / 30 ml vegetable oil
1/4 cup / 60 ml orange juice (for deglazing)
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon / 15 g ginger, grated
1/4 cup / 60 ml lite soy sauce
1/4 cup / 50 g granulated sugar
1/4 cup / 55 g brown sugar

+8

sweetandsavorymeals.com

Instant Pot Orange Chicken

35 min16 ingredients6 servings

1 cup / 240 ml lukewarm water
2 tsp active dry yeast
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 cup / 60 g all-purpose flour (for sponge)
2 1/2 cups / 300 g all-purpose flour (or 1 1/4 cup / 150 g all-purpose and 1 1/4 cup / 150 g whole wheat flour, for dough)
1 to 2 tsp kosher salt
2 tbsp / 30 ml extra virgin olive oil, plus more for the bowl
1/2 cup / 60 g all-purpose flour (for dusting and kneading)

+1

themediterraneandish.com

Homemade Pita Bread

2 hrs 30 min9 ingredientsMakes 8 pitas

3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 cups / 400 g basmati rice, well rinsed and drained
1–3 jalapeño peppers, seeded, deveined, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 3/4 cups / 650 ml low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup / 240 ml tomato sauce
1 (14 oz / 400 g) can fire-roasted tomatoes, well drained

+6

carlsbadcravings.com

Easy Mexican Rice

35 min14 ingredientsServes 8

olive oil (for the ragù)
1 onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, chopped
2 sticks celery, chopped
1 bay leaf
3 garlic cloves, crushed
500 g / 1 lb 2 oz beef mince
2 tbsp tomato purée

+13

bbc.co.uk

Lasagne

1 hr 50 min21 ingredientsServes 6–8

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.3 lb / 590 g)
2 tsp Italian seasoning
1 Tbsp / 15 ml cooking oil
2 Tbsp / 30 g butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup / 240 ml heavy cream
¾ cup / 75 g grated Parmesan
¼ tsp salt

+3

budgetbytes.com

Chicken Alfredo

35 min11 ingredientsServes 4

5 tablespoons / 70 g unsalted butter, cold
1/2 cup / 100 g sugar
Finely grated zest from half a lemon
3/4 cup / 180 g plain unsweetened yogurt or sour cream
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons / 7 g baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon fine sea or table salt

+3

smittenkitchen.com

Perfect Blueberry Muffins

50 min11 ingredientsMakes 9 standard muffins

1 lb / 450 g ground meat (beef and pork mix)
2/3 cup / 85 g fresh bread crumbs or 1/2 cup / 50 g panko
1/3 cup / 80 ml milk or water
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan or Romano cheese (optional)
1 teaspoon coarse or kosher salt (for the meatballs)
Pinches of red pepper flakes or few grinds of black pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder

+6

smittenkitchen.com

Everyday Meatballs

1 hr (mostly chilling & simmering)14 ingredientsMakes 22 to 24 small meatballs (about 1.5 inch)

2 tsp cornflour (for sauce)
2 unwaxed lemons, zested and juiced
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp sesame seeds
2 tbsp cornflour (for batter)
5 tbsp plain flour
1 tsp baking powder

+7

bbcgoodfood.com

Crispy sesame lemon chicken

15 ingredients

1 lb / 500 g bacon, chopped
1 large white onion, diced
1/3 cup / 65 g brown sugar
1/4 cup / 60 ml maple syrup
1/4 cup / 60 ml balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup / 60 ml apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup / 60 ml strong brewed coffee
1/4 cup / 60 ml bourbon

+1

dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk

Bacon Jam

50 min9 ingredientsMakes 1 cup

125 g / 4.5 oz unsalted butter
80 g / 3 oz caster sugar
180 g / 6.5 oz plain flour
50 g / 1.75 oz cocoa powder
50 g / 1.75 oz roasted hazelnuts, blitzed
1 tablespoon vodka or cold water
80 ml / 2.7 fl oz thickened cream
1 tablespoon honey

+4

abc.net.au

White chocolate tart with burnt honey and thyme

30 min + 1 hr chill12 ingredientsServes 12

1 cup / 240 ml Guinness
250 g unsalted butter
75 g cocoa powder, Dutch processed
300 g caster sugar
150 ml sour cream
2 eggs
2½ teaspoons vanilla extract
275 g plain flour

+6

abc.net.au

Guinness cakes with cappuccino frosting

40 min14 ingredientsMakes 12 cakes

1¾ cups / 220 g white whole wheat flour or regular whole wheat flour
1½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups / 240 g peeled and grated carrots

+8

cookieandkate.com

Healthy Carrot Muffins

30 min16 ingredientsMakes 12 muffins

600 g beef, cut into chunks

½ teaspoon salt

Handful chopped onion

½ teaspoon curry powder

1 bouillon cube

Few sprigs fresh thyme

½ to 1 cup water (for braising beef)

300 g tomatoes (3 to 4 Roma tomatoes)

+18

kikifoodies.com

Simple Nigerian Jollof

2 hrs 15 min26 ingredientsServes 5

2 cups / 250 g flour (fluffed, spooned and leveled)
½ tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
¾ cup / 150 g granulated sugar (plus extra 1–2 tsp for berries (optional))
2 eggs (at room temperature)
½ cup / 113 g unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
½ cup / 120 ml whole milk (room temperature)
1½ tsp vanilla extract

+4

lemonsandzest.com

White Chocolate Raspberry Muffins

40 min12 ingredientsMakes 12 muffins

1 ripe banana, mashed (½ cup)
1 cup / 240 ml unsweetened almond milk, at room temperature
¼ cup / 60 ml smooth almond butter
¼ cup / 60 ml maple syrup
¼ cup / 60 ml melted coconut oil
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon sea salt

+7

loveandlemons.com

Baked Oatmeal

1 hour15 ingredientsServes 6

1½ cups / 188 g all-purpose flour
1¼ tsp baking soda
¾ tsp Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp Morton kosher salt
1 cup / 200 g packed dark brown sugar
⅓ cup mascarpone, plain whole-milk Greek yogurt, or sour cream
4 Tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
2 large eggs
4 large very ripe bananas, peeled, mashed (about 1½ cups)

+2

bonappetit.com

BA's Best Banana Bread

1 hr 25 min + cooling10 ingredientsMakes one 8½×4½" loaf