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3 Tbsp miso
1 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp / 15 ml mirin
1/2 Tbsp sake (more if miso is chunky; water works)
3 Japanese eggplants (1.2 lb / 518 g)
1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 green onion/scallion (or 2 thin stalks)
5 shiso leaves (perilla/ooba)

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Miso-Glazed Eggplant

, 9 ingredients, Serves 3 as a side dish

1 łyżka masła
1 łyżka oliwy
1 mała cebula, pokrojona w kosteczkę
1 marchewka, obrana i pokrojona w kosteczkę
1,5 litra gorącego bulionu (drobiowy, warzywny lub rosół)
300 g ziemniaków (3 sztuki), obranych i pokrojonych w kosteczkę
4 średnie kiszone ogórki, obrane i starte na tarce
1/2 szklanki soku z kiszonych ogórków (opcjonalnie)

+3

Zupa ogórkowa

, 30 min, 11 ingredients, 4 porcje

1 cup / 226 g unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup / 150 g granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
1 large egg
2 1/4 cups / 280 g all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 to 1 cup / 240-320 g thick fruit preserves

Traditional Thumb Bars

, 55 min, 8 ingredients, Makes 8 bars

1 1/4 lbs / 570 g fully cooked smoked beef brisket, chilled
1/2 cup / 120 ml Sweet Baby Ray's Hickory & Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce (for warming the brisket)
4 (8-inch) French bread rolls
6 tablespoons / 90 g mayonnaise
6 oz / 170 g sliced mild cheddar cheese (about 8 slices)
1/4 cup / 60 ml Sweet Baby Ray's Hickory & Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce (for drizzling)
1 cup / 30 g crispy fried onions (such as French's)
2 cups / 100 g shredded iceberg lettuce

+2

Jimmy John's Hickory Brown Sugar BBQ Brisket Sandwich

, 10 ingredients, 4 servings

1/4 cup / 56 g extra virgin olive oil
4 medium carrots, scrubbed and finely chopped
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
kosher salt (pinches, for the vegetables)
5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp ground coriander

+19

Lemon Chickpea Soup

, 27 ingredients, Serves 4

2 tablespoons / 30 ml coconut oil (for the chicken)
4 large boneless skinless chicken thighs, seasoned with black pepper, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 brown/yellow onion, quartered
2 tablespoons garlic, crushed or finely chopped
2 tablespoons / 15 g fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
2 tablespoons / 30 ml water
1 tablespoon / 15 ml coconut oil (for the sauce)
1 brown/yellow onion, chopped

+10

Chicken Korma with Coconut Milk

, 18 ingredients

100 ml / 3.4 fl oz water
100 ml / 3.4 fl oz milk
5-7 g / 1/4 oz tea leaves
5 g / 1 tsp sugar
4 pods cardamom
1 stick cinnamon
200 g / 7 oz cake rusk
180 ml / 3/4 cup full-fat milk

+10

No-Bake Masala Chai Mousse Cake

, 4 h 30 min (mostly chilling), 18 ingredients

1 cup / 125 g flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon (for the batter)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup / 240 ml buttermilk
1 large egg, beaten (for the batter)

+5

French Toast Pancakes

, 13 ingredients, Makes 8 pancakes

600 ml / 21 fl oz double cream
150 g / 5½ oz caster sugar
2 large lemons, zest and juice only
90 g / 3¼ oz icing sugar
185 g / 6½ oz plain flour
60 g / 2¼ oz cornflour
30 g / 1 oz ground almonds
250 g / 9 oz butter, cubed

+3

Lemon posset with lemon shortbread

, 11 ingredients, Serves 6

1 cup / 244 g whole milk, warmed
1/3 cup / 65 g brown sugar, packed (for the dough)
2 1/4 tsp / 7 g active dry yeast
2 large eggs (100 g)
4 1/4 cups / 530 g all-purpose flour
4 tbsp / 32 g cornstarch
1 1/4 tsp / 7.5 g fine sea salt
1/2 cup / 115 g unsalted butter, softened (for the dough)

+9

Chai Cinnamon Rolls

, 3 h 55 min, 17 ingredients, Makes 12 rolls

3 tbsp neutral oil (such as grapeseed or avocado)
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 medium onion, finely chopped
5-6 garlic cloves, crushed or very finely chopped
1-inch / 2.5 cm piece ginger, crushed or very finely chopped
1 lb / 450 g ground beef
1 medium ripe tomato, finely chopped
1-2 green chili peppers (small Serrano or Thai), chopped

+14

Keema Matar (Ground Beef Curry with Peas)

, 22 ingredients, Serves 4

5 strips uncooked bacon, chopped
1 large yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
1 red bell pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
1 lb / 455 g ground beef (90% lean, or any)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ancho chili powder

+14

The Best Chili (Award Winning)

, 22 ingredients, Serves 6 (about 10 cups total)

1.4 lb / 700 g boneless skinless chicken thighs (5-7 pieces)
1/4 cup ketchup
3 tbsp brown sugar, lightly packed
1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce, all purpose or light
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced

+1

Sticky Baked Chicken Thighs

, 30 min, 9 ingredients, Serves 4

700 g skinless, boneless chicken thighs (5-6 pieces)
1 tsp garlic powder
3/4 tsp cooking salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp / 20 ml extra-virgin olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, finely minced
25 g / 1 oz unsalted butter
1/2 cup / 125 ml dry white wine, such as chardonnay

Crispy garlic chicken thighs

, 15 min, 8 ingredients, Serves 4

12 large eggs
16 oz / 455 g low-fat cottage cheese
4 tbsp / 55 g unsalted butter, melted, cooled
1/4 cup / 30 g cornstarch
1 tbsp hot sauce
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
4 oz / 115 g yellow cheddar, shredded

+2

High-Protein Cheesy Egg Bake

, 10 ingredients, 8 servings

1 1/2 cups / 190 g flour
1 cup / 200 g sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup / 120 ml vegetable oil
1/3 cup / 70 g brown sugar

+3

Carrot Cake Muffins

, 11 ingredients, Makes 14 muffins

2 tsp brown sugar
3/4 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp dried thyme
Kosher salt & black pepper, to taste
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
3 tbsp / 25 g cornstarch
Avocado oil spray

Air Fryer Chicken

, 7 ingredients, Serves 4

1 1/2 cups / 188 g all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups / 345 g mashed bananas (about 4 medium or 3 large ripe)
6 tbsp / 85 g unsalted butter, melted (or melted coconut oil)

+5

Quick & Easy Banana Muffins

, 13 ingredients, Makes 10-12 muffins

2 cups / 250 g all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups / 400 g granulated sugar
2 sticks / 225 g unsalted butter
1/4 cup / 25 g cocoa
1 cup / 240 ml water
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup / 120 ml buttermilk

+9

Chocolate Sheet Cake

, 17 ingredients, Makes 24 servings

1 cup + 2 tbsp / 145 g all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 cup / 115 g unsalted butter (to brown)
2 tbsp / 30 g unsalted butter (to top up)
2/3 cup / 130 g light brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup / 50 g granulated sugar
1 large egg, room temp

+6

Dark Chocolate Chunk Pistachio Cookies

, 14 ingredients, Makes 9 large cookies

3 cups / 360 g gluten-free all-purpose flour
1 tsp xanthan gum (omit if blend includes it)
2 tbsp psyllium husk powder
2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup / 245 g pumpkin puree

+5

Easy Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bagels (Dairy-Free, No-Boil)

, 13 ingredients, Makes 6 bagels

1 medium spaghetti squash
1 small head broccoli, florets cut in bite-size pieces
2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups / 280 g chopped cooked chicken
1/2 cup / 120 ml low-sodium chicken broth
4 oz / 115 g plain cream cheese
1/4 cup / 25 g grated Parmesan, plus extra for serving
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Spaghetti Squash with Chicken and Broccoli

, 8 ingredients, Serves 2-3

4 tbsp / 55 g butter
2 cups / 250 g ditalini pasta
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups / 950 ml chicken stock
1 cup / 100 g parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or basil

The Coziest 15 Minute Garlic Parmesan Pasta

, 15 min, 6 ingredients, Serves 2 to 4

1/2 cup / 120 g mayonnaise
1 medium garlic clove, minced
2 tsp lemon juice, to taste
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, to taste
1/8 tsp fine salt
1/3 cup / 30 g finely grated Parmesan
1 tbsp / 15 ml water

+1

Easy Caesar Dressing

, 9 ingredients, Serves 6