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Via Six Seasons of Pasta. FYI: when cooking, I doubled this recipe to serve 4. Serves 2 Kosher salt (preferably Diamond Crystal) extra virgin olive oil 2 oz (60 g) pancetta, diced or cut into strips 1 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter 4 cups (8 oz/225 g) thinly sliced green, white, or savoy cabbage 1 tsp thinly sliced oil paced Calabrian chiles (from a jar; remove their seeds before slicing), plus…

Via Curry. Serves 4 5 cm (2 inch) piece of ginger root, roughly chopped 7 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 150 g (5 1/2 oz) tomatoes, roughly chopped 2 tbsp tomato paste 70 g (2 1/2 oz/scant 1/2 cup) cashews, soaked in warm water for 30 minutes 2 tbsp unsalted butter 2 tbsp vegetable oil 6 cloves 5 green cardamom pods 2.5 cm (1 inch) cinnamon stick 200 g (7 oz) onions, finely chopped 1…

Via NYT Cooking. 4 to 6 servings ¼ cup soy sauce, plus more if needed 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs  2 tablespoons coconut oil 4 scallions, trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths, white and light-green pieces separated from dark greens 1 white onion, halved and thickly sliced 3 medium carrots (about ½ pound), thinly…

Via Bon Appetit. 4 servings Gravy ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 lb. ground chicken 2 medium onions, thinly sliced 4 celery stalks, cut crosswise on a diagonal 1″ thick 2 medium carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise, cut on a diagonal1″ thick 6 garlic cloves, finely grated ¼ cup (31 g) all-purpose flour 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth ½ cup dry white wine ⅔ cup heavy cream 1 tbsp.…

Via NYT Cooking. (+ I added tofu) 4 servings FOR THE SALAD Sea salt 10 ounces baby bok choy (about 4) 10 ounces fresh or frozen ramen noodles 2 cups/10 ounces fresh or canned corn kernels (or thawed from frozen) 2 tablespoons toasted white sesame seeds 2 scallions, thinly sliced FOR THE DAN DAN DRESSING 2 tablespoons Chinese sesame paste or tahini 2 tablespoons chile oil or chile…

Via I Dream of Dinner. Serves 4 1 cup long grain white rice 2 inches ginger 3 garlic cloves 2 tbsp neutral or coconut oil 4 oz green curry paste (about 1/3 cup), optional 1 lime 1 14-oz can full fat coconut milk 2 cups water 1-2 carrots, cut into coins 4 eggs 2 packed cups baby spinach (about half a 5-oz box) Cook rice for serving. Meanwhile, finely grate ginger and garlic cloves.…

Via By Heart. Served with grilled chicken thighs. Serves 4 SALAD 1 lb (454g) baby Yukon Gold potatoes kosher salt, to taste 1 lb (454g) kohlrabi, peeled and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced and rinsed 3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, plus more torn leaves for garnish 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, plus more torn fronds for garnish 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint,…

Via Milk Street Backroads Italy. Serves 4-6 1 lb rigatoni kosher salt and ground black pepper 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided, plus more to serve 4 oz pancetta or guanciale, chopped 8 oz hot Italian sausage, casings removed 14 1/2-oz can crushed tomatoes (1 1/2 cups) 1 large egg, plus 2 large egg yolks 1 oz finely grated pecorino romano cheese (1/2 cup), plus more to serve In a…

Via NYT Cooking. 4 to 6 servings 8 ounces sweet or spicy Italian sausage, casings removed 2 tablespoons olive oil  1 cup diced red bell peppers (from 1 red pepper) 1 cup diced white or yellow onion (from 1 small onion) 1 cup peeled and diced (½-inch cubes) russet potato (from one medium potato)  ½ teaspoon dried fennel seeds  Salt and black pepper  6 large eggs  ⅓ cup whole milk  ¼ cup…

Via Curry. Serves 4 3 tbsp vegetable oil 5 cm (2 in) cinnamon stick 220g (7 3/4 oz) onions, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, crushed to a paste 2.5 cm (1 inch) piece of fresh ginger root, ground to a paste 1 10g (3 3/4 oz) tomatoes, roughly chopped and blended to a puree 1 tsp ground turmeric 1/2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder 150g (5 1/2 oz) cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets 200g (7…

Via NYT Cooking. 4 to 6 servings 2 pork tenderloins (about 1¼ pounds each) ½ cup soy sauce ½ cup mirin ¼ cup brown sugar 4 garlic cloves, grated 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne 1 pound young slender carrots, cut into 2-inch batons 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and slivered 1 teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond…

Via Something from Nothing. Serves 4 1 tbsp olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 lb. ground pork or turkey kosher salt freshly ground black pepper 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 Tbsp. fennel seed 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, plus more 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth 6 to 8 oz. dried pasta (a short, tubey noodle or something fun like radiatore) 1 bunch broccoli rabe or kale,…

Via Something from Nothing. Serves 8-10 2 tbsp olive oil 1 lb ground beef 1 lb ground pork kosher salt freshly ground black pepper 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2 medium yellow onions, finely chopped 1 fennel bulb, finely chopped 2 tbsp fennel seed pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, plus more (optional) 1 cup dry white wine 1 (28-oz) can crushed tomatoes (or whole peeled tomatoes,…

Via NYT Cooking and Zahav Home. Meatballs – 4 servings 1/4 cup plain, whole-milk Greek yogurt 1 tablespoons tahini 1 small garlic clove, grated or minced 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal) 1 large egg 1 pound ground turkey ½ cup panko bread crumbs ⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley, divided 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon za’atar, divided Freshly…

Via Dinner in One. Serves 4-6 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 2 leeks, white and light green parts, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced into half moons 8 oz smoked kielbasa (or whatever sausage you like), cut into 3/4-inch cubes 3 garlic cloves, finely grated or minced 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, plus more for serving Pinch of ground cayenne 1 (14.5-oz) can diced…

Via Six Seasons of Pasta. Serves 2 1/3 cup (50 g) golden raisins Kosher salt (preferably Diamond Crystal) 6 oz (170 g) bulk Italian sausage, sweet or hot Extra-virgin olive oil 2-3 garlic cloves, smashed 2 cups (200 g) shredded golden beets (use the large holes on a box grater or shredding disk) or very slim wedges 1/4 tsp dried chile flakes, plus more to taste 1/4 cup (35 g) pine nuts,…

Via Bold Beans. (FYI: I added some leftover roasted cabbage to the chickpeas, as you can see in the picture.) Feeds 2 as a main with salad and rice Chickpeas 700 g (1lb 9oz) jar chickpeas, or 2 x 400g (14oz) cans chickpeas, drained 3 tbsp neutral oil 1 tbsp gochujang paste 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari 1 tbsp runny honey or maple syrup 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tbsp grated ginger sea salt…