Ultimate Chicken Thighs

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs You can add a dry rub* to the thighs but no marinade. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place a large cast iron pan on the stovetop. Add a very small amount of cooking oil, just enough…

Crispy Bean Cakes

2 (15-ounce) cans pinto* beans, drained 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon dried dill ¾ teaspoon ground coriander ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon harissa**, plus more for serving 1 lemon 1 egg…

Cranberry Lentil and Quinoa Salad

1 cup dried French Green (Puy) Lentils 1-3/4 cups water 1 cup quinoa 1-1/2 cups water ½ cup chopped pecans, toasted ½ cup crumbled feta cheese* chopped fresh tomatoes or halved cherry or grape tomatoes* Dressing: 6 tablespoons lemon juice…

Lemon Curd

3 large eggs 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 cup granulated sugar zest of 3-4 lemons 1/4 cup butter, unsalted 1/8 teaspoon salt Place the sugar in a medium sized pot, and over it zest the lemons. Rub the…

Vegetarian Meatballs

1/2 cup uncooked white quinoa 1 cup water 1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 4 cups riced cauliflower (12-ounce package) 1/2 cup olive oil, divided 8 ounces sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms (about 4 cups) 1 medium shallot, finely chopped (about 1/4…

Purple Sweet Potato Smoothie

½ cooked then frozen purple sweet potato ½ cup frozen strawberries ¼ cup frozen cranberries 3 pitted medjool dates 1 cup milk ¼-inch piece of turmeric root ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice Dash of cardamom ¾ teaspoon matcha (optional, contains…

Pizza Sauce

1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 medium cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano Pinch red pepper flakes Kosher salt 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and split in half 2…

Gochujang Potato Stew

2 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil 4 large garlic cloves, coarsely chopped 2 to 3 tablespoons gochujang, mild 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon honey or dark brown sugar 1 pound…

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