Strawberry Banana Smoothie
1 banana, very ripe, frozen ½ cup milk ½ cup yogurt 1-½ cups (about 8 medium) strawberries, hulled, frozen 1 teaspoon honey ½ teaspoon vanilla extract Put all ingredients in a blender and blend on high for 45 seconds or…
Creamy Harissa Sauce
¼ cup tahini ¼ cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon maple syrup 2 teaspoons harissa pepper sauce Mix all ingredients together. Can be served cold, but if serving over hot food, warm the sauce first in the microwave or on the…
Sesame Bars (Greek Pasteli)
7 ounces (about 1 ½ cups) sesame seeds 7 ounces (about ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon) honey Toast the sesame seeds: spread them evenly in a thin layer onto two large baking sheets and bake them in the oven at…
Sauteed Arugula or Spinach
5 ounces arugula and/or spinach 2 small or 1 large garlic clove, minced 2 tablespoons pine nuts 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice salt, pepper to taste On medium, heat the oil in a skillet. Add the garlic…
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…
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…
Dutch Baby German Pancake
4 large eggs, at room temperature 3/4 cups bread flour, at room temperature 3/4 cups whole milk, at room temperature 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon vanilla pinch of nutmeg 4 tablespoons unsalted butter confectioners sugar Step 1…
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…
Roasted Broccoli With Vinegar-Mustard Glaze
1 to 1½ pounds fresh* broccoli 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil salt and black pepper 1-1/2 tablespoons butter, melted 1-1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or cider vinegar 1-1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard Prepare the Broccoli Cut into florets, each floret having…
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…
Easy Skillet Pizza
2-1/2 cups bread flour (400g) 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoons instant yeast 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons water 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to coat pan 1-1/2 cups pizza sauce, such as New York–style pizza sauce 12…