Dorie is surprised how much she enjoys the process of making these oven-charred tomato-stuffed peppers. My surprise has more to do with the reactions from my…
The grilled figs with Shaoxing dressing is a variation to the figs with basil, goat cheese and pomegranate vinaigrette. They have so much in common: recipes…
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Marinated Beet with Egg and Smoked Mackerel | Ottolenghi
Outdoor dining is here to stay. Not only is it safer against Covid infections, I have other reasons. The fact is my fondness for the outdoors…
Appetizer/ foundation recipe/ mezze (small plates)/ Other Breads/ Roast/ Side/ Yotam Ottolenghi
Oyster Mushrooms Tacos with the Fixin’s | Ottolenghi
The “fixings” is the key word in this oyster mushroom tacos dish in Ottolenghi’s Flavor. What I mean is there is a lot of flexibility when…
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Cacio e Pepe Roasted Asparagus | Ina Garten
Cacio e pepe literally means “cheese and pepper.” It’s a minimalist approach to pasta but not so minimalist when it comes to asparagus. Most of the…
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The Ultimate Meatless Roasting-Pan Ragù | Ottolenghi
Yotam Ottolenghi sets out to create the best meatless ragu and he has largely succeeded. Given how fantastic the ragù tastes, I don’t see why you’d…
We are building an arsenal of flavor bombs inspired by Ottolenghi’s Flavor, a new cookbook. Using brown rice congee as a blank canvas, we add pickled…
How should I approach a recipe which is supposed to be perfect, by a chef who is openly an anti-perfectionist? The recipe in question is perfect…
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Charred Carrots with Orange and Balsamic
I have to find ways to use up all the carrots from the recent CSA deliveries. Ina Garten’s recipe of charred carrots with orange and balsamic…
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Roasted Acorn Squash Wedges | Everyday Dorie
We might not be able to gather in a big way for Thanksgiving this year. However, it shouldn’t stop us from putting together a spectacular spread…
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Sweet Potato in Tomato, Lime and Cardamom Sauce | Ottolenghi’s Flavor
Pairing sweet potato with a sauce made with tomato, lime and cardamom is a case study in how great flavor is delivered in a dish. Roasting…
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Flatbreads with Three-Garlic Butter | Flavor Bomb
In his newly released cookbook Flavor, Ottolenghi breaks down the fundamentals of what give food flavor and backs them up with some super delicious plant-based recipes.…
If I have to put together a table of meze selections, top on the list are: puréed beets with yogurt and za’atar, baba ganoush, and butternut…
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Butternut Squash and Tahini Spread | Jerusalem
When you think roast butternut squash can’t get any better, take an extra step and pulse it in the food processor. Something magical happens when the…
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Miso-Maple-Jammed and Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are showing up in droves in the CSA boxes recently. Hence, I’ve been making sweet potatoes with miso-maple two ways: as a jam and…
The many uses of cauliflower continue to surprise me. I put cauliflower in pizza, pasta and salad. There are the easy choices of roasting and steaming.…
Once in awhile, something comes along and knocks your socks off and you have no idea it’s coming. This is how I feel about this dish:…
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Roasted Butternut Squash Soup | Everyday Dorie
I love a butternut squash soup. This is the last of the bunch of butternut squash I stowed away before the lockdown. So I have to…
Blanch/ Dairy free/ easy everyday/ Gluten free/ Low fat/ my favorites/ Roast/ Yotam Ottolenghi
Roasted Spring Vegetables with Tahini Sauce | Ottolenghi
The roasted spring vegetables is a version of Ottolenghi’s whole roasted cauliflower with tahini sauce inspired by the multi-color cauliflowers I’ve found lately in the market.…
To combat food waste in the home kitchen, it’s best to to recycle throw-aways that can be repurposed. Remaining stalks and greens from vegetables can be…
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Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower | Veggies Forward
My new year resolution is to continue the healthy trend of a plant-based plan. The minimalist approach of pasta with cauliflower is originally derived from a…
Smoked paprika, also known as pimentón, is the magic behind the sweet and smoky roasted carrots recipe from Everyday Dorie. At first, I automatically think liquid…
You have to take notice when the recipe says: “we seriously urge you to give this a go, even if it sounds overtly over the top.”…
At times I like to dress up an everyday asparagus frittata with something fancy. Unusual or seasonal items I collect from the farmers markets or gourmet…
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Miso-Glazed Salmon | Everyday Dorie
Dorie’s miso-glazed salmon is inspired by a similar dish at Nobu, the iconic miso-glazed black cod. It is the dish I’d very much like to have…