Butter Chicken Recipe
1 tablespoon kasuri methi (fenugreek leaves) or, alternatively, 2 teaspoons fenugreek seeds (see note)
1/4 cup (60ml) plain greek yogurt, store-bought or homemade
1 tablespoon garam masala, store-bought or homemade
2 teaspoons diamond crystal kosher salt (if using table salt, use half as much)
1 teaspoon kala namak (black salt) (optional, see note)
one 1-inch piece fresh ginger (1/2 ounce; 14g), peeled and finely grated
Cheesy, Spicy Black Bean Bake
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
5 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
¼ cup tomato paste
1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 (14-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
½ cup boiling water
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 ½ cups grated Cheddar or Manchego cheese (from about a 6-ounce block)
Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza
4 cups (480g) king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons (35g) yellow cornmeal
1 3/4 teaspoons (11g) salt
2 3/4 teaspoons instant yeast
2 tablespoons (25g) olive oil
4 tablespoons (57g) butter, melted
2 tablespoons (25g) vegetable oil
1 cup + 2 tablespoons (255g) lukewarm water
3/4 lb mozzarella cheese, sliced
1 pound italian sweet or hot sausage, cooked and sliced; or about 3 cups of the sautéed vegetables of your choice
28-ounce can plum tomatoes, lightly crushed; or 28-ounce can diced or chopped tomatoes
2 to 4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced, optional
1 tablespoon granulated sugar, optional
1 to 2 teaspoons pizza seasoning or mixed dried italian herbs (oregano, basil, rosemary), to taste
1 cup (113g) freshly grated parmesan or asiago cheese
Everyday Meatballs
1 pound ground meat (i use a mix of beef and pork)
2/3 cup fresh bread crumbs or 1/2 cup panko
1/3 cup milk or water
2 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
2 tablespoons finely grated parmesan or romano cheese (optional)
2 teaspoons coarse or kosher salt, divided
pinches of red pepper flakes or few grinds of black pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
2 large eggs
2 garlic cloves, minced, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 28-ounce can of tomato puree or crushed tomatoes
Farro E Pepe
sea salt
2 cups semi-pearled or pearled farro (about 13 1/2 ounces)
7 ½ ounces pecorino romano, finely grated (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 ¼ teaspoons coarsely grated black pepper, plus more for serving
French Onion Soup
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 to 4 large red or yellow onions (about 3 pounds), peeled and thinly sliced
¾ teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
2 quarts (8 cups) beef stock
1 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon black pepper, more to taste
french bread cut into 8 to 12½-inch slices
Grilled Cheese With Kimchi
2 tablespoons (30g) butter, cut into 3 even pieces
2 slices hearty white bread, such as pepperidge farm or arnold
2 slices american, cheddar, or jack cheese
1/2 cup kimchi (3 ounces; 85g), drained and roughly chopped
Serious Eats' Halal Cart-Style Chicken And Rice With White Sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seed3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped (about 1 1/2 tablespoons)1/4 cup light olive oilkosher salt and freshly ground black pepper2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat (6 to 8 thighs)1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter1/2 teaspoon turmeric1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1 1/2 cups long-grain or basmati rice2 1/2 cups chicken brothkosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup greek yogurt1 tablespoon sugar2 tablespoons white vinegar1 teaspoon lemon juice1/4 cup chopped fresh parsleykosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Slow-Cooker Cauliflower, Potato And White Bean Soup
1 pound yukon gold potatoes, scrubbed, peeled and cut into 1- to 2-inch chunks
1 pound cauliflower, chopped into large bite-sized florets and stems
2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained
½ yellow onion, minced
3 garlic cloves, smashed and minced
3½ cups vegetable stock
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1 sprig fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon garlic powder
coarse kosher salt and black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice (about ¼ lemon)
8 ounces sour cream (1 cup), at room temperature
½ cup chopped chives (about 1 small bunch)
potato chips, preferably sour cream and onion, for topping
Sticky And Spicy Baked Cauliflower
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. diamond crystal or ½ tsp. morton kosher salt
1 large head of cauliflower (about 2½ lb.), cut into large florets
¼ cup gochujang (korean hot pepper paste)
3 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tbsp. pure maple syrup
2 tbsp. mirin
2 tsp. unseasoned rice vinegar
steamed rice, toasted sesame seeds, and thinly sliced scallions (for serving)