Matching Recipes

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

Chicken Curry

2 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces

1 cup plain, full-fat yogurt (i use greek; with greek, 2% worked too)

4 garlic cloves, minced or grated, divided

2-inch piece of ginger, minced or grated, divided

2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste

2 to 3 tablespoons neutral oil or ghee

2 large yellow onions, minced

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

about 2 1/2 cups small diced fresh tomatoes, from 3 to 4 roma tomatoes, or 1 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric

1 teaspoon garam masala

1 tablespoon ground coriander

1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne or a mild chile powder, such as kashmiri, or to taste

1/2 cup water

Chicken Gyro Salad

1 tablespoon olive oil

zest and juice of 1 lemon

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

3/4 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon hot smoked paprika, plus more to taste

1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled

freshly ground black pepper

10 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)

2 cups (554 grams) plain, unsweetened greek yogurt

1 hothouse, english or seedless cucumber, unpeeled (about 1 pound)

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

1 tablespoon minced fresh dill

2 medium cloves garlic, minced

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 head romaine lettuce, chopped

1 red onion, thinly sliced

about 1 pound small-medium tomatoes, chopped

1 hothouse, english or seedless cucumber, chopped

Chicken Tikka Masala

1 tablespoon garam masala

2 teaspoons ground turmeric

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons hot paprika or 1 teaspoon cayenne

1½ teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for seasoning

1 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning

1 ½ cups whole-milk yogurt

2 tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice

6 large cloves garlic, finely grated

2-inch piece of ginger, finely grated

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, left whole, or breasts, cut in half lengthwise or in thirds if extra large

2 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee

1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced

3 tablespoons tomato paste

1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes

¾ cup heavy cream

Chicken, Leek, And Rice Soup

2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter

2 large or 3 medium leeks, halved and thinly sliced

1 celery rib, thinly sliced

1 carrot stick, thinly sliced (optional)

2 large garlic cloves, minced

4 cups chicken stock or broth, preferably homemade

2 cups water

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs

1/2 cup long-grain white rice (i used jasmine)

big handful chopped fresh herbs (parsley, chives, and dill are favorites here)

lemon zest and juice

Chocolate Olive Oil Cake

1 1/2 cups (195 grams) all-purpose flour

3/4 cup (60 grams) unsweetened cocoa, any variety, sifted if lumpy

1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar

3/4 cup (145 grams) dark brown sugar

1/2 cup (120 ml) olive oil

1 1/2 cups (355 ml) water or coffee

1 tablespoon (15 ml) cider vinegar or white vinegar

3/4 cup (135 grams) semisweet chocolate chips

2 tablespoons (10 grams) cocoa powder

3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil

1 tablespoon (20 grams) light corn syrup (for shine)

a pinch or two of flaky sea salt

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour

2 1/2 cups (500 grams) sugar

3/4 cup (about 65 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably dutch process

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup (235 ml) neutral vegetable oil, such as canola, soybean or vegetable blend

1 cup (240 grams) sour cream

1 1/2 (355 ml) cups water

2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 large eggs

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake

fudge layer

1 cup (235 ml) heavy or whipping cream

13 ounces (370 grams) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped

2 tablespoons (30 grams) smooth peanut butter (optional)

9 ounces (255 grams) chocolate wafers

6 ounces (170 grams) bitter- or semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped or 1 cup chips

1/2 cup (95 grams) packed dark brown sugar

7 tablespoons (100 grams) unsalted butter, melted and still hot

1 cup (235 ml) heavy or whipping cream

13 ounces (370 grams) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped

2 tablespoons (30 grams) smooth peanut butter (optional)

2 8-ounce packages (455 grams) cream cheese, at room temperature

1 1/4 cups (320 grams) smooth peanut butter

1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar

3/4 cup (180 grams) sour cream

3 large eggs

2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

2/3 cup (170 grams) creamy peanut butter

2/3 cup (80 grams) powdered sugar

two pinches of flaky seas salt

1/2 cup (115 grams or 4 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature for a mixer, cold is fine for food processor

1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar, plus more to coat cookies

1/2 cup (95 grams) dark brown sugar

1/4 cup (65 grams) creamy peanut butter

1 large egg

1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract

1 1/3 cups (175 grams) all-purpose flour

2/3 cup (55 grams) dutched cocoa powder (see note)

2 teaspoons baking powder