Crispy Spiced Chickpeas with Peppers and Tomatoes

30 minutes Yield: 4 servings 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and patted dry ½ cup olive oil 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander ½ teaspoon ground turmeric ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste 6 fresh thyme sprigs 2 red, orange or yellow bell peppers (or a […]

Smashed Avocado-Chicken Burgers

25 minutes Yield: 4 servings ⅓ cup Kewpie or other mayonnaise 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1 lime, cut into wedges Kosher salt 1 packed cup cilantro leaves and tender stems, roughly chopped, plus more for serving ¼ cup mashed, ripe Hass avocado (from about ½ avocado; slice the other half for serving) (see Tip) 2 […]

Ritzy Cheddar Chicken Breasts

30 minutes Yield: 4 servings 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for greasing wire rack ¼ cup sour cream 1 large egg white 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Kosher salt (Diamond Crystal) 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1½ pounds total) (I used chicken tenders) 1 sleeve Ritz crackers (about 100 grams) 2 ounces extra-sharp […]

Slow-Cooker Kofte in Tomato-Lime Broth

4 hours 10 minutes Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1 lime 4 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled 1 cup chopped dill, mint, parsley or a combination, plus more for serving ½ cup full-fat Greek yogurt (about 4 ounces) 1½ teaspoons ground turmeric or another warm spice, like baharat, paprika, cumin, coriander, allspice or a mix […]

Yakitori-Style Salmon With Scallion and Zucchini

45 minutes Yield: 4 servings ¼ cup canola oil, plus more for greasing 1 tablespoon minced garlic (from about 3 cloves) 1 tablespoon minced ginger (from a 1-inch piece) ⅔ cup low-sodium soy sauce ⅓ cup turbinado sugar 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 pound small zucchini (about 3), trimmed and sliced […]

Almond Spritz Cookies

Time: 1 Hour Yield: 4 dozen cookies 1 cup/225 grams unsalted butter, preferably cultured, softened ¾ cup/150 grams granulated sugar 1 large egg, at room temperature ¾ teaspoon almond extract ½ teaspoon fine sea or table salt 2 cups/250 grams all-purpose flour ¼ cup/25 grams almond flour or meal Decorative sugar or festive sprinkles, for […]

Homemade Bread Bowls

Total Time: 2 hours Yield 8 bread bowls 3 cups warm water 1 1/2 Tablespoons active dry yeast (2 packets) 2 Tablespoons +½ teaspoon granulated sugar , divided 1 Tablespoon salt 4 Tablespoons butter , melted 7 to 9 cups all-purpose flour , divided 1 tablespoon milk 1 egg white Combine the water, yeast, and […]

(Murgh Makhani) Butter Chicken

1 hour 15 minutes (probably more–I think start cooking 2 hours before you want to eat–not including marinade time) Yield: 6 servings Marinade: 1½ cups full-fat Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1½ tablespoons ground turmeric 2 tablespoons garam masala 2 tablespoons ground cumin 3 pounds chicken thighs, on the bone Sauce: ¼ pound unsalted […]

Labor Intensive Lasagna

Makes a salty, meaty kind of lasagna that Andrew really likes.  Maybe not my favorite, and took about 5 hours to make. 4 hours Yield: 8 to 10 servings For the Sauce 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 medium red onions, finely diced 2 large cloves minced garlic 8 ounces pancetta, diced Salt and […]

Soba Salad

15 minutes Yield: 4 servings Salt freshly ground pepper 3 to 4 ounces soba noodles 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped 2 cups edamame (frozen are fine) 2 to 3 tablespoons soy sauce Juice of one lime 2 tablespoons white or light miso 1 tablespoon mirin or 1 teaspoon sugar, or to taste 1 10-ounce […]