Serves 6
1 cup sugar
11 thyme sprigs, divided
1 bottle sparkling wine, such as Prosecco
6 oz. fresh clementine juice, plus
6 strips clementine zest, for garnish
6 oz. cranberry juice
My Darling Clementhyme
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - My Darling Clementhyme
Serves 6
1 cup sugar
11 thyme sprigs, divided
1 bottle sparkling wine, such as Prosecco
6 oz. fresh clementine juice, plus
6 strips clementine zest, for garnish
6 oz. cranberry juice
Serves 6
1 cup sugar
11 thyme sprigs, divided
1 bottle sparkling wine, such as Prosecco
6 oz. fresh clementine juice, plus
6 strips clementine zest, for garnish
6 oz. cranberry juice
Panko-Style Crusted Tofu and Vegetables
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Panko-Style Crusted Tofu and Vegetables
Serves 8
COATING
3 cups puff ed rice cereal, such as Quaker Essentials or Arrowhead Mills
1 Tbs. vegetable oil
1½ tsp. salt, divided
1½ cups white rice fl our
1½ cups plain seltzer water
TOFU AND VEGETABLES
1 16-oz. block extra-fi rm tofu, cubed
2 zucchini, halved and sliced on bias
6 large button mushrooms, halved
6 asparagus spears, trimmed
2 small red onions, cut into 8 wedges
1 red bell pepper, cored and sliced
7 Tbs. vegetable oil, divided
Serves 8
COATING
3 cups puff ed rice cereal, such as Quaker Essentials or Arrowhead Mills
1 Tbs. vegetable oil
1½ tsp. salt, divided
1½ cups white rice fl our
1½ cups plain seltzer water
TOFU AND VEGETABLES
1 16-oz. block extra-fi rm tofu, cubed
2 zucchini, halved and sliced on bias
6 large button mushrooms, halved
6 asparagus spears, trimmed
2 small red onions, cut into 8 wedges
1 red bell pepper, cored and sliced
7 Tbs. vegetable oil, divided
Caulifl ower and Chickpeas with Ras El Hanout en Papillote
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Caulifl ower and Chickpeas with Ras El Hanout en Papillote
Serves 4 | 30 minutes or fewer
1 cup couscous
1 pinch salt, optional
2½ tsp. olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling
2 cups small caulifl ower fl orets
1 small fennel bulb, quartered and thinly sliced (1 cup)
1 small red onion, quartered and thinly sliced (1 cup)
1 cup cooked or canned chickpeas
1 Tbs. ras el hanout
2 tsp. lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)
3 jarred roasted red peppers, drained and cut into 2-inch strips
¾ cup pitted dates, chopped
Lemon wedges, for garnish
Serves 4 | 30 minutes or fewer
1 cup couscous
1 pinch salt, optional
2½ tsp. olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling
2 cups small caulifl ower fl orets
1 small fennel bulb, quartered and thinly sliced (1 cup)
1 small red onion, quartered and thinly sliced (1 cup)
1 cup cooked or canned chickpeas
1 Tbs. ras el hanout
2 tsp. lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)
3 jarred roasted red peppers, drained and cut into 2-inch strips
¾ cup pitted dates, chopped
Lemon wedges, for garnish
Sweet and Sour Smoked Tofu and Pineapple en Papillote
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Sweet and Sour Smoked Tofu and Pineapple en Papillote
Serves 4 | 30 minutes or fewer
1 cup basmati rice
1 10-oz. pkg. frozen spinach
2½ tsp. toasted sesame oil, divided
2 tsp. toasted sesame seeds
½ tsp. low-sodium soy sauce
1 6-oz. pkg. baked smoked tofu, diced
1 cup diced fresh pineapple
2 tsp. sweet chile sauce
Serves 4 | 30 minutes or fewer
1 cup basmati rice
1 10-oz. pkg. frozen spinach
2½ tsp. toasted sesame oil, divided
2 tsp. toasted sesame seeds
½ tsp. low-sodium soy sauce
1 6-oz. pkg. baked smoked tofu, diced
1 cup diced fresh pineapple
2 tsp. sweet chile sauce
Sweet Potato, Feta, and Shiitake Packets
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Sweet Potato, Feta, and Shiitake Packets
Serves 4 | 30 minutes or fewer
2 small sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (1 lb.)
2 cups sliced shiitake mushrooms
2 cups thinly sliced Swiss chard leaves or watercress
1 small red onion, sliced (1 cup)
1 Tbs. olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)
2 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. dried mint, optional
4 Tbs. crumbled feta cheese (4 oz.)
4 Tbs. raisins
2 tsp. lemon juice
Serves 4 | 30 minutes or fewer
2 small sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (1 lb.)
2 cups sliced shiitake mushrooms
2 cups thinly sliced Swiss chard leaves or watercress
1 small red onion, sliced (1 cup)
1 Tbs. olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)
2 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. dried mint, optional
4 Tbs. crumbled feta cheese (4 oz.)
4 Tbs. raisins
2 tsp. lemon juice
Seitan, Vegetables, and Cracked Black Pepperen Papillote
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Seitan, Vegetables, and Cracked Black Pepperen Papillote
Serves 4 | 30 minutes or fewer
½ cup orange juice
2 Tbs. olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.)
¼ tsp. cracked black pepper or red pepper fl akes
1 small head broccoli, broken into small fl orets (4 cups)
4 carrots, sliced on bias (2 cups)
2 parsnips, peeled and thinly sliced on bias (2 cups)
1 8-oz. pkg. seitan, drained and sliced
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup chopped cilantro
Serves 4 | 30 minutes or fewer
½ cup orange juice
2 Tbs. olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.)
¼ tsp. cracked black pepper or red pepper fl akes
1 small head broccoli, broken into small fl orets (4 cups)
4 carrots, sliced on bias (2 cups)
2 parsnips, peeled and thinly sliced on bias (2 cups)
1 8-oz. pkg. seitan, drained and sliced
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup chopped cilantro
Farfalle wit Artichokes al Cartoccio
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Farfalle wit Artichokes al Cartoccio
Ingredient
¾ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh chives
1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)
4 oz. farfalle (bow tie) pasta
5 tsp. olive oil, divided
4 marinated artichokes, cut into eighths, plus reserved oil for drizzling
12 cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
16 small black olives
2 Tbs. sliced green olives, optional
Ingredient
¾ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh chives
1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)
4 oz. farfalle (bow tie) pasta
5 tsp. olive oil, divided
4 marinated artichokes, cut into eighths, plus reserved oil for drizzling
12 cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
16 small black olives
2 Tbs. sliced green olives, optional
Coconut Milk Couscous with Roasted Butternut Squash and Apples
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Coconut Milk Couscous with Roasted Butternut Squash and Apples
Ingredient
2 cups cubed butternut squash
2 apples, cored and cubed
4 Tbs. butter, divided
3 Tbs. brown sugar
3 tsp. cinnamon, divided
1½ cups couscous
2½ cups coconut milk beverage, such as Silk
½ tsp. salt
½ cup golden raisins
Ingredient
2 cups cubed butternut squash
2 apples, cored and cubed
4 Tbs. butter, divided
3 Tbs. brown sugar
3 tsp. cinnamon, divided
1½ cups couscous
2½ cups coconut milk beverage, such as Silk
½ tsp. salt
½ cup golden raisins
Kabocha Pie with Dulce de Leche
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Kabocha Pie with Dulce de Leche
Serves 10
Cajeta
2 liters goat milk
2 cups sugar
1 large cinnamon stick
½ tsp baking soda
1 Tbsp water
Pie crust
10 Tbsp cold butter, in pieces
1½ cups all-purpose flour
5 to 7 Tbsp cold water
Filling
2 to 3 kabocha squash
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
4 to 5 Tbsp cold water
1½ tsp ground ginger
1½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp toasted, freshly grated nutmeg
½ tsp salt
1 pinch ground cloves
cajeta (recipe above)
1½ cups heavy cream
4 eggs, beaten
Serves 10
Cajeta
2 liters goat milk
2 cups sugar
1 large cinnamon stick
½ tsp baking soda
1 Tbsp water
Pie crust
10 Tbsp cold butter, in pieces
1½ cups all-purpose flour
5 to 7 Tbsp cold water
Filling
2 to 3 kabocha squash
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
4 to 5 Tbsp cold water
1½ tsp ground ginger
1½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp toasted, freshly grated nutmeg
½ tsp salt
1 pinch ground cloves
cajeta (recipe above)
1½ cups heavy cream
4 eggs, beaten
Smoky Sweet Potato Gratin with Maple Marshmallow Creme
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Smoky Sweet Potato Gratin with Maple Marshmallow Creme
Serves 8 to 10
Gratin
1 Tbsp butter, for greasing
4 to 6 medium sweet potatoes, about 3½ to 4 lbs, peeled
12 oz thick-cut bacon (such as Nueske’s),
sliced into ¼-inch pieces
3 cups heavy cream
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh sage
1 bay leaf
freshly ground black pepper
Marshmallow creme
3 large egg whites, room temperature
½ tsp cream of tartar
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
1/3 cup water
2/3 cup maple syrup
¾ cup light corn syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
Serves 8 to 10
Gratin
1 Tbsp butter, for greasing
4 to 6 medium sweet potatoes, about 3½ to 4 lbs, peeled
12 oz thick-cut bacon (such as Nueske’s),
sliced into ¼-inch pieces
3 cups heavy cream
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh sage
1 bay leaf
freshly ground black pepper
Marshmallow creme
3 large egg whites, room temperature
½ tsp cream of tartar
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
1/3 cup water
2/3 cup maple syrup
¾ cup light corn syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
Twice-Baked Delicata Squash with Spiced Nuts
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Twice-Baked Delicata Squash with Spiced Nuts
Serves 6
Spiced nutS
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup white sugar
½ tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp coriander
1½ tsp salt
1 egg white
1 Tbsp water
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 cup pecans, chopped
Squash
4 medium delicata squash, halved, seeds removed
2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp brown sugar
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 oz goat cheese
Serves 6
Spiced nutS
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup white sugar
½ tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp coriander
1½ tsp salt
1 egg white
1 Tbsp water
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 cup pecans, chopped
Squash
4 medium delicata squash, halved, seeds removed
2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp brown sugar
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 oz goat cheese
Savory Bread Pudding
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Savory Bread Pudding
Serves 12
1 loaf sourdough bread
1 loaf ciabatta bread
3 eggs
2½ cups whole milk
2½ cups heavy cream
1 cup leeks, sautéed
8 oz mushrooms, sautéed
½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
1½ tsp chopped rosemary
1½ tsp chopped sage
1 Tbsp chopped parsley
salt and freshly ground black pepper
Serves 12
1 loaf sourdough bread
1 loaf ciabatta bread
3 eggs
2½ cups whole milk
2½ cups heavy cream
1 cup leeks, sautéed
8 oz mushrooms, sautéed
½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
1½ tsp chopped rosemary
1½ tsp chopped sage
1 Tbsp chopped parsley
salt and freshly ground black pepper
Melted Brussels Sprouts
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Melted Brussels Sprouts
Serves 12
½ lb pancetta, diced ¼-inch thick
1 large yellow onion, quartered, ¼-inch julienned
salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 lbs Brussels sprouts, ends removed, quartered
¼ cup chicken stock
1½ tsp chopped rosemary
2 oz Parmigiano-Reggiano, shaved
Serves 12
½ lb pancetta, diced ¼-inch thick
1 large yellow onion, quartered, ¼-inch julienned
salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 lbs Brussels sprouts, ends removed, quartered
¼ cup chicken stock
1½ tsp chopped rosemary
2 oz Parmigiano-Reggiano, shaved
Quince-Cranberry Jam
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Quince-Cranberry Jam
Yield 2½ cups
12 oz fresh cranberries
1 cup sugar
1 cup Port wine
½ tsp rosemary, chopped
zest of 1 orange
juice of 1 orange
2 small quince, diced
Yield 2½ cups
12 oz fresh cranberries
1 cup sugar
1 cup Port wine
½ tsp rosemary, chopped
zest of 1 orange
juice of 1 orange
2 small quince, diced
Truffled Giblet Gravy
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Truffled Giblet Gravy
Serves 12
turkey roasting pan drippings
1 cup cream sherry
1 bag turkey giblets
2 quarts turkey or chicken stock
7 oz blonde turkey fat roux
1 lemon, juiced
½ tsp white truffle oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper
Serves 12
turkey roasting pan drippings
1 cup cream sherry
1 bag turkey giblets
2 quarts turkey or chicken stock
7 oz blonde turkey fat roux
1 lemon, juiced
½ tsp white truffle oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper
Fool-Proof Thanksgiving Turkey
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Fool-Proof Thanksgiving Turkey
Serves about 12
Brine
2 gallons water
2 cups kosher salt
2 cups sugar
Turkey
1 18½ lb turkey
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 head garlic, quartered
1 sprig rosemary
1 sprig sage
salt and freshly ground black pepper
Serves about 12
Brine
2 gallons water
2 cups kosher salt
2 cups sugar
Turkey
1 18½ lb turkey
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 head garlic, quartered
1 sprig rosemary
1 sprig sage
salt and freshly ground black pepper
Methods of Mayhem
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Methods of Mayhem
Serves 1
2 oz Irish whiskey
¾ oz sweet vermouth
½ oz Campari
¼ oz cranberry juice
Orange cream bitters
Freshly grated cinnamon
Freshly grated nutmeg
Preparation Stir the first five ingredients together in a mixing glass filled with ice. Strain into a small coupe glass and garnish with freshly grated cinnamon and nutmeg.
Serves 1
2 oz Irish whiskey
¾ oz sweet vermouth
½ oz Campari
¼ oz cranberry juice
Orange cream bitters
Freshly grated cinnamon
Freshly grated nutmeg
Preparation Stir the first five ingredients together in a mixing glass filled with ice. Strain into a small coupe glass and garnish with freshly grated cinnamon and nutmeg.
Small World Aperol
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Small World Aperol
Serves 1
1 oz broVo Amaro No. 4
½ oz Aperol
½ oz lemon juice
Preparation Combine all ingredients in a
shaker filled with ice and stir. Strain into a rocks
glass filled with ice and serve.
Serves 1
1 oz broVo Amaro No. 4
½ oz Aperol
½ oz lemon juice
Preparation Combine all ingredients in a
shaker filled with ice and stir. Strain into a rocks
glass filled with ice and serve.
Better Than Gravy
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Better Than Gravy
Serves 1
Cranberry Syrup
2 lbs fresh or frozen cranberries
2¾ cups sugar
2½ cups water
1 pinch salt
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Better than gravy
2 oz Laird’s Applejack
¾ oz fresh lemon juice
¾ oz cranberry syrup (recipe below)
1 fresh cranberry
1 fresh apple slice
Serves 1
Cranberry Syrup
2 lbs fresh or frozen cranberries
2¾ cups sugar
2½ cups water
1 pinch salt
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Better than gravy
2 oz Laird’s Applejack
¾ oz fresh lemon juice
¾ oz cranberry syrup (recipe below)
1 fresh cranberry
1 fresh apple slice
Tom Waits for No Man
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Tom Waits for No Man
Serves 1
2 oz Still 630 Rally Point rye whiskey
½ oz Cinzano sweet vermouth
¼ oz Fernet-Branca
4 drops Angostura bitters infused with dried orange peel, lemon, chamomile and dried cranberries
orange peel
Serves 1
2 oz Still 630 Rally Point rye whiskey
½ oz Cinzano sweet vermouth
¼ oz Fernet-Branca
4 drops Angostura bitters infused with dried orange peel, lemon, chamomile and dried cranberries
orange peel
Pompier Highball
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Pompier Highball
Serves 1
2 oz dry vermouth
½ oz crème de cassis
club soda
lemon or lime wedge
Serves 1
2 oz dry vermouth
½ oz crème de cassis
club soda
lemon or lime wedge
Gezellig
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Gezellig
Serves 1
Star Anise and Orange Peel Syrup
½ cup demerara or turbinado sugar
½ cup water
5 whole star anise peel of 2 oranges, pith removed
Gezellig
2 oz Cocchi Americano
1 oz Pow-Wow Botanical Rye
¼ oz star anise and orange peel syrup (recipe below), plus more for garnish flamed orange peel
Serves 1
Star Anise and Orange Peel Syrup
½ cup demerara or turbinado sugar
½ cup water
5 whole star anise peel of 2 oranges, pith removed
Gezellig
2 oz Cocchi Americano
1 oz Pow-Wow Botanical Rye
¼ oz star anise and orange peel syrup (recipe below), plus more for garnish flamed orange peel
Berkshire pork chops with Stone fruit chutney
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Berkshire pork chops with Stone fruit chutney
Serves | 6 to 10 |
Pork Chops
6 bone-in Berkshire pork chops
1 tbsp kosher salt
1½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp grapeseed oil
1½ tbsp unsalted butter
ChUtney
1 to 2 tbsp grapeseed oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
3 to 4 large shallots, minced
2 to 3 dark plums, pitted and diced medium
3 cherums, pitted and diced
2 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and diced medium
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 5-oz bag dried cherries
¼ cup red wine
2 to 4 tbsp dark balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp sugar, additional if needed
1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
Serves | 6 to 10 |
Pork Chops
6 bone-in Berkshire pork chops
1 tbsp kosher salt
1½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp grapeseed oil
1½ tbsp unsalted butter
ChUtney
1 to 2 tbsp grapeseed oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
3 to 4 large shallots, minced
2 to 3 dark plums, pitted and diced medium
3 cherums, pitted and diced
2 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and diced medium
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 5-oz bag dried cherries
¼ cup red wine
2 to 4 tbsp dark balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp sugar, additional if needed
1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
Lamb, Kale and Sweet Potato Chili
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Lamb, Kale and Sweet Potato Chili
Serves 6 to 8
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb ground lamb
1 sweet yellow onion, diced
1 large sweet potato, peeled, chopped into ¼-inch squares
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 dried ancho pepper, seeds removed, crumbled
10 dried juniper berries, smashed, finely chopped
½ tsp Vietnamese cinnamon
1½ tsp smoked Spanish-style paprika
1½ tsp ground cumin
pinch cayenne pepper
1 14.5-oz can diced tomatoes
2 cups unsalted chicken broth
1 14.5-oz can dark red kidney beans
4 to 6 oz kale, destemmed, torn into pieces
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Serves 6 to 8
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb ground lamb
1 sweet yellow onion, diced
1 large sweet potato, peeled, chopped into ¼-inch squares
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 dried ancho pepper, seeds removed, crumbled
10 dried juniper berries, smashed, finely chopped
½ tsp Vietnamese cinnamon
1½ tsp smoked Spanish-style paprika
1½ tsp ground cumin
pinch cayenne pepper
1 14.5-oz can diced tomatoes
2 cups unsalted chicken broth
1 14.5-oz can dark red kidney beans
4 to 6 oz kale, destemmed, torn into pieces
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Safe Homemade Eggnog Recipe
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Safe Homemade Eggnog Recipe
Serves: 20
Ingredients
12 Safest Choice™ Pasteurized Eggs, separated
1 ½ c granulated sugar
1 qt (4 cups) heavy cream
2 c whole milk
2-3 c dark rum, bourbon or brandy (optional)
2 Tbsp vanilla extract (optional)
ground nutmeg or cinnamon to taste
Serves: 20
Ingredients
12 Safest Choice™ Pasteurized Eggs, separated
1 ½ c granulated sugar
1 qt (4 cups) heavy cream
2 c whole milk
2-3 c dark rum, bourbon or brandy (optional)
2 Tbsp vanilla extract (optional)
ground nutmeg or cinnamon to taste
Tonkotsu Ramen Broth
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Tonkotsu Ramen Broth
Serves 10 to 12
Kombu Dashi
2 4 inch-by-4 inch sections kombu
12 cups water
1 cup katsuobushi
Roasted Pork Bone broth
9 quarts water
1 lb shiitake mushrooms
15 peppercorns
2 lb parsnips, peeled
3 leeks, cleaned
2 onions, peeled and halved
1 finger ginger, peeled
1 head garlic
6 lb pork ham bones sawn into 4-inch pieces
1½ lb pork neck bones
3 Tbsp olive oil
sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 lb chicken backs
2 lb chicken wings and tips double-fermented soy sauce
chile oil
chicken schmaltz (optional)
Serves 10 to 12
Kombu Dashi
2 4 inch-by-4 inch sections kombu
12 cups water
1 cup katsuobushi
Roasted Pork Bone broth
9 quarts water
1 lb shiitake mushrooms
15 peppercorns
2 lb parsnips, peeled
3 leeks, cleaned
2 onions, peeled and halved
1 finger ginger, peeled
1 head garlic
6 lb pork ham bones sawn into 4-inch pieces
1½ lb pork neck bones
3 Tbsp olive oil
sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 lb chicken backs
2 lb chicken wings and tips double-fermented soy sauce
chile oil
chicken schmaltz (optional)
Penne Ala Salute
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Penne Ala Salute
Serves 4
1 28 oz. can peeled Italian style pear tomatoes
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup fresh basil
2 cups broccoli florets
½ cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes
1 cup sliced mushrooms
¼ cup grated Asiago cheese or Romano cheese
4 cups cooked penne pasta cooked al dente (1/2 lb. uncooked pasta)
Serves 4
1 28 oz. can peeled Italian style pear tomatoes
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup fresh basil
2 cups broccoli florets
½ cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes
1 cup sliced mushrooms
¼ cup grated Asiago cheese or Romano cheese
4 cups cooked penne pasta cooked al dente (1/2 lb. uncooked pasta)
Asian Soup Dumplings
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Asian Soup Dumplings
Serves 6
Dough
¾ cup bread flour
¼ cup + 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1½ tsp grapeseed oil
7 to 8 Tbsp hot water
Soup
2 ½ cups chicken stock
3 scallions, sliced
2 ½ Tbsp ginger, sliced
½ cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced, with stems
1 Tbsp powdered unflavored gelatin
2 Tbsp chopped smoked ham, from a hock or jowl
Filling
2 Tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
2 scallions, chopped
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp freshly ground white pepper
1 tsp sugar
2½ tsp soy sauce
1¼ Tbsp dry sherry
1¾ tsp sesame oil
½ lb ground pork
1 to 2 cups Napa cabbage leaves for steaming
Dipping sauce
Dark vinegar and ginger for dipping
Serves 6
Dough
¾ cup bread flour
¼ cup + 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1½ tsp grapeseed oil
7 to 8 Tbsp hot water
Soup
2 ½ cups chicken stock
3 scallions, sliced
2 ½ Tbsp ginger, sliced
½ cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced, with stems
1 Tbsp powdered unflavored gelatin
2 Tbsp chopped smoked ham, from a hock or jowl
Filling
2 Tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
2 scallions, chopped
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp freshly ground white pepper
1 tsp sugar
2½ tsp soy sauce
1¼ Tbsp dry sherry
1¾ tsp sesame oil
½ lb ground pork
1 to 2 cups Napa cabbage leaves for steaming
Dipping sauce
Dark vinegar and ginger for dipping
Perennial Beer-Braised Chicken
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Perennial Beer-Braised Chicken
Serves 4
1 lb hickory smoked bacon, diced
1 Tbsp olive oil
4 chicken quarters, bone in, skin on
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
24 oz Perennial Artisan Ales’ Heart of Gold
2 sprigs thyme
2 sprigs rosemary
¼ cup grain mustard
2 Tbsp light brown sugar
2 cups chicken stock, plus more as needed
Serves 4
1 lb hickory smoked bacon, diced
1 Tbsp olive oil
4 chicken quarters, bone in, skin on
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
24 oz Perennial Artisan Ales’ Heart of Gold
2 sprigs thyme
2 sprigs rosemary
¼ cup grain mustard
2 Tbsp light brown sugar
2 cups chicken stock, plus more as needed
Root Vegetable Lettuce Wraps with Citrus Miso Dressing
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Root Vegetable Lettuce Wraps with Citrus Miso Dressing
Serves 4
½ cup shiro miso (white miso paste)
½ cup orange juice
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
¼ cup rice wine vinegar
3 tsp freshly grated ginger
2 tsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
2/3 cup grapeseed or vegetable oil
4 small heads Boston lettuce, cored, leaves separated
1 bunch (6 to 7) scallions, sliced lengthwise and then diagonally in ½-inch segments
1 bunch (8 to 10) radishes
10 to 12 large basil leaves, chiffonade
2 medium red beets, peeled and sliced into matchsticks
1 bunch carrots, peeled and sliced into matchsticks
freshly ground black pepper
Serves 4
½ cup shiro miso (white miso paste)
½ cup orange juice
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
¼ cup rice wine vinegar
3 tsp freshly grated ginger
2 tsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
2/3 cup grapeseed or vegetable oil
4 small heads Boston lettuce, cored, leaves separated
1 bunch (6 to 7) scallions, sliced lengthwise and then diagonally in ½-inch segments
1 bunch (8 to 10) radishes
10 to 12 large basil leaves, chiffonade
2 medium red beets, peeled and sliced into matchsticks
1 bunch carrots, peeled and sliced into matchsticks
freshly ground black pepper
Rungroj Suntiwan’s Pumpkin Curry
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Rungroj Suntiwan’s Pumpkin Curry
Serves 2
1 Tbs red curry paste
1 cup pumpkin slices
½ tsp salt or 1 Tbs (15 mL) fish sauce
1 tsp sugar
1 stem sweet basil leaves
¼ cup bell pepper, sliced
½ cup (120 mL) coconut milk
2 Tbs (30 mL) vegetable oil
Choice of meat/vegetables
Serves 2
1 Tbs red curry paste
1 cup pumpkin slices
½ tsp salt or 1 Tbs (15 mL) fish sauce
1 tsp sugar
1 stem sweet basil leaves
¼ cup bell pepper, sliced
½ cup (120 mL) coconut milk
2 Tbs (30 mL) vegetable oil
Choice of meat/vegetables
Stir Fried Chicken with Cashew Nuts
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Stir Fried Chicken with Cashew Nuts
Serves 2-3
300 g sliced chicken thigh or breast
1/3 cup fried cashew nuts
3 cloves garlic, minced
5 - 7 dried chillies, chopped
2 Tbs red and green spur chilli, sliced
½ cup water chestnuts, peel and boiled
¼ cup spring onion, cut into 3 cm pieces
½ cup all purpose flour
¼ of an onion
2 Tbs (30 mL) vegetable oil
1 Tbs (15 mL) roasted chilli paste
1 Tbs (15 mL) tomato sauce
2 Tbs (30 mL) oyster sauce
1 Tbs (15 mL) soy sauce
1 Tbs (15 mL) sugar
1 Tbs (15 mL) sesame oil
½ tsp salt
Serves 2-3
300 g sliced chicken thigh or breast
1/3 cup fried cashew nuts
3 cloves garlic, minced
5 - 7 dried chillies, chopped
2 Tbs red and green spur chilli, sliced
½ cup water chestnuts, peel and boiled
¼ cup spring onion, cut into 3 cm pieces
½ cup all purpose flour
¼ of an onion
2 Tbs (30 mL) vegetable oil
1 Tbs (15 mL) roasted chilli paste
1 Tbs (15 mL) tomato sauce
2 Tbs (30 mL) oyster sauce
1 Tbs (15 mL) soy sauce
1 Tbs (15 mL) sugar
1 Tbs (15 mL) sesame oil
½ tsp salt
Wholesome Pumpkin Chai Tea Loaf
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Wholesome Pumpkin Chai Tea Loaf
Makes 1 loaf
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup whole-wheat flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
¼ tsp sea salt
Contents of 2 chai teabags*
½ tsp ground cardamom
½ tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1 ¼ cups (300 mL) pumpkin puree
½ cup oil (120 mL) vegetable, canola, or grape seed
2 large eggs
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Makes 1 loaf
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup whole-wheat flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
¼ tsp sea salt
Contents of 2 chai teabags*
½ tsp ground cardamom
½ tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1 ¼ cups (300 mL) pumpkin puree
½ cup oil (120 mL) vegetable, canola, or grape seed
2 large eggs
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Chai Tea Crackle Cookies
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Chai Tea Crackle Cookies
Makes 36
2 2/3 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp sea salt
2 tsp cornstarch
5 chai teabags*
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup + ½ cup granulated sugar, separated
½ cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 Tbs (15 mL) milk
1 ½ tsp (7 ½ mL) pure vanilla extract
Makes 36
2 2/3 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp sea salt
2 tsp cornstarch
5 chai teabags*
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup + ½ cup granulated sugar, separated
½ cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 Tbs (15 mL) milk
1 ½ tsp (7 ½ mL) pure vanilla extract
Mulled Apple Cider and/or Mulled Wine
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Mulled Apple Cider and/or Mulled Wine
3.5 L fresh apple cider or 3 bottles of red wine
2 oranges
40 cloves
3 cinnamon sticks
1 tsp cinnamon, ground
1 tsp mace
6 grates fresh nutmeg
9 allspice berries
1 tsp pink peppercorns
1/4 cup (50 g) honey
1/2 cup (125 mL) brandy, optional
3.5 L fresh apple cider or 3 bottles of red wine
2 oranges
40 cloves
3 cinnamon sticks
1 tsp cinnamon, ground
1 tsp mace
6 grates fresh nutmeg
9 allspice berries
1 tsp pink peppercorns
1/4 cup (50 g) honey
1/2 cup (125 mL) brandy, optional
Vegetarian Samosas
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Vegetarian Samosas
2 russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 clove garlic
¼ tsp fresh ginger, grated
pinch amchur or few drops fresh lime juice
Scant ½ tsp thyme
I tsp garam masala
½ tsp black pepper
Scant ½ tsp salt
Scant ½ tsp coriander
Scant ½ tsp cumin
¼ tsp turmeric
¼ cup (60 g) corn kernels
¼ cup (60 g) green peas
to taste hot pepper
2 russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 clove garlic
¼ tsp fresh ginger, grated
pinch amchur or few drops fresh lime juice
Scant ½ tsp thyme
I tsp garam masala
½ tsp black pepper
Scant ½ tsp salt
Scant ½ tsp coriander
Scant ½ tsp cumin
¼ tsp turmeric
¼ cup (60 g) corn kernels
¼ cup (60 g) green peas
to taste hot pepper
Dessert Samosas
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Dessert Samosas
1 green apple, peeled and cored
1 red apple, peeled and cored
1 pear, peeled and cored
2 peaches, cored, rough chopped
2 Tbs (30 g) golden raisins
1/2 lemon, juice
1 anise seed
1 g mace
4 g cinnamon
1 g chai spice blend
5-6 grates fresh nutmeg
1 g fresh ginger, grated
pinch sea salt
pinch black pepper, finely ground
55 g walnuts, roughly chopped
275 g mascarpone cheese
1 green apple, peeled and cored
1 red apple, peeled and cored
1 pear, peeled and cored
2 peaches, cored, rough chopped
2 Tbs (30 g) golden raisins
1/2 lemon, juice
1 anise seed
1 g mace
4 g cinnamon
1 g chai spice blend
5-6 grates fresh nutmeg
1 g fresh ginger, grated
pinch sea salt
pinch black pepper, finely ground
55 g walnuts, roughly chopped
275 g mascarpone cheese
Beef Samosas
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Beef Samosas
1 onion, peeled and shredded (use a grater or food processor)
450 g ground beef
4 cloves garlic, peeled and mashed into a paste
½ tsp (2.5 g) amchur powder or fresh lime juice
2 g ginger, peeled and grated
1 tsp masala salt
½ tsp coriander
½ tsp cumin
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
to taste hot green chili pepper, minced
1/4 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
for cooking canola oil
1 batch dough, recipe below. Can also use rice paper wrappers or phyllo dough
1 onion, peeled and shredded (use a grater or food processor)
450 g ground beef
4 cloves garlic, peeled and mashed into a paste
½ tsp (2.5 g) amchur powder or fresh lime juice
2 g ginger, peeled and grated
1 tsp masala salt
½ tsp coriander
½ tsp cumin
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
to taste hot green chili pepper, minced
1/4 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
for cooking canola oil
1 batch dough, recipe below. Can also use rice paper wrappers or phyllo dough
Spicy Samosas
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Spicy Samosas
Dough
500 g all purpose flour
½ tsp salt
2 Tbs (30 mL) vegetable oil
½ cup (120 mL) water for sealing
Combine all ingredients in a bowl with a fork. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for approximately 5 minutes. Let rest, covered, for 20 minutes. Knead dough for another 2 minutes and let rest another 40 minutes or until ready to use. Dough will be soft and smooth.
Dough
500 g all purpose flour
½ tsp salt
2 Tbs (30 mL) vegetable oil
½ cup (120 mL) water for sealing
Combine all ingredients in a bowl with a fork. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for approximately 5 minutes. Let rest, covered, for 20 minutes. Knead dough for another 2 minutes and let rest another 40 minutes or until ready to use. Dough will be soft and smooth.
Autumn Pork and Spinach Soup
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Autumn Pork and Spinach Soup
Serves 4
Total cook time 1 hour
450 g ground pork
1 yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 large carrots, 1 cm sliced, approx. 5 cups
2 Tbs butter
2 cups (480 mL) vegetable stock
1 – 400g can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
2 cups (480 mL) water
1 Tbs tomato paste
2 red potatoes, diced
2 tsp chilli powder
1 ½ tsp cinnamon
3 cups fresh spinach
olive oil
salt and pepper
Serves 4
Total cook time 1 hour
450 g ground pork
1 yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 large carrots, 1 cm sliced, approx. 5 cups
2 Tbs butter
2 cups (480 mL) vegetable stock
1 – 400g can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
2 cups (480 mL) water
1 Tbs tomato paste
2 red potatoes, diced
2 tsp chilli powder
1 ½ tsp cinnamon
3 cups fresh spinach
olive oil
salt and pepper
Potato, Apple and Roasted Garlic Velouté
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Potato, Apple and Roasted Garlic Velouté
Serves 3-4
Total cook time 45 min
2 shallots, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 red potatoes, peeled and 1 cm cubed
2 apples, peeled and 1 cm cubed
5 cups (1.2 L) chicken broth
1 bulb roasted garlic
1 Tbs garam masala
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 cup half and half
2 Tbs butter
salt and pepper
olive oil
Serves 3-4
Total cook time 45 min
2 shallots, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 red potatoes, peeled and 1 cm cubed
2 apples, peeled and 1 cm cubed
5 cups (1.2 L) chicken broth
1 bulb roasted garlic
1 Tbs garam masala
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 cup half and half
2 Tbs butter
salt and pepper
olive oil
Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Food)
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Food)
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Serves 2
2 cups (500 mL) cooked rice, chilled
2 large eggs
½ cup (125 g) raw shrimps, shell removed
1 small sliced raw chicken breast
3 Tbs (45 mL) cooking oil
4 cloves crushed garlic
¼ cup (60 mL) onion, finely chopped
2 green onions, chopped
½ cup (125 mL) carrot julienne
2 Tbs (30 mL) sweet soy sauce
1 Tbs (15 mL) soy sauce
TT Salt & pepper
Serves 2
2 cups (500 mL) cooked rice, chilled
2 large eggs
½ cup (125 g) raw shrimps, shell removed
1 small sliced raw chicken breast
3 Tbs (45 mL) cooking oil
4 cloves crushed garlic
¼ cup (60 mL) onion, finely chopped
2 green onions, chopped
½ cup (125 mL) carrot julienne
2 Tbs (30 mL) sweet soy sauce
1 Tbs (15 mL) soy sauce
TT Salt & pepper
Laksa
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Laksa
Serves 4
2 stalks lemon grass
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 tsp (5 mL) turmeric
1 tsp (5 mL) hot chilli powder
1 Tbs (15 mL) vegetable oil
400 mL can coconut milk
1 ¼ cups (300 mL) fish stock
125 g rice noodles
200 g fresh bean sprouts
1 lime, quartered
TT salt
Garnishes: shrimp, hardboiled egg, spring onion, snow peas, red pepper, deep-fried tofu.
Serves 4
2 stalks lemon grass
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 tsp (5 mL) turmeric
1 tsp (5 mL) hot chilli powder
1 Tbs (15 mL) vegetable oil
400 mL can coconut milk
1 ¼ cups (300 mL) fish stock
125 g rice noodles
200 g fresh bean sprouts
1 lime, quartered
TT salt
Garnishes: shrimp, hardboiled egg, spring onion, snow peas, red pepper, deep-fried tofu.
Chilled Mexican Avocado Soup
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Chilled Mexican Avocado Soup
Serves 2
Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan
1 organic avocado
1 cup organic spinach
1 ¼ cups (300 mL) filtered water or organic vegetable stock
100 mL almond milk
2 Tbs cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
1 tsp Spice Sanctuary cumin powder
1/4 tsp Spice Sanctuary paprika
1/4 tsp Spice Sanctuary True Cinnamon
1/4 lime, juiced
2 tsp coconut, fresh grated or desiccated
1 tsp Spice Sanctuary Nigella Seeds
Serves 2
Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan
1 organic avocado
1 cup organic spinach
1 ¼ cups (300 mL) filtered water or organic vegetable stock
100 mL almond milk
2 Tbs cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
1 tsp Spice Sanctuary cumin powder
1/4 tsp Spice Sanctuary paprika
1/4 tsp Spice Sanctuary True Cinnamon
1/4 lime, juiced
2 tsp coconut, fresh grated or desiccated
1 tsp Spice Sanctuary Nigella Seeds
Pear, hazelnut and cinnamon crumble cake
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Pear, hazelnut and cinnamon crumble cake
Makes 24 pieces Cake
■ 225g (8oz) light brown sugar
■ 225g (8oz) butter or margarine
■ 4 eggs
■ 225g (8oz) self-raising flour
■ 2 tsp cinnamon
■ 4 medium pears, peeled, cored and cut into 3⁄4cm (1⁄3in) slices Crumble
■ 85g (3oz) plain flour
■ 85g (3oz) Demerara sugar
■ 1 tsp cinnamon
■ 50g (1¾oz) butter
■ 50g (1¾oz) hazelnuts, roughly chopped
Makes 24 pieces Cake
■ 225g (8oz) light brown sugar
■ 225g (8oz) butter or margarine
■ 4 eggs
■ 225g (8oz) self-raising flour
■ 2 tsp cinnamon
■ 4 medium pears, peeled, cored and cut into 3⁄4cm (1⁄3in) slices Crumble
■ 85g (3oz) plain flour
■ 85g (3oz) Demerara sugar
■ 1 tsp cinnamon
■ 50g (1¾oz) butter
■ 50g (1¾oz) hazelnuts, roughly chopped
Pear and vanilla tarte tatin
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Pear and vanilla tarte tatin
Serves 8
■ 85g (3oz) sugar
■ 85g (3oz) butter
■ 1 vanilla pod, opened out
■ 1 tsp grated lemon zest
■ 1 tsp lemon juice
■ 4 medium-sized ripe pears, peeled, cored and quartered lengthways
■ 280g (10oz) puff pastry
Serves 8
■ 85g (3oz) sugar
■ 85g (3oz) butter
■ 1 vanilla pod, opened out
■ 1 tsp grated lemon zest
■ 1 tsp lemon juice
■ 4 medium-sized ripe pears, peeled, cored and quartered lengthways
■ 280g (10oz) puff pastry
Warm salad of roasted peppers, tomatoes and chickpeas
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Warm salad of roasted peppers, tomatoes and chickpeas
Serves 2
■ 300g (10½oz) red and/or yellow peppers, deseeded and sliced
■ 2 cloves garlic, peeled
■ 2 tbsp olive oil
■ Salt and freshly ground black pepper
■ 115g (4oz) cherry tomatoes, halved
■ 60g (2¼oz) cooked chickpeas
■ ½ tbsp balsamic vinegar
■ 1 tsp muscovado sugar
■ ½ tsp wholegrain mustard
■ A small handful of parsley, roughly chopped
Serves 2
■ 300g (10½oz) red and/or yellow peppers, deseeded and sliced
■ 2 cloves garlic, peeled
■ 2 tbsp olive oil
■ Salt and freshly ground black pepper
■ 115g (4oz) cherry tomatoes, halved
■ 60g (2¼oz) cooked chickpeas
■ ½ tbsp balsamic vinegar
■ 1 tsp muscovado sugar
■ ½ tsp wholegrain mustard
■ A small handful of parsley, roughly chopped
Stuffed peppers in tomato sauce
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Stuffed peppers in tomato sauce
Serves 2
■ 20g (¾oz) rice (dry weight)
■ 1 tbsp vegetable oil
■ 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
■ 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
■ Either 125g (4½oz) pork mince
■ Or 125g (4½oz) Quorn mince plus 1 tsp vegetable stock powder
■ 1 egg
■ 2 sprigs of marjoram, finely chopped
■ Leaves from 4 sprigs of thyme
■ Salt and freshly ground black pepper
■ 4 medium bell peppers
■ 300g (10½oz) ripe tomatoes, diced
■ 1 tbsp tomato puree
■ 85ml (3floz) red wine
Serves 2
■ 20g (¾oz) rice (dry weight)
■ 1 tbsp vegetable oil
■ 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
■ 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
■ Either 125g (4½oz) pork mince
■ Or 125g (4½oz) Quorn mince plus 1 tsp vegetable stock powder
■ 1 egg
■ 2 sprigs of marjoram, finely chopped
■ Leaves from 4 sprigs of thyme
■ Salt and freshly ground black pepper
■ 4 medium bell peppers
■ 300g (10½oz) ripe tomatoes, diced
■ 1 tbsp tomato puree
■ 85ml (3floz) red wine
Grilled plums with ice cream and maple syrup
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Grilled plums with ice cream and maple syrup
Serves 4
■ 7-8 ripe plums
■ 8 scoops of ice cream
■ a few sprigs of mint
■ 2 tbsp maple syrup
Serves 4
■ 7-8 ripe plums
■ 8 scoops of ice cream
■ a few sprigs of mint
■ 2 tbsp maple syrup
Pink fritters and spicy plum salsa
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Pink fritters and spicy plum salsa
Serves 4
Fritters:
■ 2 medium courgettes
■ 1 small beetroot
■ 1 medium carrot
■ 2 large eggs
■ 100g sweetcorn
■ 1 red onion
■ 4 tbsp plain flour
■ 2 tbsp corn flour
■ ½ tsp red peppercorns, crushed
■ ½ tsp salt
■ 2-3tbsp organic sunflower oil
Plum salsa:
■ 4 plums
■ ½ cucumber, de-seeded
■ a couple of sprigs of dill
■ 1 lime, juiced
■ 1 tbsp green jalapeños
■ 1 radish
Serves 4
Fritters:
■ 2 medium courgettes
■ 1 small beetroot
■ 1 medium carrot
■ 2 large eggs
■ 100g sweetcorn
■ 1 red onion
■ 4 tbsp plain flour
■ 2 tbsp corn flour
■ ½ tsp red peppercorns, crushed
■ ½ tsp salt
■ 2-3tbsp organic sunflower oil
Plum salsa:
■ 4 plums
■ ½ cucumber, de-seeded
■ a couple of sprigs of dill
■ 1 lime, juiced
■ 1 tbsp green jalapeños
■ 1 radish
Maman Blanc’s Apple Tart Recipe
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Maman Blanc’s Apple Tart Recipe
Ingredients:
250g Plain Flour
125g butter, unsalted, diced, at room temperature
1 pinch sea salt
1 medium egg
1 yolk
For the Apple tart and the glaze:
3 ‘Cox’s Orange Pippin’, ‘Worcester’, ‘Russet’ or ‘Braeburn’ apples, peeled, cored and cut into 10 segments per apple
1 tbsp butter, unsalted, melted
½ tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp caster sugar
Ingredients:
250g Plain Flour
125g butter, unsalted, diced, at room temperature
1 pinch sea salt
1 medium egg
1 yolk
For the Apple tart and the glaze:
3 ‘Cox’s Orange Pippin’, ‘Worcester’, ‘Russet’ or ‘Braeburn’ apples, peeled, cored and cut into 10 segments per apple
1 tbsp butter, unsalted, melted
½ tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp caster sugar
Veggie Scotch eggs
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Veggie Scotch eggs
Makes 2 | Prep 30 mins | Cook 20 mins
4 free-range eggs
100g breadcrumbs
2 tbsp coarse polenta
1 tsp mustard powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
salt and pepper
2 tbsp plain fl our
200g vegetarian haggis, cooked as per packet instructions
Makes 2 | Prep 30 mins | Cook 20 mins
4 free-range eggs
100g breadcrumbs
2 tbsp coarse polenta
1 tsp mustard powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
salt and pepper
2 tbsp plain fl our
200g vegetarian haggis, cooked as per packet instructions
Buttered apple and cinnamon soup with vanilla ice cream
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Buttered apple and cinnamon soup with vanilla ice cream
Serve 6 | Prep 8 mins | Cook 20 mins
3 apples, unsprayed
1 litre water
200g sugar
3 cloves
3 allspice berries, crushed
1 lemon
2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp brown sugar
25g butter
1–2 tbsp vegetarian dark rum (optional)
vanilla ice cream, to serve
Serve 6 | Prep 8 mins | Cook 20 mins
3 apples, unsprayed
1 litre water
200g sugar
3 cloves
3 allspice berries, crushed
1 lemon
2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp brown sugar
25g butter
1–2 tbsp vegetarian dark rum (optional)
vanilla ice cream, to serve
Moroccan pumpkin soup
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Moroccan pumpkin soup
Serves 6 | Prep 5 mins | Cook 25 mins
1 large onion, peeled and quartered
4 cloves garlic, peeled
1 medium dried red chilli
1 stick celery
4 tbsp oil
1–2 tbsp ras el hanout spice blend
700g pumpkin or squash, cubed
200g can chickpeas
200g tomato, chopped (preferably fresh but canned will do)
2 tbsp chopped dates, dried apricots or prunes
1.25 litres water
salt and pepper
200g chard, roughly chopped
Serves 6 | Prep 5 mins | Cook 25 mins
1 large onion, peeled and quartered
4 cloves garlic, peeled
1 medium dried red chilli
1 stick celery
4 tbsp oil
1–2 tbsp ras el hanout spice blend
700g pumpkin or squash, cubed
200g can chickpeas
200g tomato, chopped (preferably fresh but canned will do)
2 tbsp chopped dates, dried apricots or prunes
1.25 litres water
salt and pepper
200g chard, roughly chopped
Mint and courgette soup
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Mint and courgette soup
Serves 4 | Prep 7 mins | Cook 20 mins
100g mint
1 large onion, fi nely sliced
1 litre water
1 tbsp pine nuts or fl aked almonds
25g butter
1 clove garlic, grated
1 lemon, fi nely grated zest and juice
¼ tsp pink peppercorns, crushed
¼ tsp black peppercorns, crushed
¼ tsp salt
pinch of sugar
2 medium courgettes, diced
Serves 4 | Prep 7 mins | Cook 20 mins
100g mint
1 large onion, fi nely sliced
1 litre water
1 tbsp pine nuts or fl aked almonds
25g butter
1 clove garlic, grated
1 lemon, fi nely grated zest and juice
¼ tsp pink peppercorns, crushed
¼ tsp black peppercorns, crushed
¼ tsp salt
pinch of sugar
2 medium courgettes, diced
Cream of parsnip soup with lemon and ginger and crisp allumettes
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Cream of parsnip soup with lemon and ginger and crisp allumettes
Serves 4 | Prep 10 mins | Cook up to 1 hr
2 tbsp oil, plus extra for deep-frying
300g onions, peeled and roughly chopped
black pepper
750g parsnips
1 lemon, fi nely grated zest and juice
1 tsp ground turmeric
1½ tsp ground ginger
1 litre water
salt
125ml cream or yogurt
Serves 4 | Prep 10 mins | Cook up to 1 hr
2 tbsp oil, plus extra for deep-frying
300g onions, peeled and roughly chopped
black pepper
750g parsnips
1 lemon, fi nely grated zest and juice
1 tsp ground turmeric
1½ tsp ground ginger
1 litre water
salt
125ml cream or yogurt
Oven soup with chèvre crostini
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Oven soup with chèvre crostini
Serves 4 | Prep 5 mins | Cook 25 mins
300g onions, peeled and cut into large chunks
4 cloves garlic, unpeeled
500g large ripe tomatoes, quartered
300g red peppers, deseeded and quartered
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper
a few sprigs of thyme and rosemary
about 1 litre boiling water or stock
6 slices of ciabatta or similar about 150g vegetarian goat’s cheese (the soft, loose sort)
Serves 4 | Prep 5 mins | Cook 25 mins
300g onions, peeled and cut into large chunks
4 cloves garlic, unpeeled
500g large ripe tomatoes, quartered
300g red peppers, deseeded and quartered
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper
a few sprigs of thyme and rosemary
about 1 litre boiling water or stock
6 slices of ciabatta or similar about 150g vegetarian goat’s cheese (the soft, loose sort)