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  Pasta Alla Norma TIME : 45 minutes  Using sautéed eggplant, tomato sauce, and ricotta salata as the main ingredients, this traditional Sicilian pasta meal comes together quickly and is perfect for vegetarians. INGREDIENTS Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1½pounds eggplant Olive oil as needed (at least ½ cup) Salt and pepper 1tablespoon chopped garlic 3 or 4dried chiles 1½pounds tomatoes, chopped (canned are fine; about 1 can) 1teaspoon good dried oregano, or 1 tablespoon fresh 1pound long pasta ½cup chopped parsley or basil ½cup grated ricotta salata (or in a pinch, pecorino Romano) PREPARATION Step 1 Slice the eggplant about ½ inch thick. Cook in abundant olive oil, without crowding, sprinkling with salt and adding more oil as needed. You will undoubtedly have to cook in batches; take your time and cook until the eggplant is nicely browned and soft. Remove to a plate; do not drain on paper towels. Meanwhile, put a large pot of water to boil and salt it. Step 2 At the end of the cooki...

 VEGETARIAN Dish : Mapo Potato TIME : 30 MINUTES   Let's be clear: Nothing beats a typical mapo tofu's hearty flavor. But if you ever run out of soft tofu in the fridge or are in the mood for something vegetarian, this mapo potato will do the trick. Tofu and pork are replaced by potatoes, which act as the ideal carrier for the complex fermented flavors. (In Step 3, just before adding the cornstarch slurry, you can add some soft tofu if you want a protein boost.) Doubanjiang, a fermented bean paste that is a mainstay in Chinese cooking, gives mapo meals their distinctive spicy, umami-rich flavor; the heat level will vary depending on the brand, so adjust to your taste. In the absence of doubanjiang, you Alternatively, you may use fermented black soybeans, which are less spicy but still have a salty, funky flavor. INGREDIENTS Yield: 4 to 6 servings Neutral oil, such as vegetable or grapeseed 2 to 3tablespoons doubanjiang 1teaspoon ground Sichuan peppercorns (from 1 teaspoon whol...

  Miso Chicken TIME : 45 Minutes  A simple midweek dinner can be greatly enhanced in flavor by combining unsalted butter with the salty, fungus-flavored Japanese miso paste. In this instance, the mixture is applied on chicken thighs before they are roasting to a golden perfection. However, you may also use it on potatoes, maize, fish, or flounder. White miso, which is milder than the red miso that has matured, is what is called for in the recipe. Red, though, would undoubtedly produce a more intense result. INGREDIENTS Yield: 4 servings 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened ½ cup white miso 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (do not use seasoned rice vinegar) Black pepper, to taste 8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs, approximately 2½ to 3 pounds PREPARATION Step 1 Heat oven to 425 degrees. Combine butter, miso, honey, rice vinegar and black pepper in a large bowl and mix with a spatula or spoon until it is well combined. Step 2 Add chicken to the bowl and massage t...

  Sticky Coconut Chicken and Rice TIME : 45 MINUTES  The warm coconut rice in this one-pot chicken recipe is flavorful and studded with toasty cashews, ginger, garlic, and scallion. The recipe gains a subtle nuttiness from the cashews, which soften while the rice steams. As the chicken thighs cook, the coconut milk is absorbed, keeping the flesh moist and soft. While hot sauce offers great spice and tang to balance the creamy, rich, and slightly sweet rice, fresh chopped cilantro lends brightness to the dish. INGREDIENTS Yield: 4 servings 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, each thigh cut into 2 equal-size pieces ¼ cup neutral oil, such as safflower or canola 2 teaspoons kosher salt (Diamond Crystal) ½teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1½cups short-grain white rice, rinsed until water runs clear 1¾ cups low-sodium chicken broth 1(13.5-ounce)  can full-fat coconut milk 1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped ...

  Chamomile Tea Cake With Strawberry Icing Time :  2¼ hours, plus cooling A pot of flowery, just-brewed chamomile isn't necessary for drinking with slices of this tender loaf, but it is highly advised. In life and in food, you always need balance: A sip or two of the grassy, herbal tea between bites of this cake counters the sweetness, as do freeze-dried strawberries, which lend tartness and a naturally pink hue to the lemony glaze. This everyday loaf will keel you singing the Abba of cakes. INGREDIENTS Yield: One 9-inch loaf ½cup/115 grams unsalted butter 2 tablespoons/6 grams chamomile tea (from 4 to 6 tea bags), crushed fine if coarse 1 cup/240 milliliters whole milk Nonstick cooking spray 1 cup/200 grams granulated sugar ½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt 2 large eggs  1large lemon 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1½ cups/192 grams all-purpose flour 1 cup/124 grams confectioners’ sugar ½ cup/8 grams freeze-dried strawberries PREPARATION Step 1 In a...

  Spicy Tomato Pasta With Arugula Time : 20 minutes  This one-pot pasta is coated in a rich sauce owing to a basic foundation of olive oil, tomato paste, smoky Calabrian chili paste, and pasta water. It's a go-to recipe for sleepy weeknights when you don't want to chop an onion or mince garlic. This spicy and flavorful Italian chile paste is made from crushed Calabrian chiles combined with oil, salt, and occasionally vinegar. If you can't locate it, you can also use hot pickled chiles or chile-garlic paste. You can always add extra chile to your bowl, so err on the side of caution with that. Two methods of serving the arugula: Each serving bowl should have a tangle of it at the bottom. Toss the heated spaghetti with it to soften. Then slice the rawness, or heap it on top, pour with your lovely olive oil, and sprinkle with some grated cheese for a salad and pasta dish. INGREDIENTS Yield: 4 servings Salt ¾pound long, thin pasta, such as vermicelli or capellini 2tablespoons ol...

  Soy Sauce Noodles With Cabbage and Fried Eggs Time: 30 minutes  Soy sauce noodles, a traditional Cantonese dish frequently eaten for breakfast or lunch at dim sum, are hearty enough to be served for dinner as well. Contrary to the traditional dish, which includes bean sprouts and frequently garlic chives, this recipe calls for cabbage because it has a nice textural crunch and plenty of scallions since they pack a strong flavor. Regular and dark soy sauce, or lăochu in Cantonese, are simply mixed together to make the soy sauce seasoning. It imparts the noodles' very rich color. Tamari also works nicely if black soy sauce is not an option. Although thin egg noodles are typically used in this recipe, any dry wheat noodles would work in a pinch. INGREDIENTS Yield: 4 servings FOR THE NOODLES Kosher salt 7 ounces dried (or 16 ounces fresh) thin egg noodles Neutral oil, such as vegetable or grapeseed 4 large eggs ½ small green cabbage (1½ pounds), core removed then thinly sliced 1 ...

  Baked Apple Cider Doughnuts TIME:  About 35 minutes  The traditional taste of baked cider doughnuts is produced by this recipe. Although a doughnut pan is advised for the most conventional outcome, you may alternatively bake these in a muffin pan. INGREDIENTS Yield: 12 doughnuts or muffins Nonstick cooking spray 1¾  cup/225 grams all-purpose flour 1¼  teaspoon baking powder ¾  teaspoon fine sea salt 2   teaspoons ground cinnamon ½  teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1 cup/225 grams unsalted butter (2 sticks), at room temperature ¾  cup/165 grams light brown sugar ¾  cup/150 grams granulated sugar 2  large eggs, at room temperature 1  teaspoon vanilla extract ½  cup/120 milliliters apple cider PREPARATION For Baked Apple Cider Doughnuts Step 1 Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease 2 (6-cavity) doughnut pans (or a 12-cup muffin tin) with nonstick spray. In a medium bowl, add flour, baking powder, salt, 1 teaspoon cinna...

  Sausage and Peppers Pasta With Broccoli Time : 20 Minutes  When coupled with spaghetti, the traditional Italian flavor combination of sausage and peppers produces a filling and simple midweek supper. Broccoli is a great nutritious ingredient that adds texture and cooks quickly. If you prefer a more aggressive vegetable, though, you can choose between broccolini or broccoli rabe. Although this recipe calls for sweet Italian pork sausage, there's no need to feel constrained by it: Use chicken-apple sausage as a healthy alternative, spicy Italian sausage for more spice, or fresh chorizo or breakfast sausage to transform this meal into brunch. INGREDIENTS Yield: 4 servings ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound sweet Italian pork sausage, casings removed 1 pound broccoli, cut into 1½-inch florets (about 4 cups) 2 medium yellow bell peppers (12 ounces), cored, seeded and thinly sliced (about 2½ cups) 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced Kosher salt and pepper 1 pound rigatoni ½ cup grate...

  Panna Cotta Time :15 minutes, plus 4 hours' cooling Although the Italian word for "cooked cream" is panna cotta, this pudding-like dish actually only needs to be cooked for a short period of time. Warm milk is used to dissolve the gelatin and sugar before adding heavy cream, vanilla, and pouring the mixture into ramekins to chill and solidify. This recipe makes a classic vanilla-flavored panna cotta that can be customized in a variety of ways using fresh berries or diced stone fruit, raspberry sauce, or fruit caramel. It's surprisingly easy to prepare in advance. For a more informal dessert, serve straight from the ramekins; for a spectacular and refined way to finish any dinner, unmold the panna cottas. INGREDIENTS Yield: 6 servings Neutral oil or nonstick cooking spray, for the ramekins 1 cup/240 milliliters whole milk 2½ teaspoons powdered unflavored gelatin (1 pouch) ½ cup/100 grams granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diam...

  Eleven Madison Park Granola Time: 40 minutes  At the end of every meal, diners at the Manhattan restaurant Eleven Madison Park are given a modest gift: a container of granola for the following morning. It is traditional Alpine cuisine, inspired by Daniel Humm's childhood in Zurich. The rolled oats have a golden color and are flavored with brown sugar, a dash of maple, salt, and a tiny bit of olive oil for flavor. Pumpkin seeds add a leathery bite, while coconut chips and shelled pistachios add a touch of whimsy. As morsels of softness to complete the entire, dried sour cherries can be seen here and there. The recipe is straightforward and foolproof for anyone with an oven and rimmed baking sheet, at least if you're careful with the kosher salt. INGREDIENTS Yield: 6 cups 2¾ cups rolled oats 1 cup shelled pistachios 1 cup unsweetened coconut chips ⅓ cup pumpkin seeds 1 tablespoon kosher salt ½ cup light brown sugar ⅓ cup maple syrup ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil ¾ cup dried sou...

  Skillet Chicken With Black Beans, Rice and Chiles TIME: 1 hour  This authentic one-pot marvel of chicken, black beans, rice, tomatoes, and chiles, adapted from Diana Henry's "From the Oven to the Table: Simple Dishes That Look After Themselves," will please everyone at the table. The cumin-infused rice soaks up all the luscious juices as the chicken thighs roast. The rice and chicken are both nicely cooked when the timer goes off. Use a 12-inch skillet for this recipe; any other size could lead to undercooked or overdone chicken or rice. If you have any leftovers, they taste fantastic in tacos or enchiladas. INGREDIENTS Yield: 4 to 6 servings 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs Flaky sea salt and black pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or peanut oil 1 large yellow or white onion, chopped 2 green or red bell peppers, halved, seeded and sliced 2½ cups chicken stock 2 red Fresno chiles or jalapeños, halved, seeded and chopped 1(3-inch)  cinnamon stick, broken in ha...

 Chicken Adobo Time : 2 hours, plus 2 hours' refrigeration It is the national dish of the Philippines, and whether it is cooked with chicken, pork, or fish is the subject of passionate and delectable debate across its 7,100 islands. Whichever method, the protein is cooked until it is rich, tangy, sweet, sour, and salty all at once by braising it in vinegar. It is occasionally then crisped at the edges over high heat and is always served with the remaining sauce. Its superiority results from the alchemy of the process and the harmony of its flavors. The acidity of the vinegar is lessened by cooking, which then interacts with the flavor of the meat to improve it. The consumption of adobo can affect one's attitude and eating preferences, whether it is done in the sweltering heat of Manila or the waning days of a New York winter. It is a challenging dish to cook just once.  INGREDIENTS Yield: 4 servings 1cup coconut milk ¼ cup soy sauce 1½ cup rice vinegar 12garlic cloves, peeled ...

  Raspberry Macarons Time : About 2 ½ hours, plus at least 24 hours chilling These macarons' recipe include a little amount of finely chopped freeze-dried raspberries, which lends an unexpected tart fruitiness. Just keep in mind that it can also encourage the shells to brown very rapidly, so if the first batch starts to get a little golden, lower the oven's temperature for the second batch by around 25 degrees. Also try the Chocolate Macarons  INGREDIENTS Yield: 23 macarons FOR THE BATTER 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons/130 grams confectioners’ sugar ¾ cup/85 grams superfine blanched almond flour ½ cup/14 grams freeze-dried raspberries Lemon wedge (optional), for cleaning bowl 3 large egg whites (90 grams), at room temperature ½ teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal) 6 tablespoons/75 grams granulated sugar Red gel food coloring (optional) FOR THE FILLING 4 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal) ⅓  ...

 Chocolate Macarons Time:   About 3 ¼ hours, plus at least 24 hours chilling There are several reasons why chocolate macarons are popular: First off, the sugariness of the meringue shells is nicely offset by the bitterness of the cocoa and the barely sweet ganache. Second, compared to other tastes, there is a larger margin of error for your oven temperature because the cocoa in the batter hides any color the meringue may acquire after baking.  Also Check out the  Raspberry Macarons  INGREDIENTS Yield: 23 macarons FOR THE BATTER 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons/124 grams confectioners’ sugar ¾ cup/85 grams superfine blanched almond flour ¼ cup/25 grams unsweetened cocoa powder Lemon wedge (optional), for cleaning bowl 3 large egg whites (90 grams), at room temperature ½ teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal) 6 tablespoons/75 grams granulated sugar FOR THE FILLING 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon espresso powder ...

 Banana Pancakes Time : 20 Minutes  Make sure to mix this banana-buttermilk pancake mixture as little as possible for the fluffiest results. Just enough folding will eliminate any flour striations without smoothing out the lumps. They will bubble up and develop crisp edges and fluffy, soft centers as they sizzle in gobs of melted butter. While cooking off the remaining batter, keep the cooked pancakes warm on a rack in a 200° oven so that they are all hot and ready to serve. INGREDIENTS Yield : 4 servings 2 cups/256 grams unbleached all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons (light or dark) brown sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal) 1¼ cups/300 milliliters buttermilk 1 cup/230 grams mashed banana (from 2 to 3 very ripe bananas) 2 large eggs 3 tablespoons/43 grams unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly, plus more as needed Maple syrup (optional), for serving. PREPARATION Step 1 In a large bowl, whisk together the flou...

  No-Bake Chocolate Mousse Bars Time:  30 minutes, plus chilling Chocolate mousse bars are simple to create and much simpler to enjoy. They are ethereal and ready to melt in your mouth. It's essential to use a chocolate that you would be content to munch on by itself because there are so few ingredients. Although it is optional, the instant espresso powder gives this straightforward dessert dimension. Use a long, sharp knife that has been cleaned before each cut and reheated in hot water to cut beautiful, neat slices. INGREDIENTS Yield: 24 servings FOR THE CRUST 18 whole graham crackers (about 9½ ounces/269 grams) 8  tablespoons/113 grams unsalted butter (1 stick), melted 2 tablespoons granulated sugar ¼ teaspoon kosher salt FOR THE FILLING 1 pound/454 grams semisweet chocolate, finely chopped 3 cups cold heavy cream, plus more for serving 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder ½ teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract Whipped cream (optional) PREPARATION For...

 Soy-Butter Corn Ramen Time: 35 minutes  Summer corn's sweetness is used in this simple, one-pot noodle recipe to counteract the umami flavors of the butter and soy sauce. It's an homage to wafu pasta meals, which combine the flavors, techniques, and ingredients of Italian and Japanese cuisine.  INGREDIENTS Yield: 4 servings 4 ears corn, husked 4 scallions, trimmed, white and green parts thinly sliced and separated 4 blocks/12 ounces instant dried ramen noodles, flavor packets discarded ¼ cup soy sauce ¼ cup vegan or regular unsalted butter. PREPARATION Step 1 Snap each corn cob in half to make them easier to handle. Slice the corn kernels off the cobs, and add the cobs to a large pot, along with the white parts of the scallions. Add 5 cups of water to the pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, until the smell of corn permeates the kitchen. Step 2 Uncover and discard the cobs. Add the noodle blocks t...

  Huevos Rancheros TIME :45 Minutes  Traditionally, a hearty Mexican breakfast of eggs "rancher's style" is savored following a difficult morning of work. Huevos rancheros, however, also make a filling and cozy weeknight meal. The quick and easy to make homemade salsa can be cleverly used in three different ways. INGREDIENTS For  Huevos Rancheros Yield : 4 servings 2pounds ripe tomatoes, diced ¾cup finely chopped white onion (from ½ medium onion) 2tablespoons lemon juice 1small jalapeño, stemmed and minced 2teaspoons kosher salt, such as Diamond Crystal, plus more for seasoning ½teaspoon grated garlic ¼cup neutral oil, such as safflower or canola 2(15-ounce) cans black beans ¾teaspoon ground cumin ¼teaspoon smoked paprika 8large eggs 2tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves, plus more for serving 8(6-inch) warmed corn tortillas Sliced avocado and crumbled queso fresco, for serving. PREPARATION For  Huevos Rancheros Step 1 In a medium saucepan, combine tomatoes, onion, le...

  Linguine With Lemon Sauce This recipe's simplicity is what gives it its beauty. All you need is pasta, a lemon, some butter, a lot of heavy cream, and some of the best Parmesan you can find. INGREDIENTS Yield: 4 servings 2tablespoons butter 1tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest, plus more for serving ½pound fresh or dried linguine 4tablespoons heavy cream 2tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 2tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra cheese to serve on the side. PREPARATION  For  Linguine With Lemon Sauce Step 1 Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Step 2 Heat the butter in a skillet and add the lemon zest. Step 3 Drop the linguine into the boiling water. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Step 4 Add the cream to the butter and lemon zest mixture. Add the pasta and lemon juice and stir until just heated through. Add the Parmesan and toss. Serve with additional Parmesan and lemon zest on the side. TIP If fresh linguine is purchased in 9-...