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Crispy Tofu and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Cornstarch-coated tofu fried until crisp, then tossed with broccoli in a garlic, ginger and soy glaze. Press the tofu while you cut the vegetables.

Thai Basil Chicken with Rice
Ground chicken stir-fried with garlic, chili, fish sauce and basil, over rice with a crisp fried egg. Chop everything before the pan goes on.

Shrimp Summer Rolls
Shrimp, rice vermicelli, cucumber and herbs in rice paper, with a peanut and lime sauce. Dip the wrapper until just pliable, not soft, before you roll.

Italian Salsa Verde
Parsley, mint, capers and anchovies chopped by hand and loosened with lemon and olive oil. Spoon it over grilled fish, boiled beef or roasted vegetables.

Pickled Red Onions
Red onions softened in a hot brine of red wine vinegar, sugar and salt. They need a 30-minute stand, so make them before you start the tacos or salad.

Peanut Noodle Salad Jars
Cold spaghetti, edamame and raw vegetables packed over a peanut-lime sauce, so nothing goes soggy. Shake the jar hard before you eat it.

Pasta e Ceci
Chickpeas simmered with rosemary, garlic and tomato paste, then short pasta cooked in the pot until the broth turns creamy. Mash some chickpeas for body.

No-Knead Overnight Bread
Flour, salt, a pinch of yeast and water, left to rise overnight and baked in a hot lidded pot for a crackling crust. Start it the evening before.

Maple Thyme Roasted Root Vegetables
Carrots, parsnips, beets and rutabaga roasted hot with thyme, then glazed with maple syrup at the end. Serve with roast chicken or pork.

Fresh Ginger Lemonade
A ginger syrup simmered with sliced root, then stirred into lemon juice and cold water in a pitcher. Start about an hour ahead so the syrup can cool.

Cod with Chorizo and Beans
Cod fillets steamed over cannellini beans, chorizo and smoked paprika tomato sauce in one skillet. Keep it at a gentle simmer so the fish stays moist.

Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowls
Chicken thighs seared and glazed in a soy, honey and rice vinegar sauce made in the skillet, served over short grain rice with steamed bok choy.

Chicken Fajitas
Chicken breast, peppers and onions seared in a skillet with cumin, chili powder and lime. Cook the chicken in 2 batches so it browns, not steams.

Butternut Squash Ginger Soup
Butternut squash simmered with ginger root, blended smooth and finished with coconut milk and lime. Make a batch and freeze bowls for quick lunches.

Spaghetti alle Vongole
Clams steamed open in white wine, garlic and chili, then tossed with spaghetti and a splash of pasta water. Soak the clams for 30 minutes before you start.

Greek Lamb Souvlaki Skewers
Diced lamb leg marinated in garlic, lemon, and oregano, charred on skewers with a tomato, cucumber, and red onion salad. Start 2 hours ahead to marinate.

Celeriac Remoulade with Ham
Raw celeriac matchsticks in a sharp Dijon mayonnaise dressing, with thick-cut ham. Let it stand 10 minutes so the celeriac softens slightly.

Quinoa and Black Bean Salad
Quinoa and black beans with roasted red bell peppers, toasted pumpkin seeds, and a cumin-lime dressing. Cool the quinoa fully so the herbs stay bright.

Smashed Cucumber Salad
Smashed cucumbers dressed in tamari, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic and chili flakes. Toss them just before serving so they stay crisp.

Smoked Salmon and Avocado Salad
Hot-smoked salmon flaked over watercress, avocado and cucumber ribbons, with capers, dill and a lemon dressing. Dress it just before serving.

Tuna and Butter Bean Salad
Canned tuna and butter beans tossed with red onions softened in lemon juice, capers and parsley. Eat it with bread, or pack it for lunch.

Shrimp and Rice Noodle Salad
Poached shrimp, rice vermicelli, carrot, cucumber, bean sprouts and herbs in a lime and fish sauce dressing. Dress just before eating or the herbs wilt.

Fennel and Orange Salad
Shaved fennel, orange segments, black olives and mint, tossed with the collected orange juice, lemon juice and olive oil. Serve it with grilled fish.

Seared Tuna Nicoise
Tuna steaks seared rare with potatoes, green beans, boiled eggs, and olives in a lemon and Dijon dressing. Sear the tuna last so it is warm on the plate.

Chicken and Ginger Congee
Rice simmered in chicken stock with ginger until it collapses into porridge, finished with shredded chicken. It thickens as it sits; loosen it with water.

Thai Grilled Beef Salad
Seared sirloin tossed with cucumber, tomato, shallot, mint and coriander leaf in a lime, fish sauce and chili dressing. Slice the beef while it is warm.

Spiced Chickpea Flour Pancakes
Chickpea flour batter with red onions, tomatoes, green chili and coriander leaf, fried thin until the edges crisp. Serve hot with chutney or pickles.

Sweet Potato and Bacon Hash
Diced sweet potatoes fry in rendered bacon fat until browned and tender, then toss with shredded kale. Keep the dice small so it cooks through in one pan.

Spiced Red Pepper Shakshuka
Eggs poached in a thick sauce of red bell peppers, tomatoes, cumin and paprika. Serve from the skillet with bread to mop up the soft yolks.

Masala Onion Omelet
Turmeric eggs whisked with red onion, tomato, and green chili, cooked until golden underneath, then folded. Serve it hot, with a lime wedge on the side.

Cinnamon Apple Porridge
Rolled oats simmered in oat milk with grated apple, cinnamon and maple syrup, topped with pumpkin seeds. Stir often so the oats do not stick.

Smashed Avocado Rye Toast
Avocado mashed with lemon juice and olive oil, spread on crisp rye toast with chili flakes on top. Toast the bread last so it is warm when you top it.

Lamb Kofta Bake
Ground lamb koftas with cumin and cinnamon, baked in crushed tomatoes and finished with a lemon tahini sauce. Serve with warm pita bread.

Spiced Chicken Shawarma Plate
Cumin and lemon chicken thighs roasted until charred, with pickled onions and tahini sauce. The chicken marinates 8 hours: start the night before.

Whole Roasted Cauliflower
Whole cauliflower rubbed with cumin and smoked paprika, roasted until browned and tender, topped with tahini sauce and pomegranate. Serve with flatbread.

Spanish Chicken and Chorizo Rice
Seared chicken thighs and chorizo cooked on saffron rice with red peppers and peas. Once the stock goes in, leave the rice alone so it cooks evenly.

Maple Mustard Roast Pork
Pork tenderloin roasted over tart apples and red onions with a sharp maple-mustard glaze. Rest it for 5 minutes so it slices cleanly.

Jerk Chicken Rice and Peas
Chicken thighs in a scotch bonnet and allspice paste, roasted until charred, with coconut rice and kidney beans. Coat the chicken 4 hours ahead.

Coconut Curry Mussels
Mussels steamed in coconut milk with lemongrass, ginger and green chili. Serve with rice or bread to soak up the broth.

Bacon Kimchi Fried Rice
Cold rice stir-fried in bacon fat with kimchi and gochujang, topped with a crisp fried egg. Cook the rice the night before; it needs 8 hours to chill.

Thai Green Shrimp Curry
Shrimp, eggplant and green beans in coconut milk and green curry paste, with jasmine rice. Fry the paste in the coconut cream until the oil splits.

Steamed Ginger Sea Bass
Sea bass steamed over bok choy, topped with ginger, green onions and soy sauce, then a pour of hot oil. Cut everything first; it cooks in 7 minutes.

Beef and Broccoli Noodles
Seared sirloin, broccoli and egg noodles tossed in a soy and oyster sauce glaze. Coat the steak in cornstarch first so the sauce clings.

Pork Carnitas Tacos
Pork shoulder braised with orange, lime and cumin, then shredded and broiled until the edges crisp. Start it about 4 hours before dinner.

Chili con Carne
Ground beef and kidney beans simmered with cumin, chipotle and a little dark chocolate. Start the rice 25 minutes before the chili is done.

Keema Matar with Roti
Ground lamb and green peas simmered with tomato and garam masala until the fat separates. Make the roti dough first so it rests while the keema cooks.

Chana Masala with Basmati
Chickpeas in a spiced onion and tomato sauce, simmered until it clings and finished with lemon. Start the rice first so both finish together.

Beef Bourguignon
Beef chuck, smoked bacon, shallots and mushrooms braised in red wine and stock until the meat pulls apart. Reduce the sauce until it coats a spoon.

Salmon en Papillote with Fennel
Salmon fillets steam in parchment parcels with sliced fennel and leeks. Crimp the edges tightly so the steam stays in, and serve with boiled potatoes.

Spiced Harissa Paste
Broiled red bell peppers blended with soaked chili flakes, toasted caraway and garlic into a paste. Spoon it over grains, braises or grilled vegetables.

Berry Chia Pudding
Chia seeds set in unsweetened soy milk and maple syrup, topped with blueberries and raspberries. Chill for at least 6 hours, so start the night before.

Green Ginger Apple Smoothie
Granny Smith apple, spinach, cucumber and ginger root blended with lime juice and cold water. Drink it right away, as it separates if it stands.

Moroccan Lentil Harira
Brown lentils and chickpeas simmered in tomato broth with ginger, cinnamon, and cumin. Stir in the coriander leaf and lemon juice off the heat.

Chicken Tortilla Soup
Shredded chicken in a cumin and tomato broth, finished with lime juice and crisp corn tortilla strips. Fry the strips first and add them at the table.

Garlic Rosemary Roast Potatoes
Parboiled russet potatoes shaken rough, then roasted in olive oil and rosemary until the edges crisp. The garlic goes in last so it does not burn.

Sesame Ginger Green Beans
Green beans boiled for 3 minutes and tossed hot in sesame oil, tamari, ginger, and garlic. Make the dressing first, so the drained beans go straight in.

Lemon Herb Couscous
Couscous soaked in boiling salted water, then tossed with parsley, mint, lemon, and olive oil. Serve it warm or cold.

Cumin Roasted Carrots
Carrots tossed with cumin powder, roasted cut-side down on a hot sheet until charred, then glazed with maple syrup. Serve with roast chicken or grains.

Bruschetta al Pomodoro
Roma tomatoes and basil tossed in olive oil and spooned over warm garlic-rubbed toast. Let the tomatoes sit for 10 minutes while the bread toasts.

Baked Vegetable Samosas
Pastry cones filled with spiced potatoes and peas, baked instead of fried. Serve them hot with chutney; leftovers crisp up again in a dry skillet.

Chilled Shrimp Cocktail
Shrimp poached with bay leaves and served cold with a sharp ketchup and horseradish sauce. Start an hour ahead so the shrimp are fully cold.

Pork and Cabbage Gyoza
Pan-fried dumplings that brown on the bottom, then steam under a lid until the wrappers turn translucent. Serve with a soy and rice vinegar dip.

Sheet-Pan Lemon Chicken
Chicken thighs roasted skin side up over potatoes, lemon slices, olives and garlic on one baking sheet. Rub the skin with oil and salt so it crisps.

Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers
Pork sausages roasted with bell peppers, red onions and garlic in smoked paprika. Buy thick sausages; thin ones dry out before the vegetables char.

Herbed Chimichurri
Parsley, oregano, garlic and chili flakes stirred into red wine vinegar and olive oil. Spoon it over grilled steak, chicken or vegetables.

Tuscan White Bean Soup
Cannellini beans and kale simmered in vegetable stock with onion, carrot, celery and rosemary. A squeeze of lemon at the end brightens the broth.

Miso Ginger Noodle Soup
Rice vermicelli and bok choy in a vegetable broth with ginger, shiitake mushrooms and white miso. Stir in the miso off the heat so it keeps its flavor.

Lentil Mulligatawny
Red lentils simmered with curry spices, ginger and apple, then loosened with coconut milk. Stir in the lemon juice off the heat, just before serving.

Chicken Bánh Mì
Soy-ginger chicken, quick-pickled carrot and cucumber, coriander leaf and serrano peppers in a baguette. Start the pickle first; it needs 15 minutes.

Baked Falafel Pita Wrap
Herb-packed chickpea patties baked until crisp, tucked into pita with pickles and tahini sauce. Soak the chickpeas for 8 hours, so start the night before.

Triple-Decker Turkey Club
Roast turkey, crisp bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes layered across three toasted tiers. A toothpick through each quarter holds it together for slicing.

Korean BBQ Beef Wrap
Thinly sliced flank steak seared in a gochujang marinade, rolled in a warm tortilla with rice and kimchi. Sear in batches so the beef browns.

Hummus and Crudités
Chickpeas blended smooth with tahini, lemon, and garlic, served with raw vegetable batons. Blend the tahini and lemon first for a lighter hummus.

Spiced Roasted Chickpeas
Canned chickpeas roasted dry, then tossed in olive oil, cumin, paprika and garlic and roasted again. They turn crunchy as they cool.

Chunky Guacamole and Chips
Roughly mashed avocado folded with lime juice, white onion, jalapeño and coriander leaf. Make it just before serving; the avocado browns as it stands.

Salted Steamed Edamame
Whole soybean pods steamed for 5 minutes and tossed with flaky salt while warm so it sticks. Squeeze the beans out with your teeth and leave the pods.

Peanut Butter Energy Balls
Rolled oats, creamy peanut butter and honey pressed into 12 bites, with no oven needed. Chill them for 30 minutes so they hold their shape.

Rosemary Focaccia
A wet olive oil dough, dimpled in the pan and topped with fresh rosemary and salt. Start about 2 hours before you want to slice it.

Mango Sticky Rice
Steamed glutinous rice folded through sweet salted coconut milk, served with ripe mango and toasted sesame seeds. Soak the rice for 4 hours first.

Iced Matcha Latte
Matcha whisked with warm water and maple syrup, poured over ice and unsweetened almond milk. Sift the powder first so the tea comes out smooth.

Chilled Rice Horchata
Rice soaked with cinnamon, blended, strained and sweetened with sugar and vanilla. The rice soaks for 4 hours, so start in the morning.