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Carrot Soup That Keeps Its Carrot Flavor
Learn when to soften the onion, how much liquid to start with, and what to taste before reaching for cream.
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Dinners and small dishes for the time, appetite, and ingredients you have.
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A Crisp Chickpea Flatbread for the Middle of the Table
A guide to getting a browned edge and a tender middle from chickpea flour, water, and a properly heated pan.
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A Crisp Tofu Bowl With the Sauce Underneath
Brown firm tofu in broad pieces and spoon the ginger and soy dressing under it so the crust survives the walk to the table.
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Sheet Pan Vegetables That Actually Brown
Learn to stagger a tray of carrots, broccoli, and chickpeas so each finishes at the right moment, then turn the result into dinner.
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Spinach and Eggs in a Skillet That Stays Dry
Cook the spinach first, move it out of the way, and use a lid only long enough to set the tops of the eggs.
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Stuffed Peppers With Tender Walls and a Dry Filling
Roast peppers before stuffing, then use a skillet to turn cooked barley, mushrooms, and onions into a filling that stays in place.
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Tomato Toast for a Very Juicy Tomato
Keep the summer tomato juice and still get toast that can be picked up, with a quick bean spread and a small bowl for the good drippings.
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Warm Potato Salad That Holds Its Shape
Start small potatoes in cool water, split them while warm, and add the mustard dressing in two passes so the skins and centers are seasoned.
Recipes · 7 min read
A Whole Cauliflower Has More Than One Dinner in It
Break down a head of cauliflower for caramelized slabs, a pan of golden crumbs, and a lemony dinner that uses the tender leaves.