Confit beans with olives

Ingredients: 1¾ cups cooked white beans ¼ cup kalamata olives, pitted and coarsely minced 3 plump garlic cloves, smashed 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste ½ cup olive oil ¼ teaspoon dried oregano Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a small skillet or other shallow, oven-safe dish, stir together the beans,…

Parmesan dutch baby with mushrooms

Ingredients: 1 pound cremini mushrooms 4 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, divided 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, divided 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 2/3 cup whole milk 3 large eggs 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided Freshly ground black pepper 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup low-sodium vegetable broth or white wine A few handfuls baby arugula Arrange a rack in the middle…

Fondant potatoes

Ingredients: 4 medium russet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds total) 3 cloves garlic 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons canola oil 4 sprigs fresh thyme, rosemary, sage, or oregano 3/4 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth Peel potatoes. Trim the ends, then cut each potato in half crosswise. You should now have 8 flat potato rounds. Place the potatoes in…

Egg souffle sandwich

Ingredients: 8 large eggs 1/2 cup whole or 2% milk 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 3 cups hot tap water 4 ounces Gruyère or sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup) 3 ounces mama lils or roasted peppadew peppers 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 4 brioche sandwich rolls 1 packed cup baby arugula Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 300°F. Coat an 8×8-inch baking…

Chocolate truffle shortbread

Ingredients: For the crust: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup confectioners sugar 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt 6 ounces (12 tablespoons) chilled unsalted butter, cubed 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract For the filling: 1 pound good-quality semisweet chocolate, chopped 3/4 cup whole or 2% milk 4 ounces (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cubed 4 large eggs 2/3 cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons Kahlua (or 2 teaspoons vanilla) For the crust, preheat the…

Thai cucumber salad

Ingredients: 1/2 cup seasoned rice vinegar 1.5-2 tablespoons natural cane sugar, to taste 1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt 2 medium field cucumbers 1 red pepper, diced 1 cup diced red onion 1/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts, for garnish Roasted chickpeas, baked tofu, or other protein Whisk dressing ingredients together…

Cannelini aglio e olio

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced Salt and red pepper flakes 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (about 1 3/4 cups) Half a 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained, chopped 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley Grated parmesan or pecorino romano Heat oil, garlic, and a pinch or two…

Brisket chickpeas

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 4 garlic cloves, very thinly sliced 2 large, thick carrots (12 ounces), in 1/4-inch slices Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 6 ounces or 2 large portobello mushrooms, in generous 1/2-inch slices 4 tablespoons tomato paste 1 1/2 tablespoons dark…

Chickpea Plov

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon red chile flakes 1 14- ounce can of chickpeas, drained, rinsed 3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped 1/3 cup black olives, chopped 2 cups boiling water with 1/2 teaspoon salt added, divided 6 ounces kale or spinach, chopped (frozen is ok) a couple handfuls chopped herbs (cilantro, dill, celery leaves) 1 1/2 cups brown basmati rice,…

Vegan key lime pie

Crust: 130 g raw or lightly toasted macadamia nuts 110 g raw or lightly toasted pecans 70 g lightly toasted unsweetened shredded coconut ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt 2 tablespoons maple syrup (30 ml) spray oil, for the pan Filling: 230 g raw cashews, soaked in cool water for 4-12 hours or covered in boiling…