shepherd’s pie

adapted from the New York Times. ingredients FOR THE TOPPING (double if you want a thick layer of potatoes on top) 1 Tablespoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning1 pound russet potatoes, peeled and quartered (about 3 large)3 Tablespoons unsalted (vegan or dairy) butter¼ cup unsweetened almond (or dairy) milk¼ cup sour cream (vegan or dairy)optional: ¼ cup packed...

sad boy pasta

...not at all sad! Just a great thing to make when you don't have a lot in the pantry. slightly adapted from Alex Delany. ingredients 5 garlic cloves, smashed 2 Tablespoons olive oil 6 egg yolks (save the whites for an omelet or meringue) 16 ounce box of pasta (gemelli, fusilli, or some other shape...

black pepper tofu with green beans

In this 30-minute dish, which is inspired by Yotam Ottolenghi's recipe in his 2011 book Plenty, black pepper is the star, not the sidekick: When bloomed in oil, the coarsely ground peppercorns become piquant and fragrant enough to flavor the entire sauce, no red pepper flakes, dried chiles, or hot sauce needed. Take care not to burn the...

lightning bolt’s smokehouse mac & cheese

This is the (very lightly adapted) legendary mac & cheese recipe from Lightning Bolt's Smokehouse on the main Facebook campus in Menlo Park! ingredients 1 lb elbow macaroni 4 oz butter ¼ cup AP flour 2 cups milk, brought to room temperature 1 lb American cheese slices 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp mustard powder...

roasted carrots with barley, cannellini beans, and carrot top pesto

ingredients FOR THE PESTO 1 cup carrot top greens, tough stems removed 1/4 cup (packed) basil and/or Italian parsley 2 Tbsp finely grated parmesan 1/4 cup olive oil juice of 1/4 lemon 1 Tbsp chopped toasted pine nuts, walnuts, or cashews 1 small clove garlic EVERYTHING ELSE 1/2 cup barley or farro 1 clove garlic,...

15-minute penne with vodka sauce

ingredients 6 oz whole wheat penne 1 1/3 cups frozen peas 2 servings (~3.5 oz) Gardein seven grain crispy tenders 16 oz vodka blush sauce (from refrigerated section of grocery store) optional toppings: shaved parmesan, basil, freshly ground black pepper method Bake the chickn tenders according to package directions. While they are baking, cook the...

paneer tacos with avocado and creamy chipotle sauce

adapted from Blue Apron. ingredients 4 oz paneer cheese (can also use any non-melting cheese, like halloumi, cotija, etc.) 4 flour tortillas 1 avocado, thinly sliced 1 red onion, thinly sliced 1 poblano pepper, thinly sliced crosswise 1 lime, quartered 2 Persian cucumbers (or 1 regular cucumber), halved and sliced crosswise into half moons 1/2...

creamy fettuccine with garlic thyme breadcrumbs

adapted from Blue Apron. ingredients 1/2 lb fresh fettuccine pasta 4 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced 1 zucchini, sliced 2 cloves garlic, chopped and divided 1 bunch thyme 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs 2 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1 shallot, sliced 3 Tbsp goat cheese (about 1.5 oz) 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1/4...