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A little more complex than the Beginner recipes, but still not requiring a lot of cooking experience. If you’ve been working on those and you want more options or more challenge, you can start adding these simple recipes to your repertoire! Also a great place to land if you already have a little bit of experience in the kitchen, but want to get more comfortable. If you want more, check out the Moderate category!
I’ve had a few old fashioneds that I really loved, but most that I’ve been served at bars taste a bit too flammable for me to enjoy more than a few sips. This Brown Butter Old Fashioned is one of my favorite variations to make at home. Fat washing bourbon with brown butter mellows out…
If you’re already a fan, you probably don’t need any further convincing, but if you think rice crispy treats are a bit disappointing, hear me out! They don’t have to be plain. In this version, brown butter and salt add a little extra something on top of classic s’more flavors. Serious sweet tooths of all ages can rejoice!
I created these s’mores rice crispy treats to use up leftover graham crackers and marshmallows and from summer camping, before they go stale and the mallows inevitably become a sad, sticky amalgamation of once-pillowy puffs. This confection is quick to make and doesn’t require any oven use.
Spaghetti with garlic and oil is my latest quick-dinner fascination. I can just snag some parsley on the way home from work and the rest of the ingredients are probably already waiting in my pantry. I’m pretty much always in the mood for some pasta, and this dish is a nice change from a run-of-the-mill spaghetti with red sauce. It’s full of flavor thanks to an abundance of garlic and Parmesan, and striking a gorgeous balance between cool, fresh parsley and the heat of red pepper flakes. It’s a breeze to make and measuring isn’t really required once you’ve made it a time or two.
A simple dessert that’s rich and light at the same time. With pink hues that are sure to delight the eye, and fresh, juicy raspberries harmonizing with the toasty, fruity notes of ruby chocolate. My mousse-like version has a few more steps than a traditional fruit fool, but it’s still quite quick and easy to make and has the added benefit of being more stable! Ruby chocolate raspberry fools are perfect for finishing off a fancy dinner or as a romantic Valentine’s Day treat. This recipe makes just enough for 2, but it doubles or triples easily if you want to make it for a group.
Brownies are the bomb, but they do tend to be an empty-calorie sort of bomb. Sometimes, that’s perfectly fine, but wouldn’t it be nice to make them more often without sacrificing all of your dietary principles? While not low-calorie, my wholesome brownies are almost entirely made from whole foods, which means the calories aren’t empty at all, but rife with nutrients and fiber. In fact, the only added fat or sugar in the recipe is the modest handful of chocolate chips.
Snap pea & ricotta salad is one of my go-to summer dinner recipes. It’s fresh and unique, and has enough cheese and nuts to give it enough staying power to call itself a proper meal. The slicing is the only significant labor involved, which is also a big plus.
This tender sourdough discard lemon loaf cake is a delightful way to put some extra sourdough starter to use, and does not require overnight resting (only an hour!). A luscious lemon sweet bread that retains only a subtle sourdough flavor, if any, and has a delicate crumb. The glaze isn’t required to make it worth your time, but adds a little to the luxury.
Thick and puffy pancakes that pair perfectly with maple syrup or lemon curd. I love how the sliced almonds toast up in the pan as you flip them…
A simple, tasty, and attractive side dish. These garlic-chili oil Brussels sprouts are nutritious, delicious, and very quick to make!
These mushrooms with black garlic come together in little more than a half hour and have a wonderfully complex flavor profile. Chewy umami and fresh greens, tied together with tangy black garlic and vinegar. Plus cheese and cubes of toast. Did I mention how delicious?