Recipes tagged with « Easy Meals »
Silky Tofu Tomato Vegetables
A hearty mix of tofu and tomato-based confit vegetables with a Mediterranean twist. Uses chickpeas, green beans, red pepper, and Kalamata olives simmered slowly. The tofu is soft, providing a creamy contrast. Aromatic coriander and crushed chili flakes layered in. A touch of fresh dill and sour cream finish. Vegetable textures range from melting softness to slight bite, aromas rich with garlic and tomato acidity. Simple but requires patience to coax depth from pantry staples. Adaptable, gluten, nut, and egg free. A practical plant-based meal highlighting texture and layered flavor without fuss.
One-Pot Chicken Brown Rice Fennel
Bone-in, skinless chicken thighs seared for flavor. Brown rice steams with aromatics in the same pan. Fennel and carrots soften, releasing their sweetness. Garlic, golden and fragrant. Chicken broth brings it all together, tenderizing rice and melding flavors. Raisins swapped for apricots add subtle tartness; parmesan replaced with pecorino for saltier bite. Lemon zest brightens the dish. Cook times varied; textures key. Rustic, hearty, without fuss. Gluten, nuts, and eggs free. Balanced savory and sweet.
Pork Smash Burgers Twist
Smash-style pork patties with crunchy cheese crisps and smoky bacon. Quick Caesar sauce with mayo swapped for Greek yogurt, tangy lemon, capers, and a hint of smoked paprika. Brioche buns toasted on grill plate. Lettuce tossed into sauce for easy layering. Cheese crisps made slightly larger, crispier. Cooking times adjusted for caramelization. Bacon swapped with pancetta for richer flavor. Pressed thin patties sear fast. Simple. Textured. Tangy with crunch.
Rice Tuna Tomato Croquettes
Croquettes made from arborio rice, canned tuna, and stewed tomatoes, pan-fried or baked. Uses olive oil, onion, garlic, chicken broth, flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs. The rice is cooked with tomatoes and broth until tender, mixed with tuna, chilled, then formed into croquettes with a classic dredge-fry method. Can be cooked fresh or frozen, then baked or pan-fried until golden brown.