Chinese Smashed Cucumber Salad

Here are 2 versions of Smashed Cucumber Salad. One from Cook’s Illustrated and the other from NYT Cooking. Both are excellent. Cook’s Illustrated: https://youtu.be/8Oj4DagwRQI 2 English cucumbers 1 1/2…

Black Bean & Corn Salad

Adapted from Rachel Ray 1 (14-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed well 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or 1 Roma tomato, finely…

Arugula with Apples & Pecans

Adapted from Minimalist Baker 1/3 cup pecans (pistachios and sliced almonds work well too) 7 ounces baby arugula 1/2 medium apple, thinly sliced 1/4 red onion or whole shallot, thinly…

Banana Oat Bran Muffins

Adapted from King Arthur Flour Ingredients 1/2 cup (113g) yogurt 1 large egg 1/4 cup (50g) vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups (340g to 369g) mashed banana, 2 to 3…

Oat Bran Ricotta Muffins (GF)

Adapted from cottercrunch.com 80 grams ATK Gluten Free Whole Grain Flour 80 grams ATK Gluten Free AP Flour 40 grams oat bran 14 g ground flaxseed 2 teaspoons baking…

Pesto in Grams

This comes out perfect every time. 35-45 g fresh basil leaves 85 g spinach or kale (or more basil) 50 g walnuts, toasted 50 g grated parmesan 6 g…

Roasted Zucchini Parmesan

Adapted from NYT cooking SAUCE: 1 (28 oz.) can of whole peeled tomatoes 1 small onion, chopped (I don’t use onion) 4 medium cloves garlic (I use 3 cloves, sliced…

White Beans in Tomato Sauce

Beans and Tomatoes by Mark Bittman Makes: 4 servingsTime: 20 minutes with cooked beans Totally rustic, especially if you leave the fresh tomatoes in big chunks. You can serve…