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Really Good Basic Baba Ganoush Recipe

A really good basic baba ganoush recipe with roasted eggplants, garlic, lemon, and tahini. Creamy, rich, and smoky – perfect for dipping.

basics

Ottolenghi’s Muhammara/Roasted Red Pepper Dip Recipe

This classic Levantine dip is rich yet light, with plenty of roasted red pepper flavor, a bit of spice from aleppo chili flakes, sweet-tartness from pomegranate molasses, and nutty richness from walnuts.

dinner

Sheet Pan Turkey Dinner Recipe

Thanksgiving just got a little easier with this sheet pan turkey dinner featuring juicy turkey breast, classic stuffing, crispy-creamy potatoes, and blistered beans. So nice you’ll want it twice!

dinner

Za’atar Roast Chicken Recipe

Spice up your life with this roasted chicken with za’atar: tender oven-braised chicken, roasted red onions, caramelized lemons, and buttery toasted pine nuts.

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Fall Salad: Kabocha Celery Salad Recipe

An autumn harvest celery salad recipe featuring pan-seared kabocha, shaved parmesan, crunchy pepitas, and a sweet-tart cranberry golden raisin vinaigrette.

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What to Cook in November

It’s Turkey season: time for all the comforting Thanksgiving mains and sides. Here’s what you should be cooking in November.

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2017 Totoro Week Round Up: Totoro Food!

Totoro Week was a success! Much cute was had and Totoro foods were everywhere :)

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30 minutes or less

Take Out at Home: Chicken and Broccoli Chow Mein Recipe

Crispy saucy noodles, perfectly cooked chicken, tender broccoli and a savory sesame oyster soy gravy. Here’s how to make chicken and broccoli chow mein at home – better than takeout!

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10 ingredients or less

How to Sous Vide Eggs

How to sous vide eggs: the perfect time and temperature for just right whites and a custardy, rich yolk.

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30 minutes or less

Vegetable Marinara Sauce Recipe

This chunky vegetable marinara sauce recipe has eggplants, mushrooms, and carrots simmered in a zesty, flavorful tomato sauce – it’s perfect with pasta!

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cookie recipes

Totoro Soot Sprite Chocolate Sparkle Cookies Recipe

Crisp and chewy gluten free chocolate sparkle cookies with candy eyes so they look just like Totoro soot sprites!

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cheesecakes

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars: Totoro Edition

Pumpkin cheesecake bars: all the flavors of pumpkin pie, in cheesecake bar format. Bonus, they dressed up as Totoro for Halloween!

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Totoro Inari Sushi Recipe

Super cute and tasty totoro inari sushi: vinegared sushi rice tucked inside a deep fried tofu pocket seasoned with dashi, soy, and a touch of sugar. Almost too cute to eat!

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13 Spooky Cute Things to Make for Halloween

Getting ready for a Halloween party? Looking for things to make for halloween? Here are 13 spooky cute treats that will make you the life of the party.

One Pot Creamy Pumpkin Mac and Cheese Recipe - www.iamafoodblog.com
30 minutes or less

One Pot Creamy Pumpkin Mac and Cheese Recipe

Easy dreamy creamy one pot stovetop pumpkin mac and cheese, no pasta draining necessary. Get your autumn on!

dinner

How to Make Basic, Great Pho

Craving a bowl of hot and comforting soup? This is the noodle soup for you: a basic, great pho. All you need is a couple of hours and you’re on your way to homemade goodness.

30 minutes or less

Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Pasta Recipe

Looking for a quick and savory weeknight meal? This creamy spinach and mushroom pasta comes together in just 20 minutes. Hello dinner!

chinese food

Crispy Pan-Fried Shrimp Potstickers Recipe

Crispy pan fried shrimp potstickers: yes, you CAN make them at home!

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30 minutes or less

Miso Smashed Cucumber and Green Bean Salad Recipe

This smashed cucumber and green bean salad is crunchy, refreshing, and filled with miso boosting umami.

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30 minutes or less

One-Bowl Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Mini Pancakes

Quick and easy one-bowl mini pumpkin chocolate chip pancakes. My favorite fall breakfast!

dinner

Vietnamese Bo Kho Braised Wagyu Brisket Recipe

Looking for a warm and cozy braised beef brisket? Don’t look anymore! This brisket, with a Vietnamese twist is amazing: complex yet comforting flavors, perfect for an easy weekend dinner party. Bonus: your house will smell incredible!

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What to Cook in October

It’s cozy time: the season of warm and hearty soups and stews, Halloween treats, and tailgating treats.
Here’s what you should be cooking in October.

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10 ingredients or less

Whipped Ricotta with Roasted Pumpkin

This quick and easy appetizer is both comforting and classy: smooth, simple, and creamy whipped ricotta with olive oil, lemon, and roasted kabocha.

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Mini Everything Pretzel Dogs Recipe

These mini everything pretzel dogs are perfect for snacking on when watching the game! Who am I kidding…I don’t watch sports – they’re perfect for snacking on while binging Korean dramas! ;)