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mains
Basic beans and lentils
Beans and lentils are a great addition to soups and stews, or as a side dish.
Cook5m–2h
World cuisine
11 recipesThe recipes we actually cook.
Chicken or turkey stock
This is a rich chicken or turkey stock that uses the bones left over from breaking down whole birds. Great for soup, sauces, and consommé.
Prep45m
Cook45m
Fruit compote
This is a generic fruit compote, which I typically make with frozen or canned fruit.
Prep5m
Cook15m
Serves4–6
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stocks
Rich veg/mushroom stock
This is a rich vegetable stock, a perfect replacement for beef stock in soups and stews. It’s simplified with a French profile, but can easily be adapted to phở, ramen, or any cuisine with a few add-ins. This recipe blends the method from …
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bases
Simple chicken, pork, and beef gravy
Gravy is a simple sauce of meat drippings thickened with a roux.
Almond chocolate cake
This is a lovely, light, chocolate cake.
Prep15m
Cook35m
Serves10
Roast poultry
A roasted chicken or turkey is a comforting base for a family meal, or for food prep.
Prep10m
Cook75–95m
Servesscales to bird size
Sandwich sour pickles
These are delicious little pickles, perfect for fresh roast beef sandwiches.
Prep10m
Mushroom and lentil freezer base
A savoury and tasty vegetarian base for stews, chilies, and soups.
Prep20m
Cook40m
Serves8–10
Rice pudding
Sweet, soft, and comfort in a bowl. Great with fruit or ice cream.
Prep5m
Cook20m
Serves4
Tomato soup
Who doesn’t love a warm bowl of tomato soup? Pair with simple grilled cheese!
Prep10m
Cook25m
Serves2–4