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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Need recipes! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-recipes Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:44:05 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Anonymous on "Need recipes!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-recipes/page/2#post-2364864 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:43:17 +0000 Anonymous 2364864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like Sunset cook books and magazines. Rabella Rob on "Need recipes!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-recipes/page/2#post-2358532 Sat, 20 Apr 2024 21:56:22 +0000 Rabella Rob 2358532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I LOVE pasta, and I try to have it in as many ways as I can. It's affordable, versatile, and a great catalyst for flavour.  Try this <a rel="nofollow" href="https://pastasphere.com/how-to-make-baked-pasta-with-white-sauce/http://">enrich healthy baked pasta</a>. Anonymous on "Need recipes!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-recipes/page/2#post-2352305 Fri, 09 Feb 2024 17:56:12 +0000 Anonymous 2352305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I haven't been cooking at all lately- but here's some from Suntigers Lazy Latin Vegetarian kitchen :) Black beans (I just use canned), quinoa, corn (I use frozen roasted corn), bell pepper strips (frozen), green chilis, sazon or random Latin spices. Top with guacamole or sour cream. Acai bowls- acai, peanut butter, banana (half blended in half sliced on top), a little almond milk to blend. Top with coconut, berries, granola. Salads I like topped with strawberries, almonds or other nuts, feta, and vinegarette. I like butter bibb or red leaf lettuce most. Peas (I use frozen) with thai peanut sauce and cashews. Lucy on "Need recipes!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-recipes/page/2#post-2351721 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 02:39:01 +0000 Lucy 2351721@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ As an Australian, I feel like I should add one of our favourites:  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.recipetineats.com/">RecipeTin Eats - A Food Blog Serving Up Quick & Easy Dinner Recipes</a> Nagi is a bit of a legend. There is some fancy stuff, but most of her meals are what you want to eat for dinner mid week. There are great collections too, eg vegetarian, fish, gluten free. Etc. A focus on fresh food. I find most of it is innately pretty healthy or it can be modified slightly. I'm coeliac, and I use GF sauces for the Asian/fusion recipes.  cjh on "Need recipes!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-recipes#post-2351580 Sat, 03 Feb 2024 01:13:16 +0000 cjh 2351580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Are you still collecting? I made this tonight, sort of. My tahini had an odd lid which popped off and I dropped it causing an oil slick cleaning crisis, so I just gave up on the sauce, but want to try it again. <div> </div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://jenneatsgoood.com/lemon-garlic-chicken-thighs-with-roasted-veggies/#wpzoom-premium-recipe-card">https://jenneatsgoood.com/lemo.....-recipe-ca</a> </div> Laurie on "Need recipes!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-recipes#post-2351571 Fri, 02 Feb 2024 23:29:14 +0000 Laurie 2351571@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Aw, Carla, am so touched you've got my recipe on rotation!! I love making things for company that are better if made, and thus cleaned up, a day in advance. The flavors really meld. Here is a current winter hit at my house from the NYT. I add a little sour cream or plain yogurt too. If I have a parm rind I throw it in while it cooks. I love the NYT cooking section. Reader tips and comments are always useful and sometimes I remember to save my own tips and tweaks. As mentioned, this is a subscription service so can't share the URL. Feel free to PM me if want a copy of recipe emailed or texted!  (Also, this is the slow cooker version, but I usually make the stove top version in a dutch oven) April on "Need recipes!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-recipes#post-2351497 Fri, 02 Feb 2024 11:53:31 +0000 April 2351497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ RC, will you catalogue your month of dishes for us? cjh on "Need recipes!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-recipes#post-2351309 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 01:23:39 +0000 cjh 2351309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I fixed pecan encrusted salmon tonight, first coated with a honey, Dijon, garlic and paprika mix, then sprinkled with crushed pecans, then baked. Served with mango chutney, and basmati rice sprinkled with curry powder and dried basil. With this, some leftover green beans, and a fruit salad of chopped apple, mandarin orange, grapes and strawberries with plain yogurt mixed with caramel topping (like for ice cream). <div> </div><div>It was really good! My husband prefers salmon grilled with a blackened seasoning, and potatoes instead of rice, but he ate it without complaining.</div> Firecracker (Sharan) on "Need recipes!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-recipes#post-2351024 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 17:49:54 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2351024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Our favorite big salad lately is this <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/classic-nicoise-salad-recipe-2127613">Classic Nicoise Salad</a>. We like to make it topped with salmon filet, baked in the oven with olive oil and salt and pepper, in place of the tuna. But canned tuna is also really good and makes it quite economical. lisaflex on "Need recipes!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-recipes#post-2350902 Sun, 28 Jan 2024 17:12:31 +0000 lisaflex 2350902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I find alot of wonderful recipes from The Mediterranean Dish. never made a bad thing from the site!  Chicken piccata meatballs are wonderful! Stuffed peppers with orzo are very easy and good too many to name! cjh on "Need recipes!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-recipes#post-2350872 Sun, 28 Jan 2024 13:49:27 +0000 cjh 2350872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I made potato soup last night. For about four bowls, chop and sautée six strips of bacon. Add two chopped scallions when bacon is crisp. Cut potatoes in 1” cubes, peeling first is optional. I use about four medium size potatoes, sometimes more. Add to pan. Cover with chicken broth and boil, then simmer until potatoes are tender, usually only 10-15 minutes. Here is where you must make your decisions about seasonings. IMO, more salt is better. Also you can add thyme, chicken rub mix, season salt, pepper, or any other favorite seasoning. When potatoes are cooked, add cubed 8-Oz. block of cream cheese and keep on simmer or lower until cheese melts and texture is creamy. We almost always serve with cheese and crackers, but sometimes also with fruit or cut veggies on the side. Kyle on "Need recipes!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-recipes#post-2350850 Sun, 28 Jan 2024 02:02:10 +0000 Kyle 2350850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ We enjoy the Barefoot Contessa’s Winter Minestrone and Italian Wedding soup recipes. We also enjoy her Beef Bourguignon. I was just perusing her site, and there are so many hearty dishes that sound great for a weeknight meal, including more soups and things like meatloaf, pot roast, pasta and chicken. Happy cooking and eating, Carla. <div> </div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://barefootcontessa.com">https://barefootcontessa.com</a> </div> L'Abeille on "Need recipes!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-recipes#post-2350834 Sat, 27 Jan 2024 18:00:02 +0000 L'Abeille 2350834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Not fancy but this is my Winter Salad: Chopped in about 1 inch pieces: cauliflower, broccoli, carrots. Moisten with mayonnaise. Add in dried cranberries and sunflower seeds. Optional add-ons: celery, Granny Smith apple, cheddar cheese cubes. Keeps well. Great as a side, or for lunch the next day. (That's usually when I add the cheese.) Indigoprint on "Need recipes!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-recipes#post-2350806 Sat, 27 Jan 2024 04:56:56 +0000 Indigoprint 2350806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have the one of the Skinny taste cookbooks too. ! Like her ingredients. Rejoiceandbe on "Need recipes!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-recipes#post-2350802 Sat, 27 Jan 2024 02:21:17 +0000 Rejoiceandbe 2350802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The British cookery writer Delia Smith tends to have tasty, no fuss, reliable recipes. Here is an example <a href="https://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/type-of-dish/pasta-recipes/highland-pasta-with-smoked-salmon" rel="nofollow">https://www.deliaonline.com/re.....ked-salmon</a> Helena on "Need recipes!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-recipes#post-2350795 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 23:43:45 +0000 Helena 2350795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Not a link but I just got the Skinnytaste Simple cookbook and it looks great ... All recipes have 7 ingredients or less! Inge on "Need recipes!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-recipes#post-2350727 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 15:24:17 +0000 Inge 2350727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <div>Fun thread and fun challenge, Carla!</div><div> </div><div>Ottolenghi's watercress soup is one of my favourite soups. Served with  great bread it works as a meal.</div><div> </div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2010/apr/17/spicy-chickpea-watercress-soup-recipe">https://www.theguardian.com/li.....oup-recipe</a></div><div> </div><div>(No worries if you don't have rose water at hand, it works perfectly without too.) </div> Anonymous on "Need recipes!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-recipes#post-2350724 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 14:29:57 +0000 Anonymous 2350724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like Sunset cookbooks.  They are depenabley good.  You can pick them up at used book sales. April on "Need recipes!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-recipes#post-2350686 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 01:10:29 +0000 April 2350686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Chiming in again to say that I must concur with several of the commenters on the New York Times site regarding the recipe for Cauliflower and Farro - cut the farro by a third and use more cauliflower.   I make my own tomato sauce using <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1015178-marcella-hazans-tomato-sauce">Marcella Hazan's famous recipe</a> (can also be used as tomato soup) except I use a stick blender to blend in the soft onion and puree the San Marzano tomatoes.  Chunky jarred marinara is not something my family enjoys.  I buy enormous cans of San Marzanos and up the quantities in the recipe accordingly. Jules on "Need recipes!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-recipes#post-2350677 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 21:12:25 +0000 Jules 2350677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So sadly the original recipe appears to have disappeared from the internet, but I never followed it exactly anyway. It’s a salad of kale (originally arugula), with roasted butternut squash, apples and rutabaga (you can skip the latter, and sub in different squash or even sweet potato), feta, toasted pine nuts (I use pecans or walnuts), and a warm dressing with shallots, lime juice, ginger, white balsamic vinegar and other typical vinaigrette ingredients. But honestly you can use any oil and vinegar type dressing with Dijon and honey or maple syrup to taste. It makes a delicious hearty dinner salad using winter produce. Hopefully that’s close enough to a recipe for you! Add some chicken breast for additional protein (I believe you’re an athletic family). Sara L. on "Need recipes!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-recipes#post-2350671 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 19:05:49 +0000 Sara L. 2350671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I just wanted to add that I use a Google spreadsheet to track and store recipe links and comments (I'm cooking for 5 so I don't always remember who liked what).  Before I would make a recipe off the web, not save or print out the recipe, and then not be able to find it a couple months later when I wanted to make it again. I frequently google recipes based on the ingredients I have on hand - I'll search for "chicken, tomatoes, kale, insta pot" and see what pops up.    Indigoprint on "Need recipes!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-recipes#post-2350641 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 14:57:12 +0000 Indigoprint 2350641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So fun, all these great food ideas. I like NYtimes recipes too. On my way to the kitchen... April on "Need recipes!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-recipes#post-2350634 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 12:47:20 +0000 April 2350634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This was a big hit with my hearty eaters: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1022682-farro-and-cauliflower-parmesan?unlocked_article_code=1.QU0.LiVQ.J_VVXZSEDDF0&smid=share-url">https://cooking.nytimes.com/re.....e_code=1.Q</a>   No highly specialized equipment required for this, but it made me discover that I did not, in fact, own a broiler-safe 13x9 pan.  (All those Pyrex lasagna pans in my cupboard?  Nope.)  I own one now; good thing to have. Another thing we adore is not really a recipe but a technique.  Slice shiitake caps about a quarter-inch thick and pan fry in neutral oil, high heat, until crispy.  (We used to deep-fry but that's a whole event.  With pan-frying you'll actually get a crispier result with just a light coating of oil.)   Drain and salt.  These have become quite common on restaurant menus  but in the 1990s, the only place I saw them was in my own kitchen. And what are Crispy Shiitakes for - anything you like.  Sprinkled on a hearty salad (preferably with Angie's dressing recipe), any grain dish, etc.  Salty umame crispiness, what could be bad? With your soup night, try these: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://thefoodieandthefix.com/whole-wheat-cheddar-bay-biscuits/">https://thefoodieandthefix.com.....-biscuits/</a>  If "whole wheat pastry flour" is too hard to find, there are plenty of recipes for the same thing that just use AP flour.   Finally, if you're up for a project (think "overnight marination") and a hearty result, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1021237-superiority-burgers-crispy-fried-tofu-sandwich?unlocked_article_code=1.QU0.TYwv.eCGI0hqFvL5s&smid=share-url">this is pure deliciousness</a>.     Please say you'll do running posts on how your challenge is going! JamC on "Need recipes!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-recipes#post-2350633 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 10:51:41 +0000 JamC 2350633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love to eat and enjoy variety so am always tying new recipes, many become favorites and are repeated more often. I don’t eat meat so most meals are vegetarian with occasional fish. I like the idea of a No Repeat (except leftovers) February and May join you! Like Suz, we almost exclusively try new (and usually quick and easy) recipes from the New York Times cooking pages and app! The notes by readers are helpful to suggest substitutions. Many sheet pan meals are favorites like broiled turmeric salmon with corn and green beans, or one dish like crisp gnocchi with brussel sprouts. Another repeat are the cheesy bean burritos from half baked harvest.com. And agree with Judy that Rancho Gordo beans are amazingly delicious and easy to cook following stove top directions found on their site. So many great recipes there like Cassoulet with summer squash and corn. Have fun expanding your recipe box! Style Fan on "Need recipes!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-recipes#post-2350589 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 01:14:11 +0000 Style Fan 2350589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ We love The New York Times' "The Stew."  It is plant-based.  Apparently, it broke the internet. <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alisoneroman.com/recipes/spiced-chickpea-stew-with-coconut-and-turmeric">https://www.alisoneroman.com/r.....d-turmeric</a> NancyW on "Need recipes!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-recipes#post-2350582 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 23:08:59 +0000 NancyW 2350582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.splendidtable.org">https://www.splendidtable.org</a></div><div>This is a public radio program in the US. Francis Lam interviews chefs and cookbook writers. The interviews are usually quite interesting - and of course all the interviewees are passionate about food. The website includes recipes. </div><div> </div> kerry on "Need recipes!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-recipes#post-2350581 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 23:06:15 +0000 kerry 2350581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love all the recipes at Damn Delicious … But this is the favourite <a rel="nofollow" href="https://damndelicious.net/2019/03/21/kimchi-fried-rice/">https://damndelicious.net/2019.....ried-rice/</a> Good kimchi makes all the difference but any will kind will do in a pinch. It’s also a clean-the-fridge type dish as you can substitute almost any of the veggies.  The sheet meals here are super easy and versatile. Pot pie recipe is also yummy. <div> </div><div>This site is great for salads that eat like full meals. <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/blt-salad/">https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/blt-salad/</a> Our favourite soup recipe - even made a soup-eater out of decidedly non-soup-eater daughter lol - is so easy 4-5 links good sausage - chopped, sautéed in a bit of oil onions & garlic 2 carrots - peeled and sliced 2-4 potatoes - peeled and diced 1 red pepper - diced 28 oz can diced tomatoes 8 cups veggie stock 2 cups chopped cabbage 1 bunch chopped kale </div> judy on "Need recipes!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-recipes#post-2350576 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 19:54:04 +0000 judy 2350576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That's quite a challenge Runcarla!  Youtube (I have premium so I don't see any ads tho...totally worth it!) will be your best friend, if you need recipes, there are so many good ones. Sip and Feast  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@SipandFeast">https://www.youtube.com/@SipandFeast</a>  also Carla Lalli Music <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@CarlaLalliMusic123">https://www.youtube.com/@CarlaLalliMusic123</a> also Alison Roman <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@alisoneroman">https://www.youtube.com/@alisoneroman</a>  I find videos the most helpful for recipes because you actually see what it is supposed to look like, and there is so much more information exchanged than in a print recipe. And yes to the NY Times cooking page.  So many helpful recipes! (the comments are often a good resource and funny too, about how people have adjusted the recipes). Just adding that I recently did a Rancho Gordo bean order.  So exciting to open a box of 8 packages of new kinds of beans. Whatever way you cook them...slow cooker, instant pot, or in the oven or on the stove top, their quality and taste for the heirloom beans are really good, and a very inexpensive way to feed a crowd.  I personally prefer doing them on top of the stove in a dutch oven so I can taste and smell them as they cook.  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ranchogordo.com/collections/heirloom-beans">https://www.ranchogordo.com/co.....loom-beans</a>  Good luck! MsMary on "Need recipes!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-recipes#post-2350572 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 19:13:29 +0000 MsMary 2350572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Here are some of our favorites: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/crispy-chicken-with-lemon-orzo-12049023">Ina Garten's Crispy Chicken with Lemon Orzo</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.spendwithpennies.com/cowboy-caviar/">Cowboy Caviar</a> -- part salad, part side dish <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.budgetbytes.com/maple-dijon-chicken/">Maple Dijon Chicken Thighs</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.thespruceeats.com/moo-goo-gai-pan-recipe-5213341">Moo Goo Gai Pan</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.bingingwithbabish.com/recipes/2017/5/4/aglioeolio">Pasta Aglio e Olio</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.dinneralovestory.com/instant-dinner-party/">Pork Shoulder Ragu with Pappardelle</a> Style Fan on "Need recipes!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-recipes#post-2350571 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 19:12:32 +0000 Style Fan 2350571@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like Chef Billy Parisi on YouTube. His recipes do not have weird ingredients or break the bank.  :)  I love his Homemade Lentil Soup and Traditional Greek Salad, a.k.a. Horiatiki Salata. He has many recipes for meat eaters, but we are mostly plant-based. I am a much better cook because of Chef Billy. I have started to enjoy cooking some days.