258 medium recipes

This is one of several Chinese stuffed pancake recipes, here we use bok choy, shiitake mushrooms and mung bean noodles (like vermicelli), tossed with sesame oil, ginger, garlic and five spice powder, lightly fry them on a non-stick skillet until golden brown outside, and steamy and flavorful inside.

Wok-fried tofu with hot banana peppers, sweet red bell pepper, soy sauce, and a generous shower of fresh cilantro. A minimalist Chinese stir-fry that's fast and bright.

Winter squash casserole layered with bechamel white sauce, grated cheese, and crushed peanuts. A vegetarian baked casserole with a crunchy peanut topping.

Grilled chicken quarters marinated overnight in a honey-teriyaki glaze with sherry, garlic and ginger. Basted and turned on the grill until burnished and sticky. Backyard barbecue at its best.

A big-batch green tomato pickle with sliced onions, vinegar, sugar, and pickling spices. Brined overnight, simmered briefly, and canned into 6 to 7 pints for the pantry.

Vegetarian peanut butter rice casserole with sunflower seeds, shallots, and herbs. A simple baked dish with a blended peanut sauce over brown rice, ready in 35 minutes.

Leeks Northumbria with boiled leeks, creamy bechamel, and grated cheese browned to a golden crust. A classic British vegetable side or light main from the North.

Bread machine bagels with a chewy whole wheat and bread flour blend, sweetened with honey, water-boiled and oven-baked. Make 8, 12, or 16 at a time with no special equipment.

Hammelsuppe is a traditional German mutton soup simmered with celeriac, leeks, carrots, and potato dumplings, finished with farina and egg yolk for a rich heirloom bowl.

Panfried smashed potatoes boil red potatoes tender, flatten them, then pan-fry in olive oil until shatteringly crisp. Finished with parmesan and black pepper. Three ingredients.

Old-fashioned bread and butter pickles with the classic ice-and-salt soak that locks in jaw-cracking crunch. Sweet vinegar brine with turmeric, celery seed, and mustard seed. Makes 32 jars.

Chewy whole wheat bagels made with a bread machine in three batch sizes. Boiled for that classic crust, baked at high heat, and ready for your favorite toppings in about an hour.

Grilled chuck roast marinated overnight in red wine vinegar, thyme, and bay leaf with a microwave pre-cook for even doneness. A budget cut turned into tender charcoal-grilled beef.

Vegan cabbage soup with tender tofu and whole-wheat dumplings in a soy-seasoned broth. Filling, nourishing, and completely plant-based.

Toasted bulgur wheat pilaf with sauteed mushrooms and green onions, simmered in chicken broth with oregano. A nutty, earthy side dish that comes together in just 30 minutes.

Summer no-cook blueberry pie made with three cups of fresh berries set under a microwave-thickened glaze. Sherry and lemon juice for depth, sour cream topping for cool tang. No oven needed once the shell is baked.