The hottest Cooking Substack posts right now

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🐟 Food Find Friday - Dec 15, 2023

Mister Branzino's Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 15 Dec 23
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking
  1. Grilled chicken sandwiches at fast-food spots like Chick-fil-A can be a healthy and convenient choice, especially when on the go.
  2. Be cautious when buying 'sourdough' bread - true sourdough should only include water, flour, and salt, without added yeast or preservatives.
  3. Freezing items like deli meat, green onions, and heavy cream can be a convenient way to preserve ingredients for later use in the kitchen.

Pasta Primavera

Mister Branzino's Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 13 May 23
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking
  1. The Pasta Primavera recipe includes a variety of ingredients like asparagus, peas, pine nuts, and feta cheese.
  2. The cooking directions emphasize starting with boiling water, making the green yogurt sauce, and mixing all ingredients thoroughly at the end.
  3. To enhance the taste, consider adding spices like paprika or chili flakes when toasting pine nuts.

Hella Fast Meatballs

Mister Branzino's Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 20 Dec 22
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking
  1. The recipe for Hella Fast Meatballs includes basic ingredients like beef, salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese mixed into small meatballs.
  2. The meatballs are quickly broiled before being cooked in marinara sauce for a simple yet tasty dish.
  3. This recipe is versatile and can be served with pasta or as a sandwich, making it a convenient meal option.

Achiote Chicken

Mister Branzino's Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 15 Dec 22
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking
  1. Achiote Chicken is described as the best chicken ever by the author.
  2. The recipe for Achiote Chicken includes key ingredients like achiote powder, garlic, and orange juice.
  3. To achieve the best flavor, it is recommended to marinate the chicken for at least 4 hours to overnight before cooking.
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Black Beans

Mister Branzino's Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 13 Dec 22
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking
  1. Soak black beans overnight or at least 8 hours before cooking to ensure tenderness.
  2. Avoid adding salt while boiling black beans to prevent them from becoming tough.
  3. This black bean recipe can be adapted to use other types of dried beans as well.

Pico de Gallo

Mister Branzino's Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 05 Dec 22
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking
  1. Pico de Gallo is a spicy and flavorful salsa from the Yucatan Peninsula.
  2. Key ingredients in Pico de Gallo include tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and citrus juices like orange and lime.
  3. Adding spice to Pico de Gallo is optional and can be adjusted based on personal preference, typically using serrano pepper for heat.

Green Gold Avocado Salad

Mister Branzino's Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 02 Dec 22
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking
  1. The post shares a recipe for a delicious Green Gold Avocado Salad with simple ingredients like avocados, scallions, lime, and cilantro.
  2. The recipe includes easy directions like scooping out avocado flesh, adding seasonings, and mashing everything together.
  3. The post encourages engagement by requesting readers to subscribe to the newsletter, share the post, and provide feedback to improve.

Yogurt Cucumber Salad

Mister Branzino's Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 20 Nov 22
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking
  1. This yogurt cucumber salad recipe is perfect for beginners as it is easy to make and requires simple ingredients.
  2. The salad is a refreshing and delicious dish that can impress your friends with its flavors.
  3. For an extra kick, consider adding rice wine vinegar to the salad for a more acidic taste.

Shepard's Salad

Mister Branzino's Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 15 Nov 22
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking
  1. Shepard's Salad is a quick, easy, and delicious way to use up tomatoes and herbs
  2. The recipe ingredients include tomatoes, green onions, cucumbers, mint, garlic, olive oil, and more
  3. To make Shepard's Salad, wash and chop the veggies, mix with other ingredients, and let sit before serving

Lemon Zaatar Chicken and Potatoes

Mister Branzino's Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 10 Nov 22
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking
  1. The recipe for Lemon Zaatar Chicken and Potatoes includes simple ingredients like chicken, potatoes, lemon juice, and zaatar, making it easy to prepare and ideal for serving 4-6 people.
  2. The dish can be accompanied by a tomato and yogurt salad, and any type of potatoes can be used to create a delicious meal.
  3. After baking, the leftover liquid can be transformed into a lemony-zaatar gravy by reducing it down by half in a small pot, adding an extra layer of flavor to the dish.

Hummus

Mister Branzino's Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 31 Oct 22
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking
  1. Making homemade hummus is quick, delicious, and better than store-bought. Follow the simple steps and enjoy the superior taste.
  2. Be mindful not to add olive oil into the food processor when making hummus. Save it for garnishing to enhance the flavor.
  3. Get creative with toppings to elevate your hummus, like adding pine nuts toasted in butter or creating a spicy jalapeño topping.

Galouti Kebabs

This week I am curious about? • 0 implied HN points • 24 Nov 23
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking
  1. Galouti Kebabs originated in Lucknow and were created in a contest by a chef named Haji Murad Ali using 160 spices and unique ingredients, resulting in a soft and melt-in-your-mouth experience.
  2. The word 'Galouti' comes from 'Gilawat', meaning very soft, referring to the tender texture of these kebabs.
  3. When attempting to make Galouti Kebabs, be cautious with ingredients like Rajma for moisture, and consider the cooking method to avoid lengthy processes like air frying.

How to Make a Crumble Pie

Autoscriptorium • 0 implied HN points • 29 Aug 23
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking
  1. The recipe for a sour cherry crumble pie includes making a crumb topping with oats, flour, sugar, and butter, and preparing a cherry filling with fresh cherries, lemon juice, and almond extract.
  2. The pie making process involves preparing the crust, filling, and crumble separately before assembling and baking the pie in the oven.
  3. After baking, let the pie cool overnight at room temperature before slicing and serving to ensure the flavors have settled and the pie is ready to enjoy.

Medicine is a branch of cooking.

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 0 implied HN points • 18 Jul 22
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Cooking
  1. According to Gurdjieff, medicine and cooking are interconnected, with cooking being seen as a foundational aspect of medicine.
  2. Gurdjieff's approach to medicine includes a holistic view of health and normal living, incorporating various elements like food and physical functions.
  3. The exploration of Gurdjieff's medicine involves gathering information from primary and secondary sources to understand his medical philosophy and practices.

Nấu ăn tốc độ: canh chua rau muống và tép ram

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 08 Jun 15
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking
  1. The ingredients for canh chua rau muống và tép ram include sour soup vegetable, me powder or fresh me, water spinach, shrimp, and coconut.
  2. Steps to prepare canh chua involve boiling water with sour soup, adding shrimp, water spinach, and seasoning with garlic, salt, sugar, and fish sauce.
  3. To make tép ram, sauté shrimp with garlic, season with salt, sugar, coconut milk, and simmer until cooked, then serve.

Collaborate with Purpose

🔮 Crafting Tech Teams • 0 implied HN points • 08 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Cooking
  1. Collaboration is more effective and enjoyable when plans are shared and adjusted with others
  2. Taking the time to involve others in tasks, even if it slows you down, can lead to a better outcome and bonding experience
  3. Recognizing situations where slowing down and sharing the process is beneficial can prevent frustration and lead to smoother collaboration

How many seconds in a day

Splattern • 0 implied HN points • 05 Oct 23
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking
  1. Having fun moments with friends, like at a dumpling party, can make for great memories and help to unwind after busy times.
  2. When things get tough at work, it’s okay to ask for help and communicate your feelings with your team.
  3. Managing your emotions, like anger, is important for peace of mind, and finding ways to laugh can be a good strategy.

hummus and clams

Splattern • 0 implied HN points • 07 Sep 23
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking
  1. Hummus can be made in different ways, and experimenting with ingredients like cashews can make it better. Adding more salt, lemon juice, and garlic can enhance the flavor significantly.
  2. Staying busy at work can help improve your mood, and sometimes taking on extra tasks can make the day feel better. It's interesting how work can distract from bad feelings.
  3. Relying on metrics alone to judge work performance may not show the whole picture. Good code quality is important, but sometimes fixing bugs can fulfill daily goals even if the initial work wasn't great.

Reset to Zero

Kartick’s Blog • 0 implied HN points • 26 May 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Cooking
  1. Sometimes it's good to start fresh by wiping things clean and only adding back what you really need. This makes things easier and more efficient.
  2. You can apply the reset concept to different areas of your life, like your kitchen or diet, to find the right balance and avoid clutter.
  3. Every once in a while, try resetting something in your life to zero. It can help you discover better ways to do things.