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The Soup • 3085 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Daily Life Cooking Healthy Eating
  1. The author shares favorite recipes and mentions the challenges of cooking for family members with diverse tastes, highlighting the joy of cooking for loved ones despite differing preferences
  2. The post discusses the author's strong connection with their son and how he shows gratitude for the meals prepared, showcasing the special bond through shared meals despite individual food preferences
  3. The author talks about the different roles of food and how the act of cooking links them to absent loved ones, emphasizing the emotional connection food holds in their life
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rosemary garlic pork shoulder with sweet potato puree

What To Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking • 3144 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Cooking Meal Prep Ingredients Cuisine
  1. The recipe for rosemary garlic pork shoulder with sweet potato puree takes longer than an hour to cook, but the active cooking time is only about 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. The dish involves slow roasting pork shoulder and sweet potatoes together, creating a savory and delightful meal.
  3. The recipe includes a simple herby sauce to balance the richness of the pork and provides detailed instructions to make the cooking process easy.

(almost) one-pan garlic butter roasted chicken and crispy potatoes

What To Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking • 2279 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Ingredients Meal Prep Food culture Cooking tips
  1. The recipe features a delicious one-pan garlic butter roasted chicken with crispy potatoes and romesco sauce.
  2. Leftovers of this dish can be kept for up to 3 days in the fridge and can be used creatively in salads or bowls.
  3. Options are provided for variations like using different types of potatoes, nuts, or even making the dish dairy-free or gluten-free.

30-minute honey gochujang glazed salmon and broccoli bowls

What To Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking • 1729 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Cooking Food Photography
  1. This salmon and broccoli bowl recipe is quick to make, delicious, and nutrient-packed with omega-3 fatty acids from salmon.
  2. The recipe can be adapted for air fryer cooking, skin-on salmon, or even with chicken as substitutes for salmon.
  3. Consider serving meals in bowls for a more enjoyable eating experience, like the recipe suggests.

True or False: The Best Salads Are the Simplest Salads

The Department of Salad: Official Bulletin • 2712 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Salads Cooking Recipes Food Photography Food culture
  1. Some people believe that the best food is the simplest, while others enjoy complex salads with various ingredients.
  2. Food presentation on social media, particularly salads, can be very aesthetically pleasing and popular.
  3. Salad is a versatile dish that can be made with endless combinations of ingredients and styles, allowing personal creativity and expression.

Start Here!

The Audacity. • 1690 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Cookbooks Recipes Cooking tips
  1. The book club discussed Sohla El-Waylly's cookbook 'Start Here' and how it was fun to cook together.
  2. Sohla emphasizes the importance of understanding the 'why' in learning new skills.
  3. Participants shared their cooking experiences, recipes they tried, wins, failures, and areas they want to improve.

Three Things

Dinner: A Love Story • 2260 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Books
  1. Try making 'fish presents' for a tasty and low-stress dinner option.
  2. Consider trying out 'oven-roasted chicken shawarma' for a flavorful meal when entertaining guests.
  3. Explore some great book recommendations for your holiday reading list.

Kitchen Project #128: Everything Rhubarb

Kitchen Projects • 1454 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Baking Desserts Cooking techniques
  1. The newsletter provides a comprehensive guide on various ways to use rhubarb in recipes like jam, compote, syrup, and even choux pastries.
  2. Tips are shared on cooking rhubarb to bring out its best flavor, including methods like poaching and roasting.
  3. Exploration of the different varieties of rhubarb is discussed, such as Yorkshire and Dutch rhubarb, and how they differ in taste and quality.

I Know Where All The Chocolate In The House Is and You'd Think That Would Relax Me

The Chatner • 982 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking Family Memory Recipes
  1. The author has a detailed memory of where all the food is in the house, especially chocolate.
  2. This habit seems to stem from a mix of concern for running out of things and a genuine interest in food and comfort.
  3. The habit of knowing where all the food is can be seen as thoughtful and caring, but it could also potentially be overwhelming for others.

La Rentrée, Part 2

David Lebovitz Newsletter • 4933 implied HN points • 25 Sep 23
🍲 Food & Drink Cuisine Restaurants Travel Shopping Recipes
  1. Brittany is a beautiful region known for its rocky coasts, dramatic weather, and delicious food like moules-frites and local hard apple cider.
  2. In Languedoc, you can enjoy a relaxing vacation with fresh seafood, warm beaches, and charming markets like the one in Olonzac.
  3. Exploring vide-greniers in the French countryside can lead to great finds, while enjoying delicious food at local restaurants can be a highlight of the trip.

Kitchen Project #130: Love Letters to Ingredients

Kitchen Projects • 746 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Ingredients Recipes Wine
  1. Food can be a love language, evoking memories and emotions through the ingredients we use and dishes we create.
  2. Ingredients like black sesame, eggs, muscat Beaumes de Venise wine, vinegar, and pomegranates can bring unique flavors, textures, and balance to culinary creations.
  3. Exploring the stories and flavors of ingredients like vinegar in desserts can add new dimensions to baking, offering a fresh twist on traditional sweets.

October 2023 newsletter

David Lebovitz Newsletter • 4363 implied HN points • 01 Oct 23
🍲 Food & Drink Restaurants Cookbooks Travel Recipes Gardening
  1. The author missed writing the September newsletter but enjoyed taking a break in Sicily.
  2. In France, 'Non' doesn't mean being rude; it's about valuing personal time like vacation and work-life balance.
  3. When dining in France, tipping is not mandatory as service is included in the price, but leaving a little extra for good service is appreciated.

Kitchen Project #127: Plant-based Meringues 🌱

Kitchen Projects • 1081 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Baking Recipes Plant-based
  1. Meringue can be made vegan using aquafaba, the liquid from canned chickpeas, as a substitute for egg whites.
  2. Plant-based alternatives like pea protein powder or chickpea flour did not work well compared to aquafaba for making meringue.
  3. French meringue made with aquafaba has minor differences in appearance, flavor, and mouthfeel compared to traditional egg white meringue.

one-pot cheesy pumpkin pasta

What To Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking • 3871 implied HN points • 08 Oct 23
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Ingredients Cooking tips Meal Ideas
  1. The recipe shared is a one-pot cheesy pumpkin pasta, perfect for fall comfort food.
  2. The author shares her love for savory pumpkin dishes and provides alternatives for those who don't enjoy pumpkin.
  3. There are tips for variations, such as using canned butternut squash, adding meat or greens, and making the dish dairy- or gluten-free.

The virility Crunchwrap Supreme

Food is Stupid • 668 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Food culture
  1. Valentine's Day is an unofficial food holiday that involves cooking a romantic meal for your partner.
  2. The Virility Crunchwrap Supreme was created using aphrodisiac ingredients like oysters, almonds, and pickled okra.
  3. Building the Crunchwrap involved constructing layers of ingredients and folding them to create a unique dish.