“It’s hard to dislike anything with Italian sausage in it. Makes *a lot* of pasta. It will fit in a large skillet like written, but barely.”
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“Didn’t have any black tea but made it with a vanilla chai, and oh boy was it good.”
Creamy Persimmon Sorbet
“Made the persimmon version. As written it’s *very* neutral. I might try it spiced next time to give it some zing.”
Seasonal Fruit Leathers
“I think it’s a fair balance of enjoyment to effort. I use extra virgin olive oil instead of butter for everything except the final glaze.”
Roasted Winter Squash with Seared Cod
“Good, but the adobo was too spicy for my kids. Nothing says ‘culinary expert’ like rinsing sauce off cooked shrimp.”
Honey-Chipotle Shrimp Tacos
“IYKYK, but if you don’t know Hamburger Helper, it’s cheesy and pasta-y and really you can’t go wrong.”
One Pan Lightened Up Hamburger Helper
“A good, easy salad. The grated garlic can be a bit intense, so I recommend steeping it in the lemon juice ~10 minutes before incorporating.”
Halal Cart Chicken Salad
“It’s a bit of work, but it feels like an expensive entree at a nice restaurant. And I always love celery root.”
Red Wine–Braised Bratwurst with Apple–Celery Root Puree
“I make it with olive oil instead of butter and skip the cream to reduce the saturated fat.”