Beef brisket and gravy
An easy and simple pot roast cooked with fresh herbs and spices. No special cooking equipment required. A thick-bottomed pot is all you need.
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Mapo tofu
A spicy Sichuan dish. Not only is there heat from the chilies in the doubanjiang and chili paste, there is also the numbing effect supplied by Sichuan peppercorns.
Mandarin chicken salad
Fruity, nutty, protein-rich with just enough carbs in the form of croutons, this filling salad is a one bowl meal.
Spaghettini aglio e olio
It might surprise you to know that meat and tomato sauce are not essential components of a good pasta dish. Sometimes, good quality olive oil and fresh garlic are all you need as in the case of pasta aglio e olio.
Squash (not pumpkin) soup
Tips for the tastiest squash soup: First, roast the squash to remove water and concentrate the flavors. Second, make a spice base by caramelizing onion in butter. And, third, use the best chicken bone broth.