Recipes worth making twice
I started writing recipes down because I kept forgetting what I had changed the last time. This site is that notebook, tidied up a little.
Cucumber and Dill Salad
Salting the cucumbers first is the one step you cannot skip. It keeps the dressing from going watery.
Tomato Butter Pasta
Three ingredients do most of the work here. The butter rounds off the tomatoes and the onion gives sweetness without any chopping.
Red Lentil Soup with Cumin
The soup I make when the fridge is empty. Red lentils need no soaking and collapse into something creamy on their own.
Mushroom and Barley Stew
Earthy, filling and better on the second day. Barley keeps a pleasant chew that rice never does.
Overnight No-Knead Bread
Time does the kneading. You stir four things together in the evening and bake the next day.
Lemon Roast Chicken Thighs
Thighs forgive a distracted cook. They stay juicy even if you leave them ten minutes too long.
Baked Oatmeal with Berries
Breakfast for the whole week from one dish. It reheats well and is good cold, too.