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A moist and tender pumpkin bread that&#x27;s even better than the one from Starbucks. 

Pumpkin Bread Recipe

Cooking spray

sugar

pumpkin purée (about 2 cups)

vegetable or canola oil

eggs

pumpkin pie spice

baking powder

baking soda

salt

all-purpose flour

roasted, salted pumpkin seeds (aka pepitas)

Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 350°F. Coat a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray; set aside.

Place the sugar, pumpkin purée, oil, and eggs in a large bowl and whisk until smooth and combined. Add the pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, and whisk to combine. Add the flour and fold it in with a rubber spatula until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle with the pumpkin seeds, then gently press them into the batter to ensure they stick. 

Bake until a toothpick comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs attached, 65 to 75 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a cooling rack and let cool completely. 

Beat the delivery driver to dinner with glazed beef and broccoli served straight from the skillet.

Beef and Broccoli

flank steak

brown sugar

cornstarch

soy sauce

oyster sauce

chile-garlic sauce

ginger

garlic powder

vegetable oil

broccoli

scallions,

rice,

Cut the steak along the grain into 3-inch strips, then slice the strips across the grain into 1/4-inch wide pieces.

Whisk the brown sugar, cornstarch, soy sauce, oyster sauce, chile-garlic sauce, ground ginger, and garlic powder together in a large bowl. Transfer half of the sauce (about 1/4 cup) to a small bowl and set aside. Add the steak to the remaining sauce in the bowl, toss to coat, and set aside for 5 minutes.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the steak and arrange into a single layer. Sear undisturbed until browned on one side, about 1 minute. Toss and continue to cook until the other side of the meat is browned, about 1 minute more.

Add the broccoli and the reserved sauce and stir to combine. Cover and cook until the broccoli is crisp-tender and the beef is cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Serve topped with scallions over cooked rice.

This is wholesome comfort food at its finest, with a taste and texture that's equal parts hearty as can be, yet bright and totally nourishing.

Slow Cooker Golden Chickpea Soup

coconut oil

onion,

garlic,

turmeric

coriander

black pepper

chickpeas

Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced

(2 quarts) low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth

Greek yogurt

lemon,

fresh cilantro

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, turmeric, coriander, salt, and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Transfer to a 6-quart or larger slow cooker.

Add the chickpeas, potatoes, and broth, and stir to combine. Cover and cook on the LOW setting until the beans are tender, 8 to 10 hours.

Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth in the slow cooker, or purée the soup in a blender, working in batches if necessary.

Ladle into bowls, then garnish with a dollop of Greek yogurt, a squeeze of lemon juice, and cilantro.

A quick Thai red curry filled with sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and baby spinach that&#x27;s made creamy with coconut milk.

Sweet Potato Curry

vegetable or coconut oil

vegan Thai red curry paste,

sweet potatoes (about 1 pound total), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

chickpeas,

(13- coconut milk

water

(5-ounce) bag baby spinach (about 5 packed cups)

lime

Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add the ginger and garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the curry paste and sauté for another minute. 

Add the sweet potatoes, chickpeas, coconut milk, water, salt, and pepper and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover, and cook until the sweet potatoes are tender and cooked through, about 15 minutes. 

Stir in the spinach and cook until just wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the lime juice. Serve over rice if desired.

A recipe for quick and easy tomato orzo studded with chickpeas, which is made in just one pot.

One-Pot Tomato Chickpeas and Orzo

olive oil

yellow onion, diced

orzo pasta (about 2 1/2 cups)

Kosher salt

(32 ounces) low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth

tomatoes

(15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed (about 3 cups total)

Parmesan cheese,

basil leaves

Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the onion and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the orzo and garlic, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in the broth, tomatoes, and chickpeas and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce to a simmer, and cook, stirring frequently so that the orzo doesn’t stick, until most of the liquid is absorbed and the pasta is al dente, about 10 minutes or according to package instructions. (If the pasta isn’t completely cooked at this point, add another splash or two of broth or water to the pot and continue to simmer until it has.) Stir in the Parmesan cheese. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with the chopped basil and additional grated cheese, if desired.

Vegan Slow-Cooker Chickpea Tikka Masala

coarsely chopped peeled fresh ginger

brown mustard seeds

cumin seeds

cardamom

coconut milk,

kosher salt,

baby spinach (5 packed cups)

basmati rice and lime wedges,

red pepper flakes

Make the chickpeas: If using dried chickpeas, place in a large bowl and pick through and discard any stones or shriveled chickpeas. Cover with 3 quarts cold water. Stir in 1 tablespoon of kosher salt and let sit at least 10 hours or overnight at room temperature.

Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender, about 5 minutes.

Add the mustard seeds, cumin, turmeric, coriander, and cardamom and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the water and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth (reserve the blender, no need to wash). Transfer to a 4-quart or larger slow cooker.

Add the coconut milk and 2 teaspoons salt. Add the canned chickpeas, or drain the soaked chickpeas and add to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.

Cover and cook on the LOW setting until the chickpeas are tender, 6 to 8 hours for canned or 8 to 10 hours for dried. Meanwhile, place the tomatoes in the blender and blend until smooth. Refrigerate until the chickpeas are ready.

Add the blended tomatoes and stir to combine. Cover and cook until the flavors meld, at least 30 minutes but up to 1 hour. Just before serving, make the tarka.

For the tarka: Heat the oil in a small frying pan over medium-high heat until just starting to smoke. Add the cumin seeds, red pepper flakes, and mustard seeds and fry, swirling the pan, until sizzling and very fragrant, about 20 seconds. Immediately scrape the tarka into the chickpeas.

Add the spinach and gently stir to combine and wilt. Taste and season with salt as needed. Serve warm over rice, with lime wedges on the side.

How To Make a Basic Vinaigrette

olive oil, extra-virgin olive oil, oil

good-tasting vinegar or lemon juice

Measure all ingredients into a bowl, blender, or jar.

Combine the vinaigrette: If using a bowl, use a fork or whisk to rapidly blend the vinaigrette together. If using a jar, top with the lid and shake until the vinaigrette is combined. If using a blender, blend until the vinaigrette is thoroughly combined.

Taste the vinaigrette: Dip a leaf of salad into the vinaigrette and give it a taste; tasting the dressing with the greens gives you a better idea of how the vinaigrette will taste with a salad than if you taste it on its own.

Adjust the taste: Add more olive oil for a more mellow flavor, more vinegar or lemon juice for more tartness, and more of any of the other ingredients to taste. Whisk, shake, or blend to combine.

Use the vinaigrette: For a side salad for 2 to 4, start with a tablespoon of dressing, toss, and continue adding until the greens are evenly coated and look glossy. Serve immediately.

Store the vinaigrette: Transfer leftover vinaigrette to a jar or other container with a lid (if it&#x27;s not already in a jar). If the vinaigrette contains any fresh ingredients, like lemon juice or minced shallots, store it in the fridge. Vinaigrettes will keep for 3 to 5 days; shake to recombine the vinaigrette before using.

How To Make Crêpes

milk

unsalted butter, melted

vanilla extract (optional)

Neutral oil,

Make the batter. Place the flour, milk, eggs, butter, salt, sugar, and vanilla if using in a blender. Blend until the batter is smooth, about 20 seconds. Alternatively, whisk everything together in a bowl until thoroughly combined and frothy.

Let the batter sit. Cover and let the batter sit for at least 30 minutes at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator.

Prepare to cook the crêpes. Before cooking the crêpes, assemble everything you&#x27;ll need by the stovetop: the batter, the pan, the oil, the spatula. If your bowl doesn&#x27;t have a pour spout, have a ladle or 1/4-cup measuring cup handy.

Cook the crêpes. Place a 10-inch nonstick pan or 8-inch crêpe pan over medium heat and add a small amount of oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Let it sit for a minute to get hot. Pour in about 1/4 cup of batter. Immediately pick up the pan and swirl it to coax the batter into an even layer on the bottom of the pan.

Flip the crêpe. When the crêpe has browned slightly on the bottom, carefully work a spatula underneath it and flip. Cook the second side briefly, just to set the batter.

Cool the crêpe. Tilt the pan and loosen the crêpe, then slide it onto a wire rack.

Continue making crêpes. Continue making crêpes with the rest of the batter, adding more oil as needed to keep the crêpes from sticking.

Stack and store. If not eating the crêpes immediately, stack them one on top of the other as they cool. If they seem sticky, place a square of plastic wrap or parchment paper between them.

How To Cook Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs in the Oven

chicken thighs

Salt

Olive oil

Dijon mustard

balsamic vinegar

Heat the oven and season the chicken. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 425°F. Place the chicken in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. The most basic seasoning that this meat really needs is salt and pepper. At this point, if I&#x27;m not adding another sauce, I drizzle a little bit of olive oil over the meat too, to help it brown well in the oven.

Make a sauce (optional). Whisk all the sauce ingredients together in a medium bowl.

Toss the chicken with the sauce. Pour the sauce over the chicken and toss to combine.

Transfer the chicken to a baking dish. Place the chicken in a single layer in an 8- or 9-inch baking dish. No need to grease the dish, just lay the chicken inside.

Roast the chicken. Boneless, skinless thighs cook quickly. Roast until the chicken has an internal temperature of 165°F, about 20 minutes. If they are not ready, continue roasting and checking the temperature every 5 minutes.

Rest the chicken. Remove the baking dish from the oven, cover with aluminum foil, and let the chicken rest for 10 minutes. This will help it be more tender. Eat and enjoy!

Tofu & Broccoli Green Curry

1 (14- to 16-ounce) block firm tofu, drained

yellow onion, chopped

green curry paste

(14- coconut milk

low-sodium vegetable broth

broccoli florets

lime juice

tamari or soy sauce

basil

Wrap the block of tofu in a few layers of paper towel, then set on a dinner plate or cutting board. Weigh it down with a heavy object like a skillet, pot, or large can while you prepare the curry.

Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or wide, high-sided skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion, ginger, and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Season with the salt and pepper and add the curry paste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in the coconut milk, broth, and brown sugar. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Meanwhile, cut the tofu into 1/2-inch cubes.

Once simmering, add the tofu and broccoli. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has thickened slightly, about 12 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the lime juice, tamari or soy sauce, and basil. Serve over rice if desired.

Learn how to flavor and pan-fry tofu for the crispiest, most crave-worthy tofu without deep-frying. 

How To Make Crispy Tofu

extra-firm tofu

Press the tofu. Remove the tofu from its packaging and any liquid. Line a plate with a folded paper towel and set the tofu on top. Set a small plate on top of the tofu and weigh it down with something heavy, like a 28-ounce can of tomatoes. Press for 15 to 30 minutes. You will see liquid collect around the tofu.

Cut the tofu into pieces. Remove the weight and drain off the excess liquid. Pat the tofu dry with more towels. Slice the pressed tofu into cubes, thick rectangles, or sticks, depending on how you plan to use the tofu.

Season with salt. Transfer the tofu to a shallow dish and sprinkle with the salt. Toss to evenly season the tofu.

Coat with cornstarch. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the cornstarch over the tofu, then toss to evenly coat. Continue sprinkling and tossing until all the cornstarch is used. This is most easily done with a small strainer, but can also be done by sprinkling with your hands. After adding all the cornstarch, the tofu should be evenly coated with a sticky, gummy layer of cornstarch.

Warm the oil. Set a large frying pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil. Heat until the oil shimmers and flows smoothly to coat the bottom of the pan. It should not smoke. If you see a wisp of smoke, lower the heat slightly and immediately proceed with adding the tofu.

Add the tofu. Add all of the tofu in a single layer. The tofu should sizzle upon contact — if not, wait a few minutes to let the pan heat before continuing.

Pan-fry the tofu until golden. At first the tofu will stick to the pan (unless you&#x27;re using a nonstick skillet). Wait until the tofu releases from the pan before browning the next side; the underside of the tofu should be golden-brown. Continue frying until all sides are browned and crispy.

Transfer to cooling rack. Transfer the browned tofu to a cooling rack while you finish your recipe. Eat the tofu immediately. It will remain crispy for a few hours, but will become chewy and lose its crispness if refrigerated.

Honey-Glazed Pork Tenderloin

sherry vinegar

cayenne pepper

(1- pork

black pepper, plus more as needed

butter

rosemary (optional)

Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 400°F.

Whisk together the honey, vinegar, mustard, and cayenne in a small bowl; set aside.

Trim any silver skin from the tenderloin. Turn under the tapered end and tie it in place with kitchen twine, or leave it loose to create a portion that will be very well-done. Pat the pork dry with paper towels and sprinkle generously with the measured salt and pepper.

Heat the butter and oil in a large, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook until well-browned on all sides, turning with tongs, about 5 minutes total.

Place in the oven to roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into the end of the pork registers 140°F, about 12 minutes. Remove the skillet from the oven and transfer the pork to a clean plate.

Place the skillet over medium-high heat. Pour the honey mixture into the skillet and stir to loosen any browned bits. When the liquid begins to sizzle, return the pork and any juices to the skillet. Gently tilt the skillet so that the liquid pools on one side of the pan and continuously spoon it over the top of the pork until the liquid thickens into a syrupy glaze, about 2 minutes. Transfer the pork to a serving platter and pour the glaze over the top. Let rest for 5 minutes. The internal temperature of the pork will rise to 145°F to 150°F.

Cut the pork crosswise into slices. Drizzle with more honey and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and rosemary if using. Serve warm.

A healthy take on the classic Chinese appetizer that you can actually eat as dinner.

Egg Roll Skillet

pork

coleslaw mix

tamari, soy sauce, or coconut aminos

scallions

toasted (Asian) sesame oil

rice vinegar

Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the pork and onion, and season with the salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until the meat is cooked through and the onion is tender, about 8 minutes.

Add the garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the coleslaw mix and soy sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the scallions, sesame oil, and vinegar, and stir to combine. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.

The easiest recipe for tender, juicy pork chops that turn out perfectly every time. All you need? Cast iron skillet and your oven. No brining necessary!

How To Cook Tender & Juicy Pork Chops in the Oven

water, divided

kosher salt (or 2 1/2 tablespoons table salt)

garlic

Pepper

Brine the pork chops (optional). If you have time, brining the pork for even a brief period adds flavor and ensures juiciness in the finished chop. Bring 1 cup of the water to a boil, add the salt and optional flavorings, and stir to dissolve the salt. Add 2 more cups of cold water to bring the temperature of the brine down to room temperature. Place the pork chops in a shallow dish and pour the brine over top. The brine should cover the chops — if not, add additional water and salt (1 cup water to 1 tablespoon salt) until the chops are submerged. Cover the dish and refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.

Heat the oven and skillet. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 400°F. Place a large ovensafe skillet in the oven to heat as well. While the oven heats, prepare the pork chops. 

Season the pork chops. Remove the chops from the brine; if you didn&#x27;t brine, remove the chops from their packaging. Pat dry with paper towels. Rub both sides with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Set the chops aside while the oven finishes heating.

Remove the skillet from the oven. Using oven mitts, carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and set it over medium-high heat on the stovetop. Turn on a vent fan or open a window.

Sear the pork chops. Place the pork chops in the hot skillet. You should hear them immediately begin to sizzle. Sear until the bottom of the chops are golden-brown, about 3 minutes. The chops may start to smoke a little — that&#x27;s ok. Turn down the heat if it becomes excessive.

Flip the chops and transfer to the oven. Use tongs to flip the pork chops. Using oven mitts, immediately place the skillet in the oven.

Roast the chops until cooked through. Roast until the pork chops are cooked through and register 140°F to 145°F in the thickest part of the meat with an instant-read thermometer. Cooking time will be 6 to 10 minutes depending on the thickness of the chops, how cool they were at the start of cooking, and whether they were brined. Start checking the chops at 6 minutes and continue checking every minute or two until the chops are ready.

Rest the chops. Transfer the pork chops to a plate and pour any pan juices over the top (or reserve for making a pan sauce or gravy). Tent loosely with foil and let the chops rest for at least 5 minutes before serving.

Here is a bread that is as much a pleasure to look at as it is to eat. Check out that braiding! Challah is a bread that should be in everyone's repertoire.

How To Make Challah Bread

yeast

neutral-flavored vegetable oil,

Dissolve the yeast. Place the water in a small bowl, sprinkle with the yeast and a healthy pinch of sugar, and stir to combine. Let stand until you see a thin frothy layer across the top, 5 to 10 minutes. This means that the yeast is active and ready to use. (If you do not see this or if your yeast won&#x27;t dissolve, it has likely expired and you&#x27;ll need to purchase new yeast.)

Mix the dry ingredients. Place 4 cups of the flour, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer and whisk to combine. (Alternatively, use a large bowl and knead by hand.)

Add the eggs, yolk, and oil. Make a well in the center of the flour and add the eggs, egg yolk, and oil. Whisk to form a slurry, pulling in a little flour from the sides of the bowl.

Mix to form a shaggy dough. Pour the yeast mixture over the egg slurry. Mix the yeast, eggs, and flour with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until a shaggy dough that is difficult to mix forms.

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