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Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 80 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: brown or green lentils (rinsed), brown rice (rinsed), bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, carrots, peeled and diced, onions, thinly sliced. Equipment: large roasting pan, medium saucepan with lid, frying pan or skillet, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: For best results, rinse the rice and lentils thoroughly to remove excess starch and dirt.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 35 minutes. Allow 55 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless, skin-on chicken thighs, garlic, minced, ground cumin, smoked paprika, aji amarillo paste (or substitute with mild chili paste). Equipment: medium bowl, large skillet or frying pan, baking sheet, medium saucepan, measuring spoons, knife, cutting board, mixing spoon, colander.
Kitchen tip: Marinate the chicken ahead of time to deepen the flavor profile.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 50 minutes. Allow 70 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: lamb shoulder chunks, olive oil, onion, garlic cloves, ground cinnamon. Equipment: pressure cooker or Instant Pot, large roasting tray, knife, wooden spoon, measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowl.
Kitchen tip: Ensure bulgur is added before pressure cooking so it absorbs the flavors and cooks properly with the lamb.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 70 minutes. Allow 90 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chicken, patted dry, baby carrots, new potatoes, halved, asparagus, trimmed and cut into 5 cm pieces, garlic, minced. Equipment: oven, roasting pan or large shallow baking dish, kitchen knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, tongs.
Kitchen tip: Ensure the chicken is fully thawed before cooking to allow even cooking throughout.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 35 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: pork chops (bone-in or boneless, about 2.5 cm/1 inch thick), fresh rosemary, finely chopped, fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped, fresh parsley, finely chopped, olive oil, divided. Equipment: oven, baking sheet, large skillet or frying pan, mixing bowl, knife, cutting board, tongs, meat thermometer.
Kitchen tip: Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking pork; 63°C (145°F) internal temperature is safe and juicy.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 45 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, carrots, peeled and cut into 2.5 cm (1 inch) pieces, parsnips, peeled and cut into 2.5 cm (1 inch) pieces, sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2.5 cm (1 inch) cubes, garlic, minced. Equipment: oven, baking sheet or roasting pan, mixing bowl, measuring spoons, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: For extra crispy skin, pat chicken thighs dry and avoid overcrowding on the pan.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 35 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: pork tenderloin (about 450–500 g / 1 to 1.1 lbs), garlic, minced, fresh rosemary, chopped, olive oil, divided, carrots, peeled and cut into 3 cm (1 inch) pieces. Equipment: oven, baking sheet or roasting pan, knife, cutting board, meat thermometer, mixing bowl.
Kitchen tip: Use a meat thermometer to ensure pork is cooked to a safe internal temperature of 636C (1456F) followed by resting.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 35 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: pork chops (about 2.5 cm thick, bone-in or boneless), Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, honey, olive oil, divided. Equipment: oven, large roasting pan or baking sheet, mixing bowl, measuring spoons, basting brush, meat thermometer (recommended).
Kitchen tip: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the pork chops reach a safe internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) followed by a 3-minute rest.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 45 minutes. Allow 65 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 150g / 5 oz each), gluten-free breadcrumbs, fresh parsley, finely chopped, fresh rosemary, finely chopped, fresh thyme leaves. Equipment: oven, large roasting tray, mixing bowl, measuring spoons, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: For extra crisp skin, leave the chicken uncovered in the fridge for up to 1 hour before cooking to dry the skin.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 55 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 170 g each), Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, plus extra for drizzling, butternut squash (about 600 g), peeled and cubed. Equipment: Baking sheet, Mixing bowls, Measuring spoons, Knife, Cutting board, Oven.
Kitchen tip: Ensure chicken is cooked to a safe internal temperature of 74°C (165°F) by using a meat thermometer.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 35 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: pork tenderloin, trimmed, pure maple syrup, olive oil, divided, Dijon mustard, salt. Equipment: oven, roasting pan or sheet pan, mixing bowl, meat thermometer, baking tray, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the pork is safely cooked to 63°C (145°F) and remains juicy.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 50 minutes. Allow 65 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (~1.2 kg), olive oil, pure maple syrup, carrots, peeled and cut into 5 cm pieces, parsnips, peeled and cut into 5 cm pieces. Equipment: large roasting pan or baking sheet, mixing bowl, kitchen tongs, meat thermometer.
Kitchen tip: Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help crisp the skin.