serves 3
You might need to buy:
  • mustard oil or vegetable oil
  • Small pinch asafetida*
  • brown mustard seeds
  • nigella seeds*
  • chopped peanuts
  • curry leaves*
  • Kosher salt
  • *Can be found in specialty Asian markets

Khicheri is made with rice and lentils. I make mine with brown rice and split green lentils, but it is normally made with white rice and can be made with just about any kind of lentil.

serves 1
You might need to buy:
  • rounded teaspoon ghee
  • cumin seeds
  • chopped fresh ginger
  • garlic
  • Kosher salt
  • ground turmeric
  • garam masala
  • freshly ground black pepper
serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • water
  • beef broth
  • Marsala cooking wine
  • fresh rosemary
  • all-purpose flour
  • butter
serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • deli ham
  • Swiss or gruyere cheese
  • vegetable oil
  • all-purpose flour
  • white wine
  • chicken stock
  • dried thyme
  • sour cream
  • finely chopped fresh parsley
You might need to buy:
  • nutmeg
  • whole milk
  • all-purpose flour
  • butter
  • water
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • olive oil
  • no-boil lasagna noodles
  • shredded whole-milk mozzarella cheese
  • grated Parmesan
serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • chopped pecans
  • flour

1 quart

You might need to buy:
  • fresh lemon juice
serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • JAMBALAYA MIX:
  • long-grain rice
  • dried onion flakes
  • dried parsley flakes
  • beef bouillon granules
  • dried thyme leaves
  • garlic powder
  • ground black pepper
  • cayenne pepper
  • bay leaf
  • EVERYTHING ELSE:
  • water
serves 20
You might need to buy:
  • Cake:
  • milk
  • Frosting:
  • confectioners' sugar
  • cocoa
  • milk
  • light corn syrup
  • pure vanilla extract