Succulent Meals: A Curated Recipe Collection

A collection of recipes I’ve written about over the years, organized by category. Each recipe links to a detailed post with full instructions and often a story behind the dish. This is democracy manifest.

Pasta and Gnocchi

• Sweet Potato Gnocchi - A cyclist’s comfort food, perfect for batch cooking and post-ride recovery
• Gordon Ramsay-Style Bolognese - A quick and flavorful take on the classic sauce
• Beef Short Rib Ragu - A rich, slow-cooked Italian classic
• Spargelzeit: German White Asparagus Pasta - A classic spring dish featuring Germany’s beloved white asparagus in a delicate cream sauce

Soups and Stews

• Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto) - A comforting Nordic classic with fresh salmon and dill
• Celery Soup - A simple yet surprisingly delicious soup that elevates celery from background ingredient to star of the show

Sauces and Condiments

• Salsa de Cacahuate - A complex Mexican peanut salsa
• Fermented Hot Sauce - A foolproof method for making lacto-fermented hot sauce at home with just peppers, salt, and time
• Napa Cabbage Kimchi (Mak Kimchi) - A straightforward recipe for classic Korean fermented napa cabbage.
• Peruvian Green Sauce (Aji Verde) - A ridiculously easy and flavorful recipe for Peruvian green sauce (Aji Verde). Creamy, spicy, herby - you’ll want to put this on everything.
• Homemade Ginger Syrup - Whip up a batch of spicy, sweet homemade ginger syrup. Perfect for making your own killer ginger ale or adding a kick to cocktails and tea.
• Simple Dijon Vinaigrette - A versatile, foolproof vinaigrette that elevates any salad with minimal effort and cleanup
• Simple Chili Crush - A versatile homemade chili crisp with crispy aromatics and customizable heat levels, perfect for adding depth to any dish

Cocktails and Spirits

• Homemade Limoncello - A bright, citrusy Italian digestif perfect for summer evenings
• Homemade Pastis - A simplified recipe for the classic French anise-flavored spirit
• Homemade Melloncello (Cantaloupe Liqueur) - Capture the taste of summer with this easy recipe for homemade Melloncello, a sweet and fragrant cantaloupe liqueur perfect for sipping chilled.
• Banana Old Fashioned: A Surprisingly Good Twist - Don’t knock it till you try it! A recipe for a Banana Old Fashioned, using that dusty bottle of banana liqueur for a subtle, fruity depth.
• Tinto de Verano: Spain’s Perfect Summer Drink - The simplest Spanish cocktail that beats sangria every time. Just red wine, lemon soda, and a slice of lemon - refreshing summer perfection.

Mains

• Mother’s Day Colcannon and Coq au Vin - Classic Irish and French comfort dishes
• Chicken Sausage - Fresh homemade sausage
• Shakshuka and Huevos Rancheros - Two classic egg dishes: Middle Eastern Shakshuka and Mexican Huevos Rancheros
• Microwave Egg Fluff - A surprisingly delicious and fluffy microwave egg technique using mayonnaise
• Chile Colorado Recipe - Traditional Mexican pork stew in red chile sauce
• Filipino Chicken Adobo - A simple yet flavorful recipe for classic Filipino chicken adobo.
• Classic Salmon Croquettes - Easy and delicious salmon patties, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
• Pad Kra Pao (Thai Basil Stir-Fry) - The ultimate Thai comfort food: fast, spicy ground pork stir-fried with holy basil and served over rice with a fried egg
• Moroccan-Inspired Spiced Chicken Thighs with Couscous - One-pan magic with warm North African spices, finished in the oven to prevent burning
• Hainanese Chicken Rice - Master the art of perfectly poached chicken, fragrant rice cooked in chicken fat
• Coconut Milk Poached Kobia - A simple yet elegant fish dish featuring kobia poached in coconut milk
• Two Ways: Grilled Marinated Wings - Perfectly grilled chicken wings with two distinct marinades: lemon pepper and fish sauce
• Smoked Chicken with Alabama White Sauce - Smoky grilled chicken elevated with tangy, creamy Alabama white BBQ sauce

Sides

• Favorite Side Dishes - A collection of go-to side dish recipes
• Simple Summer Succotash - A quick and classic recipe for succotash, perfect as a side dish.
• Honey Sriracha Brussels Sprouts - Crispy Brussels sprouts caramelized in bacon fat and finished with a sweet-spicy glaze
• Cowboy Caviar - A fresh and zesty Tex-Mex salad perfect for summer gatherings

Desserts

• Lavender Creme Brulee - An elegant twist on the classic dessert featuring subtle floral notes from culinary lavender and a perfectly caramelized sugar top

Breads and Tortillas

• Traditional Flour Tortillas - Authentic Mexican-style tortillas made with lard
• No-Knead Beer Bread - A rustic bread using beer for extra depth and flavor
• 72-Hour Fermented Pizza Dough - Long-fermented Neapolitan-style pizza dough
• Authentic Corn Tortillas - Traditional Mexican corn tortillas from masa harina

On the Wishlist

Things I want to cook but haven’t gotten around to yet. These are recipes I’ve researched, bookmarked, or thought about for a while. A reminder that cooking, like democracy, is something you must participate in. When I finally make them, they’ll graduate to proper posts above.