Home Cook Maverick Vol.4

What I'm reading

How to shell a boiled egg in seconds – and other life-changing kitchen hacks

Save time, money and effort with these brilliant shortcuts for everyday tasks

The TelegraphSilvana Franco

I'm always looking for a nice hack to make my life easier. Some of these are pretty impressive with how elegant of a solution they are. I'm definitely going try to de-stem my herbs with the cheese grater.

The bucket-list restaurant in every state | lovefood.com

Lovefood.com is an award-winning collection of topical news, expert commentary, engaging opinion and the tastiest, most unctuous and mouth-watering recipes you could ever hope to find.

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I was curious what the best restaurant in Georgia was (The Deer and the Dove) and figured the rest of you might be curious what's the best in your state.

What I'm watching

For whatever reason if a whole branzino is on a menu I usually get it. Don't know why. I guess I like the presentation. Which is why I'll probably be making it home soon using the recipe in the America's Test Kitchen video.

Check out the full grocery list here:

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil

• Vegetable Oil

• Cajun or Blackening Seasoning

• Smoked Paprika

• Dried Rosemary

• Red Pepper Flakes

• Italian Seasoning

• Garlic Powder

• Flour

• Black Pepper

• Unsalted Butter

• Chicken Broth

• Vegetable Broth

• Honey

• Maple Syrup

• Tahini

• Dashi Powder

• Panko Breadcrumbs

• Cannellini Beans x 2 14 oz. cans

• Chickpeas x 2 14 oz. cans

• Marinara Sauce

• Pearl Barley

• Quinoa

• Mirin

• Light Brown Sugar

• Tamari Soy Sauce

• Chicken Bouillon

• Whole Milk

• Parmesan

• Mozzarella

• Garlic

• Lemon x 3

• Lacinato Kale

• Mushrooms

• Fresh Thyme

• Fresh Rosemary

• Fresh Cilantro

• Shallots x 2

• Russett Potato

• Bag of Whole Carrots

• Baby Yukon Gold Potatoes

• Brussels Sprouts

• Pomegranate

• Parsley

• Yellow Onion

• Chicken Breasts x 2

• Salmon Fillets x 4

• Boneless Porkchop x 2

• Eggs

Cajun Parmesan Salmon Is Just The Kick You Need

Cajun seasoning transforms salmon from bleh to oh yeah!

DelishLindsay Funston

Servings: 4

1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
4 (4-oz.) fillets salmon (preferably wild)
2 tsp. Cajun seasoning, diived
Freshly ground black pepper
2 Tbsp. butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 c. low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
Juice of 1 lemon
1 Tbsp. honey
1 Tbsp. freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
2 Tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan
Lemon slices, for serving

Parmesan Crusted Chicken

This parmesan crusted chicken recipe has juicy chicken nestled in a crispy breading! It’s easy to make for a quick family dinner.

Salt & LavenderNatasha

Servings: 4

2 large chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt & pepper to taste
1/4 cup flour
2 eggs
2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/2 heaping teaspoon Italian seasoning
3 tablespoons olive oil divided

Italian Baked Beans and Greens

Italian Baked Beans & Greens w/ cannellini beans, lacinato kale & marinara sauce, baked until golden and bubbling. Vegetarinan, Vegan-adaptable.

Feasting At HomeSylvia Fountaine | Feasting at Home

Servings: 4

4 cups cannellini beans or white beans (cooked, or 2 x 14-ounce cans, drained)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
pinch chili flakes- optional
2 cups marinara sauce
2 tablespoons water
optional: big handful lacinato kale, torn, thick stems removed (or sub baby spinach)
1/4 cup parmesan or pecorino cheese
optional 4–5 slices fresh mozzarella ( or sub grated, or burrata cheese)

Herby Barley Salad With Butter-Basted Mushrooms

Any chewy grain, such as wheat berries, farro, or even brown rice, can replace the barley.

Bon AppétitCondé Nast

Servings: 4

1 cup hulled, hull-less, or pearl barley
Kosher salt
2 shallots, thinly sliced into rings
⅓ cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces mushrooms (such as maitake, chanterelle, and/or oyster), torn or cut into large pieces
Freshly ground black pepper
2 sprigs thyme
1 garlic clove, crushed
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1½ ounces Parmesan, shaved, plus more for serving

Vegan Garlic Chickpea Soup

This vegan garlic garlic chickpea soup is not only fast, but it’s also creamy, delicious, and healthy. It’s ready in less than 30 minutes.

The clever mealKatia

Servings: 4

1 Tbsp olive oil, plus more for drizzling
3 large garlic cloves, minced or pressed
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp dried rosemary
½ tsp dried thyme
¼ tsp chili flakes
2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas
1 (6oz-180 grams) large potato, diced
2 cups (480 ml) low-sodium vegetable broth
salt & black pepper, to taste

Roasted Vegetable & Quinoa Harvest Bowls

Who’s ready for another simple, delicious entrée recipe?! Please say yes, because this 30-minute Harvest Bowl is calling your name. I’ve

Minimalist BakerDana Minimalist Baker

Servings: 4

4 medium whole carrots (peeled and quartered // large pieces halved)
1 1/2 cups quartered baby yellow potatoes
2 Tbsp maple syrup (divided)
2 Tbsp olive oil (divided)
1 healthy pinch each sea salt + black pepper
1 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary (or dried)
2 cups halved Brussels sprouts
1 cup white quinoa well rinsed + drained
1 3/4 cups water
1 pinch sea salt
1/2 cup tahini
1 medium lemon, juiced (yields ~3 Tbsp or 45 ml as original recipe is written)
2-3 Tbsp maple syrup
Fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, etc.)
Pomegranate arils

Katsudon (Japanese Pork Cutlet Bowl) | Sudachi

How to make amazing Japanese Katsudon made with crispy pork cutlet, juicy onions and tender egg served over rice.

SudachiYuto Omura

Servings: 2

2 boneless pork chop(s)
2 pinches salt and pepper
4 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 large egg
1 tsp cooking oil
1 tbsp whole milk
50 g panko breadcrumbs
cooking oil for frying
5 g dried kelp (kombu) kombu
150 ml water
100 g yellow onion(s)
50 ml mirin
1 tbsp light brown sugar
1 tsp Chinese-style chicken bouillon powder I use youki garasupu
2 tbsp soy sauce
3 medium egg(s) room temperature
2 portions cooked Japanese short-grain rice
Japanese wild parsley (mitsuba)