Monday, October 22, 2018

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Baked Sweet Potato Taquitos

These Sweet Potato Taquitos are vegan and baked instead of fried for a healthy riff on one of our favorite fried foods. They're just as crunchy and great with some cashew cream sauce on the side.

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Sunday, October 21, 2018

Butternut Squash Lasagna

Want a real show-stopper? Make this Butternut Squash Lasagna! Layers of squash, noodles, cheese sauce, and spinach. It's easy to make ahead (or freeze!) and will satisfy a large crowd.

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How to Use Spaghetti Squash in International Dishes

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If zoodles are summer’s hottest food swap, spaghetti squash is the autumnal version—no spiralizer required! Filled with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and even a bit of protein, it’s the perfect vessel for creating nutritious and cozy dinners you feel great about eating. Take a trip around the globe with these internationally inspired spaghetti squash dishes.

Italy

Ditch this squash’s namesake and use its stringy innards in place of pasta. “I love to Italianize spaghetti squash. One of my favorite ways to prepare it is to split it in half, season with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast it in the oven. Then I fluff it up with a fork and finish it in a pan with marinara sauce, meatballs, and grated parmigiana,” says Stratos Georgedakis, chef at Lincoln Square Steak in New York City.

For those who still love good ol’ butter noodles, try roasting spaghetti squash, then coat with butter and cheese and toast it on the grill to achieve a little crispiness, says Sal Scognamillo, chef at Patsy’s Italian Restaurant in New York City.

Middle East

Mimic a pilaf by giving spaghetti squash the Persian treatment. “Roast it, then add a drizzle of saffron water, plenty of lemon juice, and toss with browned onions, toasted walnuts, and sautéed dried fruits like apricots or raisins,” says Naz Deravian, author of Bottom of the Pot: Persian Recipes and Stories. Serve alone or alongside grilled lamb, beef, or chicken.

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France

We thought a steaming, cheese cloaked bowl of French onion soup was decadent … until we learned that spaghetti squash French onion soup casserole was a thing. “The bold flavor you get from the onions and broth and the satisfying bite of cheese mixed with the squash is the absolute perfect combination of flavors,” says Olivier Palazzo, chef at Le Song in New York City. Cut the squash in half and bake both halves face down. After it softens, pull apart strands with a fork, add cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, beef broth, salt and pepper, caramelized onions, and parsley.

Asia

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Use spaghetti squash in your favorite Asian noodle dishes. Sauté with veggies, a protein, plenty of onions, garlic, and ginger, and a hint of soy sauce for a noodle-free lo mein. Or, do the same thing but serve with a peanut sauce as a nod to pad thai. “Spaghetti squash is really the perfect choice to create healthier versions of traditional Asian dishes,” says Mike Morales, executive
chef at Sunda in Nashville, Tennessee.

You can also whip up your favorite stir fry medley and serve it over a mound of roasted spaghetti squash instead of rice, or use the squash to sop up a big bowl of Thai or Indian curry.

Mexico

“Skip the tortillas—spaghetti squash is fantastic in baked layered enchilada-style dishes,” says Ariel Fox, concept executive chef at Dos Caminos in New York City and on the latest season of Hell’s Kitchen on Fox.

It’s also a great base for a taco bowl. “One of my favorite home meals is spaghetti squash topped with seasoned ground turkey, black beans, shaved serrano chilis, chopped tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, and salsa verde,” Fox says.

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Make your own meze plate with spaghetti squash instead of pita as the star. Roast it and lightly season with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Then serve alongside things like hummus, tzatziki, falafel, and fresh veggies like tomato and cucumber.

You can also make a Greek-inspired “pasta” by tossing the squash with a garlicky tomato sauce, whatever fresh herbs you have on hand, some feta, and a couple croutons, suggests Brian Riggenbach, partner and executive chef at The Mockingbird in Nashville, Tennessee.

Related Video: How to Make Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi



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Saturday, October 20, 2018

What Is the Difference Between Adobo and Mole?

Adobo is a dish that originated in the Philippines, that combines a vinegary marinade with pork or chicken. There are many styles of Adobo, including Mexican (with chipotles and chiles), Peruvian, Puerto Rican, Uruguayan, and traditional Filipino adobo. Spanish adobo refers to the seasoning or marinade for the meat, while Filipino adobo refers to the whole dish (for more information, check out our primer on Mexican and Filipino adobo).

Mole is a sauce with a completely different flavor profile than adobo. Puebla and Oaxaca are considered the traditional originators of mole, which comes in many different styles. Mole can have dozens of ingredients, and always contains one or more types of chili pepper. Often chocolate is added at the end of the cooking process and most of the ingredients are roasted or charred. Nuts and spices, as well as fruit, can be added to mole during the cooking process.

Mole poblano is the most famous mole dish, but there are many festivals dedicated to the different types of Mexican mole. Mole can also be aged, and the tangy, thick sauce is similar to barbecue sauce but with more complex flavors. Mole can be dark red, brown, black, red, green, yellow, and is very much a matter of personal taste.

Need to find out the difference between adobo and mole for yourself? Check out these nine recipes and get started in the kitchen.

Black Mole Sauce

A classic Oaxacan mole with charred chiles—pasilla, guajillo, and mulato negro, as well as peppercorns, allspice, sesame seeds, almonds, raisins, and prunes make for an incredibly flavorful mix. Get this Black Mole Sauce recipe.

Slow Cooker Chicken Adobo

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This is a Filipino recipe with a vinegary tang—use soy sauce, rice vinegar, freshly ground black peppers, and some granulated sugar combined with onions, garlic, and ginger for a tangy combination. Get our Slow Cooker Chicken Adobo recipe.

Slow Cooker Chicken Mole

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The slow cooker makes this mole less daunting than the usual—use a combination of chipotle chiles in adobo with dried ancho chiles, with cumin and ground cinnamon (in addition to bittersweet chocolate and garlic). Get our Slow Cooker Chicken Mole recipe.

Chicken Adobo

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This adobo recipe features apple cider vinegar and a Thai chili pepper to kick it up a notch. Make sure to marinate the chicken ahead of time to add more flavor. Get this Chicken Adobo recipe. 

20-Minute Mole

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An easily adaptable recipe for a quick mole, this take includes onion, garlic, jalapeno with chili powder, cinnamon, cumin, oregano, and a quick cheat with almond butter instead of using whole-roasted and ground almonds. Get this 20-Minute Mole recipe.

Yellow Chicken Adobo 

Adobos are infinitely variable—this take has ground turmeric that turns it a pleasing yellow color, along with bay leaves, shredded coconut, cauliflower, kabocha squash, coconut milk, ginger, garlic, honey, and vinegar. Get this Yellow Chicken Adobo recipe.

Pork Mole Tamales

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If you want to make a meal with mole but are short on time, use a prepackaged mole sauce to make these pork mole tamales. To compensate for the mole hack, make the basic masa dough from scratch to hand make the tamales. Get our Pork Mole Tamales recipe.

Adobo Chicken Tacos

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This is a quick chicken dinner made with adobo sauce —you can make a double batch to marinate additional chicken for leftovers. Guajillo and ancho chiles with fresh ginger, cumin, salt, and pepper form the base of this tasty dish. Get our Adobo Chicken Tacos recipe.

Lamb Barbacoa with Masala Adobo

This Indian/Mexican fusion is made with a masala blend—cardamom pods, cinnamon, anise, cumin, coriander, fenugreek, fennel, and mustard seeds—that is the perfect match for the adobo marinade. Get this Lamb Barbacoa with Masal Adobo recipe.

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Simply Recipes Meal Plan: October 2018, Week 4

Here's your meal plan for October Week 4! Are you into fall cooking yet?! If not, we've got Broccoli Cheddar Casserole, Swedish Meatballs, Sweet Potato Stew, and more!

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Pressure Cooker Pumpkin Cheesecake

This Pressure Cooker Pumpkin Cheesecake is the best of both worlds: cheesecake and pumpkin pie! Plus, it's easy and fool-proof in your pressure cooker or Instant Pot.

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