This comforting braised chicken dish from Julia Turshen is everything you want in a winter dinner: tender chicken thighs, creamy pinto beans, and a smoky-spicy broth finished with lime, cilantro, and sour cream. Easy enough for weeknights but cozy enough for company, it’s hearty, bright, and deeply satisfying.
This quick summer side dish from Julia Turshen’s What Goes with What makes the most of fresh zucchini and a tub of feta. Cracked black pepper blooms in olive oil to season the sautéed zucchini, which gets piled onto a bed of tangy whipped feta. Bright, bold, and easy.
I found the perfect cold-weather comfort food in Julia Turshen’s Turkey and Green Chile Chili. Made with ground turkey, pinto beans, and smoky spices, it’s a healthier take on traditional chili that even won over my skeptical partner. Top with avocado and cheese for the ultimate cozy dinner!
Finding small containers of plain yogurt is tough, but I’ve found a perfect way to use up leftovers: Olive Oil-Fried Eggs with Yogurt and Lemon from Julia Turshen’s “Small Victories.” This simple breakfast mixes yogurt with lemon juice, salt, and pepper, topped with crispy eggs and fresh herbs.
Julia Turshen’s Street Fair Stuffed Mushrooms are inspired by the classic sausage and pepper dish found at fairs. This recipe transforms a beloved appetizer into a satisfying main course.
At the beginning of the year, I took inventory of my cupboards in an effort to finally use up the odds and ends of ingredients that had been lingering there for too long! Browsing through the list, I soon realized I had nearly every ingredient needed to make Julia Turshen’s Snow-Day Udon – all that was missing was a bit of tofu and bok choy!
Book: Small Victories, page 155Rating: 5/5 How Easy Is That: EasyStore-Bought Is Fine: gochujang, beer Pricey Ingredients: — Adapted version of the recipes here.
Book: Small Victories, page 152Rating: 5/5 How Easy Is That: Intermediate Store-Bought Is Fine: cream cheese Pricey Ingredients: —Hard-to-find: — Recipe not online.