Recipes written as structures, not paragraphs — plus notes on why the techniques work.https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/malai-kofta/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/malai-kofta/Paneer and potato dumplings in a smooth cashew gravy. Bind them properly and fry them hot, or they disintegrate in the oil.Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTindianindianvegetarianpaneerweekendcomforthttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/cabbage-thoran/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/cabbage-thoran/A dry Kerala stir-fry of finely shredded cabbage with coconut. Fifteen minutes, and the coconut goes in raw at the end.Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTindianindianvegetarianvegansouth-indiansidequickhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/pav-bhaji/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/pav-bhaji/Vegetables cooked to collapse, mashed on the griddle with butter and spice, and served with soft rolls fried in the same pan.Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTindianindianvegetarianstreet-foodcomfortone-panhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/chapati/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/chapati/Two ingredients and a hot dry pan. The puff comes from steam, and it only happens if the dough is soft and properly rested.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTindianindianvegetarianveganbreadquicktechniquehttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/aloo-paratha/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/aloo-paratha/Stuffed flatbread. The filling must be dry and completely cool, or it tears the dough on the first roll.Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTindianindianvegetarianbreadbreakfastweekendhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/khichdi/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/khichdi/Rice and moong dal cooked together to a soft, savoury porridge. The dish people make when they are ill, and eat when they are not.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTindianindianvegetariancomfortone-paneasypantryhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/jeera-rice/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/jeera-rice/Basmati with cumin bloomed in ghee. The absorption method, a fixed ratio, and a lid you do not lift.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTindianindianvegetarianricesidequickeasyhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/vegetable-biryani/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/vegetable-biryani/Rice parboiled separately, layered over a spiced vegetable base, and steamed sealed so the two finish together.Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTindianindianvegetarianriceweekendmake-aheadhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/poha/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/poha/Flattened rice rinsed rather than soaked, then warmed through with mustard seeds, onion and turmeric. Ten minutes from start to plate.Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTindianindianvegetarianveganbreakfastquickpantryhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/upma/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/upma/Semolina toasted dry, then hydrated with boiling water. Fifteen minutes, and the toasting is what keeps it from turning to paste.Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTindianindianvegetariansouth-indianbreakfastquickpantryhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/idli/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/idli/Steamed cakes from the same fermented family as dosa, but ground thicker and steamed rather than griddled.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTindianindianvegetarianvegansouth-indianfermentedbreakfasthttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/masala-dosa/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/masala-dosa/A fermented rice and lentil batter spread thin on a hot griddle, wrapped around spiced potato. The fermentation takes a day and does all the work.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTindianindianvegetarianvegansouth-indianfermentedweekendhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/coconut-chutney/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/coconut-chutney/Fresh coconut, roasted gram and a green chilli, ground loose. Five minutes, and it goes with almost everything from a South Indian kitchen.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTindianindianvegetarianvegansouth-indianquicksaucehttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/rasam/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/rasam/A thin, sour, peppery broth. Never let it boil once the tamarind and dal water are in — it goes cloudy and dull.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTindianindianvegetarianvegansoupsouth-indianquickhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/sambar/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/sambar/A tamarind and lentil stew with mixed vegetables, finished with a mustard seed tempering. The tamarind goes in after the dal, not with it.Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTindianindianvegetarianveganlentilssouth-indianhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/kadhi-pakora/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/kadhi-pakora/A yoghurt and gram flour sauce simmered for an hour, with onion fritters dropped in at the end. The flour is what stops the yoghurt splitting.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTindianindianvegetarianyoghurtcomfortweekendhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/bhindi-masala/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/bhindi-masala/Okra fried dry and hard before anything wet touches it. That single rule is what keeps it from going slimy.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTindianindianvegetarianveganokraquickhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/baingan-bharta/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/baingan-bharta/Aubergines charred whole over a flame until they collapse, then mashed into a smoky masala. The char is the dish.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTindianindianvegetarianveganauberginegrillhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/aloo-gobi/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/aloo-gobi/A dry curry, not a gravy. Roast the cauliflower separately so it browns instead of steaming into mush.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTindianindianvegetarianveganpotatocauliflowerhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/matar-paneer/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/matar-paneer/Peas and paneer in a straightforward onion-tomato gravy. A weeknight dish that takes half an hour and no special ingredients.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTindianindianvegetarianpaneerquickpeashttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/paneer-butter-masala/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/paneer-butter-masala/A smooth cashew and tomato gravy, strained for silkiness. Sweet, mild and finished with crushed fenugreek leaves.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTindianindianvegetarianpaneertomatocomforthttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/palak-paneer/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/palak-paneer/Spinach blanched and shocked so it stays green, blitzed coarse, and paneer added at the very end.Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTindianindianvegetarianpaneergreensquickhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/rajma/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/rajma/Kidney beans in a thick onion and tomato gravy. Cook the masala until the oil separates, then let the beans thicken it themselves.Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTindianindianvegetarianveganbeanscomforthttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/dal-makhani/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/dal-makhani/Black lentils soaked overnight and simmered for hours until they turn glossy. Butter and cream at the end, not the start.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTindianindianvegetarianlentilsmake-aheadweekendhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/dal-tadka/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/dal-tadka/Soft yellow lentils finished with a tempering of spices bloomed in ghee, poured over at the table.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTindianindianvegetarianlentilspantryeasyhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/quick-pickled-onions/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/quick-pickled-onions/Ten minutes of work and thirty of waiting. They turn bright pink on their own and improve almost anything savoury.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTtechniquetechniquepantryvegetarianveganmake-aheadquickhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/chicken-stock/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/chicken-stock/Bones, cold water, aromatics and four hours at a temperature that never quite bubbles. The single most useful thing to keep in a freezer.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTtechniquetechniquebatchfreezerpantryhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/mayonnaise/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/mayonnaise/One yolk holds a surprising amount of oil, as long as you add it slowly enough. Five minutes, and it fixes if it breaks.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTtechniqueemulsiontechniqueeggsquicksaucehttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/tiramisu/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/tiramisu/No baking at all. A whipped mascarpone cream, a fast dip in coffee, and a full night in the fridge.Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertdessertcoffeemake-aheadno-cookhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/vanilla-ice-cream/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/vanilla-ice-cream/A cooked custard base, aged overnight, then churned. The ageing step is the one everyone skips and the one that matters.Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertdessertcustardmake-aheadcreamhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/panna-cotta/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/panna-cotta/Cream set with the smallest amount of gelatin that will hold. It should barely stand up and wobble when the plate moves.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertdessertmake-aheadcreameasyhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/chocolate-mousse/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/chocolate-mousse/Chocolate, eggs and a little sugar. No cream, no gelatin — the structure comes entirely from beaten whites.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertdessertchocolateeggsmake-aheadhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/creme-brulee/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/creme-brulee/A baked custard in a water bath, chilled hard, then blowtorched at the last minute. The contrast only lasts minutes.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertdesserteggsmake-aheadcustardhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/crunchy-slaw/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/crunchy-slaw/Salt the cabbage, wring it out, then dress it. Twenty extra minutes buys you a slaw that is still crisp an hour later.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTsaladsaladvegetarianmake-aheadsidequickhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/panzanella/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/panzanella/Stale bread salad. Salt the tomatoes first and use the juice they give up as most of the dressing.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTsaladsaladvegetarianvegansummerno-cookhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/caesar-salad/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/caesar-salad/An emulsified anchovy and egg dressing, croutons fried in the pan rather than baked, and cold crisp leaves.Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTsaladsaladeggsemulsionquickhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/chicken-noodle-soup/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/chicken-noodle-soup/Poach the chicken to make the stock, then use both. Noodles cooked apart so day two is still soup.Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoupchickensoupcomfortbatchhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/red-lentil-soup/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/red-lentil-soup/Thirty minutes from cupboard to bowl. Lentils need no soaking and thicken the soup themselves.Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoupsoupvegetarianveganpantryeasybatchhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/minestrone/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/minestrone/A soffritto, whatever vegetables you have, and a parmesan rind in the pot. The pasta is cooked separately for a reason.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoupsoupvegetarianpantrybatchcomforthttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/tomato-soup/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/tomato-soup/Roast the tomatoes rather than simmering them. Concentration and browning do what cream is usually asked to cover up.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoupsoupvegetarianveganroastingeasyhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/french-onion-soup/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/french-onion-soup/Ninety minutes of onions and about six of everything else. There is no shortcut and the shortcut versions taste like it.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoupsoupvegetariancheeseweekendcomforthttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/pot-roast/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/pot-roast/One large piece of beef, a covered pot and four hours. Vegetables added late so they are not baby food by the end.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTbraisebeefbraiseone-panweekendcomforthttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/lamb-shanks/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/lamb-shanks/A cheap cut that needs three hours and rewards them. Brown hard, braise low, reduce the sauce at the end.Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTbraiselambbraisemake-aheadweekendhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/braised-short-ribs/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/braised-short-ribs/Beef ribs in red wine and stock, cooked until the bone slides out. Chill overnight to lift the fat off cleanly.Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTbraisebeefbraisewinemake-aheadweekendhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/coq-au-vin/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/coq-au-vin/Chicken thighs braised in red wine. Marinate overnight, brown properly, and reduce the sauce after the meat comes out.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTbraisechickenbraisewineweekendhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/pulled-pork/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/pulled-pork/A dry rub, eight hours at a very low temperature, and a rest that matters as much as the cook.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTbraiseporkbraisemake-aheadweekendbatchhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/beef-bourguignon/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/beef-bourguignon/Brown everything separately, braise it low for three hours, and add the garnish at the end so it still tastes of itself.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTbraisebeefbraisewinemake-aheadweekendhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/stir-fried-greens/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/stir-fried-greens/Ninety seconds of actual cooking. The trick is a dry pan, dry greens, and not stirring as much as you think.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidevegetarianveganquickgreensone-panhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/shortbread/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/shortbread/Three ingredients in a fixed ratio, worked as little as possible and baked pale.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingbiscuitsvegetarianeasyafternoonhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/smash-burgers/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/smash-burgers/Loose balls of beef flattened hard onto a screaming pan for thirty seconds. The crust is the entire point.Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTweeknightbeefquickgrillkidshttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/cinnamon-rolls/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/cinnamon-rolls/An enriched dough proved overnight in the fridge, so the baking happens while you are awake.Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingbreadmake-aheadvegetarianweekendbreakfasthttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/fish-tacos/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/fish-tacos/A quick chilli rub, four minutes in a hot pan, and a slaw dressed at the last minute so it stays crunchy.Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTweeknightfishquickgrilltacoshttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/apple-galette/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/apple-galette/A free-form tart that forgives bad pastry work. Ground almonds under the fruit keep the base from going soft.Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingpastryfruitvegetariandesserthttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/sheet-pan-sausages/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/sheet-pan-sausages/One tray, one temperature, and a staggered start so nothing is either raw or leathery.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTweeknightporkone-paneasyroastinghttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/lemon-drizzle-cake/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/lemon-drizzle-cake/The drizzle goes on hot, so it soaks in rather than sitting on top. Zest in the sugar, not the batter.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingcakevegetariancitrusafternoonhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/pan-seared-steak/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/pan-seared-steak/Dry surface, hot pan, butter only at the end. Temperature decides everything and a thermometer removes the argument.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTtechniquebeefquicktechniqueone-panhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/scones/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/scones/Cold butter, a barely-mixed dough, and a straight cut down. Twelve minutes from bowl to oven.Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingbakingvegetarianquickafternoonhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/crispy-chicken-thighs/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/crispy-chicken-thighs/Skin side down in a cold pan, weighted, and left alone for most of the cook. You turn them once, near the end.Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTweeknightchickenquickone-pantechniquehttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/pizza-dough/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/pizza-dough/Three days in the fridge, a hot stone, and dough shaped by hand so the rim keeps its air.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingbreadmake-aheadvegetarianveganweekendhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/fried-rice/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/fried-rice/Cold day-old rice, a screaming pan, and everything prepped before you start. The whole cook is four minutes.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTweeknightricequickleftoversone-paneggshttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/lasagne/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/lasagne/Two sauces, assembled in thin layers and rested before cutting. The béchamel is what stops it collapsing on the plate.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTpastapastabeefmake-aheadweekendcomforthttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/blueberry-muffins/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/blueberry-muffins/A high blast of heat first for the domed top, then down to finish. Frozen berries, tossed in flour so they stay put.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastbakingfruitvegetarianquickkidshttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/aglio-e-olio/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/aglio-e-olio/The ten-minute pantry dinner. Everything depends on not letting the garlic go past gold.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTpastapastavegetarianveganquickpantryhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/french-toast/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/french-toast/Stale bread, a long soak, and a pan cool enough that the custard sets before the outside burns.Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastbreakfasteggsquickvegetariankidshttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/mac-and-cheese/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/mac-and-cheese/A béchamel base, cheese off the heat, and pasta pulled early because it keeps cooking in the oven.Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTpastapastavegetariancheesecomfortkidshttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/overnight-oats/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/overnight-oats/No cooking at all. The ratio is the recipe, and the chia seeds are what stop it being soup.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastbreakfastmake-aheadvegetarianveganno-cookbatchhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/marinara-sauce/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/marinara-sauce/Four ingredients, forty minutes, and no browning at all. The point is bright tomato, not deep savoury.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTpastapastavegetarianveganpantrysaucehttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/soft-scrambled-eggs/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/soft-scrambled-eggs/Low heat, constant movement, and off the pan while they still look slightly underdone.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfasteggsquickvegetariantechniquehttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/brownies/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/brownies/Melted chocolate rather than cocoa, whipped eggs for the paper-thin crust, and pulled from the oven while the middle still wobbles.Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingchocolatevegetariandessertkidshttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/pesto-genovese/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/pesto-genovese/Raw sauce, so every ingredient shows. Keep the basil cold and bruise it rather than shredding it.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTpastapastavegetarianquicksauceno-cookhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/banana-bread/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/banana-bread/The blacker the bananas the better. Melted butter, one bowl, and a batter you deliberately undermix.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingcakevegetarianeasykidshttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/bolognese/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/bolognese/Milk before wine, wine before tomato, and three hours at a bare blip. The soffritto is where the patience pays.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTpastapastabeefbraisemake-aheadweekendhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/no-knead-bread/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/no-knead-bread/Twelve hours of time doing the work of ten minutes of kneading, baked in a lidded pot that traps its own steam.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingbreadmake-aheadvegetarianveganweekendhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/granola/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/granola/One syrup, one fat, and a low oven. Press it flat and leave it alone if you want clusters.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastbreakfastmake-aheadvegetarianveganbatchhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/carbonara/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/carbonara/Egg, cured pork, hard cheese and pepper. No cream, and no heat under the pan when the eggs go in.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTpastapastaeggsquickemulsionhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/miso-glazed-salmon/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/miso-glazed-salmon/A four-ingredient glaze, a short marinade, and eight minutes under the grill. The sugar in the miso is doing the browning, so watch it.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTweeknightfishquickgrillumamihttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/chana-masala/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/chana-masala/Tinned chickpeas, one onion cooked far longer than feels reasonable, and whole spices bloomed in fat. Dinner in forty minutes, most of it unattended.Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTweeknightvegetarianveganpantryone-panhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/notes/heat-in-a-home-oven/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/notes/heat-in-a-home-oven/Your oven's dial is a suggestion, its air is a poor conductor, and the shelf position matters more than the number. What actually transfers heat to food.Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTheatovenroastingfundamentalshttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/mushroom-risotto/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/mushroom-risotto/Twenty minutes of stirring you cannot skip, and one measurement — the rice must stay just barely covered — that decides the whole thing.Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTweeknightricevegetarianstirringumamihttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/overnight-focaccia/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/overnight-focaccia/A wet dough, a cold night in the fridge, and almost no kneading. The oven does the work; you mostly need to be patient in advance.Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingbreadmake-aheadvegetarianweekendhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/shakshuka/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/shakshuka/A thick pepper and tomato base with eggs poached in wells. The sauce has to be reduced before the eggs go in, or you end up with soup.Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfasteggsvegetarianone-panquickhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/notes/why-browning-works/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/notes/why-browning-works/The Maillard reaction, caramelisation, and the reason a wet pan will never give you either. Three conditions, and how to hit all three.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTmaillardheattechniquefundamentalshttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/weeknight-roast-chicken/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/weeknight-roast-chicken/Salt it in the morning, roast it hot, and let it rest. Three decisions, one pan, and enough leftovers to make the next night easy.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTweeknightchickenone-panroastingleftovershttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/beef-chilli/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/beef-chilli/Chuck cut by hand instead of minced, dried chillies instead of powder, and three hours where you do nothing at all.Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTbraisebeefbraisemake-aheadweekendfreezerhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/brown-butter-chocolate-chip-cookies/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/brown-butter-chocolate-chip-cookies/Browning the butter first trades some chew for a lot of flavour. The dough rests overnight, which is where most of the improvement actually comes from.Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingcookiesbuttermake-aheadweekendhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/notes/salt-when-and-how-much/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/notes/salt-when-and-how-much/Salt by percentage, not by pinch. One number covers meat, one covers pasta water, and the timing matters more than the quantity.Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTsaltseasoningtechniquefundamentalshttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/cacio-e-pepe/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/cacio-e-pepe/Four ingredients and one failure mode. The trick is temperature control — the cheese must never meet heat it can't handle.Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTpastapastaquickemulsionvegetarianhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/basic-vinaigrette/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/basic-vinaigrette/A ratio rather than a recipe. Learn the three-to-one and the mustard trick and you will never buy salad dressing again.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTtechniqueemulsiontechniquepantryvegetarianquickhttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/notes/reading-a-recipe-grid/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/notes/reading-a-recipe-grid/Ingredients on the left, steps growing right, and the last thing you do in the far corner. Five minutes of orientation and you will not go back to paragraphs.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTnotationtechniquemetahttps://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/buttermilk-pancakes/https://recipe.rbaljinder.dev/recipes/buttermilk-pancakes/Lumpy batter, a rested ten minutes, and a pan that is cooler than you think. Most bad pancakes are overmixed, overheated, or both.Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastbreakfastquickvegetariankids