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Charts

Charts from Julia Turshen's What Goes with What.

Fruity Cobblers & Crisps

  • Pear, cherry, & almond crisp

    Fruit: Sliced pears & frozen cherries Seasoning/Thickener: Sugar, lemon juice, almond extract & cornstarch Fat/Liquid Topping Ingredients: Butter Main Dry Topping Ingredients: Sugar, almond flour & rolled oats

  • Gingery peach & blueberry cakey cobbler

    Fruit: Frozen peaches & fresh or frozen blueberries Seasoning/Thickener: Sugar, lemon, cornstarch & ground ginger Fat/Liquid Topping Ingredients: Heavy cream Main Dry Topping Ingredients: Flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, & sugar

  • Apple & cranberry crisp

    Fruit: Sliced apples & cranberry sauce Seasoning/Thickener: Lemon, cornstarch, & ground cinnamon Fat/Liquid Topping Ingredients: Butter Main Dry Topping Ingredients: Flour, oats, brown sugar & cinnamon

  • Raspberry & chocolate cobbler

    Fruit: Frozen raspberries Seasoning/Thickener: Sugar, lemon, & cornstarch Fat/Liquid Topping Ingredients: Eggs & heavy cream Main Dry Topping Ingredients: Flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder & soda & chocolate chips

  • Pineapple upside-down cake (a cobbler, inverted)

    Fruit: Canned pineapple rings & maraschino cherries Seasoning/Thickener: Dark brown sugar & butter Fat/Liquid Topping Ingredients: Eggs, sour cream, vegetable oil, & vanilla Main Dry Topping Ingredients: Flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda & salt

Salad Dressings

  • Creamy lemon dressing

    Acid (1 part): Fresh lemon zest & juice Fat/Oil (2-3 parts): 50/50 olive oil & Greek yogurt Seasoning: Honey & salt

  • Pizzeria vinaigrette

    Acid (1 part): Red wine vinegar Fat/Oil (2-3 parts): Olive oil Seasoning: Dried oregano, garlic & salt

  • Creamy mustard dressing

    Acid (1 part): White wine vinegar Fat/Oil (2-3 parts): Equal parts olive oil & mayo Seasoning: Dijon, honey, salt & pepper

  • Kimchi dressing

    Acid (1 part): Kimchi juice & rice vinegar Fat/Oil (2-3 parts): Mayo Seasoning: Soy sauce, fish sauce, salt & Korean red pepper flakes

  • Tahini ranch dressing

    Acid (1 part): Red wine vinegar Fat/Oil (2-3 parts): Tahini + boiling water plus mayo Seasoning: Honey, garlic, salt, fresh chives & dill

Salads with Lettuce

  • Classic caesar with big crunchy croutons

    Base: Romaine Crunchy thing: Croutons Rich thing: Shaved parm Dressing: Julia's Caesar

  • Vegan kale caesar with crispy chickpeas

    Base: Shredded kale massaged with lemon & salt Crunchy thing: Roasted chickpeas Rich thing: Extra dressing! Dressing: Caper caesar

  • Italian chopped salad

    Base: Chopped romaine, jarred artichoke hearts & roasted peppers Crunchy thing: Thinly sliced pepperoncini Rich thing: Olives, diced salami & cheese Dressing: Pizzeria vinaigrette

  • Winter chopped salad

    Base: Shredded kale & cabbage Crunchy thing: Pumpkin seeds & pickled red onions Rich thing: Roasted squash & crumbled feta Dressing: Go-to dressing

  • My usual chopped salad

    Base: Chopped romaine & red cabbage Crunchy thing: Roasted almonds & grated carrots Rich thing: Chickpeas, feta & golden raisins Dressing: Creamy mustard dressing

Non-lettuce salads

  • Sliced Cucumbers

    Dressing: Red wine vinegar, olive oil, & dried oregano Herb: Lots of parsley An Extra Thing: Crumbled feta

  • Corn Kernels

    Dressing: 50/50 lime juice & olive oil Herb: Cilantro An Extra Thing: Diced avocado

  • Tomatoes (big ones in wedges / little ones halved)

    Dressing: Caesar Herb: Parsley An Extra Thing: Crunchy, garlicky breadcrumbs

  • Peach Wedges

    Dressing: 1 part sherry vinegar, 1 part Dijon, 3 parts olive oil Herb: Minced chives An Extra Thing: Crumbled crispy bacon

  • Bite-sized pieces of Melon

    Dressing: A squeeze of lemon & olive oil Herb: Torn basil An Extra Thing: Drape with prosciutto

Sandwiches

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Stovetop Vegetables

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Roasted Vegetables

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Stuffed Vegetables

  • Feta + Rice-Stuffed Peppers

    Vegetable with a Cavity: Bell Peppers Something Starchy for the Filling: Cooked Rice & Frozen Spinach Something Fatty: Feta Flavor: Garlic Powder & Dried Oregano

  • Twice-Baked Cacio e Pepe Potatoes

    Vegetable with a Cavity: Baked Potatoes (Scooped Out) Something Starchy for the Filling: Fluffy Potato from Scooped Out Center Something Fatty: Pecorino & Butter Flavor: Tons of Black Pepper

  • Mushrooms Rockefeller

    Vegetable with a Cavity: Mushrooms with Stems Popped Off Something Starchy for the Filling: Chopped Mushroom Stems, Breadcrumbs & Spinach Something Fatty: Butter & Parmesan Flavor: Garlic, Lemon Zest & Juice

  • Tomatoes Casino

    Vegetable with a Cavity: Tomatoes (Scooped Out) Something Starchy for the Filling: Breadcrumbs Something Fatty: Bacon! Flavor: Garlic & Fresh Parsley

  • Spiced Chickpea Squash Bowls

    Vegetable with a Cavity: Roasted Acorn Squash (Halved & Seeded) Something Starchy for the Filling: Chickpeas + Crushed Tomatoes Something Fatty: Olive Oil Flavor: Lots of Spices & Cilantro

Brothy Soups

  • Fastest Chicken Noodle Soup

    Sauté in Olive Oil: Diced chicken breasts + carrots with garlic powder & paprika Add Liquid: Chicken broth Add this & Simmer: Egg noodles / raw garlic at the very end Top with: Fresh herbs (optional)

  • Italian Wedding Soup

    Sauté in Olive Oil: Onions & garlic Add Liquid: Chicken broth Add this & Simmer: Small meatballs, small pasta & greens Top with: Grated Pecorino

  • Minestrone-ish

    Sauté in Olive Oil: Onion, carrots, cabbage, garlic, tomato paste + dried oregano Add Liquid: Canned tomatoes + chicken or veg broth Add this & Simmer: Canned white beans & small pasta Top with: Grated Parm & store-bought pesto

  • Any-Bean Soup

    Sauté in Olive Oil: Diced onion, carrots + lots of garlic Add Liquid: Chicken or veg broth Add this & Simmer: Dried beans Top with: Lots of fresh herbs & olive oil drizzle

  • Frozen Fish Chowder

    Sauté in Olive Oil: Diced onion & celery Add Liquid: Seafood or fish broth & cream Add this & Simmer: Diced potatoes, corn & fish Top with: Fresh chives & oyster crackers

Beans

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Pureed Soups

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Stews

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Braises

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One-pot Rice Dishes

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Grain Bowls

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Quick Pastas

  • In the spirit of an Unwrapped Dumpling

    Protein: Ground Pork or Crumbled Tempeh Aromatics: Minced Garlic, Ginger & Scallions Sauce: Equal parts: Oyster Sauce, Soy Sauce & Toasted Sesame Oil Vegetable: Shredded Green Cabbage or Coleslaw Mix

  • Buffalo Chicken, Baby!

    Protein: Ground Chicken or Crumbled Super Firm Tofu Aromatics: Minced Garlic Sauce: Equal parts Butter & Frank's Red Hot Sauce Vegetable: Thinly sliced Carrots & Celery (Top w/ blue cheese!)

  • Bulgogi-Inspired

    Protein: Ground Beef or Plant-Based Ground "Beef" Aromatics: Thinly sliced Onions & Minced Garlic Sauce: Soy Sauce, Sugar, Gochujang & Sesame Oil Vegetable: Daikon matchsticks

  • In the spirit of a Lamb Gyro

    Protein: Ground Lamb or Plant-Based Ground "Meat" Aromatics: Minced Red Onion & Garlic (Plus: Cumin, Oregano & Pepper) Sauce: Red Wine Vinegar + Honey Vegetable: Diced Zucchini & Halved Cherry Tomatoes

Meatballs

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Sheet Pan Dinners

  • "Paella"

    Carb: Cooked Rice Protein: Diced Chorizo Veg: Diced Onion & Peas Finish: Fresh Lemon

  • Gnocchi Night!

    Carb: Shelf-stable Gnocchi Protein: Big Spoonfuls of Ricotta Veg: Cherry Tomatoes & Baby Spinach Finish: Grated Parm!

  • Sausage & Peppers

    Carb: Not in foil—serve on toasted buns *Protein: Italian Sausages (hot or sweet) **Veg: Sliced Peppers & Onions Finish: A handful of arugula w/ lemon & olive oil

  • Tex-Mex Rice & Beans

    Carb: Cooked Rice Protein: Drained/Rinsed Canned Black Beans Veg: Canned Green Chiles & Corn Kernels Finish: Grated Cheddar & Avocado & Cilantro

  • Pierogies & Kielbasa

    Carb: Pre-made Pierogies Protein: Sliced Kielbasa Veg: Sauerkraut (or sliced cabbage) Finish: Sour Cream!

Savory Pies

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One-Bowl Batters

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