Michael

The Michael Collection

A curated collection of Michael's recipes.

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The Michael Collection

Veggie Philly Cheesesteak

Sautéed mushrooms, peppers, onions, and broccoli piled into a buttered hoagie roll with a spicy sriracha aioli and melted cheese broiled on top.

Serves 4 ·
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Buttery Gochujang Tofu and Broccoli

Cornstarch-crusted tofu pan-fried until golden, then tossed with tender broccoli in a glossy butter-gochujang sauce sweetened with maple and sharpened with garlic and ginger.

Serves 4 ·
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Sourdough Rye Bread

A naturally leavened rye loaf with deep, malty flavor from molasses and optional caraway — bake it as a boule, bâtard, or in a loaf tin.

Serves 12 ·
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Peruvian-Style Tofu With Creamy Cilantro Sauce

Cumin-and-paprika marinated tofu planks grilled until charred, served with a bright, creamy blender sauce of cilantro, scallion, avocado, and serrano.

Serves 6 ·
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Kung Pao Cabbage with Tofu

Charred green cabbage and baked tofu in a punchy Sichuan-style sauce, finished with roasted cashews and cilantro — a quick vegetarian stir-fry in 30 minutes.

Serves 4 ·
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Black Pepper Tofu

Seared extra-firm tofu and bell peppers tossed in a freshly toasted black peppercorn sauce with garlic, ginger, and plant-based oyster sauce, served over fluffy jasmine rice.

Serves 2 ·
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Red Lentil Burger Patties

Spiced red lentil patties blended with carrot, onion, and cilantro, pan-fried crisp and served on toasted buns with a za'atar-tahini sauce, microgreens, and pickles.

Serves 8 ·
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Moroccan Chickpea Stew

A one-pot vegan stew of chickpeas, sweet potato, and collard greens simmered in San Marzano tomatoes with cumin, paprika, and cinnamon, sweetened with raisins and brightened with parsley.

Serves 8 ·
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Whole Wheat Chocolate Poppyseed Banana Bread

A dense, chocolatey whole wheat banana bread with poppy seeds and walnuts. No refined flour — naturally sweet from ripe bananas with modest added sugar.

Serves 1 loaf ·
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Aloo Chana (Kurma Style Chickpea Potato Curry)

South Indian kurma-style chickpea and potato curry with coconut paste, whole spices, and yogurt. Serve with rice, chapati, or dosa.

Serves 6 ·
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Black Lentil Soup

A hearty, deeply spiced black lentil soup with leek, potato, and carrot. Partially blended for a creamy yet chunky texture.

Serves 6 ·
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Crispy Pan-Fried Japanese Eggplant with Garlic and Ginger

Cornstarch-coated eggplant pan-fried until golden and a little charred, then tossed in a quick sesame, garlic, and ginger sauce. Ready in 20 minutes.

Serves 4 ·
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Crispy Peasant Crust (Bauernkruste)

A rustic German peasant loaf with a dark, crisp crust and soft crumb. Made with a blend of wheat and rye flours, baked in a covered pot from a cold oven start.

Serves 1 loaf ·
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Dahi Baingan (Aubergine in Spicy Yoghurt)

A Pakistani dish of pan-fried aubergine simmered in a tangy, spiced yoghurt sauce. Smoky, bittersweet, and tangy. Serve with roti, naan, or basmati rice.

Serves 5 ·
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Fish-Fragrant Eggplant — Vegetarian (鱼香茄子)

A vegetarian adaptation of the Sichuan classic. Blistered eggplant and finely diced mushrooms in a spicy, tangy, sweet doubanjiang sauce.

Serves 4 ·
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Green Lentil Dal Makhani

A rich, creamy one-pot lentil curry in the style of dal makhani. Green lentils and kidney beans simmered with fresh tomatoes, finished with butter and cream.

Serves 8 ·
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Indian Curried Green Lentils Dal

A simple, spiced green lentil dal with cumin, garam masala, and fresh chilli. Flavourful, nutritious, and ideal for batch cooking.

Serves 12 ·
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Morning Glory Muffins

Wholesome whole wheat muffins packed with carrot, apple, raisins, and pecans. Naturally sweetened with honey and applesauce, baked with the high-heat rise method.

Serves 18–20 muffins ·