Most of us are stocking up on groceries now to make the most of self-distancing. But meal time doesn’t have to be drab. With our Ingredients page, we’ve made an attempt to turn cooking into a simplistic pleasure using ingredients that are readily available to create bold and beautiful meals. Here’s a roundup of some of our favorite recipes from local chefs.
CLE Casseroles
If you’re looking for a meal that will last a couple of days, a casserole is a hearty dish that is great leftover. From Crumb & Spigot's 'Nduja and Squash Bake to Cleveland Vegan's butternut Squash and Cauliflower Gratin here are four Cleveland casserole recipes that offer multiple heaping, flavorful servings.
The Land Linguine
If you have some time on your hands, pick up some new techniques in the kitchen. Our guide to making fresh pasta from restauranteur Dante Boccuzzi covers everything from the perfect pasta machine to creating from-scratch sauces.
Super Sandwich
There's no better way to throw together a quick working-from-home lunch than throwing together a sizeable sammy. But a few quick tips can help you elevate that sub. Herb'n Twine's Brendan Messina offers some guidance on building the best smoked turkey club sandwich you've ever had.
Cleveland Pickle Fest
Since we might be in it for the long haul, make the most of your time with our guide to pickling anything you can think of from Spice Kitchen & Bar owner and chef Ben Bebenroth.
Worth The Wait CrockPot Champs
Speaking of time, break out your CrockPot and Instant Pot for these slow-cooker recipe. Rocco Whalen, Momocho's Eric Williams and more show you how simple to use while you busy yourself with other activities around the home.
5 Recipe Ideas From Cleveland Chefs
Take it slow with easy CrockPot meals and our pickling guide or throw together a quick but mighty sandwich or casserole with some help from local chefs.
