Mastodawn

Cameron McEfee Mar 18, 2025

Cooking is a big part of my steez (I cook most days, most meals). While a lot of people tend to show off their own recipes, I love following other people’s #recipes. I think I’m going to make more of an effort to share what I’m cooking, if that’s your thing.

Cameron McEfee May 12, 2025

Last week's #recipes:

👍🏻 https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/269496/one-pot-garlicky-shrimp-spinach/
Added a baguette, which I recommend.

👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/scallops-with-creamy-spinach-sauce
Also added a baguette. Surprisingly, even my kids were into it.

🚫 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/spicy-lamb-lentils-herbs
Felt dry and under-spiced. Might have worked with hummus + olive oil, but the lamb/lentils needed work.

👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/saucy-spiced-shrimp-white-beans
Could use an additional can of beans. Felt more like 3 servings than 4.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/pork-chops-with-sherry-pan-sauce
Added farrow and roast broccoli (EVOO, S&P, garlic powder)

One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & Spinach

This shrimp and spinach recipe is a simple one-pot meal with a flavorful pan sauce. Make it tonight to simplify dinnertime and satisfy the family.

EatingWell

Last week's #recipes:

👍🏻 https://camillestyles.com/food/mediterranean-grain-bowl/
Enjoyable, but the dressing was a bit too sweet for my tastes.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/spicy-salmon-bowl
A family fav.

👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/shrimp-and-pea-pancakes
Didn't set so it came out a pile. Gotta try again. Didn't seem like enough for the claimed 4 servings.

👍🏻 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/vegan-pecan-apple-chickpea-salad-wraps/
Satisfying. I made extra and they held up well the next day. Good with https://dragonsbloodelixir.com/products/chipotle or chipotle Tobasco.

👍🏻 https://www.theroastedroot.net/zucchini-and-ground-turkey-skillet/
A meal in search of a culture, but enjoyable.

This Mediterranean Grain Bowl Boosts Energy and Longevity—It Really Is the Perfect Lunch

Mediterranean Grain Bowls are a quick nutrition-packed lunch that'll give you energy all day. Perfect to meal prep on the weekends.

Camille Styles

Cameron McEfee May 25, 2025

Last week’s #recipes:

Mostly recovering from last week, so light on recipes.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/morning-glory-baked-oatmeal
My go-to breakfast. 3x in a 3/4 sheet pan for roughly 24 servings and sub evoo for butter to cut the saturated fat.

👍🏻 https://bittersoutherner.com/issue10/pableaux-johnson-monday-night-red-beans
Swapped a can of beans to speed things up and made this creole seasoning: https://www.daringgourmet.com/creole-seasoning-recipe/. It was good and is worth making, but the mods probably didn't do it justice.

👍🏻 https://www.lifeisbutadish.com/loaded-spinach-quinoa-casserole/
If nothing else, it's a way to eat quinoa.

Morning Glory Baked Oatmeal

This warm and cozy baked oatmeal studded with carrots, apples, and raisins is the make-ahead breakfast situation your busy mornings need.

Bon Appétit

Cameron McEfee Jun 1, 2025

Last week’s #recipes:

👍🏻https://www.loveandlemons.com/cilantro-lime-rice/

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/guacamole-recipe-1940609
My go-to

👍🏻👍🏻 Carne asada in Mi Cocina by Rick Marínez. Has unseated Kenji’s as my go-to. Going to put this book through its paces this summer.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.splendidtable.org/story/2020/06/30/chicken-thighs-with-herb-salsa
Regular rotation. Blend extra salsa into quinoa.

🤷🏻‍♂️ https://www.splendidtable.org/story/2024/05/15/clean-green-cucumber-avocado-and-caper-salad
I remember cooking, but not eating.

👍🏻 https://www.splendidtable.org/story/2025/04/02/lemony-orecchiette-with-sesame-pangrattato
A hat on a hat, but decent.

👍🏻 https://minimalistbaker.com/creamy-italian-white-bean-skillet-meal/
Added ground turkey to add some lean protein.

Cilantro Lime Rice - Love and Lemons

No need to stop at Chipotle—this easy cilantro lime rice recipe is fresh and delicious. A great side dish or base for homemade burrito bowls!

Love and Lemons

Cameron McEfee Jun 7, 2025

Last week's #recipes:

👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/blueberry-muffin-baked-oatmeal
A lot of sugar for limited sweet. Will use maple syrup next time.

👍🏻 https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/gingered-stir-fry-shrimp-and-snow-peas
Made with my purple peas, which turned the shrimp blue 🔵🍤

👍🏻👍🏻 https://lovingitvegan.com/almond-butter-overnight-oats/
A regular.

👍🏻 https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/roasted-cauliflower-larb
Very salty. Would have preferred a little sweetness, like nuoc cham.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/grilled-chicken-salad-with-romesco-sauce
The romesco takes a bit of time, so I make it x3 and freeze the extra for future meals.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/freeform-chicken-meatballs-with-carrots-and-yogurt-sauce
Easy and delicious.

Blueberry Muffin Oatmeal Bake

A nourishing, cozy breakfast you can throw together with fresh or frozen berries.

Bon Appétit

Cameron McEfee Jun 14, 2025

Last week's #recipes:

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.foodandwine.com/buffalo-chicken-burgers-11725727
Oh. My. God. I'd have eaten them all if i could.

👍🏻 https://www.foodandwine.com/pineapple-coleslaw-11723356
The pineapple doesn't feel like it adds much above regular coleslaw, but enjoyable.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.foodandwine.com/grilled-merguez-with-mint-sauce-11728211
Definitely make the merguez earlier in the day.

👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/broccoli-and-date-salad
Added a pork tenderloin to make it a meal.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/tri-tip-steak-with-tiger-bite-sauce
So good. I used a single jalapeno because my kids aren't up to spicy food yet.

If You Like Buffalo Wings, Then You’ll Love This Chicken Burger

These buffalo sauce chicken burgers are topped with a blue cheese-celery slaw for the ultimate burger and wing mash-up.

Food & Wine

Cameron McEfee Jun 28, 2025

Last week’s #recipes:

Made a lot of personal recipes I don't have links for, or stuff that long since 404s. Also a bunch of stuff from Mi Cocina which is easily my favorite cookbook right now.

👍🏻👍🏻https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/turmeric-chicken-pitas/
I skipped the sauce and made a curried quinoa to stuff in there too. ~3 days of leftovers, no regrets.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/spicy-salmon-bowl

👍🏻 https://camillestyles.com/food/erewhon-kale-white-bean-salad/

👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/story/smashed-chickpea-salad
A good, easy, shelf stable lunch. Works well if you enjoy tuna salad but are avoiding tuna.

Roasted Turmeric Chicken Pitas with Garlic Lemon Tahini.

Street food inspired Roasted Turmeric Chicken Pitas with Garlic Lemon Tahini...makes for a fun, delicious, and different weeknight dinner!

Half Baked Harvest

Cameron McEfee Jul 5, 2025

Last week’s #recipes:

Another week of recipes without links, and leftovers, so fewer than normal.

👍🏻 https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a46732/hazelnut-crusted-tilapia-with-zucchini-ribbons-recipe/

👍🏻 https://minimalistbaker.com/vegan-sloppy-joes/

👍🏻 https://www.themediterraneandish.com/white-bean-hummus-recipe/
This was good, but I struggle to give two thumbs to what I consider an ingredient.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a47014/green-goddess-bowl-with-chicken-and-quinoa-recipe/
This one is all in the dressing and is a good clear-out-the-fridge option, as what you put in the bowl is kinda moot if you dress it right.

Hazelnut Crusted Tilapia with Zucchini Ribbons

Want to make an easy fish dinner? This Hazelnut Crusted Tilapia with Zucchini Ribbons Recipe from Delish.com is the best.

Delish

Cameron McEfee Jul 12, 2025

Last week’s #recipes

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/269496/one-pot-garlicky-shrimp-spinach/
Easy

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/hot-honey-pork-chops-with-escarole-and-white-beans
Used baby kale because I can never find escarole

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/grilled-king-salmon-meyer-lemon-relish

👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/swiss-chard-tahini-dip

👍🏻👍🏻 https://minimalistbaker.com/chicken-kofta-kebabs/
Good, not-boring chicken

👍🏻👍🏻 https://themodernproper.com/lemon-rice
I didn't anticipate how much I enjoyed this

One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & Spinach

This shrimp and spinach recipe is a simple one-pot meal with a flavorful pan sauce. Make it tonight to simplify dinnertime and satisfy the family.

EatingWell

Cameron McEfee Jul 19, 2025

Last week’s #recipes:

Family out of town so grilled proteins and made quinoa on Sunday and remixed all week.

Pork:

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/tri-tip-steak-with-tiger-bite-sauce
Just the rub.

👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/spicy-pork-bowl-with-greens-and-carrots
Two meals

Then avocado + gochujang mayo + kimchi + tortilla for a wrap.

Chicken breasts (S&P):

Chicken salad sandwich, mayo + almonds + peperoncini + relish

👍🏻 https://www.splendidtable.org/story/2017/04/11/north-carolina-dipped-fried-chicken
Just the sauce for a chicken salad. Hummus, quinoa, black beans, carrots.

👍🏻 https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/charred-cauliflower-tacos-with-romesco-salsa
And then they came home.

Tri-Tip Steak With Tiger Bite Sauce

You need tiger bite sauce in your life.

Bon Appétit

Cameron McEfee Jul 26, 2025

Last week’s #recipes:

Only a few this week because someone left our freezer open, so I did a lot of "I guess we're eating this now" pivots.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.foodandwine.com/grilled-merguez-with-mint-sauce-11728211

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-flatbread-greek-pocketless-pitas-with-a-simple-tutorial/
I can't do store-bought pita anymore.

👍🏻 https://minimalistbaker.com/sweet-potato-chickpea-buddha-bowl
I like to joke that here recipes often don't feel minimal, but this one fits. I added quinoa because I already had it made.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.delish.com/cooking/a36518403/sweet-corn-shrimp-rice-skillet-recipe
Used my first harvest of garleeks in this one and it was 👌🏻

Cameron McEfee Aug 2, 2025

Last week's #recipes:

👍🏻https://www.wellseasonedstudio.com/grilled-corn-salad-with-zucchini/
Added some leftover steak, which was a good addition.

👍🏻 https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1016275-japanese-milk-bread
👍🏻 https://www.errenskitchen.com/how-to-make-whipped-cream-that-holds-its-shape-for-days/
Made fruit sandos — bread + whipped cream + raspberries.

👍🏻 https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a60007818/caprese-sandwich-recipe/

👍🏻 https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a38773964/baked-by-melissa-green-goddess-cabbage-salad-tiktok-recipe/
Worth the hype.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://web.archive.org/web/20150909102350/http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/chicken-and-gruyere-turnovers
A family favorite

👍🏻 https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a60297954/crispy-chili-lime-chickpea-salad-recipe/
I'd hesitate to call this 4 servings. Going to do it 1.5x next time. It's chickpea heavy. I'd increase the tomatoes, personally.

Grilled Corn Salad With Zucchini And Feta - Well Seasoned Studio

This grilled zucchini and summer corn salad is loaded with feta, scallions, toasted walnuts, and the most refreshing basil vinaigrette!

Well Seasoned Studio

Cameron McEfee Aug 9, 2025

Last week’s #recipes:

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a60007818/caprese-sandwich-recipe/

👍🏻 https://www.foodandwine.com/banh-mi-smash-burgers-11721258
Good, but not as much as I'd hoped.

👍🏻 https://www.delish.com/cooking/a36518403/sweet-corn-shrimp-rice-skillet-recipe/

👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/minty-chicken-meatballs
When they say "small" onion, they mean it. Should probably be 3-4 tbsp.

👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/sausage-with-charred-cabbage-and-giardiniera

👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/miso-mayo-chicken-bowl
Barely made the cut. Wasn't bad, but fairly unremarkable.

👍🏻 https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a40576241/mexican-street-corn-flatbread-recipe/
The drizzle makes or breaks it.

👍🏻 https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/a35227727/grilled-leek-zucchini-and-ricotta-pizza-recipe/

Our Caprese Sandwich Is The Best Way To Eat A Caprese Salad, TBH

The perfect picnic lunch.

Delish

Cameron McEfee Aug 16, 2025

Last week's #recipes:

Traveling this week, so light on the cooking.

👍🏻 https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/grilled-beet-salad-with-burrata-and-cherries

❌ https://edibletcetera.com/2019/06/23/recipe-pasta-with-shrimp-lemon-beet-greens/
There's a good version of this recipe out there somewhere, but this isn't it.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/crispy-sheet-pan-meatballs-with-salsa-verde
The description wasn't kidding, walnuts in meatballs is great. Served over a lemony yogurt with home made pita.

👍🏻 https://lovingitvegan.com/almond-butter-overnight-oats/
Our go-to overnight oats recipe.

👍🏻 https://www.theroastedroot.net/zucchini-and-ground-turkey-skillet/
Is it Italian? Asian of some kind? Who knows 🙃!

Grilled Beet Salad With Burrata and Cherries

Roasting whole beets on the grill (or on hot coals) until they’re completely blackened imparts an intense smoky flavor, and the charred skins slip off easily. Tossed in oil and vinegar and topped with burrata, cherries, and olives, this recipe is an exciting new take on beet salad.

Epicurious

Cameron McEfee Aug 23, 2025

Last week's #recipes:

👍🏻 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/chicken-lettuce-wrap-bowls/

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/bean-confit-with-lemon-saffron-and-all-the-alliums
A fantastic way to consume a cup of olive oil and a heap of alliums. I recommend adding shrimp and a baguette with ricotta 🤯.

👍🏻 https://www.foodandwine.com/tomato-and-cucumber-salad-with-fish-sauce-vinaigrette-11750689
A good way to get through some of this year's tomato harvest.

👍🏻 https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/sea-bass-piccata-fried-capers-and-leeks
Couldn't find yuzu or verjus, so I used lemon juice and a 50/50 of sherry and white wine vinegar

👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/chicken-cabbage-stir-fry
Good as-is and also as leftovers made into a scramble.

Low-Carb Chicken Lettuce Wrap Bowls for a Quick Meal

These chicken lettuce wrap bowls are a healthy, delicious twist on restaurant-style wraps. Ground chicken, cauliflower rice, and crunchy veggies come together in a bowl topped with creamy peanut sauce for a low-carb, protein-packed meal.

Eating Bird Food

Cameron McEfee Aug 30, 2025

Last week’s #recipes:

This week brought to you by an exploding thicket of tomato plants…

👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/pork-shoulder-steaks-with-horseradish-mustard-sauce
The nori isn't particularly notable 🤷🏻‍♂️

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/grilled-cheese-with-peak-tomatoes
Yes.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2008/04/tutorial-how-to-make-hawaiian-spam-musubi-sushi.html
My preferred technique.

👍🏻 https://www.foodandwine.com/gigante-beans-with-sausage-11788590
To call soppressata "sausage" is misleading. Strong salami vibes in this one.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/curried-tomato-sandwich
I went overkill and added ham, avocado, and burrata and I have no regrets.

👍🏻 https://www.splendidtable.org/story/2025/08/20/corn-heirloom-tomato-salad-with-honeyherb-vinaigrette

Pork Shoulder Steaks With Horseradish-Mustard Sauce

Sometimes the best meat in the butcher’s case isn’t beef. Pork shoulder steaks are fatty and flavorful.

Bon Appétit

Cameron McEfee Sep 6, 2025

This week's #recipes:

👍🏻 https://web.archive.org/web/20130304000737/http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/horseradish-salmon-burgers-00100000095872/index.html
Long since 404ed, this has been a stable in our house for a decade

👍🏻 https://minimalistbaker.com/smoky-grilled-eggplant/

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.sunset.com/recipe/soy-furikake-topping
Made as corn ribs. Have yet to find a meal this "pairs well" with but damn it's good.

👍🏻 https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/chickpea-flatbreads-with-burst-tomato-sauce
Not hard, but a little tricky to get them browned correctly. Good, though.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.foodandwine.com/buffalo-chicken-burgers-11725727
I just used 2lbs of ground chicken and had leftovers.

Cameron McEfee Sep 14, 2025

This week's #recipes:

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/herby-dutch-baby-with-smoked-salmon
Requires only a blender for prep, my kids like it, and it feels so fancy

👍🏻 https://www.foodandwine.com/crispy-chicken-thighs-with-lemony-white-beans-11722481
Unmemorable, but there weren't leftovers, so I assume we liked it

👍🏻👍🏻 https://web.archive.org/web/20150623193306/http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/chicken-and-gruyere-turnovers
My oldest's favorite meal, and it's easy, phew

👍🏻 https://kalejunkie.com/udon-noodle-bowls-with-special-sauce/
Both my kids enjoyed it, including the one that thinks she hates everything

👍🏻 https://fitfoodiefinds.com/sloppy-joe-bowls/
The neighbor kid came over that night and he said it was pretty good

Herby Dutch Baby With Smoked Salmon

Savory, herby, and oh so green, this savory pancake is a winner for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Bon Appétit

Cameron McEfee Sep 20, 2025

Last week's #recipes:

Wife is traveling so I've been making mostly link-less kid favorites like ground beef tacos.

👍🏻 https://www.foodandwine.com/coconut-poached-salmon-with-corn-and-dill-11746315
It was enjoyable.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/taco-potion-19-recipe-2115513
My go to taco seasoning, probably based mostly on the name.

🚫 https://web.archive.org/web/20210426220203/https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2014/01/slow-cooker-mexican-pot-roast-lime-cream-pinto-beans-recipe.html
It was edible, but very bland. Felt more like a weak chili.

Salmon Poaches to Perfection In This Turmeric-Ginger Coconut Sauce

Coconut-poached salmon with corn and dill is a light, flavorful dish featuring tender salmon simmered in creamy coconut milk, sweet corn, and fresh dill for a refreshing, summer-ready meal

Food & Wine

Cameron McEfee Sep 27, 2025

Last week's #recipes:

Soccer eats our schedule, so we eat out more right now.

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/sheet-pan-chicken-meatballs-and-charred-broccoli
Such a flavor punch, that sauce

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/samosa-dillas-with-cucumber-salad
Err on the side of drying it out. If the potatoes are loose it's still delicious but a little hard to work with.

I also made PLTs — a standard BLT but with a seared heap of pastrami. I added avocado and after calling it a PLAT my daughter challenged me to make it a PLATYPUS next time.

Sheet-Pan Chicken Meatballs and Charred Broccoli

This approachable weeknight dinner takes its cue from Japanese grilled chicken meatballs (tsukune), and the glossy, sweet-and-sour sauce that comes with it.

Bon Appétit

Cameron McEfee Oct 4, 2025

Last week’s #recipes:

Made-ahead for my family while I was out of town.

🤷🏻‍♂️ https://thewoksoflife.com/cold-noodles-meal-prep-mason-jar/ with meat from https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/chicken-lettuce-wrap-bowls/
Didn't eat it, but it smelled good. Made the sesame sauce.

👍🏻 https://food52.com/recipes/74991-urvashi-pitre-s-now-later-instant-pot-butter-chicken
Enjoyable and freezes well.

👍🏻 https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/homestyle-chicken-noodle-soup/
She's got a knack for making even simple meal prep take forver 🙃

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.yummytoddlerfood.com/kale-pesto-pizza-rolls/
Don't let the domain put you off — they're good. I make them for my kid's lunches and usually eat one or two in the process.

Cold Noodles: Mason Jar Meal Prep!

For an easy lunch or dinner, look no further than these mason jar meal prep cold noodles. Layer the ingredients in the jar, shake, and enjoy!

The Woks of Life

Cameron McEfee Oct 11

Last Week’s Recipes #recipes:

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.lifeisbutadish.com/easy-picadillo/
Lettuce cups + crema + hot sauce

👍🏻👍🏻 https://www.splendidtable.org/story/2023/10/25/tuna-fishcakes
Arugula, pickled onions https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/quick-pickled-onions, and tartar sauce from https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/fried-fish-sandwiches-with-cucumbers-and-tartar-sauce (also 👍🏻👍🏻)

👍🏻 https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/gnocchi-piccata
Good idea, bad recipe. Do just 1 cup of each liquid and less lemon.

🚫 https://kalejunkie.com/slow-cook-salsa-chicken-quinoa-chili/
If you've made enough slow cookers, you know exactly what this is like.

👍🏻 https://www.foodandwine.com/slow-cooker-chicken-pho-11783378
High maintenance for a slow cooker but enjoyable.

25-Minute One Pan Picadillo (so flavorful!)

With a blend of ground beef, ground turkey, and a perfect combination of spices this Picadillo is both easy to make and packed with flavor!

Life is but a Dish

Laksh Chakraborty Sep 21, 2025

@cameronmcefee Heya! Just wanted to say thank you for putting these lists together! My partner and I have cooked many of these in the past few months and they’re always as good as you say!

Cameron McEfee Sep 21, 2025

@reftonull that’s awesome, I’m glad to hear someone is trying them!

Alexandra Jusino Sep 6, 2025

@cameronmcefee I look at these recipes when you post them. I cook 99% of all our meals at home. So I’m pretty well stocked as far as ingredients but some of these are so interesting. Like where do I find chickpea flour? Whole Foods? Or do I have to go an Indian ethic store, which I have by me

Cameron McEfee Sep 6, 2025

@Alexjusino I don’t know about the differences regionally but all of our grocers (including WF) here have it. There’s usually a specialty flours section that’s not always near the baking aisle. Ours are Bobs Red Mill.

It’s worth asking an employee where the alt flours are, because there’s a ton of options. Almond, chickpea, flax, buckwheat, etc. lots of options. They’re standard here in granola California but YMMV

Alexandra Jusino Sep 6, 2025

@cameronmcefee I'm going to the very nice area Whole Foods today, I will find out if they carry it. Thanks! I have just about everything else on that list plus a plethora of tomatoes so might as well try that recipe.

Cameron McEfee Sep 6, 2025

@Alexjusino but definitely check out your Indian store. You can get all kinds of lentils beyond the 2 that the local Kroger stocks. I love an excuse to visit the ethnic markets and get candy or junk food I don’t see elsewhere.

Alexandra Jusino Sep 6, 2025

@cameronmcefee They have it, I just checked.

Cameron McEfee Sep 6, 2025

@Alexjusino in that case, here are a couple others we like:

https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/chickpea-pancakes-with-greens-and-cheese

https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/chickpea-pancakes-with-kale-and-fennel

You can also use it to make soy-free tofu!

Chickpea Pancakes With Greens and Cheese

This recipe covers pretty much all of our working-from-home lunch criteria: it’s cheesy, packed with greens and protein, and topped with hot sauce.

Bon Appétit

Alexandra Jusino Sep 6, 2025

@cameronmcefee thank you so much. Going to the grocery store right now so this is perfect

Alexandra Jusino Jul 19, 2025

@cameronmcefee what cut of meat is a Tri-tip? Like carne asada / skirt steak?

Cameron McEfee Jul 19, 2025

@Alexjusino it’s a cut of its own. Had to google it but it’s part of the sirloin. It’s a pretty classic California grilling meat. Not too fatty, but still flavorful and grills up pretty quick considering its thickness. It’s kinda triangular shaped

Cameron McEfee Jul 19, 2025

@Alexjusino Santa Maria style is classic. During the summer, grocery stores will have a smoker going full of tri tips. We don’t have a style of bbq but that’s pretty close

Alexandra Jusino Jul 19, 2025

@cameronmcefee I don't think I've ever seen it by me.

Cameron McEfee Jul 19, 2025

@Alexjusino that feels wild. They’re ubiquitous here. I know it’s regionally popular but would have guessed you could still find them. Now I’m curious 🤔

If you find it, give it a try. Part of the appeal is that you can char the outside while the inside stays perfect. It’s kinda like burnt ends but also steak.

https://www.seriouseats.com/santa-maria-style-barbecue-tri-tip-recipe

Alexandra Jusino Jul 19, 2025

@cameronmcefee well now I’m on the hunt! Thanks! Learned something new

Alexandra Jusino Jun 1, 2025

@cameronmcefee That cucumber avocado and caper salad looks good. Thanks for posting these. trying to find some meals for the summer and trying to shit gears since the weather by me in Chicago is changing.

Alexandra Jusino May 25, 2025

@cameronmcefee so I must ask, do you have a favorite app to keep track of recipes?

Cameron McEfee May 25, 2025

@Alexjusino Currently Paprika, because I’ve been using it since 2013. It’s fine, but I’ve grown to be irked by many parts of it.

I probably mentioned at DDS that I’m planning to make my own though, so hopefully mine in the distant future. I’ve debated migrating to something else in the meantime, but I’m hesitant to upset my family’s habits and muscle memory just to do it again when I’ve got mine working.

Alexandra Jusino May 25, 2025

@cameronmcefee You should make it. I need something that I can save my own recipes and also save from the internet.

Zack Apiratitham May 19, 2025

@cameronmcefee ooh I’m gonna have to try that spicy salmon roll bowl 😋

Cameron McEfee May 19, 2025

@vatthikorn It’s quickly become a favorite. The satisfaction of sushi minus the effort/learning curve