Leslie Cooks In a Van
Cooking Adventures on the Road — Delicious Food, Tiny Space, Big Flavors
Category: Side Dish
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The Perfect Van Life Comfort Food Looking for a comforting and delicious dish that’s perfect for your van kitchen? This Mushroom and Pea Risotto is your answer! Creamy, flavorful, and satisfying, risotto is an excellent comfort food that pairs wonderfully with many main dishes. While it does require some attention, the process is straightforward and…
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A Simple Side for Your Adventures! 🔥🥗 Grilled Caesar Salad is a game changer—easy to make, requires minimal effort, and adds that smoky, charred twist perfect for outdoor dining! You can always go for store-bought dressing, but I highly recommend whipping up a quick homemade Caesar — I’ve got a simple recipe you’ll love! Ingredients:…
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Upgrade Your Brussels Sprouts with Crispy, Sweet and Spicy Perfection This is a killer Brussels sprouts recipe with a sweet, spicy, Asian-inspired glaze. I promise if you make this, you won’t be disappointed. The flavor of this dish explodes in your mouth and pairs nicely with a lot of dishes, including my Cedar Planked Salmon…
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The Perfect Side for Van Life 🔥 Okay, I LOVE Indian food. And naan is one of the reasons I love it so much. Like, I’d probably scoop up dog food and eat it if it meant I could have garlic naan… but thankfully I was spared the Purina because I made this super easy…
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Grilled Swordfish with Red Cabbage and Jicama Slaw Looking for a light, fresh, and flavorful seafood dish? This Grilled Swordfish with Red Cabbage and Jicama Slaw is the perfect combination of smoky grilled fish complemented by crisp, tangy slaw. Easy to prepare and packed with vibrant flavors, it’s a delightful meal that’s both healthy and…
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Sausage, Mushroom, and Pea Risotto 🍚🍄🌱 LOVE risotto. There’s something about that creamy, velvety texture and those rich flavors that just gets me every time. But let’s be real—risotto is a labor of love, and it can take a good chunk of time. Today, I tackled it after a long workday and a 3-hour drive.…
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A salmon preparation that wins every time! 🎣🔥 Let’s talk about my all-time favorite way to make salmon — cedar plank style! 🌲🔥 It’s a classic for a reason. The smoky aroma, the juicy, tender fish, and that perfect glaze—seriously, once you try it, you’ll be hooked (pun intended). I recommend pairing this with my…
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🎉 Wicked Good Twice Baked Potatoes — No Oven Needed! 🚐🔥 Hubs loves twice baked potatoes, but in the van, it’s a whole different game — no oven, no splatter, and definitely no bacon (for the sake of peace). 🛠️🚫🥓 But don’t worry — vegetarian style can still be magnificent! 🌟 Here’s my no-fuss, no-oven…
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Baharat Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Chopped Salad — Easy & Delicious in the Van 🌍🔥 Hear me out — I don’t cook Middle Eastern food all the time. Not because I don’t love it, but cooking in a van means we keep our spice inventory small. 🚐✨ But when my brother gifted us some Baharat—a…
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🥢 Asian Flank Steak with Crisp Veggie Salad 🥗 I’m a huge fan of the NYT Cooking app—not because I follow recipes exactly (I never do 😆), but because it’s a gold mine for great ideas. This one is inspired by an old NYT recipe, and let me tell you… it SLAPS. Salty, tangy, a…