Leslie Cooks In a Van
Cooking Adventures on the Road — Delicious Food, Tiny Space, Big Flavors
Category: Side Dish
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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 cedar plank glazed salmon. 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 Crispy, Sweet and Spicy Brussels Sprouts. What…
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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 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 flavorful…
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Grilled 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 little…
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White Beans, Pancetta, and Parm This one’s another NYT-inspired gem that I’ve tweaked to fit my own kitchen (or, let’s be real—my van). And let me tell you, it’s a huge hit with hubs. He doesn’t mind playing sous chef for this one at all—probably because he knows he gets to eat half the pan.…
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Van Life Recipe: Pasta Salad for a Crowd (Yes, Even in a Tiny Kitchen!) When you’re traveling in a van, you’re usually cooking for two—and that’s what my tiny kitchen is built for. But every now and then, life throws you a beautiful curveball. This weekend, we met up with some dear friends who’d just…