Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 2 1/4 cups sauce (serves 4 at ~1/2 cup each) Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 30 minutes soaking) Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup (150 g) raw cashews 1 cup (240 ml) hot water (for soaking) 1 (13.5 oz / 400 ml) can […]
Peruvian Aji Verde Cilantro Jalapeño Sauce for Dipping
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 1 1/4 cups (10 servings, 2 Tbsp each) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes (plus 30 minutes optional chill time) Quick Ingredients 1 cup (loosely packed) fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems 2 medium jalapeños, stemmed (seeded for milder) 2 cloves garlic 1/2 […]
Smoky Bacon Onion Gravy With Caramelized Onions and Black Pepper
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 2 cups gravy (6 servings, roughly 1/3 cup each) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 slices thick-cut bacon 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced (about 2 cups) 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, warmed 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon freshly […]
Red Coconut Curry Peanut Sauce With Lime
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 2 cups (8 servings at 1/4 cup each) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 teaspoon coconut oil (or neutral oil) 2 tablespoons red curry paste 2 cloves garlic, finely grated or minced 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger 1 (13.5-ounce […]
Cilantro Mint Yogurt Sauce With Lemon, Garlic, and Green Chili
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 1 1/2 cups (serves 6–8 as a sauce) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes (includes 20 minutes chilling) Quick Ingredients 1 cup (240 g) plain Greek yogurt (2% or whole milk) 1/4 cup (15 g) finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems […]
Assorted Fish and Prawn Tempura Platter with Tentsuyu
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 20–24 pieces tempura) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 450 g firm white fish fillets, cut into 3–4 cm bite-size pieces 12 large prawns, peeled/deveined (tails on), butterflied 60 g cornstarch (for dusting) 1.5–2 L neutral frying oil (canola/rice […]
Maple-Glazed Cedar-Plank Grilled Salmon With Charred Lemon
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 2 hours soaking time) Cook Time: 18–22 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 (2 lb / 900 g) center-cut salmon fillet, skin-on 1 untreated cedar plank (about 6 x 14 inches) 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp black pepper […]
Spanish-Style Pescado En Escabeche With Smoked Paprika Marinade
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes active, plus 4 hours to marinate (overnight best) Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb (680 g) firm white fish fillets (cod, hake, or halibut), cut into 4 pieces 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste 1/2 […]
Pan-Fried Trout Almondine With Brown Butter and Toasted Almonds
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 trout fillets (skin-on), 6 oz (170 g) each 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/4 cup (30 g) all-purpose flour (optional, for extra crisp) 1/3 cup (40 […]
Malaysian Fish Laksa Noodle Bowls With Coconut-Spice Broth
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 noodle bowls Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 400 g dried rice vermicelli noodles 600 g white fish fillets (cod, haddock, snapper), skinless 2 tbsp neutral oil 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced 1.25 L fish stock (or low-sodium chicken stock) […]









