Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed 3 cups water + 1 tsp salt 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro + 2 limes (zest and juice) 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80–90% lean) 2–3 […]

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 16 empanadas (about 8 servings) Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (includes dough chilling) Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 2 hours Quick Ingredients 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour 1 cup (225 g) cold unsalted butter, diced 2 large eggs (1 for dough, 1 for egg wash) 1 1/2 […]

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80–90% lean) 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1 1/2 tsp […]

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (about 3 cups) elbow macaroni, uncooked 1 1/2 lb ground beef (85–90% lean) 2 tbsp olive oil (optional, if beef is very lean) 1 large yellow onion, finely diced 4 cloves garlic, […]

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 60 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb (680 g) ground beef (85–90% lean) 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs 1 large egg + 1/4 cup milk 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (divided) 1 tbsp ketchup, 2 tsp Dijon mustard (divided) 1 tsp […]

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (8 zucchini boats) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 medium zucchini (about 8 inches / 20 cm each) 2 tbsp olive oil, divided 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced […]

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 30 meatballs (roughly 8 appetizer servings) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20–22 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) ground pork 1 lb (450 g) ground chicken (or turkey) 1/2 cup plain dry breadcrumbs 1/4 cup milk 1 large egg 3 cloves garlic, minced, […]

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 generous servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30–35 minutes Total Time: 50–55 minutes Quick Ingredients 28 oz frozen French fries 2 tbsp vegetable or canola oil, divided 1 lb ribeye or sirloin, very thinly sliced 1 tsp kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste 1/2 tsp black pepper, […]

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 2–2.5 lb wings) Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 30 minutes optional marinating) Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour (excluding optional marinating) Quick Ingredients 2–2.5 lb chicken wings, split, tips removed 1 tbsp baking powder (aluminum-free) 1½ tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp […]

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 8 appetizer servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 cups corn kernels (fresh or thawed frozen, well dried) 1 tbsp neutral oil (canola, vegetable, or avocado) 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup […]