Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (as an appetizer or side) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 large sweet onions (about 1 1/2 lb total) 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp kosher salt + more to finish 1 tsp smoked paprika 1/2 tsp garlic powder […]
Hearty BBQ Ranch Chicken Pasta Salad
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (hearty side) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes (plus 30 minutes chilling, recommended) Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) dry rotini pasta 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed 1 1/2 cups […]
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms with Herbed Cream Cheese
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 24 stuffed mushrooms) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 24 large white or cremini mushrooms, stems removed and finely chopped 1–2 tbsp olive oil (for brushing mushrooms) 8 oz (225 g) Italian sausage (mild or hot), casings removed 2 […]
Buttery Dijon-Glazed Hawaiian Ham and Swiss Sliders
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 sliders (about 6 servings) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 22 minutes Total Time: 37 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 (12-count) package Hawaiian sweet rolls 8 oz sliced Swiss cheese 12 oz thinly sliced deli ham 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp Worcestershire […]
Crispy Baked Parmesan Garlic Potato Wedges With Herb Dip
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb russet potatoes (about 4 medium), scrubbed and cut into wedges 3 tbsp olive oil 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus 2 tbsp for garnish 2 tbsp cornstarch 4 garlic cloves, minced […]
Crispy Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 5–6 shrimp each) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/4 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 tbsp cornstarch 2 large eggs […]
Cheesy Refried Bean Tostadas with Chipotle Crema
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (8 tostadas) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 small corn tortillas (5–6 inch) 2 tbsp neutral oil (plus 1 tbsp for beans) 1 (15 oz) can refried pinto beans 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion 2 cloves garlic, minced […]
Game-Day BBQ Chicken Flatbread with Mozzarella and Cilantro
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (or 8 appetizer pieces) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 large flatbreads or naan (about 10 x 6 inches each) 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (about 8 oz) 3/4 cup BBQ sauce, divided 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 1/2 […]
Cheesy Tex-Mex Jalapeño Cornbread Skillet Bake
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup (130 g) yellow cornmeal 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour 1 tbsp baking powder + 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked […]
Baked Buffalo Chicken Empanadas With Cheese Filling
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 16 empanadas (about 8 servings of 2 each) Prep Time: 50 minutes (includes dough chilling) Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour 1 tsp fine salt, 1 tsp sugar 1/2 cup (115 g) cold unsalted butter, cubed 1/4 cup […]









