Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 sandwiches (2 servings) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 slices sourdough bread (1/2-inch thick) 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (divided) 4 slices American cheese (about 3 oz) 2 oz sharp cheddar, grated 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove, […]
Garlic Parmesan Edamame with Lemon Butter
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 snack servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 7 minutes Total Time: 12 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) frozen edamame in pods (or 10 oz/284 g shelled) 2 tbsp unsalted butter 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tsp) 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan, plus more to serve […]
Pepperoni Pizza Bagels Under the Broiler
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 bagel halves (serves 3) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 8 minutes Total Time: 18 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 plain bagels, split 3/4 cup marinara sauce 1 1/2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella (about 6 oz) 1 cup mini pepperoni (about 4 oz) 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Optional: 2 tablespoons […]
Midnight Microwave Nachos with Jalapeños and Beans
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 8 minutes Cook Time: 3 minutes 30 seconds (microwave on High, ~1000W) Total Time: 12 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 oz sturdy tortilla chips (about 6 cups) 1 cup (4 oz) shredded sharp cheddar 1 cup (4 oz) shredded Monterey Jack 1 cup black beans, drained, rinsed, […]
Bacon, Egg, and Cheese English Muffin Sandwich
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 sandwich Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 English muffin, split 2 slices bacon 1 large egg 1 slice American cheese 1 teaspoon unsalted butter 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (plus more to taste) Pinch kosher salt and black pepper Do This […]
Butter-Seared Hot Dog with Caramelized Onions
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 hot dogs (2 servings) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 large yellow onion (10 oz/285 g), thinly sliced 2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided 1 tsp neutral oil (canola or vegetable) 2 standard hot dogs (about 1.8 oz/50 g each) 2 […]
Oven-Baked Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 3 sticks each) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 (16 oz) bag frozen mozzarella sticks (about 12 sticks) Olive oil spray 3 tbsp unsalted butter 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese 1 tbsp chopped […]
Crunchy PB&J on Country Bread
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 sandwich (1 serving) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 slices country bread, 3/4 inch thick (about 130 g total) 4 tbsp (64 g) peanut butter, creamy or crunchy 3 tbsp (60 g) grape jelly 1 cup (30 g) kettle-cooked potato […]
Ultra-Creamy One-Pot Stovetop Mac and Cheese
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz dry elbow macaroni (about 3 cups) 4 1/2 cups water 1 tsp kosher salt (for the water), plus more to taste 3 tbsp unsalted butter 1 cup whole milk, warmed 8 oz […]
Broiled Cheesy Garlic Bread with Mozzarella and Parmesan
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (about 16 slices) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 6 minutes Total Time: 16 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 French baguette (12–14 oz), sliced 1/2 inch thick (about 16 slices) 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves, finely minced 1/4 cup finely chopped […]









