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 […]
Crispy Salt-and-Vinegar Oven Fries
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb (900 g) russet potatoes 3 tbsp neutral high-heat oil (avocado, canola, or grapeseed) 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt (reduce to 1 tsp if using fine salt) 2 tbsp malt vinegar, plus more […]
Patty Melt Sliders with Caramelized Onions and Swiss
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 sliders (serves 4–6) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb (680 g) 80/20 ground beef 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced 6 slices Swiss cheese, halved (12 pieces) 24 cocktail rye slices (about 2-inch squares) 5 tbsp unsalted butter, divided […]
Skillet Queso Fundido with Chorizo and Lime
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 appetizer servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) Monterey Jack cheese, coarsely shredded 8 oz (225 g) fresh Mexican chorizo, casings removed or 1 cup (240 g) thick, well-drained salsa 6 scallions (green onions), trimmed 1 tbsp […]
Late-Night Breakfast Burrito with Crispy Hash Browns
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 large burritos Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 large (10-inch) flour tortillas 2 cups (220 g) frozen shredded hash browns 2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided 4 large eggs 2 tbsp milk 1 tbsp unsalted butter 1 cup (4 oz/115 g) […]
Garlic-Butter Midnight Noodles with Chili and Parmesan
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 oz (170 g) dry spaghetti 2 qt (1.9 L) water + 1 tbsp kosher salt 4 tbsp (56 g) unsalted butter 4 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 1/2 […]
Loaded Potato Skins with Cheddar, Bacon, and Scallions
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 potato skins (serves 4 as an appetizer) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 large russet potatoes (10–12 oz each) 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (or neutral oil) 8 oz bacon (about 8 slices) 2 cups shredded […]
Everything-Seasoned Pigs in a Blanket with Honey Mustard
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 40 pieces (10 servings of 4) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 14 minutes Total Time: 34 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough 40 cocktail sausages (about 14 oz), patted dry 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted, divided 1½ tbsp everything bagel seasoning Optional: 1 […]









