Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 16 servings (carving-station portions) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 50 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 fully cooked spiral-sliced bone-in ham (9 lb) 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 3 tbsp unsalted butter 2 tbsp apple […]
Spanish Seafood Paella With Saffron Rice and Mixed Shellfish
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 generous servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 6 cups (1.4 L) low-sodium seafood stock or chicken stock, hot 1/4 tsp saffron threads (about 0.5 g) 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 6 oz (170 g) Spanish chorizo, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds […]
Garlic Gruyère Dauphinoise Potatoes Baked Golden and Bubbling
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 servings (cut into 12 hotel-pan-style squares) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes (includes 20 minutes resting) Quick Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for the pan) 1 garlic clove, peeled (for rubbing the pan) 4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (about […]
Baked Brie en Croûte With Fig-Walnut Compote
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 appetizer servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 (16 oz / 450 g) wheel Brie (cold) 1 sheet puff pastry (about 8–9 oz / 230–255 g), thawed but still cool 1 large egg + 1 tbsp water (egg wash) 1 […]
Sesame-Ginger Lo Mein with Chicken, Tofu, or Shrimp
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes (plus optional marinating time) Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) dried lo mein noodles (or spaghetti) 2 tbsp neutral oil (canola, avocado, grapeseed), plus more as needed 4 cups mixed stir-fry vegetables (e.g., 2 cups shredded […]
Citrus-Glazed Salmon With Lemon-Dill Couscous and Yogurt Drizzle
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on or skinless 1 tbsp olive oil, plus 1 tbsp (divided) 3/4 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste (divided) 1/2 tsp black pepper, plus more to taste […]
Mini Cheesecake Assortment with New York, Strawberry, Espresso, and Key Lime
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 24 mini cheesecakes (about 6 each: New York, strawberry swirl, espresso chocolate, key lime) Prep Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 36 minutes (2 batches of 18 minutes) Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes (includes cooling + chilling) Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (150 g) graham cracker crumbs 3 tbsp (38 […]
Three-Cheese Baked Mac and Cheese With Panko Crust
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 full-size 2-inch-deep hotel pan (about 20–24 servings) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 lb (1.36 kg) elbow macaroni 1 1/2 cups (340 g) unsalted butter, divided 1 1/2 cups (180 g) all-purpose flour 12 cups (2.84 L) whole […]
Southern Buttermilk Fried Chicken Platter With Biscuits and Gravy
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 8 pieces fried chicken, 8 biscuits, about 2 cups gravy) Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes (includes 4 hours marinating + 20 minutes resting) Quick Ingredients 3 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (about 8 pieces) 2 1/2 cups buttermilk, […]
Herb-Crusted Prime Rib with Au Jus and Horseradish Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 servings (about 5 lb cooked prime rib), plus au jus, horseradish sauce, and rolls Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 12–24 hours optional dry-brine) Cook Time: 3 hours 15 minutes (varies by roast size and desired doneness) Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes (includes resting) Quick Ingredients 1 (8 lb) […]









