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) […]
Slider Trio Station With Beef, Pulled Pork, and Black Bean Sliders
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 18 sliders (serves 6; 3 sliders per person) Prep Time: 50 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours 20 minutes Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes Quick Ingredients Slider buns: 18 mini buns (or Hawaiian rolls, split) Beef sliders: 1 1/2 lb (680 g) 80/20 ground beef; 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt; […]
Japanese Fish Katsu Curry With Crispy Panko Cutlets
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups (400 g) Japanese short-grain rice + 2 1/2 cups (600 ml) water 2 tbsp (30 ml) neutral oil (for curry) 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups / […]
Pescado a la Veracruzana With Olives, Capers, and Lime
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 firm white fish fillets (about 6 oz each; cod, halibut, or snapper) 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste 1/2 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, thinly […]
Creamy Fish and Spinach Gratin With Parmesan Breadcrumb Crust
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (454 g) white fish fillets (cod, haddock, or pollock), patted dry 2 tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter, divided 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 10 oz (283 g) […]
Senegalese Poisson Yassa With Tangy Onion Lemon Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes (includes 30 minutes marinating) Quick Ingredients 2 cups (380 g) long-grain white rice + 3 cups (710 ml) water + 1 tsp kosher salt 4 fish steaks (about 6 oz / 170 g each), […]
Herb Mustard Crusted Baked Cod with Lemon Garlic Breadcrumbs
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 12–16 minutes Total Time: 27–31 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 thick cod or halibut fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each; 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick) 3/4 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste 1/4 tsp black pepper 3 tbsp Dijon […]









