Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 16 empanadas (about 8 servings) Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (includes dough chilling) Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 2 hours Quick Ingredients 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour 1 cup (225 g) cold unsalted butter, diced 2 large eggs (1 for dough, 1 for egg wash) 1 1/2 […]
Moroccan Beef Tagine with Apricots and Chickpeas
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80–90% lean) 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1 1/2 tsp […]
American-Style Beef Goulash with Elbow Macaroni
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (about 3 cups) elbow macaroni, uncooked 1 1/2 lb ground beef (85–90% lean) 2 tbsp olive oil (optional, if beef is very lean) 1 large yellow onion, finely diced 4 cloves garlic, […]
Salisbury Steak Bites with Mushroom Onion Gravy
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 60 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb (680 g) ground beef (85–90% lean) 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs 1 large egg + 1/4 cup milk 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (divided) 1 tbsp ketchup, 2 tsp Dijon mustard (divided) 1 tsp […]
Cheesy Beef Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (8 zucchini boats) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 medium zucchini (about 8 inches / 20 cm each) 2 tbsp olive oil, divided 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced […]
Hearty Texan Cowboy Stew With Beef and Beans
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 hearty servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 2 lb ground beef (80/20) 1 large yellow onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 can (14.5 oz) […]
Sweet and Tangy Mustard Brown Sugar Glazed Wings
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 2–2.5 lb wings) Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 30 minutes optional marinating) Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour (excluding optional marinating) Quick Ingredients 2–2.5 lb chicken wings, split, tips removed 1 tbsp baking powder (aluminum-free) 1½ tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp […]
Warm Roasted Corn Dip with Green Chiles and Cotija
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 8 appetizer servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 cups corn kernels (fresh or thawed frozen, well dried) 1 tbsp neutral oil (canola, vegetable, or avocado) 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup […]
Crispy Baked Zucchini Fries With Herbed Breadcrumbs
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 medium zucchini (about 1 lb total) 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumbs 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning […]
Smoky Chipotle-Lime Chicken Skewers With Cilantro Crema
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 8 skewers) Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 30 minutes marinating) Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (including marinating) Quick Ingredients 1 ½ lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces 2–3 canned chipotle peppers in adobo + 2 tbsp adobo sauce 3 […]









