Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 muffins (12 servings) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 18 minutes Total Time: 38 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup (150 g) yellow cornmeal 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour 2 tbsp granulated sugar 1 tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 1/2 tsp chili powder, […]
Loaded Veggie Flatbread with Roasted Peppers and Feta
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4–6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 large flatbreads or naan (about 8 x 10 in each) 3 tbsp olive oil, divided, plus 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 large red bell pepper, sliced 1 small […]
Skillet Queso Fundido with Chorizo and Warm Tortillas
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (as an appetizer) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 oz Mexican chorizo, casing removed 1/2 cup finely diced white onion 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 10 oz shredded Oaxaca cheese 6 oz shredded Monterey […]
Crispy Panko Onion Rings With Chipotle Lime Dip
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (as an appetizer or side) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 large sweet onions (about 1 1/2 lb total) 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp kosher salt + more to finish 1 tsp smoked paprika 1/2 tsp garlic powder […]
Hearty BBQ Ranch Chicken Pasta Salad
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (hearty side) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes (plus 30 minutes chilling, recommended) Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) dry rotini pasta 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed 1 1/2 cups […]
Crispy Sheet Pan Buffalo Cauliflower Bites with Ranch
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (as an appetizer) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 large head cauliflower (about 2 lb), cut into florets 3 tbsp olive oil 1/3 cup cornstarch 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp […]
Classic Italian Stromboli with Salami, Pepperoni and Provolone
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 22–28 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) pizza dough, room temperature 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for dusting) 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 6 oz (170 g) sliced provolone cheese 4 oz (115 g) sliced Genoa salami […]
Sheet Pan Smoked Sausage and Pepper Melts
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 hearty sandwiches Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) smoked sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch coins 2 bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange), sliced 1 medium yellow onion, sliced 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp […]
Sweet and Smoky Bourbon-Glazed Cocktail Sausages
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 appetizer servings (about 5–6 sausages each) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb cocktail sausages (mini smoked sausages or “little smokies”) 3/4 cup bourbon (80 proof) 1 cup ketchup 1/2 cup tomato-based chili sauce (or extra ketchup) 1/2 cup packed […]
Creamy Ranch Chicken and Bacon Pasta Bake
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) short pasta (penne, rotini, or shells) 8 oz (225 g) bacon, chopped 3 cups (about 14 oz/400 g) cooked chicken, shredded or diced 3 tbsp unsalted butter 3 tbsp all-purpose […]









