Tropical Mango-Habanero Glaze with Lime, Ginger, and Honey Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 1½ cups glaze (12 servings of 2 Tbsp) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 large ripe mango (about 1½ cups diced) 1–2 habanero peppers, seeded 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice (about 2 […]
Savory-Sweet Hoisin Garlic Stir-Fry Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 3/4 cup sauce (4 stir-fry servings) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 1/3 cup hoisin sauce 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium preferred) 1/4 cup water or unsalted chicken/vegetable broth 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon […]
Creamy Dill Mustard Sauce for Salmon and More
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 1 cup sauce (8 servings, 2 Tbsp each) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 1/2 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp whole-grain mustard 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh dill 1 Tbsp fresh […]
Garlicky Tahini Lemon Sauce for Falafel and Bowls
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 1 cup (6 servings) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 1/2 cup (120 g) tahini (well stirred) 1/4 cup (60 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 small garlic clove, finely minced or grated 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon fine sea […]
Rustic Puttanesca with Spaghetti or Sautéed Shrimp
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 4 anchovy fillets in oil, finely chopped 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/2–1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1 (28-oz) can crushed tomatoes 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved […]
Korean Gochujang Honey Glaze for Wings or Tofu
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb chicken wings or 14–16 oz extra-firm tofu 1 tbsp neutral oil (plus more for pan) 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp cornstarch or baking powder (for crisping) 3 […]
Creamy Avocado Lime Crema Sauce for Tacos
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 1 cup (4 servings, 1/4 cup each) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and pitted 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (whole milk or 2%) 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves 2–3 tablespoons fresh lime juice […]
Zesty Jalapeño Cilantro Ranch Dressing and Dip
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 1 1/2 cups (6 servings, 1/4 cup each) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes (plus optional 30 minutes chilling) Quick Ingredients 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup well-shaken buttermilk 1/4 cup sour cream 2 fresh jalapeños, stemmed (seeded for mild, leave some seeds for […]
Ginger-Scallion Spoon Sauce for Chicken, Tofu, or Noodles
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6–8 servings (about 3/4 cup sauce) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup finely minced scallions (about 1 large bunch, 6–8 scallions) 3 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger 1/3 cup neutral oil (canola, vegetable, grapeseed, or peanut) 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice […]
Nutty Sesame Ginger Dressing for Noodles and Salads
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 1 cup (8 servings, 2 Tbsp each) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 1/3 cup toasted sesame paste (Japanese nerigoma or roasted tahini) 2 Tbsp neutral oil (grapeseed, canola, or light olive) 3 Tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar 2 Tbsp low-sodium soy […]









