Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 30 minutes marinating) Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs Marinade: 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 4 garlic cloves (minced), 2 tsp cumin, […]
Aromatic Pho with Chicken or Beef and Fresh Herbs
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 bowls Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (gà) or 3 hours (bò) Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes (gà) or 3 hours 25 minutes (bò) Quick Ingredients 2 large yellow onions, halved 1 (5-inch) piece fresh ginger, halved lengthwise 6 star anise, 2 cinnamon sticks, […]
Steakhouse Chopped Salad with Warm Steak and Blue Cheese
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) boneless strip steak, 1-inch thick 2 tbsp olive oil (for steak), kosher salt, black pepper 2 cups 1-inch bread cubes + 2 tbsp olive oil (for croutons) 4 cups chopped […]
Cold Sesame Soba Salad with Snap Peas and Tofu
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 oz dry soba noodles 6 oz snap peas, trimmed and halved (about 2 cups) 1 cup shredded carrots 1 cup thin half-moons seedless cucumber 4 scallions, thinly sliced (whites and greens) 14 oz […]
Classic Muffuletta Sandwich with Olive Salad
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (includes 20 minutes marinating and 45–60 minutes pressing) Quick Ingredients 1 large 9–10 inch round sesame Italian loaf (about 1–1.5 lb) 1 cup chopped green olives (150 g) + 1/2 cup chopped Kalamata or […]
Hawaiian Loco Moco with Mac Salad
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 plates Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups medium- or short-grain white rice + 2 cups water 8 oz elbow macaroni; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 3 tbsp milk; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tsp sugar; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; […]
Hearty Lentil Soup with Herbs and Lemon
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 8 cups) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus 2 tbsp to finish 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery ribs, diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp tomato paste 1.5 […]
Katsu Curry Rice with Crispy Cutlet and Vegetables
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 2 cups (360 g) short-grain Japanese rice + 2 1/4 cups (530 ml) water 2 tbsp neutral oil, divided 2 medium onions, thinly sliced 2 medium carrots, chunked 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, 1-inch […]
Tomato Basil Soup with Grilled Cheese Dippers
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 3 lb Roma tomatoes, halved 1 medium yellow onion, sliced; 6 garlic cloves 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (divided) 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional) 2 […]
Deli-Style Italian Pasta Salad with Salami and Mozzarella
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 1 lb rotini pasta 1 cup zesty Italian dressing (homemade below or store-bought) 6 oz deli salami, cut into thin strips 8 oz mozzarella pearls, drained 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1 1/2 […]









