Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tbsp olive oil, 3/4 tsp kosher salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper (for chicken) 6 slices thick-cut bacon 4 large eggs 2 large romaine hearts (about 10 cups […]
Sweet and Savory Sloppy Joes with Pickles
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 sandwiches Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb (680 g) 85% lean ground beef 1 tbsp neutral oil 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced (about 1 cup) 2 garlic cloves, minced Sauce: 1 cup (240 ml) tomato sauce, 2 tbsp […]
Lemon-Herb Veggie Hummus Wrap with Feta
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 wraps Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 3 minutes Total Time: 18 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch) 1 cup hummus 2 cups baby spinach (lightly packed) 1 cup shredded carrots 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber 1 cup roasted red pepper strips, drained and patted dry 3 […]
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 […]
Cilantro-Lime Burrito Bowl with Chicken or Steak
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 bowls Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed 2 1/2 cups water, 1 tbsp neutral oil, 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1 lime (zest) + 3 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 1 lb […]
Classic Cheeseburger with Special Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 cheeseburgers Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/4 lb (567 g) 80/20 ground beef 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 tbsp neutral oil (canola or avocado) 4 sesame seed burger buns + 1 tbsp unsalted butter […]
Hearty Minestrone with Beans, Zucchini, and Parmesan
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus 2 tbsp for finishing 1 large yellow onion (2 cups), small dice 2 medium carrots, small dice 2 celery stalks, small dice 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp […]
Lemongrass Pork or Chicken Bánh Mì Sandwich
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 sandwiches Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (includes 30 minutes for marinating and quick pickling) Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) thin-sliced pork shoulder or boneless, skinless chicken thighs 2 stalks lemongrass (tender inner parts, minced), 3 garlic cloves, 1 small […]
French Onion Soup with Gruyère Toast Cap
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours Quick Ingredients 3 lb yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 5–6 medium) 4 tbsp unsalted butter 2 tbsp olive oil, divided 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste 1/2 tsp freshly ground […]









