Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 20 arancini (8 appetizer servings) Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus 1 hour chilling) Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 cups Arborio or Carnaroli rice 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock, kept warm 0.5 cup dry white wine 1 small yellow onion, […]
Buttery Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls with English Mustard
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 24 bite-size pieces (about 8 appetizer servings) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (includes 20 minutes chilling) Quick Ingredients 1 package all-butter puff pastry (17.3 oz / 490 g), thawed but cold 1 lb (450 g) pork sausage meat 1/2 cup (25 […]
Crispy Crab Rangoon Wontons with Sweet Chili Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 24 wontons (6 appetizer servings) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 oz cream cheese, softened 8 oz lump crab meat, drained and picked over 3 scallions, thinly sliced (plus 1 more for garnish) 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp soy sauce […]
Soft-Chewy Garlic Knots with Herby Parmesan Butter
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 garlic knots Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes Quick Ingredients Warm water (105–110°F): 1 cup (240 ml) Granulated sugar: 1 tbsp (12 g) Active dry or instant yeast: 2 1/4 tsp (7 g) All-purpose flour: 3 cups (360 g) + 2 […]
Crispy Herbed Falafel with Lemony Tahini and Pickled Onions
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: Serves 4 (makes 20–24 falafel bites) Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (includes 30 minutes chilling) Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 13 hours 35 minutes (includes 12-hour soak) Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups dried chickpeas (300 g) + 1/2 tsp baking soda (for soaking) 1 small onion, 4 garlic […]
Crispy Hush Puppies with Zesty Remoulade
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 24 hush puppies) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup yellow cornmeal; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp baking soda 1 tbsp sugar; 3/4 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp […]
Grilled Teriyaki Beef Skewers with Sesame and Scallions
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 8–10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour (includes 30 minutes marinating) Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb beef sirloin or flank steak, cut into 1-inch cubes 8–10 wooden skewers (8-inch), soaked 20–30 minutes 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup mirin 1 tbsp rice vinegar […]
Mini Corn Dogs with Honey Mustard and Spicy Ketchup
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 24 mini corn dogs (about 6 appetizer servings) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 hot dogs, cut into thirds (24 pieces) 24 cocktail sticks 3 tbsp cornstarch (for dusting) 6 cups neutral oil (for frying) 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal, 3/4 cup […]
Crispy Toasted Ravioli with Garlicky Marinara
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) refrigerated cheese or beef ravioli 1/2 cup (60 g) all-purpose flour 3 large eggs + 2 tbsp milk 1 cup (90 g) Italian breadcrumbs + 1 cup (60 g) panko […]
Mini Potato Latkes with Applesauce, Sour Cream, and Chives
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 24 mini latkes (serves 6) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb (900 g) russet potatoes, peeled 1 medium yellow onion (6 oz/170 g) 2 large eggs 1/3 cup (35 g) matzo meal 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt (Diamond Crystal), plus […]









