Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 appetizer servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 medium poblano peppers (about 10–12 oz) 8 oz fresh Mexican chorizo, casings removed 1 lb (16 oz) Oaxaca or Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (or a mix) 1/2 small white onion, finely chopped […]
Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Bites with Pecans
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 24 bites Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 sheets frozen puff pastry (about 17.3 oz/490 g total), thawed 8 oz (225 g) brie, cut into 24 cubes 1/2 cup (160 g) cranberry preserves or whole-berry cranberry sauce 1/2 cup (60 g) […]
Ultra-Crispy Chicken Karaage Nuggets with Lemon and Mayo
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 30 minutes marinating) Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb (680 g) boneless, skin-on chicken thighs, cut into 1 to 1.25 in pieces 3 tbsp (45 ml) soy sauce, 2 tbsp (30 ml) sake, 1 tbsp […]
Classic Seven-Layer Dip with Thick Tortilla Chips
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cans (15 oz each) refried beans 1/4 cup water; 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1 3/4 cups sour cream + 2 tbsp […]
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 […]
Crispy Spanish Ham Croquettes with Lemon Aioli
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 24 croquettes (8 appetizer servings) Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus 2 hours chilling) Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 tbsp unsalted butter (85 g) 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (90 g) for roux + 3/4 cup (90 g) for dredging 3 cups whole […]
Crispy Scotch Eggs with Sharp English Mustard
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 Scotch eggs (12 halves) Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 large eggs, plus 2 large eggs for breading 1 lb (450 g) pork sausage meat 1 tsp English mustard powder 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp fresh thyme, finely chopped […]
Crispy Fried Calamari with Zesty Marinara and Garlicky Lemon Aioli
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 appetizer servings Prep Time: 25 minutes (includes 20-minute soak) Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1½ lb cleaned squid (tubes and tentacles) 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1/2 cup cornstarch 1½ tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp paprika (optional) […]
Grilled Chicken Tikka Skewers with Mint Chutney
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 30 minutes marinating) Cook Time: 10 to 12 minutes Total Time: 1 hour (includes 30 minutes marinating) Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1.25–1.5 in (3–4 cm) pieces 3/4 cup plain whole-milk yogurt 2 tbsp fresh lemon […]









