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 […]
Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl with Lemon-Oregano Dressing
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 bowls Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup white quinoa, rinsed 2 cups water or low-sodium vegetable broth 1/2 tsp fine sea salt 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 1 large English cucumber, diced 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced 1 […]
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Creamy Slaw and Pickles
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 sandwiches Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 8 hours 30 minutes Total Time: 9 hours 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 lb boneless pork shoulder Rub: 2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tsp kosher salt, 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1.5 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp black pepper, 1/2 […]
French Dip Sandwich with Provolone and Au Jus
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 sandwiches Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 cups unsalted beef stock or broth 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp unsalted butter, plus 2 tbsp for bread 1 tbsp tomato paste 1/2 cup dry sherry […]
Crispy Falafel Pita Pockets with Tahini or Tzatziki
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 16 falafel; fills 8 pita halves) Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus 12–18 hours soaking) Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes (plus soaking) Quick Ingredients 1 cup (200 g) dried chickpeas + 1/2 tsp baking soda for soaking 1 small onion (150 g), 4 garlic cloves […]
Deluxe Black Bean Sweet Potato Veggie Burger
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 burgers Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 medium sweet potato (12 oz/340 g), peeled and 1/2-inch cubes 1 tbsp olive oil 1 can (15 oz/425 g) black beans, drained, rinsed, patted dry 1/2 small red onion, finely minced (plus rings […]
Hearty Beef and Bean Chili with Toppings
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 1 1/2 cups each) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 60 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 tbsp neutral oil 2 lb (900 g) 85% lean ground beef 1 large yellow onion, diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 3 tbsp chili powder, 2 tsp […]
Loaded Baked Potatoes with Broccoli and Bacon
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 large russet potatoes (10–12 oz each), scrubbed and dried 2 tsp olive oil + 1 tsp kosher salt (for skins) 4 tbsp unsalted butter 1 cup (4 oz) sharp […]
Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl with Broccoli and Carrots
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 bowls Prep Time: 15 minutes (includes 10-minute quick marinate) Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice + 2 1/4 cups water 1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces 3 cups broccoli florets, bite-size 2 medium carrots, thinly […]









