Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (appetizer) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 32 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb large shrimp (16–20 count), peeled/deveined, tails on 1 tsp lime juice + zest of 2 limes, divided 1/3 cup (40 g) all-purpose flour 1 tbsp (8 g) cornstarch 2 large egg […]
Crispy Potstickers with Ginger Soy Dipping Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 24 potstickers (4 servings) Prep Time: 40 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 24 round gyoza wrappers (3.5 in / 9 cm) Pork filling OR Veggie filling (see below) Neutral oil 2 tbsp (divided), toasted sesame oil 2 tsp (divided) Skirt slurry per batch: 2/3 […]
Crispy Baked Chicken Taquitos with Queso and Chiles
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: Serves 6 (makes 16 taquitos) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 16 corn tortillas (6-inch) 2 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken 1 1/2 cups shredded queso (Monterey Jack or Oaxaca) 1 (4 oz) can diced mild green chiles, drained 2 tbsp sour […]
Chilled Shrimp Rice Paper Rolls with Peanut-Hoisin Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 rolls (4 servings) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 18 large shrimp (about 1 lb/450 g), peeled and deveined 4 oz (115 g) thin rice vermicelli 12 round rice paper wrappers (8.5 in/22 cm) 8 large lettuce leaves (butter or green […]
Crispy Potato and Pea Samosas with Tamarind Chutney
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 16 samosas (8 servings) Prep Time: 45 minutes (includes 30-minute dough rest) Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Quick Ingredients Dough: 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour, 6 tbsp neutral oil or ghee, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp ajwain (optional), 2/3 cup (160 ml) cold […]
Mozzarella-Stuffed Arancini with Garlicky Marinara
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]









