Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 4 cups) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 tbsp unsalted butter 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, helps prevent butter from browning too fast) 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup) 3 ears corn, kernels cut off […]
Tomato-Braised Meatballs With Creamy Polenta and Parmesan
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (454 g) ground beef (80/20) 1/2 lb (227 g) ground pork 1/2 cup (50 g) panko breadcrumbs 1/4 cup (60 ml) whole milk 1 large egg 1/3 cup (30 g) […]
Cinnamon Skillet Zucchini Bread Cake with Simple Glaze
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 slices (one 10-inch skillet “cake”) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes (includes 5 minutes draining + 15 minutes cooling) Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (195 g) all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp […]
Rustic Roasted Vegetable Lasagna With Ricotta and Herbs
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (1 9×13-inch lasagna) Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes (includes 15-minute rest) Quick Ingredients 2 medium zucchini (about 1 lb / 450 g), sliced 1/4-inch thick 1 large eggplant (about 1 1/2 lb / 680 g), sliced 1/4-inch […]
Cider-Braised Pork Belly with Cabbage and Onions
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 1/2 lb skinless pork belly, cut into 2-inch chunks (or 2 lb thick-cut bacon, cut into 3-inch pieces) 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste 1 tsp […]
Baked Stuffed Acorn Squash With Sausage and Apples
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (4 stuffed squash halves) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 medium acorn squash (about 2 lb / 900 g each), halved and seeded 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil, divided 3/4 tsp kosher salt, divided; plus more to […]
Fluffy Pancakes With Quick Berry Compote and Butter
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 10 pancakes, 4-inch/10 cm each) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups (260 g) all-purpose flour 3 tbsp (38 g) granulated sugar 1 tbsp (12 g) baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp kosher salt 2 large […]
Dutch Oven Beef Pot Roast with Carrots, Onions, and Gravy
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes Total Time: 3 hours 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 (3 1/2 to 4 lb) beef chuck roast 2 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste 1 1/2 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp neutral oil (canola, avocado, or grapeseed) […]
Roasted Tomato and Garlic Basil Pasta with Parmesan
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb (907 g) cherry or grape tomatoes 1 large head garlic 1/2 cup (120 ml) extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided 1/2 tsp freshly ground […]
Roasted Pork Shoulder With Crackling and Vinegar Greens
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6–8 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus optional 12–24 hours to dry-brine) Cook Time: 5 hours (includes resting) Total Time: 5 hours 25 minutes (plus optional 12–24 hours) Quick Ingredients 1 (5 lb / 2.3 kg) skin-on pork shoulder (picnic roast), bone-in preferred 2 1/2 tsp kosher salt (for meat) […]









