Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 to 8 servings (one 9×13-inch casserole) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes (plus 10 minutes resting) Quick Ingredients 12 oz wide egg noodles 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1 small yellow onion, finely diced (about 1 cup) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup all-purpose […]
Oven-Roasted Tomato Soup with Buttery Grilled Cheese
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 4 bowls of soup + 4 grilled cheese sandwiches) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 lb (1.36 kg) Roma tomatoes, halved lengthwise 1 large yellow onion, cut into 8 wedges 6 garlic cloves, peeled 3 tbsp […]
Creamy Baked Chicken and Broccoli Casserole with Crunchy Topping
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients Cooking spray or 1 tsp butter (for the dish) 5 cups broccoli florets (about 1 lb / 450 g) 4 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded (about 1 1/2 lb / 680 g cooked) […]
Rustic Oat and Raisin Bread Pudding with Vanilla Spice
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (one 9 x 13-inch / 23 x 33 cm pan) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes (includes 15-minute soak) Quick Ingredients 8 cups (about 340 g) day-old rustic bread, cut into 1-inch cubes 3/4 cup (60 g) old-fashioned rolled oats […]
Bourbon-Glazed Holiday Ham with Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10–12 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 (9 lb) fully cooked, bone-in spiral-cut ham 3 lb sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp packed brown […]
Skillet Corn, Zucchini, and Tomato Succotash
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 […]









