Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (300 g) jasmine rice + 2 1/4 cups (540 ml) water + 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1 1/2 lb (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 tbsp […]
Mini Crab Cakes With Lemon Aioli and Fennel Slaw
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 24 mini crab cakes (serves 6 as an appetizer) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 57 minutes (includes 20 minutes chilling) Quick Ingredients 1 lb (454 g) lump crab meat, picked over 1/2 cup (60 g) panko breadcrumbs, plus 1/3 cup (40 g) for coating 1/4 […]
Build-Your-Own Classic Caesar Salad With Tasty Toppings
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (entrée-size) or 6 servings (side-size) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 large hearts romaine lettuce (about 10 oz / 285 g), washed and very well dried 1/2 cup (50 g) finely grated Parmesan, plus 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan for […]
Baked Ziti With Italian Sausage, Ricotta, and Mozzarella
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 servings (one 9×13-inch casserole) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (454 g) ziti (or penne) 2 tbsp olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups) 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/4 lb (567 […]
Ratatouille Over Polenta Squares With Basil Oil
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours 5 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp + 2 tbsp olive oil (divided), plus more as needed 1 medium yellow onion, diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 medium eggplant (about 12 oz / 340 g), […]
Chinese Dim Sum Sampler With Dumplings, Har Gow, Siu Mai, and Bao
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: Serves 6 (about 12 steamed pork & chive dumplings, 12 shrimp har gow, 12 veggie siu mai, 8 char siu bao) Prep Time: 2 hours 10 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes Quick Ingredients For steaming/serving: 2 large bamboo steamers (or 1 steamer used in […]
Teriyaki-Glazed Meatballs with Pineapple, Sesame, and Scallions
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 24 meatballs (serves 6–8 as an appetizer) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (454 g) ground beef (80/20) or 1 lb (454 g) ground turkey 1/2 cup (30 g) panko breadcrumbs 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk 1 large egg […]
Butter Chicken Buffet Pan With Basmati Rice, Naan, And Raita
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (buffet-style) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes (includes 30 minutes marinating) Quick Ingredients Chicken + marinade: 3 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tsp kosher salt; 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 2 […]
Italian Antipasto Pasta Salad With Oregano Red Wine Vinaigrette
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (about 10 cups) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes (plus 30–60 minutes chilling, optional but recommended) Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) tri-color rotini 1/2 cup (120 ml) extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup (60 ml) red wine vinegar 1 tbsp Dijon mustard […]
Garlicky Cajun Seafood Boil With Shrimp, Sausage, and Corn
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (party-style spread) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb baby potatoes 4 ears corn, each cut into 3 pieces (12 pieces total) 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds 2 lb large shrimp (16–20 count), peeled and […]









