Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (about 16 tacos) Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours 15 minutes Total Time: 3 hours 50 minutes Quick Ingredients Barbacoa: 3 lb (1.36 kg) beef chuck roast, 2 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 2 tbsp neutral oil, 1 large yellow onion, 6 cloves garlic, […]
Mini Dessert Tart Assortment With Lemon, Chocolate, Berry, and Caramel
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 24 mini dessert tarts (6 each: lemon curd, chocolate ganache, mixed berry frangipane, salted-caramel pecan) Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes (includes chilling and cooling) Quick Ingredients Mini tart shells: all-purpose flour 2 cups (250 g), powdered sugar 1/2 cup […]
Mini Beef Wellingtons with Prosciutto and Mushroom Duxelles
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 mini beef Wellingtons (serves 6 as a main with 2 each, or 12 as hearty appetizers) Prep Time: 55 minutes Cook Time: 18 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 33 minutes (includes 20 minutes chilling) Quick Ingredients 1 lb (454 g) beef tenderloin, cut into 12 pieces (about 1 1/4 […]
Assorted Sushi and Sashimi Platter with Nigiri and Maki Rolls
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: Serves 4–6 (about 48–52 pieces total) Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 0 minutes (includes about 20 minutes cooling) Quick Ingredients 2 cups (360 g) Japanese short-grain rice + 2 1/2 cups (600 ml) water 1/3 cup (80 ml) unseasoned rice vinegar […]
Rainbow Roasted Vegetable Lasagna Squares With Ricotta and Béchamel
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 16 buffet squares (one 9 x 13-inch lasagna) Prep Time: 40 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (includes 20 minutes resting for clean squares) Quick Ingredients 2 medium zucchini (about 450 g / 1 lb), sliced 1/4-inch thick 1 medium eggplant (about 565 […]
Mediterranean Mezze Platter With Hummus, Baba Ganoush, and Warm Pita
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: Serves 8 as a grazing mezze spread Prep Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes Quick Ingredients Eggplant: 2 medium eggplants (about 2 lb / 900 g total) Hummus: 2 (15 oz / 425 g) cans chickpeas, 1/2 cup (120 g) tahini, 1/4 cup […]
Sticky Soy-Ginger Chicken Drumettes With Sesame-Scallion Slaw
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 appetizer servings (or 4 dinner servings) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb (900 g) chicken drumettes 1 tbsp baking powder (aluminum-free), 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 cup (120 ml) low-sodium soy sauce […]
Herb-Crusted Prime Rib with Au Jus and Horseradish Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 servings (about 5 lb cooked prime rib), plus au jus, horseradish sauce, and rolls Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 12–24 hours optional dry-brine) Cook Time: 3 hours 15 minutes (varies by roast size and desired doneness) Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes (includes resting) Quick Ingredients 1 (8 lb) […]
Three-Cheese Baked Mac and Cheese With Panko Crust
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 full-size 2-inch-deep hotel pan (about 20–24 servings) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 lb (1.36 kg) elbow macaroni 1 1/2 cups (340 g) unsalted butter, divided 1 1/2 cups (180 g) all-purpose flour 12 cups (2.84 L) whole […]
Citrus-Glazed Salmon With Lemon-Dill Couscous and Yogurt Drizzle
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on or skinless 1 tbsp olive oil, plus 1 tbsp (divided) 3/4 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste (divided) 1/2 tsp black pepper, plus more to taste […]









