Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 16 empanadas (about 8 servings) Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (includes dough chilling) Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 2 hours Quick Ingredients 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour 1 cup (225 g) cold unsalted butter, diced 2 large eggs (1 for dough, 1 for egg wash) 1 1/2 […]
Smoky Chipotle Beef Burrito Bowls With Lime Crema
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed 3 cups water + 1 tsp salt 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro + 2 limes (zest and juice) 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80–90% lean) 2–3 […]
Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Skillet Sandwiches
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (4–6 sandwiches) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced 2 bell peppers (any colors), thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 lb (680 g) ground […]
Thai Basil Beef with Jasmine Rice and Fried Egg
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups uncooked jasmine rice + 2 1/4 cups water 2 tablespoons neutral oil (for beef), plus 1 tablespoon for eggs 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (85%–90% lean) 6 cloves garlic, minced 3–5 […]
Beef and Broccoli Noodle Bowls with Soy-Ginger Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 oz wide egg noodles 4 cups small broccoli florets 1 lb lean ground beef (about 90% lean) 1 tbsp neutral oil (canola, vegetable, or avocado) 1/2 tsp black pepper + salt for seasoning […]
Crispy Baked Zucchini Fries With Herbed Breadcrumbs
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 medium zucchini (about 1 lb total) 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumbs 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning […]
Warm Roasted Corn Dip with Green Chiles and Cotija
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 8 appetizer servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 cups corn kernels (fresh or thawed frozen, well dried) 1 tbsp neutral oil (canola, vegetable, or avocado) 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup […]
Sweet and Tangy Mustard Brown Sugar Glazed Wings
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 2–2.5 lb wings) Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 30 minutes optional marinating) Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour (excluding optional marinating) Quick Ingredients 2–2.5 lb chicken wings, split, tips removed 1 tbsp baking powder (aluminum-free) 1½ tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp […]
Loaded Philly Cheesesteak Fries with Peppers, Onions, Provolone
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 generous servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30–35 minutes Total Time: 50–55 minutes Quick Ingredients 28 oz frozen French fries 2 tbsp vegetable or canola oil, divided 1 lb ribeye or sirloin, very thinly sliced 1 tsp kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste 1/2 tsp black pepper, […]
Sticky Sweet Chili Baked Meatballs
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 30 meatballs (roughly 8 appetizer servings) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20–22 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) ground pork 1 lb (450 g) ground chicken (or turkey) 1/2 cup plain dry breadcrumbs 1/4 cup milk 1 large egg 3 cloves garlic, minced, […]









