Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 appetizer servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup (180 ml) sour cream 1/4 cup (60 ml) mayonnaise 1/3 cup (80 ml) Thousand Island dressing 8 oz (225 g) deli corned beef, finely […]
Cheesy Jalapeño Beer Bread with Cheddar Pockets
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 slices (1 standard 9 x 5-inch loaf) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes (includes cooling) Quick Ingredients 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour 1 tbsp baking powder 1 tsp fine sea salt 3 tbsp granulated sugar 1 tsp garlic powder (optional […]
Mini Chicken Parmesan Sliders on Buttery Toasted Rolls
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 sliders (about 6 servings) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thinly sliced into 12 pieces) 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs + 2 Tbsp water 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/2 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs […]
Brown Sugar Chili-Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Bites
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 30 bites (serves 6 as an appetizer) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes 10 slices thin-cut bacon (about 8 oz / 225 g), cut into thirds 1 tbsp […]
Loaded Baked Potato Dip with Bacon and Cheddar
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 10 servings (as an appetizer) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes (including chilling) Quick Ingredients 1 lb (about 2 medium) russet potatoes 6 slices thick-cut bacon 2 cups (480 g) full-fat sour cream 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened 1 […]
Creamy Mediterranean Hummus Platter with Roasted Tomatoes
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 to 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (for ultra-creamy hummus, optional) 1/2 cup tahini 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 to 2 garlic cloves 1/3 cup cold water […]
Loaded Breakfast Tater Tot Nachos with Sausage and Eggs
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 32 oz frozen tater tots 1 tbsp neutral oil or cooking spray 8 oz breakfast sausage 6 large eggs 2 tbsp milk or cream 1 tbsp unsalted butter 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican […]
Smoky Chipotle Beef Quesadillas with Peppers and Cheese
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (4 large quesadillas, 16 wedges) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80–90% lean) 1 tbsp olive or vegetable oil, divided 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup) 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 […]
Baked Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs With Soy-Ginger Glaze
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 20 meatballs) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) ground chicken 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs 1 large egg 2 green onions, finely sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced (divided) 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated (divided) 2 tbsp […]
Crispy Baked Mozzarella Sticks with Warm Marinara
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 24 mozzarella sticks) Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 1 hour freezing) Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 16 oz low-moisture part-skim mozzarella string cheese (12 sticks), cut in half to make 24 pieces 2 large eggs 2 tbsp milk 1 cup […]









