Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 4 cups sauce) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 tbsp unsalted butter 1 tbsp neutral oil 2 medium yellow onions, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika 1 tsp hot paprika or 1/2 tsp […]
Silky Coconut-Lime Cilantro Sauce for Fish and Veggies
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 1 1/2 cups sauce (6 servings, 1/4 cup each) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup (240 ml) full-fat canned coconut milk, well shaken 1 packed cup fresh cilantro (leaves and tender stems) 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1–2 […]
Creamy White Bolognese with Pork, Veal and Sage
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp unsalted butter 3 oz pancetta, finely diced (optional but recommended) 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 celery stalk, all finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced […]
Nutty Sesame Ginger Dressing for Noodles and Salads
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 1 cup (8 servings, 2 Tbsp each) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 1/3 cup toasted sesame paste (Japanese nerigoma or roasted tahini) 2 Tbsp neutral oil (grapeseed, canola, or light olive) 3 Tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar 2 Tbsp low-sodium soy […]
Zesty Jalapeño Cilantro Ranch Dressing and Dip
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 1 1/2 cups (6 servings, 1/4 cup each) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes (plus optional 30 minutes chilling) Quick Ingredients 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup well-shaken buttermilk 1/4 cup sour cream 2 fresh jalapeños, stemmed (seeded for mild, leave some seeds for […]
Creamy Avocado Lime Crema Sauce for Tacos
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 1 cup (4 servings, 1/4 cup each) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and pitted 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (whole milk or 2%) 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves 2–3 tablespoons fresh lime juice […]
Korean Gochujang Honey Glaze for Wings or Tofu
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb chicken wings or 14–16 oz extra-firm tofu 1 tbsp neutral oil (plus more for pan) 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp cornstarch or baking powder (for crisping) 3 […]
Rustic Puttanesca with Spaghetti or Sautéed Shrimp
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 4 anchovy fillets in oil, finely chopped 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/2–1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1 (28-oz) can crushed tomatoes 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved […]
Garlicky Tahini Lemon Sauce for Falafel and Bowls
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 1 cup (6 servings) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 1/2 cup (120 g) tahini (well stirred) 1/4 cup (60 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 small garlic clove, finely minced or grated 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon fine sea […]
Creamy Dill Mustard Sauce for Salmon and More
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 1 cup sauce (8 servings, 2 Tbsp each) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 1/2 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp whole-grain mustard 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh dill 1 Tbsp fresh […]









