Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours 15 minutes Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 lb (1.4 kg) beef chuck roast, cut into 3–4 large pieces 2 1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste 1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, divided […]
Brown Butter Three-Cheese Fettuccine Alfredo with Broccoli
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz dried fettuccine 1 lb broccoli florets 8 large garlic cloves, peeled 3 tbsp olive oil 6 tbsp unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 cup (about 3 oz) finely grated Parmesan […]
Chunky Tomato Garlic Marinara with Red Wine and Basil
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 5 cups sauce (serves 4–6) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 whole head garlic 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced 1/2 tsp sugar 1/2 cup dry red wine 1 can (28 oz […]
Apple Cider Mustard Pan Sauce With Thyme and Shallots
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 3/4 cup sauce (serves 4) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 1 medium shallot, finely minced (about 2 tablespoons) 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/4 teaspoon dried) 1/2 cup apple cider (not vinegar) 1/4 cup […]
Hungarian Paprika Cream Sauce for Chicken and Dumplings
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 […]









