Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 sandwiches Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 8 minutes Total Time: 18 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 slices seeded or marble rye, 1/2 inch thick 12 oz thinly sliced corned beef 1 cup sauerkraut, well-drained and squeezed dry 4 slices Swiss cheese (about 4 oz) 1/4 cup Russian dressing (store-bought […]
New England Lobster Roll with Lemon Butter and Chives
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 lobster rolls Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) cooked lobster meat, cut into 1-inch chunks 4 New England–style split-top hot dog buns Unsalted butter, 5 tbsp total (3 tbsp for dressing, 2 tbsp for toasting) 1 medium […]
Classic Egg Salad Sandwich with Chives and Dijon
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 sandwiches Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 37 minutes (includes 10-minute ice bath) Quick Ingredients 8 large eggs 1/3 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives 1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika, plus a pinch for garnish 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/4 […]
Katsu Curry Rice with Crispy Cutlet and Vegetables
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 2 cups (360 g) short-grain Japanese rice + 2 1/4 cups (530 ml) water 2 tbsp neutral oil, divided 2 medium onions, thinly sliced 2 medium carrots, chunked 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, 1-inch […]
Hawaiian Loco Moco with Mac Salad
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 plates Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups medium- or short-grain white rice + 2 cups water 8 oz elbow macaroni; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 3 tbsp milk; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tsp sugar; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; […]
Cold Sesame Soba Salad with Snap Peas and Tofu
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 oz dry soba noodles 6 oz snap peas, trimmed and halved (about 2 cups) 1 cup shredded carrots 1 cup thin half-moons seedless cucumber 4 scallions, thinly sliced (whites and greens) 14 oz […]
Aromatic Pho with Chicken or Beef and Fresh Herbs
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 bowls Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (gà) or 3 hours (bò) Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes (gà) or 3 hours 25 minutes (bò) Quick Ingredients 2 large yellow onions, halved 1 (5-inch) piece fresh ginger, halved lengthwise 6 star anise, 2 cinnamon sticks, […]
Roast Beef and Horseradish Baguette with Cheddar and Arugula
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 sandwiches Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced Pinch kosher salt, 1 tsp balsamic (optional) 1 crusty baguette (16–18 in / ~280 g) 4 oz sharp cheddar, thinly sliced 12 oz thin-sliced […]
Kolkata-Style Kati Rolls with Egg and Chutney
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 kati rolls (serves 4) Prep Time: 55 minutes (includes marinating) Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 frozen parathas (8-inch) or fresh 6 large eggs, lightly beaten with 1/2 tsp salt Chicken option: 500 g boneless chicken thighs + marinade (3 tbsp yogurt, […]
Spanakopita Lunch Plate with Greek Salad and Tzatziki
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 lunch plates (12 triangles) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 8 oz (225 g) feta, crumbled; 1/2 cup (120 g) ricotta 2 large eggs; 3 scallions; 1 small onion; 2 […]









