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Crispy Cheesy Gougères (French Cheese Puffs)

Crispy Cheesy Gougères (French Cheese Puffs)

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 36 gougères (serves 8–10 as an appetizer) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 to 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup (240 ml) water 8 tbsp (113 g) unsalted butter, cubed 1 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp sugar 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour 4 […]

Crispy Vegetable Pakoras with Tamarind and Mint Chutneys

Crispy Vegetable Pakoras with Tamarind and Mint Chutneys

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 24 pakoras (serves 6 as a snack) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients Pakoras: 1 1/2 cups (180 g) chickpea flour, 2 tbsp (16 g) rice flour, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp crushed coriander seeds, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp Kashmiri […]

Mini New England Lobster Rolls with Lemon Mayo

Mini New England Lobster Rolls with Lemon Mayo

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 mini rolls (serves 6) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes (includes 20 minutes chill time) Quick Ingredients 1 lb cooked lobster meat, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice + 1/2 tsp lemon zest 2 tbsp finely chopped […]

Warm Elote Street Corn Dip with Cotija and Lime

Warm Elote Street Corn Dip with Cotija and Lime

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 appetizer servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 27 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 cups corn kernels (from 6 ears or 20 oz frozen, thawed and patted dry) 1 tbsp neutral oil (canola or avocado) 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup sour cream or Mexican crema 1 […]

Garlic Parmesan Pull-Apart Bread with Marinara

Garlic Parmesan Pull-Apart Bread with Marinara

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 servings (appetizer) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes (includes rise and rest) Quick Ingredients 2 lb pizza dough (store-bought), or use homemade dough below 8 tbsp (113 g) unsalted butter, melted 6 garlic cloves, finely minced or grated 1/2 cup chopped […]

Chicken Parmesan Bites with Marinara and Mozzarella

Chicken Parmesan Bites with Marinara and Mozzarella

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 32 bites) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 18 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs + 1 tbsp water 1 cup […]

Crispy Baked Zucchini Fries with Parmesan and Garlic

Crispy Baked Zucchini Fries with Parmesan and Garlic

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (appetizer) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 18–22 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 medium zucchini (about 2 lb) 1/3 cup cornstarch 2 large eggs + 1 tbsp milk 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp black pepper, […]

Ethiopian Kitfo with Ayib and Gomen on Injera

Ethiopian Kitfo with Ayib and Gomen on Injera

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb (680 g) very fresh beef tenderloin or top sirloin, trimmed 4 tbsp niter kibbeh (spiced clarified butter), melted and cooled, plus 2 tbsp for gomen 2 to 3 tsp mitmita (Ethiopian chili […]

Egyptian Hawawshi with Spiced Meat and Tahini

Egyptian Hawawshi with Spiced Meat and Tahini

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 hawawshi (serves 4–6) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 750 g (1.65 lb) ground beef or lamb (or half-and-half) 2 medium onions, very finely chopped and squeezed dry 1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 small green chili, minced (optional) […]

Libyan Mbakbaka: Spiced One-Pot Tomato Pasta Stew

Libyan Mbakbaka: Spiced One-Pot Tomato Pasta Stew

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 60 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 tbsp olive oil, divided 1.25 lb bone-in, skinless chicken thighs (or 1 lb lamb shoulder, 1-inch cubes) 1 medium onion, diced 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1–2 red chilies (Fresno or serrano), chopped […]