Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 tortas Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb chicken cutlets (4 pieces, 1/4-inch thick) or 1 lb thin beef milanesa steaks 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs + 1 tbsp water 2 cups panko breadcrumbs 1 1/2 tsp kosher […]
Pan-Seared Salmon Grain Bowl with Lemon-Dill Yogurt
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 bowls Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup dry farro (or see brown rice variation) 4 skin-on salmon fillets (6 oz each) 1 large head broccoli (about 1 lb), cut into florets 1 pint (10 oz) cherry tomatoes 1 English […]
Pan-Crisped Pierogi with Caramelized Onions and Chives
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 24 pierogi) Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (includes 30-minute dough rest) Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting 1 tsp kosher salt (plus more for boiling water) 1 large egg 2/3 […]
Gyudon Beef Bowl with Soft Egg and Scallions
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 bowls Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 cups hot cooked Japanese short-grain rice (from 1 1/2 cups uncooked) 1 lb (450 g) thinly sliced beef (ribeye, sirloin, or chuck), shabu-shabu thin 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced 1 1/4 cups […]
Savory Stuffed Bell Peppers with Rice and Cheese
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (6 stuffed peppers) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 medium bell peppers 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey (93% lean) 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced […]
Pesto Pasta with Blistered Tomatoes and Mozzarella
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) short pasta (fusilli or gemelli) 3 packed cups (75 g) fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup (35 g) pine nuts, plus 2 tbsp (18 g) for garnish 3/4 cup (60 g) […]
California Roll Bento with Avocado and Cucumber
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 rolls (32 pieces), serves 2–4 Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (285 g) sushi rice 1 2/3 cups (400 ml) water 4 tbsp rice vinegar + 2 tbsp sugar + 1 tsp fine salt (sushi vinegar) […]
Hearty Lentil Soup with Herbs and Lemon
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 8 cups) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus 2 tbsp to finish 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery ribs, diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp tomato paste 1.5 […]
Classic Muffuletta Sandwich with Olive Salad
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (includes 20 minutes marinating and 45–60 minutes pressing) Quick Ingredients 1 large 9–10 inch round sesame Italian loaf (about 1–1.5 lb) 1 cup chopped green olives (150 g) + 1/2 cup chopped Kalamata or […]
Steakhouse Chopped Salad with Warm Steak and Blue Cheese
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) boneless strip steak, 1-inch thick 2 tbsp olive oil (for steak), kosher salt, black pepper 2 cups 1-inch bread cubes + 2 tbsp olive oil (for croutons) 4 cups chopped […]









