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California Roll Bento with Avocado and Cucumber

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

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

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

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 […]

Chicken Shawarma Pitas with Garlicky Tahini Sauce

Chicken Shawarma Pitas with Garlicky Tahini Sauce

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 30 minutes marinating) Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs Marinade: 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 4 garlic cloves (minced), 2 tsp cumin, […]

Deli-Style Italian Pasta Salad with Salami and Mozzarella

Deli-Style Italian Pasta Salad with Salami and Mozzarella

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 1 lb rotini pasta 1 cup zesty Italian dressing (homemade below or store-bought) 6 oz deli salami, cut into thin strips 8 oz mozzarella pearls, drained 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1 1/2 […]

Lemon-Herb Veggie Hummus Wrap with Feta

Lemon-Herb Veggie Hummus Wrap with Feta

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 wraps Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 3 minutes Total Time: 18 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch) 1 cup hummus 2 cups baby spinach (lightly packed) 1 cup shredded carrots 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber 1 cup roasted red pepper strips, drained and patted dry 3 […]

Sweet and Savory Sloppy Joes with Pickles

Sweet and Savory Sloppy Joes with Pickles

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 sandwiches Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb (680 g) 85% lean ground beef 1 tbsp neutral oil 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced (about 1 cup) 2 garlic cloves, minced Sauce: 1 cup (240 ml) tomato sauce, 2 tbsp […]

Classic Cobb Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette

Classic Cobb Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tbsp olive oil, 3/4 tsp kosher salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper (for chicken) 6 slices thick-cut bacon 4 large eggs 2 large romaine hearts (about 10 cups […]

Greek Chicken Souvlaki Pita Wraps with Tzatziki

Greek Chicken Souvlaki Pita Wraps with Tzatziki

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (4 generously stuffed pitas) Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 30 minutes marinating) Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut in 1-inch pieces 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tsp lemon zest 1 tbsp red […]