Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 appetizer servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 28 minutes Total Time: 38 minutes Quick Ingredients 24 oz frozen waffle-cut fries 1 tbsp neutral oil, 1/4 tsp kosher salt 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar (8 oz) 1/3 cup pickled jalapeño rings, drained 3 green onions, thinly sliced (about 1/2 […]
Peanut Butter Banana Quesadilla with Cinnamon Sugar
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 quesadilla (serves 1) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 6 minutes Total Time: 11 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 8-inch flour tortilla 2 tbsp (32 g) creamy peanut butter 1 small ripe banana, sliced into 1/4-inch coins (about 100 g) 2 tsp (8 g) granulated sugar 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon […]
Chili-Honey Butter Skillet Ramen with Jammy Egg
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 generous serving Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 large egg 1 (3 oz / 85 g) pack instant ramen, seasoning packet discarded 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons honey 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon red […]
Broiled Caprese Pita Pan Pizzas
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 servings (2 personal pita pizzas) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 8 minutes Total Time: 18 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 pocketless pitas (6–7 inches / 15–18 cm) 2/3 cup (160 ml) marinara sauce 4 oz (113 g) fresh mozzarella, patted dry and sliced 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, […]
Crispy Salt-and-Vinegar Oven Fries
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb (900 g) russet potatoes 3 tbsp neutral high-heat oil (avocado, canola, or grapeseed) 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt (reduce to 1 tsp if using fine salt) 2 tbsp malt vinegar, plus more […]
Broiled Cheesy Garlic Bread with Mozzarella and Parmesan
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (about 16 slices) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 6 minutes Total Time: 16 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 French baguette (12–14 oz), sliced 1/2 inch thick (about 16 slices) 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves, finely minced 1/4 cup finely chopped […]
Ultra-Creamy One-Pot Stovetop Mac and Cheese
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz dry elbow macaroni (about 3 cups) 4 1/2 cups water 1 tsp kosher salt (for the water), plus more to taste 3 tbsp unsalted butter 1 cup whole milk, warmed 8 oz […]
Crunchy PB&J on Country Bread
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 sandwich (1 serving) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 slices country bread, 3/4 inch thick (about 130 g total) 4 tbsp (64 g) peanut butter, creamy or crunchy 3 tbsp (60 g) grape jelly 1 cup (30 g) kettle-cooked potato […]
Oven-Baked Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 3 sticks each) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 (16 oz) bag frozen mozzarella sticks (about 12 sticks) Olive oil spray 3 tbsp unsalted butter 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese 1 tbsp chopped […]
Butter-Seared Hot Dog with Caramelized Onions
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 hot dogs (2 servings) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 large yellow onion (10 oz/285 g), thinly sliced 2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided 1 tsp neutral oil (canola or vegetable) 2 standard hot dogs (about 1.8 oz/50 g each) 2 […]









