Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 mug (about 1 1/4 cups), serves 1–2 Prep Time: 8 minutes Cook Time: 4 minutes (microwave on High, 100% power) Total Time: 12 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 oz (56 g) cream cheese, cubed 2 tbsp (30 g) sour cream or Greek yogurt 1 small garlic clove, finely minced 1/4 […]
Loaded Hummus Bowl with Feta and Olives
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 7 minutes Total Time: 27 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 (15-oz) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup tahini (well-stirred) 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 large garlic clove, chopped 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/3 […]
Sheet-Pan S’mores with Flaky Sea Salt
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 open-faced s’mores Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 3 minutes Total Time: 13 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 graham cracker squares (from 6 full crackers) 4 oz (113 g) semisweet or milk chocolate, cut into 12 squares 12 large marshmallows 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt Neutral oil or nonstick spray […]
Königsberger Klopse in Lemony Caper Cream Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 250 g ground veal + 250 g ground pork (1.1 lb total) 2 slices day-old white bread (about 60 g), 100 ml milk (1/2 cup) 1 small onion (100 g), 1 large […]
Swabian Lentils and Spätzle with Sausages
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes Quick Ingredients Brown lentils: 1.5 cups (300 g) Low-sodium beef or vegetable broth: 6 cups (1.4 L) Speck or thick-cut bacon, diced: 3.5 oz (100 g) Onion: 1 medium (about 150 g), […]
Classic Hühnerfrikassee with Lemon and Rice
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes (55 minutes if poaching chicken) Total Time: 55 minutes (40 minutes with cooked chicken) Quick Ingredients 700 g cooked chicken, shredded (or poach from raw) 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for sautéing) + 6 tbsp butter (for roux) 6 tbsp (45 […]
German Zwiebelkuchen (Onion and Bacon Tart)
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 servings Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 cups (500 g) all-purpose flour 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp; 7 g) instant or active dry yeast 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) warm water, 105–110°F 1 large egg 3 […]
Bavarian Bread Dumplings with Creamy Mushroom Ragout
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 60 minutes Quick Ingredients 300 g day-old white rolls (about 6 cups, 1–1.5 cm cubes) 250 ml whole milk, warmed 40 g unsalted butter, divided (3 tbsp; 1 tbsp for onions, 2 tbsp for ragout) 1 small yellow […]
Pan-Crisped Schupfnudeln with Buttery Sauerkraut and Speck
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 900 g (2 lb) starchy potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold) 150 g (1 1/4 cups) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting 2 large egg yolks 30 g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter, melted, […]
Senfeier: German Mustard Eggs with Potatoes and Dill
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 large eggs 2 lb (900 g) waxy potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) chunks 1 tbsp kosher salt (for potato water) + salt to taste 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for potatoes) […]









