Author: Charlotte

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb dried red kidney beans, sorted and rinsed (soaked overnight or quick-soaked) 2 tbsp neutral oil 12 oz smoked andouille or kielbasa, sliced 1/2-inch OR 1 smoked ham hock…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz elbow macaroni 1 tablespoon kosher salt (for pasta water) 3 large eggs 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk 1 cup whole milk 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and divided 12…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (12–16 slices) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 firm green (unripe) tomatoes, about 1½ lb total, sliced 1/2 inch thick 1 cup well-shaken buttermilk 3/4 cup fine yellow cornmeal 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for extra crispness)…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 wedges Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20–22 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (240 g) coarse stone-ground yellow cornmeal 1/2 cup (65 g) all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tbsp granulated sugar (optional) 1…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 slices thick-cut bacon 2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided 1 large yellow onion, small dice (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 medium green bell pepper, small dice (about 1 cup) 2 ribs celery, small dice…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus optional 8–24 hours dry brine) Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (plus optional dry brine) Quick Ingredients 3.5–4 lb bone-in chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, and/or split breasts) Dry brine (optional): 1 tbsp kosher salt Rub: 2 tsp…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 60 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice 2 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 bay leaf + 1/2 tsp kosher salt (for rice) 2 tbsp neutral oil + 2 tbsp unsalted butter 12 oz ground…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12–14 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 28–33 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes (includes cooling and frosting) Quick Ingredients 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1/8 tsp allspice (optional) 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (main) or 6 servings (appetizer) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb large shell-on Gulf shrimp (16–20 count), deveined (heads on if available) 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste 2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper, divided 1/2…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 24 beignets (serves 8) Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 2 hours rising) Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 3/4 cup (180 ml) warm whole milk, 105–110°F (40–43°C) 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet; 7 g) active dry yeast 1/3 cup (65 g) granulated sugar 2…