Author: Charlotte
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Savory Cheddar Scallion Monkey Bread with Herbed Yogurt Dip
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10–12 servings Prep Time: 35 minutes active (plus 65 minutes rising) Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 3/4 cups (450 g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting 1 cup (240 ml) warm whole milk (105–110°F) 2 1/4 tsp instant or active dry yeast…
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Warm Quinoa Bowl with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Tahini-Lemon Drizzle
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 bowls Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup quinoa, rinsed + 2 cups water or low-sodium vegetable broth 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lb/680 g), 3/4-inch cubes 3 tbsp olive oil, divided; 1 tsp smoked paprika; kosher salt &…
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Chicken-Ginger Congee with Scallions and Soft Egg
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 bowls Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 75 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup (190 g) jasmine rice, rinsed 8 cups (1.9 L) low-sodium chicken broth (or water + 2 tsp kosher salt) 2 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1 lb / 450 g)…
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Ultra-Creamy Tamago Sando on Fluffy Milk Bread
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 sandwiches (2 servings) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 large eggs 3 tbsp Kewpie mayonnaise (45 g) 1 tsp Dijon mustard (5 g) 1 tbsp whole milk or heavy cream (15 ml) 1/2 tsp rice vinegar (2–3 ml) 1/4 tsp…
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Bacon and Egg Fried Rice with Chili Crisp
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 large eggs (for jammy eggs) 2 large eggs, lightly beaten (for the rice) 6 slices thick-cut bacon (about 6 oz), diced 4 cups cold cooked jasmine rice 6 scallions, whites and greens separated,…
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Whipped Ricotta Toast with Honey and Figs
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 toasts (serves 2 as a light meal or 4 as a snack) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 8 minutes Total Time: 18 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 slices crusty sourdough (1/2-inch thick) 1–2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (for brushing) 1 cup whole-milk ricotta 2 tbsp milk or heavy cream…
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Brunch Burger with Fried Egg, Bacon, and Tomato Jam
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 burgers Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb ripe tomatoes, diced (or 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes, drained) 2 tbsp light brown sugar; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1/2 tsp kosher…
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Soft-Boiled Dippy Eggs with Buttered Toast Soldiers
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 servings (4 soft-boiled eggs, toast for dipping) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 8 minutes 30 seconds Total Time: 13 minutes 30 seconds Quick Ingredients 4 large eggs (cold from the fridge) 4 slices good country bread (about 1/2 inch / 1.3 cm thick) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened…
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Açaí Smoothie Bowl with Granola and Berries
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 smoothie bowls Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 packs (100 g each) unsweetened açaí purée, frozen 1 medium banana, sliced and frozen (about 130 g) 1/2 cup (70 g) frozen blueberries 1/4 cup (35 g) frozen strawberries 1/4 cup (60…
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New Orleans Beignets with Orange-Zest Syrup
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 24–30 beignets (8 servings) Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 1 hour 30 minutes rise) Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes (includes rising) Quick Ingredients 3/4 cup (180 ml) warm water, 105–110°F 2 1/4 tsp (7 g) active dry yeast + 1 tsp sugar 1/2 cup…
