Category: Food and Recipes

  • Garlic-Lemon Shrimp Scampi Linguine

    Garlic-Lemon Shrimp Scampi Linguine

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) linguine 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 tbsp (56 g) unsalted butter, divided 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/2 tsp…

  • Classic Beef Tacos with Pico de Gallo

    Classic Beef Tacos with Pico de Gallo

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (8 tacos) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (85–90% lean) 1 tbsp neutral oil 1 small yellow onion, finely diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp tomato paste + 1/2 cup (120 ml) water…

  • Skillet Cheeseburgers with Caramelized Onions and Pickles

    Skillet Cheeseburgers with Caramelized Onions and Pickles

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 burgers (double-patty) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb (680 g) 80/20 ground beef 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced 2 tbsp unsalted butter + 1 tbsp neutral oil (onions) 1 tbsp neutral oil (searing) 8 slices American cheese 4…

  • Old-Fashioned Glazed Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes

    Old-Fashioned Glazed Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb (900 g) 80/20 ground beef 3/4 cup (75 g) plain dry breadcrumbs + 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk 1/2 cup (80 g) finely minced onion; 2 garlic…

  • Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas with Red Sauce

    Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas with Red Sauce

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (12 enchiladas) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas 3 cups (about 1 lb) cooked, shredded chicken 3 cups (12 oz) shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar blend, divided 1 (4-oz) can diced green chiles, drained 1/4 cup…

  • Garlic-Ginger Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Rice

    Garlic-Ginger Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Rice

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice, rinsed + 2 cups water 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain Marinade: 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch, 1/4 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp…

  • Creamy Three-Cheese Baked Mac and Cheese

    Creamy Three-Cheese Baked Mac and Cheese

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (main dish) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) elbow macaroni 9 tbsp (127 g) unsalted butter, divided 6 tbsp (48 g) all-purpose flour 3 cups (720 ml) whole milk + 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream…

  • Slow-Cooked Spaghetti and Meatballs with Basil

    Slow-Cooked Spaghetti and Meatballs with Basil

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 small onion (finely chopped); 6 garlic cloves (minced); 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 cans (28 oz each) whole peeled tomatoes; 2 basil sprigs; 1 bay…

  • Sheet Pan Teriyaki Chicken Thighs with Pineapple and Peppers

    Sheet Pan Teriyaki Chicken Thighs with Pineapple and Peppers

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 60 minutes (includes 15 minutes marinating) Quick Ingredients 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs 2 bell peppers, 1-inch pieces 2 cups pineapple chunks, drained (reserve 1/4 cup juice) 1.5 cups jasmine or long-grain white rice + 2.25 cups…

  • Classic Beef Stroganoff with Buttered Egg Noodles

    Classic Beef Stroganoff with Buttered Egg Noodles

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb sirloin steak, sliced into 1/4-inch strips Kosher salt and black pepper 12 oz wide egg noodles 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided 2 tbsp olive oil 12 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced 1 large…