Category: Food and Recipes

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 sandwiches Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) ground pork (20% fat) 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt (Diamond Crystal; use 3/4 tsp if Morton), 3/4 tsp black pepper 1 1/2 tsp rubbed sage, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1/2…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 wraps Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 soft flour tortillas, 8-inch (20 cm) 4 crispy chicken tenders, cooked from frozen or deli (10–12 oz / 280–340 g total) 2 cups very finely shredded iceberg lettuce (120 g) 1 cup finely…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (12-oz glasses) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb ripe strawberries, hulled 1 cup fresh lemon juice (from 6–8 lemons) 3/4 cup simple syrup (1:1) 2 cups cold water Pinch fine sea salt 8 cups pebble (nugget) ice Garnish:…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 soft tacos (about 4 servings) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) ground beef, 80/20 Seasoning: chili powder 1 tbsp, cumin 1 tsp, paprika 1 tsp, onion powder 1 tsp, garlic powder 1 tsp, oregano 1/2 tsp, coriander…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 burgers Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 27 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (454 g) 80/20 ground beef, cold 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt; 3/4 tsp black pepper 4 soft hamburger buns 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (for buns) 2 tsp neutral oil or beef…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb russet potatoes, 3/4-inch dice 1.5 tbsp neutral oil 1 tbsp cornstarch (for potatoes) Fiesta seasoning: 2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 burgers Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) ground beef, 80/20 4 sesame seed burger buns 4 slices American cheese 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened 12–16 frozen onion rings (or see scratch option below) BBQ sauce: 1/2 cup…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 sandwiches Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 30 minutes optional marinating) Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lb/680 g), butterflied and pounded to 3/8 inch to make 4 long fillets 1 cup buttermilk + 1 tsp kosher salt…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 double-decker tacos Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb 85/15 ground beef Seasoning: 2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tsp sugar,…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 drinks Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups (480 ml) cold brew coffee, well chilled 2 cups ice cubes 2 tbsp (30 ml) vanilla syrup (or mix 2 tbsp sugar + 2 tbsp hot water + 1/4 tsp vanilla extract)…