Category: Food and Recipes

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes Total Time: 3 hours 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 lb boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 3-inch chunks 2 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp neutral oil (plus 1–2…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) elbow macaroni 4 tbsp (56 g) unsalted butter 1/4 cup (30 g) all-purpose flour 4 cups (960 ml) whole milk, warmed 12 oz (340 g) sharp white cheddar, freshly shredded…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 burgers Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) 80/20 ground beef 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 8 slices thick-cut bacon 10–12 oz (280–340 g) frozen crispy onion rings 4 sesame seed…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 large yellow onions (about 1 lb/450 g), thinly sliced 2 tbsp unsalted butter + 1 tbsp neutral oil 1/2 tsp kosher salt (plus more to season fries) Optional: 1/8 tsp baking…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 Mexican pizzas (4 servings) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) 85% lean ground beef 8 flour tortillas, 6–7 inch (fajita size) 1 (15–16 oz) can refried beans 2 cups shredded cheese (1 cup sharp cheddar + 1…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb russet potatoes (about 4 medium), peeled optional 2 qt water + 1 tbsp kosher salt + 1/2 tsp baking soda (parboil) Neutral frying oil (2–3 qt) Coating: 1/2 cup cornstarch,…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 sandwiches Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 25 minutes chilling) Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 1/2 cup pure maple syrup (Grade A), 1 tsp brown sugar 1 1/2 tsp powdered gelatin, 1 tbsp cold water 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp sugar, 1…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 large rolls Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 22 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 27 minutes Quick Ingredients Whole milk 1 cup (240 ml), warmed to 110°F/43°C Instant yeast 2 1/4 tsp (7 g) Granulated sugar 1/3 cup (67 g) Large eggs 2, room temperature Unsalted butter 6 tbsp…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 Cheesy Gordita Crunches Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb ground beef (85/15 or 90/10) 2/3 cup water Homemade taco seasoning (see below) or 1 (1 oz) packet 4 gordita-style flatbreads (6–7 inch, thick flour tortillas) 4 crunchy taco shells…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 large pretzels Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 15 minutes rest) Cook Time: 10–12 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F / 43°C) 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet) 2 tbsp light brown sugar, packed 1 tsp fine sea salt 4 cups…