Category: Food and Recipes

  • Baked Polenta Lasagna with Spinach and Mozzarella

    Baked Polenta Lasagna with Spinach and Mozzarella

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 to 8 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes (includes 20 minutes chilling) Quick Ingredients 5 cups water 1 cup milk (or use more water) 1 1/2 cups quick-cook polenta 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1 tsp kosher salt, plus black pepper…

  • Crunchy Pinto Tostadas with Cabbage-Lime Slaw

    Crunchy Pinto Tostadas with Cabbage-Lime Slaw

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: Serves 4 (makes 8 tostadas, 2 per person) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas 2 tbsp neutral oil (for baking) or 1/2 cup for frying 2 (15-oz/425 g) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed 2 tbsp olive oil,…

  • Sheet-Pan Carrot and Chickpea Shawarma Wraps

    Sheet-Pan Carrot and Chickpea Shawarma Wraps

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch batons 2 (15-oz) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 tbsp olive oil (roasting) 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2…

  • Creamy Cottage Cheese Alfredo with Peas and Shells

    Creamy Cottage Cheese Alfredo with Peas and Shells

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 22 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) small shell pasta 1 1/2 cups (180 g) frozen peas 1 1/4 cups (300 g) whole-milk cottage cheese 1 large garlic clove, finely grated 1 tablespoon kosher salt (for the…

  • Lemon-Parsley Sardine Fried Rice with Chili Oil

    Lemon-Parsley Sardine Fried Rice with Chili Oil

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 cups (about 450 g) day-old cooked jasmine rice, cold 2 cans sardines in olive oil (3.75 oz/106 g each), drained 1 tbsp (15 ml) neutral oil 3 garlic cloves (12 g), minced 2…

  • Cheater Corn-Potato Chowder with Evaporated Milk

    Cheater Corn-Potato Chowder with Evaporated Milk

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 tbsp butter or olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup) 1.25 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, 1/2-inch dice (about 3 cups) 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth 2 cups frozen…

  • Quick Tex-Mex Migas with Eggs and Salsa

    Quick Tex-Mex Migas with Eggs and Salsa

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 22 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas, torn into 1–2 inch pieces 3 tbsp neutral oil (canola or avocado), divided 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup) 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional) 8 large eggs…

  • Creamy Pumpkin Pantry Pasta with Toasted Breadcrumbs

    Creamy Pumpkin Pantry Pasta with Toasted Breadcrumbs

    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) dried pasta (spaghetti, bucatini, or rigatoni) 4 quarts (3.8 L) water + 2 tbsp kosher salt 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/2 to 1…

  • Smoky Baked Bean Shepherd’s Pie Skillet

    Smoky Baked Bean Shepherd’s Pie Skillet

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb (900 g) russet potatoes, peeled and chunked 4 tbsp unsalted butter, plus 1 tbsp melted for brushing 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk, warmed 2 cans (15 oz/425 g each)…

  • Smoky Split Pea and Potato Stew

    Smoky Split Pea and Potato Stew

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large yellow onion, diced 2 medium carrots, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp smoked paprika + 1/2 tsp sweet paprika 1 1/2 cups (300…