Category: Food and Recipes

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 22 minutes Total Time: 37 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 cups cooked white rice, cold and fluffed 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce 1 cup diced bell peppers (red or green) 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional) 1/4 teaspoon crushed red…

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…

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,…

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…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced 3 bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced 1 large red onion, sliced 3 tbsp neutral oil (avocado or canola) 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp chili powder…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 sandwiches Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb (680 g) 85–90% lean ground beef 1 tbsp neutral oil 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup (240 ml) ketchup 2 tbsp yellow mustard 1 tbsp Worcestershire…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 oz (225 g) elbow macaroni 1 tbsp kosher salt (for pasta water) 2 tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter 2 tbsp (16 g) all-purpose flour 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk, or 1 can…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 10 cups) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (4–6 pieces) 10 cups cold water 1 large yellow onion, halved 2 large carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces 2 celery ribs, cut into…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (12 tacos) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 4 hours on Low (or 2 hours 30 minutes on High) Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes on Low (or 2 hours 50 minutes on High) Quick Ingredients 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 jar (24 oz) thick, chunky…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (2 drumsticks each) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 8 chicken drumsticks (about 2.5 lb / 1.1 kg) 2 lb (900 g) Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, cut into 1-inch wedges 2 medium onions, cut into 1-inch wedges 1/4 cup…