Category: Food and Recipes

  • Haluski-Style Buttered Cabbage and Noodles

    Haluski-Style Buttered Cabbage and Noodles

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz wide egg noodles 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced 1 medium green cabbage (about 2 lb), cored and thinly sliced 6 tbsp unsalted butter, divided 2 tbsp neutral oil, divided 1 tsp…

  • Creamy Mushroom and Pea Barley Risotto

    Creamy Mushroom and Pea Barley Risotto

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 60 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup (200 g) pearl barley 4 cups (960 ml) low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth, kept hot 1 cup (240 ml) hot water, as needed 2 tbsp olive oil, divided 1 tbsp unsalted butter…

  • Creamy Tomato Chickpea Pantry Pasta with Toasted Crumbs

    Creamy Tomato Chickpea Pantry Pasta with Toasted Crumbs

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) medium pasta shells 1.5 tbsp kosher salt (for pasta water) 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced (3 for sauce, 1 for crumbs) 1/2 tsp red…

  • Cozy Cabbage and Potato Curry with Coconut Milk

    Cozy Cabbage and Potato Curry with Coconut Milk

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp neutral oil or ghee 1 tsp cumin seeds (plus 1/2 tsp mustard seeds, optional) 1 medium onion, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp grated ginger 1–2 green chilies, sliced (optional) 1…

  • Grilled Cheese with Quick Tomato Soup

    Grilled Cheese with Quick Tomato Soup

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (4 sandwiches + 4 bowls of soup) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 slices country white or sourdough bread (1/2-inch thick) 12 oz sharp cheddar, shredded or thinly sliced 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened 2 tbsp olive oil 1…

  • Crispy Bean and Cheese Burritos on a Budget

    Crispy Bean and Cheese Burritos on a Budget

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 burritos Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 large (8–10 inch) flour tortillas 1 1/2 cups refried pinto beans (from one 15 oz can) 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar (6 oz) 1/4 cup thick salsa, plus more for serving 2…

  • Creamy Baked Potato Soup with Cheddar and Scallions

    Creamy Baked Potato Soup with Cheddar and Scallions

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 6 cups) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb russet potatoes, peeled and 1/2-inch dice 1 medium yellow onion, diced 2 tbsp unsalted butter 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth 1 1/2 cups whole milk 1 cup…

  • Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas with Peppers and Onions

    Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas with Peppers and Onions

    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…

  • Homestyle Sloppy Joes with Tangy Pickles

    Homestyle Sloppy Joes with Tangy Pickles

    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…

  • Stovetop Creamy Mac and Cheese with Sharp Cheddar

    Stovetop Creamy Mac and Cheese with Sharp Cheddar

    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…