Category: Food and Recipes
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Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Chicken Pasta Bake
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz short pasta (rigatoni, penne, or shells) 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (about 12 oz) 5 oz baby spinach, roughly chopped 1 (14-oz) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 3 tbsp unsalted butter…
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Herb Butter Roast Chicken with Pan Gravy and Vegetables
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 whole chicken (4–4.5 lb / 1.8–2 kg), giblets removed 2 lb (900 g) baby Yukon gold potatoes, halved 1 lb (450 g) carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks 2 medium…
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Skillet Pork Chops with Apples and Sage Butter
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 baby potatoes, halved 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried) 4 bone-in pork chops, 1-inch thick (about 8 oz each) 1.5 tsp kosher salt, divided 1…
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Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti and Fresh Basil
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.25 lb total), halved and pounded to 1/2 inch 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 large…
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Oven-Baked BBQ Baby Back Ribs with Smoky Rub
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours 10 minutes Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 racks baby back pork ribs (4 to 5 lb total) 2 tbsp yellow mustard; 1/4 cup water (for foil packets, optional) Dry rub: 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp…
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Sunday Pot Roast with Onions, Carrots, and Potatoes
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes Total Time: 3 hours 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 3.5 lb boneless beef chuck roast 2 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp neutral oil 2 large yellow onions, cut into 1-inch wedges 5 garlic cloves, smashed…
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Baked Lasagna Bolognese with Ricotta and Mozzarella
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (9×13-inch pan) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 35 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes (includes 15-minute rest) Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 lb ground beef + 1 lb mild Italian sausage (casings removed) 1 large onion, 1 carrot, 1 celery rib, 4…
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Hearty Beef and Bean Chili with Cheddar Toppings
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 tbsp neutral oil 2 lb (900 g) 85% lean ground beef 1 large yellow onion, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional) 4 cloves garlic, minced…
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Chicken Broccoli Fettuccine Alfredo in Parmesan Cream Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz dry fettuccine 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (2 medium) 3 cups small broccoli florets (about 10 oz) 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 4 tbsp unsalted butter 3 garlic cloves, minced 1…
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Broiled Baked Ziti with Sausage and Ricotta
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) ziti 1 lb (450 g) Italian sausage, casings removed 1 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced 28 oz (800 g) crushed tomatoes +…
