Category: Food and Recipes
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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 +…
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Garlic-Lemon Shrimp Scampi Linguine
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) linguine 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 tbsp (56 g) unsalted butter, divided 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/2 tsp…
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Classic Beef Tacos with Pico de Gallo
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (8 tacos) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (85–90% lean) 1 tbsp neutral oil 1 small yellow onion, finely diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp tomato paste + 1/2 cup (120 ml) water…
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Skillet Cheeseburgers with Caramelized Onions and Pickles
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 burgers (double-patty) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb (680 g) 80/20 ground beef 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced 2 tbsp unsalted butter + 1 tbsp neutral oil (onions) 1 tbsp neutral oil (searing) 8 slices American cheese 4…
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Old-Fashioned Glazed Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb (900 g) 80/20 ground beef 3/4 cup (75 g) plain dry breadcrumbs + 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk 1/2 cup (80 g) finely minced onion; 2 garlic…
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Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas with Red Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (12 enchiladas) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas 3 cups (about 1 lb) cooked, shredded chicken 3 cups (12 oz) shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar blend, divided 1 (4-oz) can diced green chiles, drained 1/4 cup…
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Garlic-Ginger Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Rice
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice, rinsed + 2 cups water 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain Marinade: 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch, 1/4 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp…
