Category: Food and Recipes

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) spaghetti 1 cup (about 30 g) panko or fine dry breadcrumbs 6 tbsp (90 ml) extra-virgin olive oil, divided 6 oil-packed anchovy fillets 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/4 tsp…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 quesadillas (serves 2–4) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 22 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups cold leftover mashed potatoes 3 scallions, thinly sliced 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas 2 tablespoons butter or neutral oil, divided 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt + 1/4…

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…