Category: Food and Recipes

  • Quick Tex-Mex Migas with Eggs and Salsa

    Quick Tex-Mex Migas with Eggs and Salsa

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 22 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas, torn into 1–2 inch pieces 3 tbsp neutral oil (canola or avocado), divided 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup) 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional) 8 large eggs…

  • Creamy Pumpkin Pantry Pasta with Toasted Breadcrumbs

    Creamy Pumpkin Pantry Pasta with Toasted Breadcrumbs

    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) dried pasta (spaghetti, bucatini, or rigatoni) 4 quarts (3.8 L) water + 2 tbsp kosher salt 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/2 to 1…

  • Smoky Baked Bean Shepherd’s Pie Skillet

    Smoky Baked Bean Shepherd’s Pie Skillet

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb (900 g) russet potatoes, peeled and chunked 4 tbsp unsalted butter, plus 1 tbsp melted for brushing 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk, warmed 2 cans (15 oz/425 g each)…

  • Smoky Split Pea and Potato Stew

    Smoky Split Pea and Potato Stew

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large yellow onion, diced 2 medium carrots, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp smoked paprika + 1/2 tsp sweet paprika 1 1/2 cups (300…

  • Weeknight Garlic-Chili Tofu Rice Bowl

    Weeknight Garlic-Chili Tofu Rice Bowl

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 bowls Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 cups jasmine rice + 2 cups water + pinch of salt 14 oz firm or extra-firm tofu, pressed, cut in 3/4-inch cubes 1 tbsp cornstarch 2 tbsp neutral oil (canola/avocado) 3 cloves garlic,…

  • 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…

  • Lemony Chicken Noodle Soup with Bone-In Thighs

    Lemony Chicken Noodle Soup with Bone-In Thighs

    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…

  • Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken Tacos with Slaw and Lime

    Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken Tacos with Slaw and Lime

    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…