Category: Food and Recipes

  • Spaghetti Aglio e Olio with Toasted Breadcrumbs

    Spaghetti Aglio e Olio 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) spaghetti 2 tbsp kosher salt (for pasta water) 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 6 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/2 to 3/4 tsp red pepper flakes…

  • Quick No-Yeast Sheet Pan Pizza with Peppers

    Quick No-Yeast Sheet Pan Pizza with Peppers

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 16 minutes Total Time: 31 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 1/2 cups (312 g) all-purpose flour 2 1/2 tsp (10 g) baking powder 1 tsp fine salt 1 cup (240 ml) warm water 6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided (3 tbsp in dough,…

  • Creamy Tuna Noodle Casserole with Peas

    Creamy Tuna Noodle Casserole with Peas

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz wide egg noodles 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained and flaked 1 cup frozen peas 4 tbsp unsalted butter (sauce) + 2 tbsp (topping) 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1…

  • Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Skillet with Beef and Rice

    Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Skillet with Beef and Rice

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 lb 85% lean ground beef 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup) 3 garlic cloves, minced 6 cups (about 1.5 lb) shredded green cabbage 2 tsp sweet…

  • One-Pot Chicken and Rice with Peas

    One-Pot Chicken and Rice with Peas

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 lb/900 g) 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed and drained (285 g) 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth, warmed (720 ml) 1 medium yellow onion, diced 3…

  • Classic Egg Fried Rice with Veggies

    Classic Egg Fried Rice with Veggies

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 cups (about 525 g) cooked day-old white rice, cold and fluffed 4 large eggs 1 cup (140 g) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed and patted dry 4 scallions, thinly sliced (whites and greens separated)…

  • 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…