Category: Food and Recipes
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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)…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Flatbread with Fontina and Thyme
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 60 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 naan (8–9 inch) 2 medium yellow onions (about 1 lb), thinly sliced 16 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced 1/4 inch 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups shredded fontina (about 6 oz) 1 tsp…
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Sesame-Ginger Beef Lettuce Cups
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 12 lettuce cups) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) 85–90% lean ground beef 1 tbsp neutral oil 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger 3 scallions, sliced (whites and greens separated) 2 tbsp…
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Mediterranean Tuna Rice Bowls with Tahini Yogurt
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 bowls Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice + 2 1/4 cups water 1 tbsp olive oil + 1/2 tsp kosher salt (for rice) 2 (5 oz) cans tuna in olive oil, drained 1 lemon (zest…
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Creamy Tomato Basil Tortellini Skillet
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small yellow onion, finely diced (about 1 cup) 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp tomato paste 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (or to taste) 1 (14.5 oz) can crushed…
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Crispy Potato and Chorizo Tacos with Lime Crema
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (12 street-size tacos) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb Yukon gold potatoes, 1/2-inch dice 12 oz mild Mexican chorizo (fresh), casings removed 1 small yellow onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp smoked…
