Author: Steven

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 sandwiches Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 skinless cod or haddock fillets (4–5 oz/115–140 g each) Kosher salt and black pepper All-purpose flour (1 cup/125 g) + cornstarch (2 tbsp/16 g) + baking powder (1/2 tsp) 2 large eggs +…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.25 lb (570 g) firm white fish (cod, halibut, haddock, or tilapia), cut into 2-inch pieces 3/4 tsp kosher salt, divided 3/4 tsp ground turmeric, divided (1/2 tsp for fish, 1/4 tsp for sauce)…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 swordfish steaks, 6–8 oz each (about 1 inch thick) 1 1/2 lb baby potatoes, halved 1 cup packed parsley + 1/2 cup packed cilantro (optional) 3 garlic cloves + 1 small shallot 1…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice + 2 1/4 cups water 1 lb (450 g) large raw shrimp, peeled/deveined 1 lb (450 g) broccoli, cut into florets (stems sliced) 3 scallions, thinly sliced (whites and…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 sole fillets (5–6 oz each), patted dry Kosher salt and black pepper 1/2 cup (65 g) all-purpose flour 2 tbsp neutral oil (grapeseed or canola) 9 tbsp unsalted butter, divided (3 tbsp for…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (12–14 patacones) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 large very green plantains 3 cups neutral oil (canola/vegetable) for frying 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more to finish Seasoning dip: 2 cups water + 1 smashed garlic clove + 1…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 tamales (8 servings) Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Total Time: 3 hours Quick Ingredients 2 lb (900 g) meaty pork ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces 6 garlic cloves, minced (divided) 2.5 tsp ground cumin (divided), 4 tsp kosher salt (divided), 1 tsp…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Total Time: 6 hours (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients 2 liters (8 cups) whole milk, not ultra-pasteurized 1/4 tsp fine sea salt 1/8 tsp baking soda (optional) 200 g panela, grated (about 1 cup packed; or dark brown sugar)…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (side dish) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 60 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups (400 g) long-grain white rice, rinsed and drained 2 cans (13.5 oz/400 ml each) full-fat unsweetened coconut milk 1 3/4 cups (420 ml) water or coconut water 1/2…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (85% lean) 1/3 cup long‑grain white rice (uncooked) for meatballs 1 large egg, 2 garlic cloves, 2 tbsp minced cilantro stems 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2…