Author: Steven

  • Creamy British Fish Pie with Leeks and Peas

    Creamy British Fish Pie with Leeks and Peas

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.1 kg floury potatoes, peeled and chopped 110 g unsalted butter, divided 600 ml whole milk, divided (500 ml for poaching, 100 ml for mash) 60 ml double cream 600 g white…

  • Baked Stuffed Clams Casino-Style with Garlic and Herbs

    Baked Stuffed Clams Casino-Style with Garlic and Herbs

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (4 stuffed clams per person) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 24 live littleneck clams (about 2–2.5 lb) 1/4 cup dry white wine + 1/4 cup water (for steaming) 4 slices bacon, diced (optional) 6 tbsp unsalted butter, divided 1…

  • Creamy Seafood Risotto with Shrimp and Scallops

    Creamy Seafood Risotto with Shrimp and Scallops

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (300 g) arborio rice 5 1/2 cups (1.3 L) seafood stock, hot 3/4 cup (180 ml) dry white wine 12 large shrimp (16/20), peeled and deveined (about 12 oz / 340…

  • Crispy Panko Fish Sandwich with Tartar Sauce

    Crispy Panko Fish Sandwich with Tartar Sauce

    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 +…

  • Goan Fish Curry with Coconut and Tamarind

    Goan Fish Curry with Coconut and Tamarind

    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)…

  • Grilled Swordfish with Lemon Pepper Chimichurri

    Grilled Swordfish with Lemon Pepper Chimichurri

    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…

  • Gingery Shrimp and Broccoli Stir-Fry Over Rice

    Gingery Shrimp and Broccoli Stir-Fry Over Rice

    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…

  • Sole Meunière with Lemon-Parsley Brown Butter and Almondine Green Beans

    Sole Meunière with Lemon-Parsley Brown Butter and Almondine Green Beans

    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…

  • Patacones with Hogao, Queso, and Suero

    Patacones with Hogao, Queso, and Suero

    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…

  • Tamal Santandereano with Pork Ribs and Corn Masa

    Tamal Santandereano with Pork Ribs and Corn Masa

    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…