Author: Steven
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Buttermilk Chicken and Waffles with Hot Honey
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 4–12 hours marinating, optional) Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour (plus marinating) Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs Marinade: 1 cup buttermilk, 1 tsp hot sauce, 1 tsp kosher salt Dredge: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup…
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Biscuits and Gravy with Runny Egg and Chives
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (8 biscuits, ~3 cups gravy, 4 eggs) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting 1 tbsp (12 g) baking powder; 1/2 tsp (3 g) baking soda; 1 tsp kosher salt 6…
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Smoked Salmon Bagel Board with Whipped Cream Cheese
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (6 bagels) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 8 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 plain or everything bagels, halved 16 oz cold-smoked salmon (lox) 12 oz cream cheese, softened 3 tbsp heavy cream or milk 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice + 1 tsp lemon zest…
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Berry Smoothie Bowl with Granola and Chia
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 bowls Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups (280 g) frozen mixed berries 1 large frozen banana, sliced (150 g) 1/2 cup (120 g) plain Greek yogurt 1/3 cup (80 ml) milk (dairy or plant-based), plus 2–3 tbsp more as…
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Three-Cheese Herb Omelet with Mushrooms and Spinach
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 large omelet (2 servings) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 22 minutes Quick Ingredients 5 large eggs 2 tbsp half-and-half or whole milk 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided 1 cup sliced cremini mushrooms (3 oz) 2 cups baby spinach (2 oz)…
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Huevos Rancheros Tostadas with Salsa Roja and Avocado
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (8 tostadas) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 corn tortillas 4 tbsp neutral oil, divided 2 (15-oz) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 small onion (divided), 3 garlic cloves (divided) 1 lb ripe tomatoes, 1 jalapeño, 1 tsp…
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Croque Madame on Buttery Sourdough with Runny Egg
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 sandwiches (2 servings) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 5 tbsp unsalted butter, divided 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, warmed 1/4 tsp kosher salt, 1/8 tsp white or black pepper, pinch nutmeg 4 slices (1/2-inch thick)…
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Breakfast Naan Pizza with Eggs and Balsamic
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 22 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 small garlic naan (6–7 inches each) 1 1/2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella (6 oz; 170 g) 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (150 g) 4 large eggs 2 cups baby arugula (60 g) 2…
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Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake with Vanilla Glaze
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 servings (9×13-inch pan) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 42 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 27 minutes Quick Ingredients Cake: 2 1/4 cups (281 g) flour; 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened; 3/4 cup (150 g) sugar + 1/4 cup (55 g) brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 2…
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Classic Monte Cristo Sandwich with Raspberry Jam
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 sandwiches (2 servings) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 slices brioche, 3/4-inch thick 4 slices Swiss cheese (about 4 oz total) 4 oz thinly sliced deli ham 2 large eggs 1/3 cup whole milk or half-and-half 1/4 tsp fine salt,…
