Author: Steven
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Honey-Soy Baked Chicken Thighs with Roasted Broccoli and Sweet Potatoes
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes (includes 15 minutes marinating) Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb (900 g) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (4–6 pieces) 1 lb (450 g) sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes 1 lb (450 g) broccoli florets 2 tbsp…
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Creamy Beef Stroganoff Meatballs with Buttered Noodles
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) 85% lean ground beef 1/2 cup (30 g) panko breadcrumbs + 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk 1 large egg, 1/3 cup finely grated onion, 2 garlic cloves (minced) 1 tbsp…
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Broiled Open-Faced Turkey Sandwiches with Swiss and Gravy
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 open-faced sandwiches Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 large yellow onions (about 1.5 lb/680 g), thinly sliced 2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided + 1 tbsp melted for bread 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp kosher salt, black pepper to taste,…
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Slow-Cooked Shredded Beef Tacos with Mild Chiles
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 12 tacos) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 8 hours 30 minutes Total Time: 8 hours 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 2.5 lb boneless beef chuck roast 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp black pepper 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced; 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 (14.5…
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Maple-Mustard Glazed Salmon with Apples and Onions
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 medium crisp apples (Honeycrisp or Pink Lady), cored and thinly sliced 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced 2 tbsp olive oil, divided 4 salmon fillets (5–6 oz each), patted dry 3 tbsp pure…
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Crispy Salmon Potato Cakes with Dill and Lemon
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (8 cakes) Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 20 minutes chill) Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 80 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) skinless salmon fillet 1 lb (450 g) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 large egg 1 cup (50 g) panko breadcrumbs, divided 2…
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Roasted Veggie Grain Bowls with Lemon-Tahini and Feta
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups long-grain brown rice, rinsed 3 cups water + 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1 lb carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch coins 2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch half-moons…
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Creamy Tomato Basil Tortellini Bake with Spinach
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 20 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini 3 tbsp olive oil, divided 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 5 cloves garlic, minced (3 for sauce, 2 for breadcrumbs) 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 (28 oz) can…
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Roasted Chicken Thighs with Fennel and Orange
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40–45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 lb / 1.1 kg) 2 fennel bulbs, sliced 1/2-inch; fronds reserved 1 large navel orange, thin slices, plus 1 tsp finely grated zest 5 garlic cloves…
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Baked Turkey and Spinach Stuffed Shells with Marinara Ricotta
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 24 stuffed shells) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (includes 10-minute rest) Quick Ingredients 24 jumbo pasta shells (about 8 oz), plus kosher salt for the water 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean) 2 tbsp olive oil 1 small…
