Author: Steven
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Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Bake with Mushrooms
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup uncooked wild rice blend, rinsed 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, 1-inch pieces 12 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced 3 celery ribs, diced…
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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…
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Turkey Chili with Sweet Potatoes and Lime
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1.5 lb (680 g) 93% lean ground turkey 1 large yellow onion, diced (about 1.5 cups) 1 red bell pepper, diced 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and 3/4-inch cubes (about…
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Pepper Steak Stir-Fry with Jasmine Rice
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes (includes 15 minutes marinating) Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.25 lb flank steak, thinly sliced across the grain Marinade: 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine, 1 tsp cornstarch, 1/4 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp oil, 1/2 tsp…
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Cheddar-Topped Cottage Pie with Beef, Peas, and Carrots
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 2.5 lb (1.13 kg) russet potatoes, peeled and chunked 4 tbsp unsalted butter + 1 tbsp (divided) 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk, warmed 1/4 cup (60 ml) sour cream 1 1/4…
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Miso-Butter Salmon with Sesame Green Beans and Cucumber Salad
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes (includes 10 minutes marinating) Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on or skinless 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened 2 tbsp white miso paste 1 1/2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup) 2 tsp soy sauce,…
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Creamy Spinach-Artichoke Baked Gnocchi with Parmesan and Panko
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb (907 g) potato gnocchi 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 14 oz can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 small yellow onion (finely chopped), 4…
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Herbed Quinoa–Stuffed Acorn Squash with Cranberries and Feta
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 medium acorn squash (about 1.5 lb each) 2 tbsp olive oil, divided; 3/4 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 cup quinoa, rinsed 1 3/4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth 1/3…
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Crispy Salmon and Leek Puff Pastry Squares
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (4 puff pastry squares) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 sheet all-butter puff pastry (14 oz), thawed but cold 10–12 oz skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1/2-inch dice 1 large leek, thinly sliced 1 tbsp olive oil (plus 1…
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Strawberry Lemon Curd Poke Cake with Mascarpone Cream
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 servings (9×13-inch cake) Prep Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 3 hours (including 2 hours chill) Quick Ingredients Strawberry–lemon curd: 12 oz (340 g) strawberries, 3/4 cup (150 g) sugar, 4 eggs + 2 yolks, 1/3 cup (80 ml) lemon juice, 1 tbsp (8 g) cornstarch,…
