Author: Steven

  • Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Bake with Mushrooms

    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…

  • Baked Turkey and Spinach Stuffed Shells with Marinara Ricotta

    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…

  • Turkey Chili with Sweet Potatoes and Lime

    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…

  • Pepper Steak Stir-Fry with Jasmine Rice

    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…

  • Cheddar-Topped Cottage Pie with Beef, Peas, and Carrots

    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…

  • Miso-Butter Salmon with Sesame Green Beans and Cucumber Salad

    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,…

  • Creamy Spinach-Artichoke Baked Gnocchi with Parmesan and Panko

    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…

  • Herbed Quinoa–Stuffed Acorn Squash with Cranberries and Feta

    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…

  • Crispy Salmon and Leek Puff Pastry Squares

    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…

  • Strawberry Lemon Curd Poke Cake with Mascarpone Cream

    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,…