Author: Steven

  • Almond Butter Cookies With Chocolate Swirls

    Almond Butter Cookies With Chocolate Swirls

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 24 cookies Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 11–13 minutes per batch Total Time: 35–40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (190 g) all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking soda + 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp fine salt 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup (135 g)…

  • Brown Sugar Cinnamon Raisin Sandwich Cookies with Creamy Filling

    Brown Sugar Cinnamon Raisin Sandwich Cookies with Creamy Filling

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 16 sandwich cookies (32 single cookies) Prep Time: 30 minutes Chill Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 10–12 minutes per batch Total Time: About 1 hour 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 3/4 cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened (cookies) 1 1/4 cups (250 g) packed light brown sugar 1 large egg +…

  • Tropical Coconut Lime Crinkle Cookies

    Tropical Coconut Lime Crinkle Cookies

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 24 cookies (2 dozen) Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 1 hour chilling) Cook Time: 12 minutes per batch Total Time: About 1 hour 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp fine sea salt 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter,…

  • Cheddar-Crusted Shepherd’s Pie With Crispy Potato Topping

    Cheddar-Crusted Shepherd’s Pie With Crispy Potato Topping

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chopped 4 Tbsp unsalted butter (plus 1 Tbsp for dish) 1/2 cup whole milk 1/4 cup sour cream (optional) 1 3/4 cups shredded sharp cheddar,…

  • Summery Corn and Mozzarella Fritters with Scallions

    Summery Corn and Mozzarella Fritters with Scallions

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 12 fritters) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 3 ears) or thawed frozen, patted dry 4 scallions, thinly sliced 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil or cilantro 1 cup (about 4 oz /…

  • Creamy Pepper Jack Chicken Spaghetti Bake

    Creamy Pepper Jack Chicken Spaghetti Bake

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 12 oz dry spaghetti 1 1/4 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 tbsp olive oil, divided 1 small yellow onion, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 green bell pepper,…

  • Cranberry Goat Cheese Crostini with Rosemary

    Cranberry Goat Cheese Crostini with Rosemary

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 24 crostini (about 8–10 appetizer servings) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 French baguette (about 12 ounces), sliced into 24 rounds 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more if needed 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (about 8 ounces / 225…

  • Towering Baked Eggplant Parmesan Stacks

    Towering Baked Eggplant Parmesan Stacks

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 hearty servings (4 tall eggplant Parmesan stacks) Prep Time: 30 minutes (including salting time) Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 large globe eggplants (about 2–2.5 lb), sliced into 1/2-inch rounds 2 tsp kosher salt (for draining) + more to taste 5 Tbsp…

  • Three-Cheese Stuffed Pepper Bake with Grains and Herbs

    Three-Cheese Stuffed Pepper Bake with Grains and Herbs

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 large bell peppers, halved and seeded 2 cups cooked mixed grains (from about 3/4 cup dry) 1 1/2 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 3/4 cup…

  • Cheddar Ranch Potato Skillet with Bacon and Scallions

    Cheddar Ranch Potato Skillet with Bacon and Scallions

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb small yellow or red potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp kosher salt, ½ tsp black pepper, ½ tsp garlic powder 6 slices thick-cut bacon (about 6 oz)…