Author: Steven
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Italian Wedding Soup with Mozzarella Pearls and Pastina
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 60 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb ground chicken 4 oz mild Italian sausage, casing removed 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan + more for serving 1 large egg (for meatballs) 2 tbsp milk 2 tbsp chopped…
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Parmesan-Roasted Carrot and Chickpea Bowls with Lemon Tahini
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 bowls Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb (680 g) carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and dried 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 tsp smoked paprika,…
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Rustic Ricotta Cherry Breakfast Clafoutis
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for greasing 2 cups (about 300 g) pitted sweet cherries (fresh or frozen) 3 large eggs, room temperature 1/3 cup (65 g) granulated sugar, plus 1 tbsp…
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Feta–Watermelon Couscous Salad with Mint and Lime
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup (180 g) couscous 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) water or vegetable broth 1 1/2 tsp fine sea salt, divided 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 cups (about 600 g) seedless watermelon,…
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Creamy Salsa Verde Chicken Enchilada Bake
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 1–2 enchiladas each) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (or 4 cups shredded cooked chicken) 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth (for cooking chicken, if raw) 8 oz cream cheese, softened…
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Golden Cheddar Honey Cornbread Muffins
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 standard muffins Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup (130 g) fine yellow cornmeal 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar 1 tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp fine sea salt 2…
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Creamy Parmesan Polenta Bowls with Saucy Meatballs
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 hearty bowls Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 60 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80–85% lean) 8 oz (225 g) mild Italian sausage, casings removed 1/2 cup (30 g) fine dry breadcrumbs 1/4 cup (25 g) finely grated Parmesan, plus more…
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Crispy Mozzarella Arancini With Warm Marinara
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 18–20 arancini (6 appetizer servings) Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (includes chilling) Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1 small onion, finely…
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Cheese-Stuffed Turkey Meatloaf with Tangy Tomato Glaze
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (including resting) Quick Ingredients 2 lb ground turkey (about 93% lean) 1 cup plain or Italian breadcrumbs 1/2 cup finely minced onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 large eggs 1/2 cup milk 2 tbsp…
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Savory Parmesan Herb Dutch Baby With Mushrooms and Spinach
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 Tbsp unsalted butter (for the pan) 4 large eggs, at room temperature 3/4 cup (90 g) all-purpose flour 3/4 cup (180 ml) whole milk, at room temperature 1/2 cup (about 40 g) finely…
