Author: Steven

  • No-Fuss Pantry Tuna Pasta Salad with Pickles and Peas

    No-Fuss Pantry Tuna Pasta Salad with Pickles and Peas

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes (includes 20 minutes chilling) Quick Ingredients 8 oz (225 g) short pasta (rotini, elbows, or shells) 1 tbsp kosher salt (for pasta water) 2 cans (5 oz / 142 g each) tuna in water, drained well…

  • Egg Roll in a Bowl with Bagged Coleslaw Mix

    Egg Roll in a Bowl with Bagged Coleslaw Mix

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 22 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 tablespoon neutral oil (avocado, canola, or grapeseed) 1 pound ground pork or ground turkey (or 14 ounces extra-firm tofu, pressed and crumbled) 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated 1…

  • Quick Ground Beef Stroganoff with Mushrooms and Egg Noodles

    Quick Ground Beef Stroganoff with Mushrooms and Egg Noodles

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (454 g) ground beef (85–90% lean) 1 tbsp unsalted butter 1 small yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup) 8 oz (225 g) mushrooms, sliced (or 1 can (8 oz) mushrooms, drained) 1…

  • Black Bean Smash Burger Tacos with Cheese and Salsa

    Black Bean Smash Burger Tacos with Cheese and Salsa

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 smash tacos (serves 4; 2 tacos each) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 (15 oz) cans black beans, drained and rinsed 2 tbsp taco seasoning 2 tbsp mayonnaise 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1 tbsp neutral oil (plus 1 to 2…

  • Lazy Baked Ziti With Marinara, Spinach, and Three Cheeses

    Lazy Baked Ziti With Marinara, Spinach, and Three Cheeses

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (454 g) ziti (or penne) 1 jar (24 oz / 680 g) marinara sauce 1 cup (240 ml) reserved pasta water 5 oz (142 g) baby spinach 1 cup (245 g) ricotta…

  • Crispy Breakfast Quesadillas With Eggs, Cheese, and Salsa

    Crispy Breakfast Quesadillas With Eggs, Cheese, and Salsa

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 quesadillas (serves 4) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 large eggs 2 tablespoons milk 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for eggs) 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or…

  • 15-Minute Shrimp Scampi With Garlic Lemon Butter and Crusty Bread

    15-Minute Shrimp Scampi With Garlic Lemon Butter and Crusty Bread

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (454 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on optional) 1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste 1/4 tsp black pepper 4 tbsp (56 g) unsalted butter 1 tbsp olive oil…

  • Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Rice Casserole Bake

    Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Rice Casserole Bake

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 (8.8 oz) pouches microwave-ready cooked rice (about 4 cups cooked) 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken 3 cups frozen broccoli florets 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom)…

  • Lazy Pho With Rice Noodles and Frozen Potstickers

    Lazy Pho With Rice Noodles and Frozen Potstickers

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 large bowls Prep Time: 8 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 cups (1.4 L) rich beef broth or chicken broth 1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, lightly smashed 2 star anise pods (optional) 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce 1…

  • One-Pan Curry Noodle Stir-Fry With Veggies and Egg

    One-Pan Curry Noodle Stir-Fry With Veggies and Egg

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 oz (170 g) dried ramen noodles or 14 oz (400 g) refrigerated/frozen udon 1 tablespoon neutral oil (canola, avocado, or grapeseed) 2 cups (300 g) frozen mixed vegetables (stir-fry blend works great) 2…