Author: Steven

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Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 appetizer servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 wheel brie cheese (8 oz), chilled 1 sheet puff pastry (8.6 oz / 245 g), thawed but cold 3 tbsp fig jam 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted 1 tsp fresh rosemary,…

Spicy Jalapeño Cornbread with Monterey Jack and Charred Corn

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Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 squares (10-inch skillet or 9-inch square pan) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/4 cups yellow cornmeal 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 tbsp granulated sugar 2 tsp baking powder + 1/2 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp kosher salt 2 large…

Broiled Spinach-Artichoke Dip with Panko Crunch

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Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan, plus 1/4 cup for topping 1 cup shredded mozzarella (optional but great for stretch) 2 tbsp mayonnaise (optional) 10 oz…

Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Casserole with Buttery Cracker Topping

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Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb broccoli florets (about 8 cups) 12 oz sharp cheddar, freshly grated and divided 4 tbsp unsalted butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups whole milk + 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 tsp…

Goat Cheese and Roasted Beet Tart with Honey and Thyme

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Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 as a light main or 8 as an appetizer Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 12 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 37 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 sheet all-butter puff pastry (14 oz/397 g), thawed but cold 1.5 lb (680 g) medium beets (red and/or golden) 6 oz…

Ricotta-Stuffed Meatballs in Marinara

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Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 16 stuffed meatballs) Prep Time: 45 minutes (includes 15 minutes chilling) Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 3/4 cup whole-milk ricotta, well-drained 1 large egg yolk 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan 2 tbsp chopped basil + 1 tbsp chopped parsley 1…

Rustic Feta and Herb Shakshuka with Warm Flatbread

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Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to serve 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 small jalapeño or serrano, minced (optional) 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp…

Cottage Cheese Banana Bread with Tender, Protein-Rich Crumb

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Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 slices (one 9×5-inch loaf) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 60 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup (225 g) cottage cheese, blended smooth 3 very ripe bananas, mashed (1 1/2 cups / 340 g) 2 large eggs 1/2 cup (100 g) light brown sugar,…

Cheddar Bacon Breakfast Strata with Caramelized Onions

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Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (plus optional overnight chill) Quick Ingredients 10 cups day-old country bread, 1-inch cubes (12–14 oz) 10 oz thick-cut bacon, chopped 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced 2 tbsp unsalted butter + 1…

Smoky Queso Fundido with Poblanos and Chorizo

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