Author: Steven

  • Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread with Mozzarella and Parmesan

    Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread with Mozzarella and Parmesan

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup (240 ml) warm whole milk, 105–110°F 2 tbsp (25 g) sugar 2 1/4 tsp (7 g) active dry yeast 3 1/4 cups (390 g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting…

  • Blue Cheese and Pear Galette with Toasted Pecans

    Blue Cheese and Pear Galette with Toasted Pecans

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 1 hour chill) Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes Quick Ingredients All-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups (156 g) Cold unsalted butter 1/2 cup (113 g), cubed Kosher salt 1/2 tsp; granulated sugar 1 tsp Ice water 3–5 tbsp Firm…

  • Creamy Parmesan Herb Tomato Soup with Basil Oil and Croutons

    Creamy Parmesan Herb Tomato Soup with Basil Oil and Croutons

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 8 cups) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil + 1 tbsp butter (soup) 1 medium onion, 1 carrot, 3 garlic cloves 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried), 1/4 tsp…

  • Caprese Baked Gnocchi with Cherry Tomatoes and Mozzarella

    Caprese Baked Gnocchi with Cherry Tomatoes and Mozzarella

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 18 oz (510 g) potato gnocchi 2 pints cherry tomatoes (about 4 cups) 8 oz (225 g) mozzarella pearls 2 cups (480 ml) light marinara sauce 3 tbsp reserved gnocchi cooking water 2 tbsp…

  • Sheet-Pan Halloumi Fajitas with Lime Crema

    Sheet-Pan Halloumi Fajitas with Lime Crema

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 8 small fajitas) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced 1 large red onion, sliced 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional) 16 oz halloumi, cut into 3/4-inch cubes 8 small flour tortillas 3 tbsp avocado…

  • Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies

    Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 16 brownies Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes (includes cooling) Quick Ingredients 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter 4 oz (113 g) bittersweet chocolate (60–70%), chopped 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar 1/4 cup (50 g) light brown sugar 2 large eggs…

  • Cheese-Stuffed Pull-Apart Pretzel Ring

    Cheese-Stuffed Pull-Apart Pretzel Ring

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus 1 hour rise) Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) warm water, 110°F/43°C 1 tbsp (12 g) sugar 2 1/4 tsp (7 g) instant or active dry yeast 4 cups (500 g) bread…

  • Cheddar-Jalapeño Mashed Potato Bake

    Cheddar-Jalapeño Mashed Potato Bake

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chunked 1 tbsp kosher salt (for water), plus 1 tsp for seasoning 6 tbsp unsalted butter 1 cup half-and-half 1/2 cup sour cream 2 garlic…

  • Grilled Peach and Halloumi Salad with Mint and Balsamic

    Grilled Peach and Halloumi Salad with Mint and Balsamic

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 firm-ripe peaches, halved and pitted 8 oz (225 g) halloumi, sliced 1/2 inch thick 5 oz (142 g) baby arugula 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves 1/3 cup (30 g) sliced almonds…

  • Burrata-Topped Roasted Vegetable Panzanella

    Burrata-Topped Roasted Vegetable Panzanella

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 cups cubed day-old ciabatta or sourdough (12 oz) 2 cups cherry tomatoes 1 large red bell pepper, 1-inch pieces 1 medium zucchini, half-moons 1 small red onion, 1/2-inch wedges 4 garlic cloves (roasting)…