Author: Steven

  • Ginger Miso-Glazed Mackerel with Rice and Greens

    Ginger Miso-Glazed Mackerel with Rice and Greens

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 skin-on mackerel fillets (5–6 oz / 140–170 g each) 1/2 tsp kosher salt + 2 tbsp sake (for seasoning fish) 1 thumb ginger (2 in / 5 cm): 6–8 thin slices + 1…

  • Sukiyaki with Beef, Tofu, and Winter Greens

    Sukiyaki with Beef, Tofu, and Winter Greens

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) thin-sliced beef (sukiyaki/shabu-shabu cut, 1–2 mm) 1 Tbsp beef tallow or neutral oil 14 oz (400 g) firm tofu, drained and cut into 12 pieces 8 oz (225 g) shirataki…

  • Rhode Island–Style Fried Calamari with Cherry Peppers

    Rhode Island–Style Fried Calamari with Cherry Peppers

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 appetizer servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 32 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb cleaned squid (bodies and tentacles) 1 cup cornflour (cornstarch) 1 tsp kosher salt, plus flaky sea salt to finish 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/4 tsp baking powder (optional)…

  • Stovetop Clambake with Lobster, Corn, and Chouriço

    Stovetop Clambake with Lobster, Corn, and Chouriço

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes (includes purging clams) Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb baby potatoes 4 ears sweet corn, halved 12 oz Portuguese chouriço, 1/2-inch slices 2 lb mussels, scrubbed and debearded 2 lb soft-shell clams (steamers), purged 20 minutes…

  • Classic Tourtière: Spiced Meat Pie with Flaky Crust

    Classic Tourtière: Spiced Meat Pie with Flaky Crust

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (1 standard 9-inch pie) Prep Time: 35 minutes (plus 30 minutes dough chill) Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 1/2 cups (312 g) all-purpose flour 1 cup (226 g) cold unsalted butter, cubed 1 tsp fine salt + 1…

  • Creamed Salt Cod on Toast with Béchamel and Parsley

    Creamed Salt Cod on Toast with Béchamel and Parsley

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes active (plus 24–36 hours soaking) Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes active (plus soaking) Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) salt cod, skin-on or skinless 2 1/2 cups (600 ml) whole milk 1 bay leaf + 6 black peppercorns (optional) 1 medium…

  • Rhode Island Clear Clam Chowder with Quahogs

    Rhode Island Clear Clam Chowder with Quahogs

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 20 minutes optional purging) Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour (add 20 minutes if purging clams) Quick Ingredients 4 lb quahogs (chowder clams), scrubbed 2 cups water (for steaming) 3 cups low-sodium bottled clam juice Up to 1 cup water, as…

  • Finnan Haddie Breakfast with Poached Eggs and Chives

    Finnan Haddie Breakfast with Poached Eggs and Chives

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) finnan haddie (smoked haddock) 3 cups (720 ml) whole milk 1 small onion, halved; 2 bay leaves; 6 black peppercorns 3 tbsp (42 g) unsalted butter; 2 tbsp (16 g)…

  • Baked Stuffed Lobster with Buttery Ritz Crumbs

    Baked Stuffed Lobster with Buttery Ritz Crumbs

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 18 to 22 minutes Total Time: 45 to 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 hard-shell lobsters (1.25 to 1.5 lb each) 1 1/4 cups crushed Ritz cracker crumbs (about 60 g) 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted 2 garlic cloves, minced Zest of 1…

  • Soft-Chewy Hermit Cookies with Molasses and Spice

    Soft-Chewy Hermit Cookies with Molasses and Spice

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 30 cookies (about 2 1/2 dozen) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 24 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (includes 30 minutes chill) Quick Ingredients 2 3/4 cups (330 g) all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp fine salt 2 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp…