Author: Steven

  • Maine Lobster Pie with Ritz Crumbs and Sherry

    Maine Lobster Pie with Ritz Crumbs and Sherry

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/4 lb cooked Maine lobster meat, cut into 1-inch chunks 12 tbsp (170 g) unsalted butter, divided (8 tbsp poaching, 3 tbsp crumbs, 1 tbsp dish/drizzle) 1/4 cup water (for beurre monté) 2…

  • New England Beer-Battered Haddock Fish and Chips

    New England Beer-Battered Haddock Fish and Chips

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb haddock fillets, cut into 4–6 pieces 2.5 qt neutral oil (canola/peanut) for frying 2 lb Russet potatoes 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1/2 cup rice flour (divided) 1 tsp baking…

  • Yankee Chicken Pot Pie with Flaky All-Butter Crust

    Yankee Chicken Pot Pie with Flaky All-Butter Crust

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Total Time: 2 hours Quick Ingredients All-butter lid: 1 3/4 cups (220 g) all-purpose flour, 12 Tbsp (170 g) cold unsalted butter (diced), 1 tsp fine sea salt, 1 tsp sugar (optional), 5–7 Tbsp ice water, 1 tsp…

  • Pasta al Tonno with Lemon, Capers, and Chili

    Pasta al Tonno with Lemon, Capers, and Chili

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) spaghetti 4 qt (3.8 L) water + 2 tbsp kosher salt (for boiling) 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided (use 2 tbsp + 1 tbsp reserved tuna oil) 4 garlic…

  • Creamy Spaghetti alla Nerano with Zucchini and Provolone

    Creamy Spaghetti alla Nerano with Zucchini and Provolone

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 5 medium zucchini (about 1.5 lb / 680 g), sliced 1/8 inch 12 oz (340 g) spaghetti 6 oz (170 g) provolone (ideally 4 oz aged + 2 oz mild), finely grated 1 oz…

  • Penne ai Quattro Formaggi with Golden Broiled Top

    Penne ai Quattro Formaggi with Golden Broiled Top

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) dried penne 1 tbsp kosher salt (for pasta water) 2 tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional) 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream 4 oz (113…

  • Rigatoni alla Genovese with Slow-Cooked Beef and Onions

    Rigatoni alla Genovese with Slow-Cooked Beef and Onions

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours 35 minutes Total Time: 4 hours Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp unsalted butter 2 oz pancetta, finely diced (optional) 4 lb (1.8 kg) sweet onions, thinly sliced 1 small carrot + 1 small celery stalk, finely…

  • Creamy Lemon Ricotta Spinach Pasta

    Creamy Lemon Ricotta Spinach Pasta

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz dried long pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or bucatini) 1 cup whole-milk ricotta 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving 1 large lemon (about 1 tbsp zest and 3 tbsp juice) 3…

  • Baked Meat Cannelloni with Tomato and Béchamel

    Baked Meat Cannelloni with Tomato and Béchamel

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 18 cannelloni) Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 18 dried cannelloni tubes (about 250 g) Tomato sauce: 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 small onion, 2 garlic cloves, 28 oz (800 g) crushed tomatoes, 2 tbsp…

  • Spaghetti al Pomodoro with Garlic, Basil, and Butter

    Spaghetti al Pomodoro with Garlic, Basil, and Butter

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) spaghetti 2 lb (900 g) ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped, or 1 can (28 oz/800 g) whole peeled tomatoes, crushed 1/4 cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 tbsp…