Author: Steven

  • Coastal Quibbe: Crispy Beef Kibbeh with Lime and Suero

    Coastal Quibbe: Crispy Beef Kibbeh with Lime and Suero

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 18 kibbeh (serves 6) Prep Time: 1 hour Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (270 g) fine bulgur 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef for the shell 3/4 lb (340 g) ground beef for the filling 2 onions (1 small…

  • Achiras Huilenses: Savory Crunchy Cheese Biscuits

    Achiras Huilenses: Savory Crunchy Cheese Biscuits

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 40 biscuits (about 10 servings) Prep Time: 35 minutes (includes 15-minute rest) Cook Time: 24 minutes Total Time: 59 minutes Quick Ingredients 300 g achira (canna) starch (about 2 1/3 cups) 250 g queso campesino, finely grated (about 2 packed cups) 90 g unsalted butter, room temperature (6 tbsp) 1…

  • Choco-Style Catfish in Coconut Milk with Coconut Rice

    Choco-Style Catfish in Coconut Milk with Coconut Rice

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 4 catfish steaks (6–8 oz each), bone-in if possible 2 cans full-fat coconut milk (13.5 oz/400 ml each), divided 1.5 cups long-grain white rice 1.5 lb yuca (cassava), fresh or frozen chunks 6 scallions,…

  • Seafood Stuffed Shells with Shrimp, Crab, and Spinach

    Seafood Stuffed Shells with Shrimp, Crab, and Spinach

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 3 shells per person) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 22 jumbo pasta shells (to yield 18 intact) 8 oz raw shrimp, peeled/deveined, chopped 8 oz lump crabmeat, drained and picked over 15 oz whole-milk ricotta 10…

  • Baked Lobster Mac and Cheese with Buttery Crumbs

    Baked Lobster Mac and Cheese with Buttery Crumbs

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb elbow macaroni 1 1/4 lb cooked lobster meat, chopped 10 tbsp unsalted butter, divided (6 tbsp for sauce, 4 tbsp for topping) 6 tbsp all-purpose flour 3 1/2 cups whole…

  • Cajun Shrimp Étouffée Over Rice

    Cajun Shrimp Étouffée Over Rice

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb large shrimp (16/20 or 21/25), peeled and deveined; shells reserved Kosher salt and black pepper; cayenne to taste 6 tablespoons unsalted butter + 2 tablespoons neutral oil 1/2 cup all-purpose flour…

  • Pesto-Crusted Salmon Sheet Pan with Asparagus and Tomatoes

    Pesto-Crusted Salmon Sheet Pan with Asparagus and Tomatoes

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 skin-on salmon fillets (6 oz/170 g each) 1/3 cup (80 ml) basil pesto 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest 1 lb (450 g) asparagus, trimmed 10 oz (285 g) cherry tomatoes 1 tbsp…

  • Shrimp Ceviche Tostadas with Lime Crema

    Shrimp Ceviche Tostadas with Lime Crema

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (8 tostadas) Prep Time: 25 minutes active Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 1 hour (includes marinating and optional tostada crisping) Quick Ingredients 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, chopped 1/2-inch 1 cup fresh lime juice + 1/2 cup fresh orange juice 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion…

  • Mediterranean Tuna Pasta Salad with Lemon-Oregano Vinaigrette

    Mediterranean Tuna Pasta Salad with Lemon-Oregano Vinaigrette

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 oz (225 g) short pasta (rotini, fusilli, or farfalle) 2 cans (5 oz/142 g each) tuna in olive oil, drained 1 1/2 cups (225 g) cherry tomatoes, halved 1 1/2 cups (200 g)…

  • Crispy Cod Fish Cakes with Quick Tartar Sauce

    Crispy Cod Fish Cakes with Quick Tartar Sauce

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (8 fish cakes) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb russet potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 1/4 lb skinless cod fillets 1 large egg 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley Zest of 1 lemon + 1 tbsp lemon…