Category: Recipes
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Toasted Coconut-Peanut Satay Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 2 cups (16 servings; 2 tablespoons each) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes (includes 10-minute rest) Quick Ingredients 3/4 cup natural creamy peanut butter (180 g) 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (40 g) 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (45 ml) or tamari 2…
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Bourbon-Molasses Espresso BBQ Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 24 servings (2 Tbsp each), about 3 cups Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20–25 minutes Total Time: 30–35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 can (6 oz / 170 g) tomato paste 1 cup strong brewed coffee (or 2 shots espresso + water to make 1 cup) 1/2 cup water 1/3…
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Browned-Scallion Chili-Crisp Vinaigrette
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 1 cup (16 servings; 1 Tbsp each) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 8 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 1/2 cup (120 ml) neutral oil 6 scallions, thinly sliced (reserve 2 Tbsp greens) 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 1/2 Tbsp red pepper flakes 1/3 cup (80…
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Roasted Red Grape–Rosemary Port Reduction
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 1 cup (serves 6) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb (680 g) red seedless grapes, stems removed 3/4 cup (180 ml) ruby Port 1 large fresh rosemary sprig (about 5 inches) 2 tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter, cold…
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Classic Basil Pesto Sauce Recipe
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 1 cup (8 servings; 2 tbsp each) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes (to toast nuts) Total Time: 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves (60 g) 1/3 cup pine nuts or walnuts, toasted (50 g) 2 medium garlic cloves (8–10 g), roughly chopped…
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Quick Marinara Sauce for Everyday Dishes
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 3 1/2 cups (7 servings of 1/2 cup each) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes 1 large fresh basil sprig…
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Weeknight Bolognese Ragù Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 6 cups sauce (serves 6) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 lb (450 g) ground beef, 85–90% lean 1/2 lb (225 g) ground pork 1 medium onion, finely diced (1 cup) 1 medium carrot, finely diced…
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Silky Creamy Alfredo Sauce Recipe
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (about 2 cups total; 1/4 cup per serving) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 tbsp (85 g) unsalted butter 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups finely grated Parmesan, packed (110–120 g) Pinch freshly…
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Classic Hollandaise Sauce for Brunch Favorites
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 1 cup (8 servings; 2 tablespoons each) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 large egg yolks 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste 1 teaspoon water (plus 1–2 teaspoons as needed to thin) 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted…
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Creamy Cheddar Mornay Sauce Recipe
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 cups (8 servings, 1/4 cup each) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 22 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 tbsp unsalted butter (42 g) 3 tbsp all-purpose flour (24 g) 2 cups whole milk, warmed to 150–160°F (480 ml) 8 oz sharp cheddar, freshly grated (225 g)…
