Category: Recipes

  • Baked Ziti with Italian Sausage and Ricotta

    Baked Ziti with Italian Sausage and Ricotta

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb ziti Kosher salt, black pepper 1 tbsp olive oil 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 4 cups marinara sauce (32…

  • Classic Shepherd’s Pie with Buttery Mashed Potato Crust

    Classic Shepherd’s Pie with Buttery Mashed Potato Crust

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 2.5 lb (1.13 kg) russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chunked 6 tbsp (85 g) unsalted butter, divided 1/2 cup (120 ml) warm heavy cream or whole milk 1/4 cup (60…

  • Creamy New England Clam Chowder with Bacon and Thyme

    Creamy New England Clam Chowder with Bacon and Thyme

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 slices thick-cut bacon (6 oz), diced 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 2 ribs celery, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced 1.5 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and 1/2-inch diced (about…

  • Extra-Creamy Three-Cheese Baked Mac and Cheese

    Extra-Creamy Three-Cheese Baked Mac and Cheese

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) elbow macaroni 6 tbsp (85 g) unsalted butter, plus 3 tbsp (42 g) for topping 6 tbsp (45–48 g) all-purpose flour 3 cups (720 ml) whole milk + 1 cup…

  • Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup with Mushrooms

    Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup with Mushrooms

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 1 1/2 cups each) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 60 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1 large yellow onion, diced 2 medium carrots, diced 2 celery ribs, diced 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced 3…

  • Cozy Sausage, Kale, and Potato Soup (Zuppa Toscana)

    Cozy Sausage, Kale, and Potato Soup (Zuppa Toscana)

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 1 1/2 cups each) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 lb Italian sausage (hot or mild), casings removed 1 medium yellow onion, diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2–3/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes…

  • Creamy Turkey Tetrazzini with Mushrooms and Peas

    Creamy Turkey Tetrazzini with Mushrooms and Peas

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz dry spaghetti 3 cups cooked roasted turkey, shredded or diced (about 1 lb) 12 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced 1 cup frozen peas, thawed 1 large shallot (or 1/2 small onion),…

  • Classic Beef Ragù Lasagna with Ricotta and Mozzarella

    Classic Beef Ragù Lasagna with Ricotta and Mozzarella

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 servings (9×13-inch pan) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes (includes 20 minutes resting) Quick Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1.25 lb (570 g) ground beef, 85% lean 1 medium onion, 1 small carrot, 1 small celery rib (finely diced)…

  • Creamy White Chicken Chili with Cannellini Beans

    Creamy White Chicken Chili with Cannellini Beans

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large yellow onion, diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional) 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp dried oregano 2 (4 oz)…

  • Slow-Braised Pork Shoulder with Sauerkraut and Apples

    Slow-Braised Pork Shoulder with Sauerkraut and Apples

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes Total Time: 4 hours Quick Ingredients 4 lb (1.8 kg) boneless pork shoulder, cut into 3–4 large chunks 2 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1 1/2 tsp black pepper 2 tsp caraway seeds, lightly crushed 1 tbsp neutral oil;…