Category: Recipes

  • Mini Chicken–Green Chile Quesadilla Dippers with Salsa Verde

    Mini Chicken–Green Chile Quesadilla Dippers with Salsa Verde

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: Serves 4 (16 mini dippers) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 27 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 street-taco flour tortillas (4–4.5 inch) 1 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (about 6 oz) 1/2 cup mild diced green chiles, drained (from 1 x 4-oz can) 1 1/2 cups shredded…

  • Crispy Gnocchi Pesto Cups with Lemon

    Crispy Gnocchi Pesto Cups with Lemon

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 appetizer servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 22 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) shelf-stable potato gnocchi 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup (120 g) basil pesto 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice + 1 tsp finely grated lemon…

  • Dill Pickle Tuna Cucumber Boats

    Dill Pickle Tuna Cucumber Boats

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 cucumber boats (serves 4) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 large English cucumbers 2 (5 oz/142 g) cans tuna in water, drained well 3 tbsp mayonnaise (45 g) 1 tsp Dijon mustard (5 mL) 1/3 cup (55 g) finely chopped…

  • Greek Yogurt Snack Bowl with Lemon, Garlic, and Pita Chips

    Greek Yogurt Snack Bowl with Lemon, Garlic, and Pita Chips

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 8 minutes Total Time: 18 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (360 g) full-fat Greek yogurt 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh lemon juice + 1/2 tsp finely grated zest 1 small garlic clove, finely grated (about 1/2 tsp) 1/4 tsp kosher salt;…

  • Pan con Tomate Crostini with Manchego

    Pan con Tomate Crostini with Manchego

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 16 crostini (8 servings) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 8 minutes Total Time: 23 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 large baguette (about 16 oz/450 g) 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 lb (450 g) very ripe tomatoes (about 4 medium) 2 large garlic cloves, halved 1/4 tsp fine sea…

  • Celery Lox Boats with Cream Cheese and Capers

    Celery Lox Boats with Cream Cheese and Capers

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (12 boats) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 large celery ribs, halved (12 sticks) 6 oz (170 g) whipped cream cheese, room temperature 4 oz (113 g) cold-smoked salmon (lox), flaked 2 tbsp capers, rinsed and drained 2 tbsp…

  • Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon Pops with Balsamic Glaze

    Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon Pops with Balsamic Glaze

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 24 pops (about 8 servings, 3 pops each) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes (includes 15 minutes chilling) Quick Ingredients 1 medium ripe cantaloupe (2.5 to 3 lb), well chilled 12 thin slices prosciutto (about 6 oz), halved lengthwise 3 tbsp balsamic glaze 1/2…

  • Spicy Corn and Jalapeño Skillet Dip

    Spicy Corn and Jalapeño Skillet Dip

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (appetizer) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 22 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 (15 oz) cans corn, drained and patted dry (about 3 cups) 2 medium jalapeños, seeded and minced 4 scallions, thinly sliced (whites and greens divided) 1 garlic clove, minced (optional) 1 lime…

  • Ricotta Hot Honey Toasts with Walnuts and Lemon Zest

    Ricotta Hot Honey Toasts with Walnuts and Lemon Zest

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 toasts (serves 2) Prep Time: 8 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 slices sourdough (1/2-inch thick) 3/4 cup whole-milk ricotta (180 g) 1/3 cup walnut halves, roughly chopped (35 g) 3 tbsp hot honey (store-bought or DIY; see note below) 1 tsp finely…

  • Crispy Pepperoni Chips with Warm Marinara

    Crispy Pepperoni Chips with Warm Marinara

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 appetizer servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 13 minutes (oven) or 4 minutes (microwave) Total Time: 18 minutes (oven) or 9 minutes (microwave) Quick Ingredients 4 oz (115 g) sliced pepperoni 1 cup (240 ml) marinara sauce 2 tbsp finely grated Parmesan Optional: 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley…