Category: Recipes

  • Stovetop Four-Cheese Mac and Cheese with Crispy Breadcrumbs

    Stovetop Four-Cheese Mac and Cheese with Crispy Breadcrumbs

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (or 4 very generous bowls) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) elbow macaroni, plus 2 tbsp kosher salt for the pot 1 cup (50 g) panko breadcrumbs 2 tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter + 1 tbsp…

  • Caramelized Onion and Apple Grilled Cheese with Cheddar

    Caramelized Onion and Apple Grilled Cheese with Cheddar

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 sandwiches Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 large yellow onion (about 12 oz), thinly sliced 1 tbsp olive oil + 1 tsp unsalted butter (for onions) 1/2 tsp sugar (optional), 1/2 tsp kosher salt for onions 1 tsp balsamic or…

  • Rustic Cheddar and Chive Drop Biscuits

    Rustic Cheddar and Chive Drop Biscuits

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 biscuits Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 17 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 1/2 cups (300 g) all-purpose flour 1 tbsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp kosher salt; 2 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp garlic powder, pinch cayenne (both optional) 1/2 cup (115 g)…

  • Creamy Yukon Gold Potato Gratin with Gruyère and Thyme

    Creamy Yukon Gold Potato Gratin with Gruyère and Thyme

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 70 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/8 inch (about 1.4 kg) 2 cups heavy cream + 1 cup whole milk 5 garlic cloves (1 halved, 4 smashed) 6 fresh thyme…

  • Baked Brie en Croûte with Fig Jam and Walnuts

    Baked Brie en Croûte with Fig Jam and Walnuts

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 appetizer servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 wheel brie cheese (8 oz), chilled 1 sheet puff pastry (8.6 oz / 245 g), thawed but cold 3 tbsp fig jam 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted 1 tsp fresh rosemary,…

  • Spicy Jalapeño Cornbread with Monterey Jack and Charred Corn

    Spicy Jalapeño Cornbread with Monterey Jack and Charred Corn

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 squares (10-inch skillet or 9-inch square pan) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/4 cups yellow cornmeal 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 tbsp granulated sugar 2 tsp baking powder + 1/2 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp kosher salt 2 large…

  • Broiled Spinach-Artichoke Dip with Panko Crunch

    Broiled Spinach-Artichoke Dip with Panko Crunch

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan, plus 1/4 cup for topping 1 cup shredded mozzarella (optional but great for stretch) 2 tbsp mayonnaise (optional) 10 oz…

  • Oven-Baked Spinach Ricotta Lasagna Roll-Ups

    Oven-Baked Spinach Ricotta Lasagna Roll-Ups

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (12 roll-ups) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 dry lasagna noodles 3 cups marinara sauce, plus 1/2 cup water 15 oz whole-milk ricotta 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 1 large egg 2 1/2…

  • Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Casserole with Buttery Cracker Topping

    Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Casserole with Buttery Cracker Topping

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb broccoli florets (about 8 cups) 12 oz sharp cheddar, freshly grated and divided 4 tbsp unsalted butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups whole milk + 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 tsp…

  • Goat Cheese and Roasted Beet Tart with Honey and Thyme

    Goat Cheese and Roasted Beet Tart with Honey and Thyme

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 as a light main or 8 as an appetizer Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 12 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 37 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 sheet all-butter puff pastry (14 oz/397 g), thawed but cold 1.5 lb (680 g) medium beets (red and/or golden) 6 oz…