Category: Recipes
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Ricotta-Stuffed Meatballs in Marinara
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 16 stuffed meatballs) Prep Time: 45 minutes (includes 15 minutes chilling) Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 3/4 cup whole-milk ricotta, well-drained 1 large egg yolk 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan 2 tbsp chopped basil + 1 tbsp chopped parsley 1…
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Rustic Feta and Herb Shakshuka with Warm Flatbread
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to serve 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 small jalapeño or serrano, minced (optional) 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp…
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Cottage Cheese Banana Bread with Tender, Protein-Rich Crumb
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 slices (one 9×5-inch loaf) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 60 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup (225 g) cottage cheese, blended smooth 3 very ripe bananas, mashed (1 1/2 cups / 340 g) 2 large eggs 1/2 cup (100 g) light brown sugar,…
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Cheddar Bacon Breakfast Strata with Caramelized Onions
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (plus optional overnight chill) Quick Ingredients 10 cups day-old country bread, 1-inch cubes (12–14 oz) 10 oz thick-cut bacon, chopped 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced 2 tbsp unsalted butter + 1…
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Smoky Queso Fundido with Poblanos and Chorizo
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: Serves 6 as an appetizer Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 large poblano peppers 8 oz (225 g) fresh Mexican chorizo, casings removed 8 oz (225 g) Oaxaca cheese, shredded 8 oz (225 g) Chihuahua cheese, shredded 1/2 cup (75 g)…
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Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread with Mozzarella and Parmesan
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup (240 ml) warm whole milk, 105–110°F 2 tbsp (25 g) sugar 2 1/4 tsp (7 g) active dry yeast 3 1/4 cups (390 g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting…
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Blue Cheese and Pear Galette with Toasted Pecans
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 1 hour chill) Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes Quick Ingredients All-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups (156 g) Cold unsalted butter 1/2 cup (113 g), cubed Kosher salt 1/2 tsp; granulated sugar 1 tsp Ice water 3–5 tbsp Firm…
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Caprese Baked Gnocchi with Cherry Tomatoes and Mozzarella
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 18 oz (510 g) potato gnocchi 2 pints cherry tomatoes (about 4 cups) 8 oz (225 g) mozzarella pearls 2 cups (480 ml) light marinara sauce 3 tbsp reserved gnocchi cooking water 2 tbsp…
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Sheet-Pan Halloumi Fajitas with Lime Crema
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 8 small fajitas) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced 1 large red onion, sliced 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional) 16 oz halloumi, cut into 3/4-inch cubes 8 small flour tortillas 3 tbsp avocado…
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Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 16 brownies Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes (includes cooling) Quick Ingredients 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter 4 oz (113 g) bittersweet chocolate (60–70%), chopped 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar 1/4 cup (50 g) light brown sugar 2 large eggs…
