Category: Recipes
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Classic Bouillabaisse with Rouille Toasts
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 fennel bulb (about 12 oz), thinly sliced; fronds reserved 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 cup…
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Roasted Salmon Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 salmon fillets, skin-on (5–6 oz/140–170 g each) 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided Kosher salt and black pepper 4 cups (about 180 g) day-old baguette or sourdough, 1-inch cubes 1 small garlic clove,…
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Lemon Herb Crab-Stuffed Salmon with Asparagus
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on 6 oz lump crab meat, drained 3 oz cream cheese, softened (or 3 tbsp mayonnaise) 2 tbsp panko breadcrumbs 1 tbsp lemon juice + 1 tsp zest…
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Vietnamese Shrimp Spring Rolls with Dipping Sauces
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 16 rolls (serves 6–8 as an appetizer) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb large shrimp (26/30 count), peeled and deveined 2 qt water + 1 tbsp kosher salt + 1 tsp sugar (for poaching) 2 thin slices fresh ginger, 1…
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Trout Amandine with Lemony Brown Butter and Almonds
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) baby potatoes, halved 12 oz (340 g) green beans, trimmed 4 skin-on trout fillets (5–6 oz/140–170 g each) Kosher salt and black pepper 1/2 cup (60 g) all-purpose flour, for…
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Shrimp Pad Thai with Tamarind and Peanuts
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 oz (225 g) flat rice noodles 12 oz (340 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 cups (140 g) bean sprouts 4 scallions, sliced (whites and greens separated)…
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Sweet Corn Arepas with Melty Queso Fresco
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 sandwiches (8 cakes) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 6 ears) or thawed frozen 2 large eggs 1/2 cup whole milk 3/4 cup precooked cornmeal (masarepa) or very fine cornmeal 2 tablespoons granulated sugar…
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Colombian Arroz con Pollo with Achiote and Beer
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1.5-inch pieces 2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed 3.5 cups low-sodium chicken broth 0.5 cup light lager beer (optional; replace with broth if not using) 1…
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Crunchy Empanadas Vallunas with Cilantro-Lime Ají
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 16 empanadas (serves 6 as an appetizer) Prep Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Quick Ingredients Picadillo: 2 tbsp neutral oil, 1 cup finely diced white onion, 2 garlic cloves minced, 1 lb ground beef, 1½ tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp sweet paprika…
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Sobrebarriga a la Criolla with Hogao and Potatoes
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours Total Time: 3 hours 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 2.5 lb (1.1 kg) flank steak 2 tbsp neutral oil, plus 2 tbsp for sauce 2 tsp kosher salt, divided; 1 tsp black pepper 2 tsp ground cumin, divided 1 medium onion…
