Recipes

Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Course: Main Course, Breakfast, Lunch Cuisine: Tex-Mex, Vegetarian Diet: Vegetarian Difficulty: Medium Intensity – Involves multitasking (cooking potatoes while preparing other fillings) but uses straightforward techniques. Servings: 6 large burritos Yield: 6 burritos Equipment Large Skillet (preferably cast-iron or non-stick) Medium Saucepan Mixing Bowls Box Grater Potato Ricer or Fork (for mashing) Ingredients … Read more

Prep Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Chill Time: 8 hours (or preferably overnight) Total Time: 10 hours Course: Dessert Cuisine: American Diet: Vegetarian Difficulty: Medium-High Intensity – Requires multiple components and careful baking. Servings: 12 slices Yield: One 9-inch cheesecake Equipment 9-inch Springform Pan Food Processor or Rolling Pin & Zip-Top Bag (for crust) Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer Large Roasting Pan … Read more

Yields: 8-10 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Chill time: 2 hours (minimum) Total time: 2 hours 15 minutes Intensities Difficulty: Extremely Easy (1/5 – no cooking, just mixing) Time Commitment: Very Low (1/5 – 15 minutes of active effort) Prep Intensity: Minimal (1/5 – washing, hulling, and slicing strawberries) Cleanup: Low (1/5 – one mixing bowl and a spatula) Equipment 1 Large Mixing Bowl 1 Rubber Spatula … Read more

Yields: 6-8 generous servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Total time: 40 minutes Intensities Difficulty: Easy (2/5 – involves multi-tasking but no advanced techniques) Time Commitment: Medium (2/5 – active cooking for the duration) Prep Intensity: Low (1/5 – simple chopping and measuring) Cleanup: Medium (2/5 – you’ll use a skillet and a pot) Equipment 1 Large Skillet or Dutch Oven 1 Large Pot … Read more

Yields: 6 generous servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Total time: 40 minutes Intensities Difficulty: Easy (2/5 – involves multi-tasking but no advanced techniques) Time Commitment: Medium (2/5 – active cooking for the duration) Prep Intensity: Low (1/5 – simple chopping and measuring) Cleanup: Low (1/5 – especially if using the one-pot method) Equipment For One-Pot Method: 1 Large Pot or Dutch Oven For Traditional … Read more

Yields: 12 large, decadent cookies Prep time: 30 minutes (plus chilling) Cook time: 12-14 minutes Total time: 2 hours (including chilling) Intensities Difficulty: Intermediate (3/5 – requires making a filling and a stuffing technique) Time Commitment: Medium (2/5 – active prep is manageable but requires patience for chilling) Prep Intensity: Medium (2/5 – two separate components to prepare) Cleanup: Medium (2/5 – you’ll use several bowls and … Read more

Yields: 4 generous servings Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 25-30 minutes Total time: 45-50 minutes Intensities Difficulty: Intermediate (3/5 – involves butterflying and stuffing chicken) Time Commitment: Medium (2/5 – active prep is required) Prep Intensity: Medium (2/5 – involves multiple components) Cleanup: Medium (2/5 – you’ll use a few bowls and a baking sheet) Equipment 1 Cutting Board & Sharp Knife 1 Mixing Bowl (for … Read more

Yields: 2 generous servings or 4 smaller portions Prep time: 15 minutes Chill time: 30 minutes (recommended) Total time: 45 minutes Intensities Difficulty: Easy (2/5 – requires a good electric mixer for best results) Time Commitment: Low (1/5) Prep Intensity: Low (1/5 – mostly measuring and whipping) Cleanup: Low (1/5 – one mixing bowl and a few utensils) Equipment 1 Stand Mixer or Handheld Electric Mixer 1 … Read more

Yields: 1 large, rustic loaf Prep time: 15 minutes (active) Rise time: 12-18 hours (mostly hands-off) Bake time: 45-55 minutes Total time: 13 to 19 hours Intensities Difficulty: Very Easy (1/5 – technique is simple, patience is required) Time Commitment: Low (1/5 – 99% is hands-off waiting) Prep Intensity: Minimal (1/5 – mixing and shaping only) Cleanup: Low (1/5 – one bowl and your hands) Equipment 1 Large … Read more

Yields: 36 decadent bite-sized squares Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 20-25 minutes Cooling time: 1 hour (minimum) Total time: About 1 hour 45 minutes Intensities Difficulty: Intermediate (3/5 – due to the browned butter and swirling technique) Time Commitment: Medium (2/5 – requires focused attention) Prep Intensity: Medium (2/5 – multiple components to prepare) Cleanup: Medium (2/5 – you’ll use a few bowls and a saucepan) Equipment … Read more