Recipes

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

Yields: 2 generous sandwiches Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 8-10 minutes Total time: 15 minutes Intensities Difficulty: Easy (2/5 – requires careful heat management) Time Commitment: Low (1/5) Prep Intensity: Minimal (1/5) Cleanup: Low (1/5 – one skillet and a small bowl) Equipment 1 Heavy-Bottomed Skillet (Cast iron is ideal) or Griddle 1 Small Bowl Spatula Butter Knife Ingredients For the Chipotle Spread: 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise … Read more

Yields: 8 generous servings Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes Total time: 1 hour Intensities Difficulty: Easy (2/5 – mainly due to the layering) Time Commitment: Medium (2/5 – active prep is required) Prep Intensity: Medium (2/5 – involves slicing and cooking components) Cleanup: Medium (2/5 – you’ll use a few bowls and a skillet) Equipment 1 9×13 Inch Baking Dish 1 Large Skillet 2 … Read more

Yields: 9 large squares or 12 smaller rectangles Prep time: 10 minutes Bake time: 25-30 minutes Cooling time: 30 minutes (if you can wait!) Total time: ~1 hour 10 minutes Intensities Difficulty: Extremely Easy (1/5) Time Commitment: Low (1/5) Prep Intensity: Minimal (1/5) Cleanup: Very Low (1/5) – One bowl is all you need! Equipment 1 Large Mixing Bowl 1 Whisk or Wooden Spoon 1 Spatula (for scraping) … Read more

Yields: Enough for 12-16 hot dogs Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 4-6 hours Total time: 4 hours 15 minutes – 6 hours 15 minutes Intensities Difficulty: Very Easy (1/5) Spice Level: Mild (1/5) – easily adjustable Prep Intensity: Low (1/5) Cleanup: Low (1/5) – especially if using a slow cooker liner. Equipment 4-Quart or larger Slow Cooker (Crockpot) Large Skillet Wooden Spoon or Spatula Can Opener … Read more

Yields: 8-10 servings as an appetizer Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25-30 minutes Total Time: 40-45 minutes Recipe Intensity: Easy – This recipe is surprisingly simple and foolproof. The most complex step is wrapping the brie, which is a fun and forgiving process. Perfect for beginner entertainers. Ingredients For the Brie Assembly: 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed according to … Read more