Yield: 12 tacos (serves 3-4 people) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Difficulty: Easy Cost: $ Ingredients For the Cheesy Potato Filling: 1.5 lbs (680g) russet potatoes (about 2 large), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter, divided ⅓ cup (80ml) milk, warmed (any kind) 1 cup (100g) shredded sharp cheddar … Read more
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Difficulty: Easy Cost: $$$ Ingredients For the Steak & Pasta: 1 lb (450g) sirloin, ribeye, or strip steak, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper 12 oz (340g) dried pasta: fettuccine, pappardelle, or rigatoni work beautifully 1 tablespoon reserved … Read more
Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Difficulty: Easy Cost: $$ Ingredients For the Casserole Base: 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works perfectly) 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (thawed if frozen) – divided 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter 1 medium red onion, finely diced 1 poblano pepper, seeds removed and … Read more
Yield: 4 hearty servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Difficulty: Easy Cost: $ Ingredients For the Skillet: 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter 1 (14 oz / 400g) ring of kielbasa or smoked sausage, sliced into ½-inch coins 1 lb (450g) baby potatoes, halved (or quartered if larger) – Yukon Gold or red potatoes … Read more
Yield: 4 Mexican Pizzas (serves 2-4) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Difficulty: Intermediate Cost: $$ Ingredients For the Base & Assembly: 8 (6-inch) flour tortillas (standard “soft taco” size) 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil, plus more for frying 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 or 85/15 for best flavor) 1 packet (1 oz) … Read more
Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 17 minutes Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate (mastering the skin is key) Cost: $$$ Ingredients For the Cod: 2 (6-8 oz / 170-225g) skin-on cod fillets, about 1-inch thick at the thickest part Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon neutral, high-smoke-point oil (like avocado, grapeseed, or refined olive oil) 1 tablespoon … Read more
Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Difficulty: Easy Cost: $$ Ingredients For the Soup Base: 1 lb (450g) Italian sausage, casings removed (mild or hot, based on preference) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large yellow onion, diced 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced 2 large celery stalks, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup … Read more
Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 55-60 minutes Cooling Time: 30 minutes (minimum) Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes Difficulty: Intermediate Cost: $$ Ingredients For the Apple Filling: 4 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (about 6 cups) ¼ cup (50g) light brown sugar, packed 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon pure vanilla … Read more
Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25-30 minutes Total Time: 45-50 minutes Difficulty: Easy Cost: $$ Ingredients For the Chicken & Bacon: 1.5 lbs (680g) chicken tenderloins (about 18 pieces), patted thoroughly dry 1 lb (450g) thin-cut bacon (standard-cut works, but thin-cut wraps easier) 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for dredging) ½ teaspoon black pepper For the Brown Sugar Glaze: ¾ … Read more
Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Difficulty: Intermediate Cost: $$$ (Premium) Ingredients For the Seafood & Base: 1 lb (450g) lobster tail meat, raw, cut into 1-inch chunks 1 lb (450g) large sea scallops, patted dry 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup dry sherry Salt and freshly ground white … Read more