What shall we make?

From our kitchen, friends, and family—the recipes we’ve cooked, loved, and kept, with notes for next time.

122 recipes

Crispy Andy's Red and Yellow catfish nuggets with lemon and tartar sauce

Mains

Andy's Fried Red and Yellow Catfish Nuggets

Catfish nuggets coated in an even mix of Andy's Red and Yellow Fish Breading and fried until crisp.

Cook 20 min · Serves 4Read recipe

Hearty pork and sweet potato soup with apple, carrots, and bacon

Soups

Apple Cider Braised Pork and Sweet Potato Soup

A cozy fall soup with cider-braised pork, sweet potatoes, apple, carrots, herbs, and crisp bacon.

Cook time not recorded · Serves 6Read recipe

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Authentic Italian Meatballs

Add these to your favorite spaghetti noodles and sauce for a great combo.

Cook time not recorded · Serves 4Read recipe

Thin cheese pizza on a wooden board with a slice on a cream plate, showing browned crust, mozzarella, and tomato sauce

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Authentic NY-Style Pizzeria Pizza

Thin pizzas with prepared dough, passata, and mozzarella. Divide the dough about 2 hours ahead; use a 1/4-inch pizza steel with a full 60-minute preheat.

Cook time not recorded · Yield: Two thin 11–12-inch pizzasRead recipe

Drinks

Azalea Cocktail

A pink citrus cocktail with grenadine, with pineapple-lemon and quick lemonade variations.

Cook 5 min · Serves 1Read recipe

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Baja Fish Tacos

Tilapia tacos with lime-seasoned fish, creamy cilantro slaw, and shredded Mexican-style cheese.

Cook 20 min · Serves 4Read recipe

Desserts

Bakery-Style Chocolate-Chip Cookies

Chocolate-chip cookies with crisp edges and chewy centers.

Prep 25 min · Cook 12 min · Yield: about 36 cookies · Reconstructed · awaiting kitchen checkRead recipe

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BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

Cheesy BBQ chicken quesadillas with quick-pickled jalapeño and a lime-zested crema.

Cook 15 min · Serves 4Read recipe

BBQ chicken wraps with tangy cabbage-carrot slaw, cheddar, dill pickles, and crispy onions

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BBQ Chicken Wraps with Tangy Slaw

Lightly glazed BBQ chicken, sharp cheddar, tangy slaw, dill pickles, and crispy fried onions.

Cook time not recorded · Serves 4Read recipe

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Beef Chow Fun

Beef chow fun, also called beef ho fun, with bean sprouts, onion, and Chinese chives.

Cook 5 min · Serves 2Read recipe

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Beef Flautas Supreme

Baked, crispy beef flautas with Mexican cheese, pico de gallo, and lime crema.

Cook 30 min · Serves 4Read recipe

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Beef with Cheddar-Gouda Fondue

Seared beef with roasted potatoes, asparagus, apple, and baguette for dipping into a warm cheddar-Gouda fondue.

Cook 35 min · Serves 4Read recipe

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Beer-Battered Catfish Nuggets

Catfish nuggets dipped in a light lager batter and fried until crisp and golden.

Cook 25 min · Serves 4Read recipe

Desserts

Blackberry Cobbler

A buttery cobbler with batter that rises around the blackberries as it bakes.

Cook 50 min · Yield not recordedRead recipe

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Blackened Chicken Penne

Penne in a creamy Monterey Jack sauce with blackened chicken, charred poblano, tomato, and scallions.

Cook 25 min · Serves 4Read recipe

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Blackened Grouper

Blackened grouper seasoned with smoked paprika, thyme, garlic, onion, and cayenne, with grilled lemons.

Cook time not recorded · Yield not recordedRead recipe

Appetizers

Blue Crab Gratin

A creamy baked crab gratin with a crisp cheese-and-panko topping.

Cook time not recorded · Yield not recordedRead recipe

Breakfast

Breakfast Quesadillas

Four grande flour-tortilla quesadillas with six scrambled eggs, white queso, and lime-mayo aioli; sausage or bacon is optional.

Cook time not recorded · Yield: 4 quesadillasRead recipe

Buffalo chicken wraps with bacon, cheddar, romaine, tomato, and herb ranch

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Buffalo Chicken–Bacon Ranch Wraps

Juicy browned chicken thighs, buttery Buffalo sauce, crisp bacon, sharp cheddar, and cool herb ranch.

Cook time not recorded · Serves 4Read recipe

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Butter-Crusted Boneless Prime Rib

A 2.5-pound boneless prime rib with an herb-butter crust, a high-heat start, and a low-and-slow finish.

Cook time not recorded · Yield not recordedRead recipe

Buttermilk vanilla cupcakes with swirls of salted brown-butter cream cheese frosting

Desserts

Buttermilk Vanilla Cupcakes with Salted Brown-Butter Cream Cheese Frosting

Tender buttermilk vanilla cupcakes with tangy sour cream and a generous swirl of salted brown-butter cream cheese frosting.

Cook time not recorded · Yield: 12–14 cupcakesRead recipe

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Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry

Chicken and tender vegetables in a savory-sweet pan sauce, served with jasmine rice and toasted cashews.

Cook 25 min · Serves 4Read recipe

Cheesy broccoli soup with carrot served in a round bread bowl

Soups

Cheesy Broccoli Soup in a Bread Bowl

A creamy broccoli cheddar soup with tender carrot, nutmeg, and optional bread bowls for a cozy lunch or fall dinner.

Cook 30 min · Serves 6Read recipe

Soups

Cheesy Vegetable Soup

A packaged vegetable soup mix simmered with broth and finished with cheese and optional cooked chicken.

Cook 60 min · Serves 6Read recipe

Snacks

Cherry-Maple Beef Jerky

A sweet-savory cherry-maple beef jerky with a little Worcestershire depth and optional smoke and heat.

Cook 360 min · Yield not recordedRead recipe

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Chestnut Tagliatelle with Mushrooms and Sausage

Fresh chestnut-flour tagliatelle with browned Italian sausage, mushrooms, rosemary, sage, and butter.

Cook 15 min · Yield: 4 to 6Read recipe

Soups

Chicken and Dumplings

Old-fashioned chicken and dumplings with a homemade broth, tender chicken, vegetables, and rolled dumplings.

Cook 65 min · Serves 8Read recipe

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Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Ground chicken with water chestnuts and a ginger-hoisin sauce, served in lettuce leaves.

Cook 10 min · Serves 4Read recipe

Soups

Chicken Noodle Soup

Hearty chicken noodle soup built from a whole-chicken broth with carrots, celery, herbs, and egg noodles.

Cook 120 min · Yield not recordedRead recipe

Soups

Chicken Parmesan Soup

A cozy chicken Parmesan soup with tomato-garlic broth, small pasta, melted mozzarella, Parmesan, and a crisp panko topping.

Cook time not recorded · Serves 6Read recipe

Creamy lemon penne with chicken, sautéed zucchini, Parmesan, herbs, and lemon wedges

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Chicken Penne Limone with Zucchini

Creamy lemon penne with chicken, sautéed zucchini, toasted garlic, Parmesan, and fresh herbs.

Cook 20 min · Serves 4Read recipe

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Chicken Quesadillas

Flour tortillas filled with taco-seasoned chicken cooked with onion and pico de gallo, white queso, and lime-mayo aioli.

Cook time not recorded · Yield not recordedRead recipe

Salads

Chicken Salad with Grapes

A creamy chicken salad with celery, green grapes, parsley, and optional toasted almonds.

Cook time not recorded · Serves 4Read recipe

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Chicken Thigh Shawarma Pita Bar

Shawarma-spiced chicken thighs with tomato-cucumber salad, pickled onion, lemon, and garlic crema for assembling in warm pitas.

Cook 20 min · Serves 4Read recipe

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Chicken Tikka Masala

Tender chicken and onion in a creamy garam masala tomato sauce over buttery basmati rice.

Cook 25 min · Serves 4Read recipe

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Classic Southern Chicken Spaghetti

A southern classic of ooey gooey cheesy chicken spaghetti with Rotel. The best recipe I'll ever be given while drunk on a bus in Mexico.

Cook time not recorded · Serves 9Read recipe

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Cream Cheese Chicken Stuffed Peppers

Bell peppers filled with creamy shredded chicken, salsa, jalapeño, and two kinds of cheese.

Cook 40 min · Yield: 8 pepper halvesRead recipe

Soups

Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

A cozy fall chicken soup with wild rice, carrots, celery, Parmesan, and a lemon-brightened creamy broth.

Cook time not recorded · Serves 6Read recipe

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Creamy Chicken Sausage and Kale Cavatappi

Cavatappi with chicken sausage, garlicky kale, and a lemony Parmesan cream sauce.

Cook 30 min · Serves 4Read recipe

Creamy soup with Italian sausage, potato gnocchi, kale, and Parmesan

Soups

Creamy Italian Sausage, Gnocchi and Kale Soup

A hearty cold-weather soup with browned Italian sausage, potato gnocchi, Tuscan kale, Parmesan, and a creamy tomato broth.

Cook time not recorded · Serves 6Read recipe

Soups

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup

A creamy Tuscan-style chicken soup with baby potatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, Parmesan, and lemon for a comforting weeknight dinner.

Cook time not recorded · Serves 6Read recipe

Appetizers

Crispy Broccoli & Cheese Bites

Broccoli wrapped in Provel cheese, double-breaded, and deep-fried.

Cook time not recorded · Yield: about 12 large piecesRead recipe

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Crispy Chicken Caesar Wraps

Parmesan-panko chicken, crisp romaine, shaved Parmesan, and a bright, garlicky Caesar dressing.

Cook time not recorded · Serves 4Read recipe

Sides

Crispy Oven-Baked French Fries

Golden potatoes baked at high heat for maximum crispiness.

Cook 45 min · Yield not recordedRead recipe

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Dad's Chili

Dad's beef-and-bean chili made with hamburger, diced stew meat, several peppers, and Brooks seasoning and beans.

Cook time not recorded · Yield not recordedRead recipe

Sides

Easter Yellow Potato Casserole

A creamy, cheesy casserole made with fresh yellow potatoes, browned butter, and a crisp cracker or cornflake topping.

Cook 120 min · Yield: one 9x13 dishRead recipe

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Easy Sesame Chicken

Tender chicken thighs coated in a sweet, savory, tangy sesame sauce, served over jasmine rice.

Cook 15 min · Serves 4Read recipe

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Eggplant Parmigiana

Italian eggplant parmigiana layered with tomato sauce, fried eggplant, mozzarella, Parmesan, and basil.

Cook time not recorded · Yield not recordedRead recipe

Desserts

Extra-Gooey Peanut-Butter Marshmallow Cookies

Extra-gooey peanut-butter cookies with marshmallow pockets. Allow at least 2 hours of chilling in addition to prep and baking.

Prep 20 min · Cook 11 min · Yield: 24 cookies · Reconstructed · awaiting kitchen checkRead recipe

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Fettuccini Alfredo

Simple fettuccini tossed with butter, cream, Parmesan, and parsley.

Cook time not recorded · Yield: 4–6 servingsRead recipe

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French Dip

Slow-cooked beef piled onto toasted rolls with cheese and au jus.

Cook 480 min · Serves 8Read recipe

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French Onion Chicken Breasts

Chicken topped with jammy onions and melted mozzarella.

Cook 35 min · Serves 4Read recipe

Soups

French Onion Chicken Soup

Deeply caramelized onions, rich chicken broth, tender chicken, and gooey cheese under toasted baguette slices.

Cook 70 min · Yield: 4 to 6Read recipe

Appetizers

Garlic-Herb Cheese Fondue

Beer-based cheese fondue with garlic and a cream-cheese herb sauce; use cheddar or the recorded Gouda variation.

Cook time not recorded · Yield not recorded · Reconstructed · awaiting kitchen checkRead recipe

Desserts

Gooey Butter Cake

A two-layer cake made with a boxed cake-mix base and a sweet cream-cheese topping.

Cook 45 min · Yield: 1 9-by-13-inch panRead recipe

Soups

Grandma's Beef Stew

Slow-simmered beef chuck roast with potatoes, carrots, celery, fresh tomatoes, and cabbage.

Cook 60 min · Serves 6Read recipe

Mains

Green Chicken Enchiladas

Corn tortillas filled with seasoned chicken, rolled in a homemade tomatillo-and-cream sauce, and baked with Swiss cheese.

Cook 45 min · Serves 4Read recipe

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Green Chile Chicken Tacos

Chicken tacos with green chile salsa, chipotle crema, queso fresco, and Mexican street corn.

Cook time not recorded · Serves 3Read recipe

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Grilled Pineapple Brown Sugar Brats

Purchased pineapple brown sugar bratwurst grilled and served in buns.

Cook time not recorded · Yield: number of bratwurst links purchasedRead recipe

Sides

Homemade Mexican Guacamole

Simple guacamole with avocado, onion, cilantro, lime, jalapeño, and tomato.

Cook time not recorded · Yield not recordedRead recipe

Staples

Homemade Pizza Dough

An everyday yeast dough for homemade pizza. Allow 1–2 hours for rising in addition to prep and baking. This entry makes dough; choose toppings separately.

Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min · Yield: 4 12-inch crusts · Reconstructed · awaiting kitchen checkRead recipe

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Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani

Hyderabadi-style chicken biryani with marinated chicken and par-cooked basmati rice finished together in a sealed pot.

Cook 60 min · Serves 4Read recipe

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Indian-Style Chicken Curry

Yogurt-coated chicken and sautéed vegetables in a creamy paprika curry sauce, served over basmati rice.

Cook 35 min · Serves 4Read recipe

Tomato-and-bean soup with mini chicken meatballs, carrots, scallions, Parmesan, and toasted baguette

Soups

Italian Chicken Mini-Meatball Soup

Mini chicken-sausage meatballs in a tomato-and-bean soup with carrots, scallions, Parmesan, and buttered baguette.

Cook 20 min · Serves 4Read recipe

Creamy maple aioli in a small bowl surrounded by roasted sweet potato wedges

Sides

Maple Aioli for Sweet Potato Fries

Creamy maple aioli with mayonnaise, maple syrup, garlic, and a little lemon or cider vinegar. The kids absolutely loved it with sweet potato fries.

Cook time not recorded · Yield not recordedRead recipe

A finished serving of Shrimp, Corn and Sausage Boil

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Old Bay Shrimp, Corn and Sausage Boil

Shrimp, potatoes, corn, and smoked sausage cooked in a beer-and-Old Bay broth.

Cook 30 min · Serves 8Read recipe

Soups

One-Pot Chicken Sausage and Bean Soup

A quick, creamy one-pot soup with Italian chicken sausage, cannellini beans, kale, and carrot.

Cook 20 min · Serves 4Read recipe

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Oven Baked Salmon

Whole baked salmon with garlic butter, brown sugar, Italian seasoning, paprika, and garlic powder.

Cook 20 min · Serves 6Read recipe

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Pad See Ew

Wide rice noodles stir-fried with meat, Chinese broccoli, egg, and a savory Thai sauce.

Cook 10 min · Serves 3Read recipe

Vivid spinach curry with browned paneer cubes, cream, cilantro, rice, and naan

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Palak Paneer

Restaurant-style spinach curry with paneer, tomato, warm spices, cream, and dried fenugreek.

Cook 40 min · Serves 4Read recipe

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Pasta alla Checca

Room-temperature pasta tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, basil, buffalo mozzarella, and pecorino.

Cook time not recorded · Yield not recordedRead recipe

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Pasta alla Norma

Sicilian pasta with fried eggplant, tomato sauce, basil, and a generous grating of ricotta salata.

Cook time not recorded · Yield: 5 or 6Read recipe

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Pasta Carbonara

A yolk-only pasta carbonara with butcher-counter bacon, Pecorino Romano, and plenty of black pepper.

Cook 10 min · Serves 2Read recipe

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Pasta con Broccoli

Pasta and broccoli in a glossy, creamy orange sauce made with tomato paste, cream, Parmesan, and broccoli mashed right into the pan.

Cook time not recorded · Yield: 4–5Read recipe

Desserts

Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream

A rich peanut-butter ice cream folded with chopped chocolate peanut-butter cups.

Cook time not recorded · Yield: 12 half-cup servingsRead recipe

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Pork and Veggie Bibimbap

Savory-sweet pork with zucchini, carrot ribbons, rice, pickled scallions, and a sesame-soy sauce.

Cook 30 min · Serves 4Read recipe

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Pork Carnitas Tacos

Saucy spiced ground pork tacos with sautéed poblano, pickled onion, tomato, cilantro, chipotle crema, and Monterey Jack.

Cook 30 min · Serves 4Read recipe

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Pork Ragù and Fresh Basil Fettuccine

Fresh basil fettuccine with ground pork ragù, charred shishito peppers, crème fraîche, and Parmesan.

Cook time not recorded · Serves 2Read recipe

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Pork Sausage and Pepper Calzones

Italian pork sausage and bell pepper rolled with mozzarella in Pillsbury pizza dough, served with warm marinara.

Cook 45 min · Serves 4Read recipe

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Pork Sausage and Pepper Sandwiches

Garlic-buttered baguettes filled with sausage, peppers, onions, and mozzarella, with roasted potato wedges.

Cook 35 min · Serves 4Read recipe

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Pork Sausage Penne in a Creamy Sauce

Penne with Italian pork sausage, bell pepper, tomato, Parmesan, and a creamy lemon-finished sauce.

Cook 25 min · Serves 4Read recipe

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Pressure-Cooker Pot Roast

Pressure-cooked chuck roast with potatoes, carrots, and a gravy made from the cooking liquid.

Cook 120 min · Yield: 4–6Read recipe

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Pressure-Cooker Shrimp Scampi Pasta

Spaghetti and shrimp cooked under pressure with garlic, white wine, lemon, and butter.

Cook 20 min · Serves 4Read recipe

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Pretzel Bun Burger with Caramelized Onions and Bacon

A hearty burger on a soft pretzel bun with sweet caramelized onions, crisp bacon, melted cheese, and Dijon-mayo sauce.

Cook time not recorded · Serves 4Read recipe

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Pub-Style Shepherd's Pie

Savory beef and vegetables under creamy thyme mashed potatoes with a broiled white cheddar topping.

Cook 50 min · Serves 4Read recipe

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Pulled Chicken Rice Bowls

Fajita-spiced pulled chicken and peppers over jasmine rice with tomato salsa, Monterey Jack, sour cream, and lime.

Cook 20 min · Serves 4Read recipe

Silky roasted tomato bisque with cream, Parmesan, and basil

Soups

Roasted Garlic Tomato Bisque with Parmesan

A silky roasted tomato bisque with garlic, basil, cream, Parmesan, and balsamic for cozy cold-weather lunches.

Cook time not recorded · Serves 6Read recipe

Soups

Rustic Farro and Pork Sausage Soup

A hearty one-pot soup with pork sausage, carrot, tomato, Tuscan seasoning, chewy farro, and Parmesan.

Cook 45 min · Serves 4Read recipe

Desserts

Santa's Trash Cookies

A chewy, loaded cookie with chocolate chips, peanut butter, Oreo crunch, and flaky salt.

Cook 12 min · Yield not recordedRead recipe

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Saucy Italian Chicken Wraps

Crisp-seared chicken wraps with a creamy Italian filling and fresh tomato-scallion relish.

Cook 15 min · Serves 4Read recipe

Ground pork and poblano over cilantro-lime rice with tomato salsa and a drizzle of crema

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Saucy Pork Burrito Bowls

Ground pork burrito bowls with charred poblano, fresh tomato salsa, smoky red pepper crema, and cilantro-lime jasmine rice.

Cook 25 min · Serves 4Read recipe

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Sausage and Roasted Pepper Risotto

Creamy Arborio risotto with roasted red pepper, sweet Italian pork sausage, lemon, and Parmesan.

Cook 45 min · Serves 4Read recipe

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Sesame-Orange Shrimp

Sweet-and-savory sesame-orange shrimp over bok choy fried rice with bell pepper, scallions, mint, and cilantro.

Cook time not recorded · Serves 3Read recipe

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Shrimp Alfredo

Fettuccine in a quick cream-and-Parmesan Alfredo sauce with shrimp, garlic, parsley, and lemon.

Cook 20 min · Serves 4Read recipe

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Shrimp and Chorizo Paella

Smoky chorizo and shrimp paella with bell pepper, peas, and garlic aioli.

Cook 40 min · Serves 4Read recipe

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Shrimp and Tomato Risotto

Shrimp and tomato risotto with basil, fresh chili, and a lemon-dressed green salad.

Cook 45 min · Serves 4Read recipe

Desserts

Simple Chocolate Ice Cream

A simple, intensely chocolatey churned ice cream made without a custard base.

Cook time not recorded · Yield: 14 half-cup servingsRead recipe

Desserts

Simple Vanilla Ice Cream

A straightforward churned vanilla ice cream with a rich milk-and-cream base.

Cook time not recorded · Yield: 14 half-cup servingsRead recipe

Mains

Smoked Bone-In Chicken Thighs

Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs smoked at 275°F, then finished with an optional tacky BBQ glaze.

Cook 60 min · Yield: 4 to 6Read recipe

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Smoked Chicken Wings

Smoked wings finished over high heat for tender meat and crisp skin.

Cook time not recorded · Yield not recordedRead recipe

Sides

Smoked Mac and Cheese

Stovetop mac and cheese finished on a pellet grill with a buttered panko topping.

Cook 60 min · Yield not recordedRead recipe

Mains

Smoked Spiral Ham

A 10.5-pound spiral ham smoked in a pan and glazed during cooking.

Cook 210 min · Yield not recordedRead recipe

A plate of sourdough waffles and pancakes

Breakfast

Sourdough Waffles or Pancakes

One sourdough discard batter makes fluffy pancakes or crisp waffles, with a same-day or overnight option.

Prep 10 min · Cook 6 min · Serves 4Read recipe

Mains

Sous-Vide Prime Delmonico Steaks

Three thick prime Delmonico steaks, cooked sous vide and finished with a hot sear. Reconstructed default: medium-rare at 134°F; allow bath preheating time as well.

Prep 10 min · Cook 130 min · Yield: 3 steaks · Reconstructed · awaiting kitchen checkRead recipe

Desserts

Southern Banana Pudding

A classic layered banana pudding with cooked custard, Nilla Wafers, bananas, and meringue.

Cook time not recorded · Yield not recordedRead recipe

Drinks

Southern Lemonade

A sweet pitcher of lemonade using the recorded 8 fluid ounces of lemon juice. Allow another 30–40 minutes to chill.

Prep 10 min · Cook time not recorded · Yield: about 5 cups · Reconstructed · awaiting kitchen checkRead recipe

Southwest chicken wraps with corn, black beans, avocado, pepper jack, and chipotle-lime sauce

Mains

Southwest Chipotle Chicken Wraps

Smoky chicken, charred corn, black beans, creamy avocado, pepper jack, and a tangy chipotle-lime sauce.

Cook time not recorded · Serves 4Read recipe

Soups

Spicy Pork Dan Dan Noodle Ramen

Spicy Szechuan pork and peanut broth over ramen noodles with charred cabbage, sesame, and scallions.

Cook 20 min · Serves 4Read recipe

Mains

Steak Fajita Bowls

Southwest-seasoned steak over lime-zested rice with sautéed poblano, pickled red onion, and lime crema.

Cook 30 min · Serves 4Read recipe

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Steak Stir-Fry with Tomatoes, Basil, and Cilantro

Seared steaks sliced into a glossy soy-and-oyster stir-fry with peppers, onions, grape tomatoes, basil, and cilantro over jasmine rice.

Cook time not recorded · Yield: 3 steaksRead recipe

Desserts

Strawberry Sauce (Coulis)

Cooked strawberry sauce for ice cream, yogurt, and pancakes.

Cook 15 min · Yield not recordedRead recipe

Mains

Street Cart–Style Turkey Bowls

Shawarma-spiced turkey with buttery yellow rice, cucumber, toasted pita, and lemony white sauce.

Cook 20 min · Serves 4Read recipe

Mains

Street-Cart-Style Chicken Shawarma Bowls

Shawarma-spiced chicken with sautéed bell pepper, pistachio-studded basmati rice, and a cool cilantro sauce.

Cook 30 min · Serves 4Read recipe

Mains

Szechuan Pork Ramen Stir-Fry

Ground pork and ramen noodles in a sweet-spicy peanut sauce with carrot, scallions, and peanuts.

Cook 30 min · Serves 4Read recipe

Mains

Thai Chicken and Curry-Peanut Noodles

Fresh lo mein noodles with chicken, carrots, shishito peppers, and a Thai curry-peanut sauce.

Cook time not recorded · Serves 4Read recipe

Mains

Toasted Cheesesteak Wraps

Thinly shaved ribeye, browned onions and peppers, melted provolone, and garlic mayo inside a golden tortilla.

Cook time not recorded · Serves 4Read recipe

Two halves of a toasted sourdough sandwich filled with turkey, bacon, tomato, and lettuce

Mains

Turkey BLT on Sourdough

Roast turkey, crisp bacon, ripe tomato, and lettuce on toasted sourdough with lemon-Dijon mayonnaise.

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min · Serves 2 · Reconstructed · awaiting kitchen checkRead recipe

Mains

Turkey Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers

Bell peppers filled with seasoned ground turkey, quinoa, tomato sauce, cilantro, and shredded cheese.

Cook time not recorded · Serves 4Read recipe

Turkey BLT wraps with avocado, crisp bacon, tomato, romaine, cheddar, and chipotle garlic mayo

Mains

Turkey–Avocado BLT Wraps

Oven-roasted turkey, thick-cut bacon, creamy avocado, peppery tomatoes, sharp cheddar, and chipotle garlic mayo.

Cook time not recorded · Serves 4Read recipe

Mains

Ultra-Thin Pizza with Homemade Dough

A crisp, ultra-thin pizza built on homemade dough, a restrained layer of sauce, and light toppings.

Cook time not recorded · Yield: 1 medium-large pizza or 2 ultra-thin 10–12-inch pizzasRead recipe

Mains

White Beans with Tomato and Sausage

A thick, saucy skillet of white beans, Italian sausage, tomatoes, and spinach that can be served as a bowl meal or over toast.

Prep 5 min · Cook 30 min · Yield: 4 (1¼ cups each)Read recipe

Ground turkey and poblano over rice with pink pickled onions, crema, cilantro, and lime

Mains

Yucatan Citrus Turkey Bowls

Ground turkey in mandarin-lime sauce with poblano, spiced jasmine rice, smoky red pepper crema, and quick-pickled red onion.

Cook 35 min · Serves 4Read recipe

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