Wonderfully light, healthy and nutritious. And it’s so easy to make – even the quinoa is cooked right in the pan! Valz note: see my note below if you want to add meat... Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Total: 35 min Serves: … Continue reading One Pan Mexican Quinoa
Quick – 30 minutes or less
Meal ideas that are 30 minutes or less, including prep time.
Sweet ‘n Sour Tuna
Serves 8 Valz note: This is from an old cookbook (Purity) that is really quite tasty, despite it's weirdness. It is easily halved except for the can of pineapple. 9 ounces pineapple tid-bits (Valz note: I use 1 can and have used … Continue reading Sweet ‘n Sour Tuna
Dan Dan Noodles
Yield: 8 Servings Prep Time: 10 Mins Cook Time: 20 Mins Total Time: 30 Mins Ingredients 12 ounces spaghetti noodles (Valz note: I prefer fusilli or rotini because the sauce coats better!) 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce, plus more to taste, if you like things spicy 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 2 teaspoons sesame oil 2 pounds lean ground turkey … Continue reading Dan Dan Noodles
Mushroom Risotto
Serves 4 as a main 20 to 25 minutes Ingredients Dried mushrooms, whatever variety and however much you want; I use about a 1/2 cup 3 cups (approximately) mushroom, vegetable or chicken broth 1 tbsp olive oil or butter 1/2 cup finely chopped onions 1 cup sliced fresh white or brown … Continue reading Mushroom Risotto
Tuna Risotto
Serves 4 as a main 20 to 25 minutes Ingredients 1 can diced tomatoes (398 ml or 14 oz) 2 cans water-packed light tuna (160g or 5 oz each), drained 3 cups (approximately) chicken broth (Valz note: or vegetable broth) 1 tbsp olive oil or butter 1/2 cup finely chopped onions … Continue reading Tuna Risotto
Basic Risotto
Serves 4 as a main 20 to 25 minutes Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil or butter 1/2 cup finely chopped onions 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice (See note below) 1/2 cup dry white wine or dry vermouth (Valz note: 1/4 cup white wine vinegar could be substituted) 3 1/2 cups chicken … Continue reading Basic Risotto
Quick Easy Fish Stew
Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 20 mins Total Time 30 mins Servings 4 servings For a variation, add 1/2 pound of shrimp, mussels, clams, and/or scallops to the stew. If adding shellfish, add them a couple minutes before the fish; they need more time to cook and open. Valz Note: I … Continue reading Quick Easy Fish Stew
Greek-Style Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta
Serves 4 to 6 Time: approximate 30 minutes This recipe works equally well with jumbo (16 to 20 per pound) or extra-large (21 to 25 per pound) shrimp, but the cooking times in step 3 will vary slightly depending on which you use. Serve the shrimp with crusty bread or steamed white rice. INGREDIENTS 1 … Continue reading Greek-Style Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta
Spicy Chocolate Milk–Simmered Chicken
Serves 4 Prep time: 5 min Cook time: 35 min 1 cup (240ml) full-fat chocolate milk 2 tablespoons chili powder (I prefer the one made from ancho chiles) 2 jalapeños, stemmed and split lengthwise 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, about 1 1 ⁄ 2 pounds … Continue reading Spicy Chocolate Milk–Simmered Chicken
Skillet Pasta
Serves 2 to 3 1/2 pound (225g) spaghetti Directions Place spaghetti in a large frypan and cover with water. Season with a small pinch of salt (about a teaspoon), then bring to a boil over high heat, prodding spaghetti occasionally with a fork or wooden spoon to prevent it from clumping. Cook until spaghetti is … Continue reading Skillet Pasta
Tomato & Meat Ragu
Serves 6 or more 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 slices bacon, sliced about 1/4-inch thick 375 g ground sausage (plain or chorizo, not in casings) 1 large yellow onion, finely diced (about 2 cups) 1 medium carrot, peeled and finely diced (about 1 1/2 cup) 2 stalks of celery, finely diced (about 3/4 cup) 1 … Continue reading Tomato & Meat Ragu
Spicy Galbijjim (Korean Braised Beef Short Ribs)
Succulent, spicy, and fork-tender Korean beef short ribs pressure cooked in the pressure cooker Fast and delicious! Servings: 4 Ingredients 3.5 to 4 pounds English cut beef short ribs, galbi (갈비) 8 ounces Korean radish, mu (무) cut into large chunks 1 medium carrot cut into large chunks 3 to 4 dried shiitake mushrooms briefly soaked … Continue reading Spicy Galbijjim (Korean Braised Beef Short Ribs)
Chicken Dilruba
Chicken Dilruba is really a heart catching dish, here chicken is cooked in ground cayenne, fresh cream, onions and spices. The delicious blend of all the flavorful ingredients turns the chicken into awesome main course dish, which is perfect to serve with roti or naan. Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 … Continue reading Chicken Dilruba
Tomato and Cabbage Tabbouleh
Ingredients 1 cup bulgur (not quick-cooking) ½ medium head green cabbage, cut into 1”-thick wedges, then very thinly sliced crosswise (about 4 cups) 1 small sweet onion (such as Vidalia), finely chopped 4 cups assorted small tomatoes, halved, quartered if large 3 cups coarsely chopped fresh mint ¾ cup olive oil ¼ cup fresh lemon … Continue reading Tomato and Cabbage Tabbouleh
Easy Pan-Roasted Chicken Breasts With White Wine and Fines Herbes
J. Kenji López-Alt It wasn't until I got my first gig cooking in restaurants that it really struck me exactly what a pan sauce is supposed to taste like: rich and smooth, glossy and brightly flavored, and leaving a streak of white plate that slowly closes as you swiped each bite through it. So what … Continue reading Easy Pan-Roasted Chicken Breasts With White Wine and Fines Herbes
Sticky Honey Sesame Drumsticks
Serves 4 This is a weeknight superstar, ready in less than 30 minutes. Serve with rice and steamed green vegetables to fill up growling bellies. Dress up your drums with pretty sliced green onions and lime wedges. Heat oven to 400oF In a large bowl, whisk together ¼ cup liquid honey 2 tablespoons sesame seeds … Continue reading Sticky Honey Sesame Drumsticks
Chicken Piccata
Serves 4 Cut in half horizontally and pound to 1/4 inch thick 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste In a shallow bowl, add 1/2 cup all-purpose flour and dredge the chicken. Shake off excess. In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, warm 2 tablespoons olive … Continue reading Chicken Piccata
Meatloaf with Smashed Potatoes
Ingredients: For the meatloaf: 2 large eggs 1½ pounds ground turkey 1 cup finely chopped onion ¾ cup rolled oats (old-fashioned or quick-cooking) ¼ cup breadcrumbs ½ cup ketchup plus 1 to 2 Tablespoons additional to coat top of meatloaf 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder Freshly ground pepper to taste … Continue reading Meatloaf with Smashed Potatoes