All Recipes

Alan Thrall Oven Roasted Chicken

Broken-down parts roasted on a rack over aromatics with herb butter.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 1 hour Serves: 4–6 per chicken

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Banana Bread (AI Generated)

Uses those black bananas on the counter. Moist, not cakey.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 55 min Serves: 1 loaf

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Basic Pizza Dough

A classic from Joy of Cooking. Crust only; toppings separate.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 1 hour rise + 10 min bake Serves: Makes 2 12-inch crusts

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Black Bean Soup (AI Generated)

Cheap, hearty, freezes beautifully. Mostly canned goods.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 6

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Braised Short Ribs (AI Generated)

Low and slow in red wine. Fall-off-the-bone weekend project.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 3 hours Serves: 4–6

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Caesar Salad (AI Generated)

From-scratch dressing. Anchovy is non-negotiable.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 0 min Serves: 4

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Carnitas (AI Generated)

Braised pork shoulder shredded and crisped. Dutch oven method.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 3.5 hours Serves: 8–10

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Cast Iron Smash Burger (AI Generated)

Thin, crispy-edged burgers with maximum Maillard crust.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 8 min Serves: 4

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Chicken Stir-Fry (AI Generated)

Velveted chicken, high heat, 20 minutes start to finish.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 8 min Serves: 3–4

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Chicken Tortilla Soup (AI Generated)

Smoky, brothy, loaded with toppings. One pot.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 6

chickensoupone-potweeknight

Crispy Chicken Thighs with Rice (AI Generated)

One pan. Crispy skin. The rice cooks in the chicken fat.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 45 min Serves: 4

chickenriceone-panweeknight

Fried Rice (AI Generated)

Day-old rice, high heat, whatever's in the fridge.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 3–4

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Garlic Bread (AI Generated)

Compound butter on a split loaf. The only correct side for pasta.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 12 min Serves: 6

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Mashed Potatoes (AI Generated)

Obscene amount of butter. As intended.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves: 6

side dishpotatoescomfort food

Pan-Seared Salmon (AI Generated)

Crispy skin, medium-rare center. Five minutes of actual cooking.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 8 min Serves: 2

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Pressure Cooker Pulled Pork

Pressure cooker to tender, then crisp in cast iron or under broiler.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 90 min + 10 min crisp Serves: 8–10

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Pressure-Cooker Shredded Pork Tacos

Citrus-chipotle pork that self-shreds when stirred. Crisps in the pot.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min pressure + 40 min crisp Serves: 6–8

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Reverse Sear Steak (AI Generated)

Low oven, then screaming hot cast iron. Edge-to-edge medium-rare.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 45 min Serves: 2

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Roasted Broccoli (AI Generated)

High heat, crispy edges, lemon finish. Converts broccoli haters.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 4

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Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables (AI Generated)

High heat, good browning, minimal effort. The universal side dish.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 4

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Spaghetti Aglio e Olio (AI Generated)

Garlic, olive oil, chili flakes, pasta water. That's it.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 2

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Weeknight Chili (AI Generated)

No-fuss ground beef chili. Ready in under an hour.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 40 min Serves: 6

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