Alan Thrall Oven Roasted Chicken
Broken-down parts roasted on a rack over aromatics with herb butter.
Banana Bread (AI Generated)
Uses those black bananas on the counter. Moist, not cakey.
Basic Pizza Dough
A classic from Joy of Cooking. Crust only; toppings separate.
Black Bean Soup (AI Generated)
Cheap, hearty, freezes beautifully. Mostly canned goods.
Braised Short Ribs (AI Generated)
Low and slow in red wine. Fall-off-the-bone weekend project.
Caesar Salad (AI Generated)
From-scratch dressing. Anchovy is non-negotiable.
Carnitas (AI Generated)
Braised pork shoulder shredded and crisped. Dutch oven method.
Cast Iron Smash Burger (AI Generated)
Thin, crispy-edged burgers with maximum Maillard crust.
Chicken Stir-Fry (AI Generated)
Velveted chicken, high heat, 20 minutes start to finish.
Chicken Tortilla Soup (AI Generated)
Smoky, brothy, loaded with toppings. One pot.
Crispy Chicken Thighs with Rice (AI Generated)
One pan. Crispy skin. The rice cooks in the chicken fat.
Fried Rice (AI Generated)
Day-old rice, high heat, whatever's in the fridge.
Garlic Bread (AI Generated)
Compound butter on a split loaf. The only correct side for pasta.
Mashed Potatoes (AI Generated)
Obscene amount of butter. As intended.
Pan-Seared Salmon (AI Generated)
Crispy skin, medium-rare center. Five minutes of actual cooking.
Pressure Cooker Pulled Pork
Pressure cooker to tender, then crisp in cast iron or under broiler.
Pressure-Cooker Shredded Pork Tacos
Citrus-chipotle pork that self-shreds when stirred. Crisps in the pot.
Reverse Sear Steak (AI Generated)
Low oven, then screaming hot cast iron. Edge-to-edge medium-rare.
Roasted Broccoli (AI Generated)
High heat, crispy edges, lemon finish. Converts broccoli haters.
Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables (AI Generated)
High heat, good browning, minimal effort. The universal side dish.
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio (AI Generated)
Garlic, olive oil, chili flakes, pasta water. That's it.
Weeknight Chili (AI Generated)
No-fuss ground beef chili. Ready in under an hour.