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Every recipe serves two, scales up or down, and comes with a drink pairing, plating notes and a make-ahead plan. Filter by course, diet, skill or time.
Starters
- Seared Scallops with Lemon Brown Butter20 min
Five minutes of cooking, a golden crust and a nutty, lemony butter sauce. G
- Burrata with Blistered Tomatoes & Basil Oil15 min
Warm, jammy tomatoes against cold, creamy burrata. Ready in 15 minutes. VG
- Gambas al Ajillo (Spanish Garlic Shrimp)25 min
Shrimp sizzling in garlicky olive oil with smoked paprika. Bring bread for dipping. GD
- French Onion Soup for Two1 hr 20 min
Deeply caramelized onions under a bubbling lid of Gruyère toast.
Mains
- Pan-Seared Ribeye with Red Wine Pan Sauce40 min
A steakhouse crust, butter-basted finish and a glossy two-minute pan sauce. G
- Creamy Mushroom Risotto45 min
Golden mushrooms, porcini stock and a loose, glossy finish that ripples on the plate. VG
- Lemon-Herb Salmon en Papillote30 min
Salmon and vegetables steamed in parchment parcels that you open at the table. G
- Chicken Piccata30 min
Thin golden cutlets in a bright lemon, caper and butter sauce.
- Spaghetti Aglio e Olio20 min
Garlic, olive oil, chili and pasta water turned into a silky sauce. Pantry magic. VVD
- Handmade Tagliatelle with Brown Butter & Sage1 hr 30 min
Fresh egg pasta made together, in the simplest, most luxurious sauce. V
- Thai Green Curry with Shrimp30 min
Fragrant coconut curry with snappy shrimp, Thai basil and lime. DG
Sides
- Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Garlic & Herbs50 min
Creamy inside, shatteringly crisp outside. The side that steals the show. VG
- Little Gem Salad with Lemon-Dijon Vinaigrette10 min
Crisp lettuce wedges, a bright shallot dressing and toasted nuts. VG
Desserts
- Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes for Two30 min
Crisp edges, a liquid chocolate center and five ingredients. V
- Tiramisu Cups (No Raw Eggs)20 min
Espresso-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream, layered in glasses the night before. V
- Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries35 min
Glossy dark chocolate, crunchy toppings, ready in 20 minutes. VG
- Crème Brûlée for Two45 min
Silky vanilla custard under a glassy, crackling sugar crust. VG
Drinks
- Pomegranate-Rosemary Spritz20 min
A jewel-red sparkling drink, zero-proof by default, with an optional bubbly upgrade. VVGD
Brunch
- Shakshuka for Two30 min
Eggs poached in spiced tomato and pepper sauce, served from the pan. VG
- Lemon Ricotta Pancakes25 min
Cloud-light, lemony pancakes for a slow morning. V
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