Quick & Cozy

Quick & Cozy Welcome to Quick & Cozy, where chef Mary Hart shares easy-to-cook recipes made for real life.

From quick dinners to cozy desserts, every dish is simple, flavorful, and designed to bring comfort to your kitchen.

Mediterranean Chicken Plate with Fluffy Rice• rice• chicken• broth• butter• broccoli• carrots• asparagus• olive oil• sal...
12/27/2025

Mediterranean Chicken Plate with Fluffy Rice
• rice
• chicken
• broth
• butter
• broccoli
• carrots
• asparagus
• olive oil
• salt
• pepper
• lemon juice
• oregano
• garlic powder
• paprika
• olives
• feta (optional)
• extra lemon wedges (optional)

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Cottage Cheese Crunch Bowl• 2 cups cottage cheese (small curd)• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved• 1 cup cucumber, diced• 1/...
12/27/2025

Cottage Cheese Crunch Bowl
• 2 cups cottage cheese (small curd)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
• 1/3 cup crispy chickpeas
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley (or dill)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Pinch black pepper
• Optional: Crackers or pita chips on the side
• Optional: Pinch of dried oregano on top

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Lebanese Garlic-Lemon Chicken & Potatoes• 3 1/2 lb. chicken thighs/drumsticks (skin-on)• 4 large potatoes, cut into chun...
12/27/2025

Lebanese Garlic-Lemon Chicken & Potatoes
• 3 1/2 lb. chicken thighs/drumsticks (skin-on)
• 4 large potatoes, cut into chunks
• 2 tbsp olive oil (for the pan)
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 10–12 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup water

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Creamy Dijon Spinach Salmon• 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)• 2 tbsp olive oil, divided• 1/2 cup red onion, chopped• ...
12/26/2025

Creamy Dijon Spinach Salmon
• 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
• 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
• 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• Optional: sliced red chili pepper on top

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Citrus Beet Salad with Feta & Walnuts• 3 cooked beets, peeled and sliced into rounds• 2 oranges, peeled and sliced into ...
12/26/2025

Citrus Beet Salad with Feta & Walnuts
• 3 cooked beets, peeled and sliced into rounds
• 2 oranges, peeled and sliced into rounds
• 3 cups baby arugula
• 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/3 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
• 1 tbsp apple cider or white wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• Pinch salt
• Pinch black pepper

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Greek Chicken Veggie Bowl• 1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts• 2 medium zucchini, sliced into thick rounds• 1 p...
12/26/2025

Greek Chicken Veggie Bowl
• 1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 medium zucchini, sliced into thick rounds
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes (mix red + yellow if you can)
• 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley

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Stuffed Sweet Potato Boats• 2 large sweet potatoes• 1 tbsp olive oil• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced• 3 cups baby spinach• 2 gar...
12/26/2025

Stuffed Sweet Potato Boats
• 2 large sweet potatoes
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
• 3 cups baby spinach
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 avocado, cut into small cubes
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• Optional: A squeeze of lemon on top

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Christmas Creamy Baked Mac & Cheese• 1 lb. elbow macaroni• 4 tbsp butter• 4 tbsp all-purpose flour• 3 cups whole milk• 1...
12/26/2025

Christmas Creamy Baked Mac & Cheese
• 1 lb. elbow macaroni
• 4 tbsp butter
• 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
• 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

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Hot Honey Holiday Sweet Potato Boats• 2 small sweet potatoes• 8 oz ground beef• 1 tbsp olive oil• 1 tsp chili powder (or...
12/26/2025

Hot Honey Holiday Sweet Potato Boats
• 2 small sweet potatoes
• 8 oz ground beef
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp chili powder (or smoked paprika)
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Black pepper, to taste
• 2/3 cup cottage cheese
• 1/2 avocado, sliced
• 2-3 tsp hot honey (or honey + pinch chili flakes)
• Optional: 2 tbsp dried cranberries
• Optional: squeeze of lime for serving

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Cranberry-Glazed Roasted Veggie Bowl• 2 cups butternut squash, cut in 1-inch cubes• 2 cups sweet potato, cut in 1-inch c...
12/26/2025

Cranberry-Glazed Roasted Veggie Bowl
• 2 cups butternut squash, cut in 1-inch cubes
• 2 cups sweet potato, cut in 1-inch cubes
• 2 cups Brussels sprouts, cut in half
• 2 cups baby carrots (or 3 large carrots cut into sticks)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta
• 1/3 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
• 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbsp water

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Holiday Whipped Feta + Hot Honey Dip• 3/4 cup crumbled feta• 3/4 cup cottage cheese (blended smooth)• 2 tbsp olive oil• ...
12/25/2025

Holiday Whipped Feta + Hot Honey Dip
• 3/4 cup crumbled feta
• 3/4 cup cottage cheese (blended smooth)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• Black pepper, to taste
• 3 tbsp honey (for hot honey)
• 1/2 to 1 tsp red pepper flakes (for hot honey)
• Fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped (optional)
• Crackers, pita chips, or toasted baguette slices (for serving)

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Hot Honey Avocado Feta Toast• 2 thick slices bread (sourdough is great)• 1 ripe avocado• 1 tsp lemon juice• 1/4 tsp salt...
12/25/2025

Hot Honey Avocado Feta Toast
• 2 thick slices bread (sourdough is great)
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (whole or halved)
• 1/3 cup crumbled feta
• 2 tbsp chopped walnuts
• 2 tbsp dried cranberries
• 2 tsp hot honey (or regular honey + a pinch of red pepper flakes)
• Pinch dried oregano (optional)

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