The Dinner Shift

Like Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls, One Pan UnStuffed Peppers likely won't win any beauty contests, but the end result? A quick and flavorful one pan dinner that delivers in well under an hour, or less if you prep the veg in…

Asian Spring Roll Bowls - all the flavor of spring rolls without the fuss of actually making them! Combine your favorite spring roll fillings in a bowl atop cooked rice noodles or quinoa, and finish with a super simple peanut…

A quicker, more weeknight-friendly alternative to roasting chickpeas, these Spiced Skillet-Toasted Chickpeas come together in well under 10 minutes. Serve them atop salads or soups in place of croutons, or jazz up a bowl of rice and roasted vegetables.

The “quick braise” is one of my favorite weeknight cooking methods. Build big flavor fast by searing a quick cooking protein (chicken breast), add in some no-fuss mixers (canned white beans and marinated artichoke hearts), top with a punchy cooking liquid (stock, lemon juice, dried herbs), and finish in the oven for 10-12 minutes. This Braised Chicken with White Beans and Artichokes requires no fresh vegetable prep (aside from a lemon), making it the perfect pantry recipe.

Canned coconut milk and Thai roasted red curry paste have become fast pantry favorites around these parts. Coconut milk adds richness and body, while the red curry paste packs a convenient punch of flavor without needing to rely on a…

I've converted many vegan chili skeptics with this Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili. Stirring in a can of refried beans makes it thicker, heartier, and bumps up the protein. And while it looks like a lot of ingredients, most are…

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the thought of cooking dinner again this week (typical Dinner behavior, he's so relentless), know that you are not alone. I’m venturing to guess at some point during your term as Parent, you’ve experienced some…

Chicken Pot Pie Bowls! Ok, I admit, there isn’t a speck of flakey, buttery crust in this one, so not technically pie, BUT we’ve got creamy, savory, lick your bowl delicious pot pie FILLING, and doesn’t that count for something?…

Looking for a way to stretch what's left of the pulled pork (or chicken, or beef)? You know, when there's enough for about 2 sandwiches and you've got a brood of hungry boys to feed before they finish the entire…

Feeling overworked or under the weather? This is the soup. Greens and Beans Soup is nourishing and comforting, but takes so little energy to make. It's the simplest of soups, so opt for good quality stock whenever possible. This version…

There is nothing worse than overcooked, dry chicken. But I can think of a very close second. Mushy, mealy, stringy chicken, which is sometimes the result of cooking low and slow for an extended period of time. I’ve learned this…

Here's an un-fussy weeknight (or any night) dinner template for those of you on the hunt for easy and quick fish recipes that don't require dredging or flipping or stinking up the kitchen. This Basic Sheet Pan Baked Fish method…