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One Pan Unstuffed Peppers

One Pan UnStuffed Peppers

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 advance. All the flavor of a classic without the work.

Quick Braised Chicken with White Beans and Artichokes

Quick Braised Chicken with White Beans and Artichokes

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 […]

Quick Thai Coconut Salmon

Quick Thai Coconut Salmon

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 slew of different spices. This Thai Coconut Salmon dish is a great way to get […]

Shortcut Huevos Rancheros

Shortcut Huevos Rancheros

This is the ultimate pantry meal for nights when dinner won’t cook itself and no one’s motivated to pick up take-out. Enter 3-ingredient Shortcut Huevos Rancheros that you can practically cook with your eyes closed. A can of black beans and jar of salsa transform breakfast-for-dinner night into a fiesta. Cilantro, green onions, and avocado […]

One Pan Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls

One Pot Unstuffed Stuffed Cabbage

Cabbage rolls fall apart anyways, so just forget the boiling and stuffing and rolling and make this One Pot Unstuffed Stuffed Cabbage instead. It tastes exactly like your Nonna’s but in less than half the time. Babushka optional. This recipes calls for ground sirloin, but you could substitute ground pork or veal. Round it out […]

Weeknight Sausage and Peppers

Weeknight Sausage and Peppers

This meal right here, along with a crusty slice of garlic toast and glass of red wine, is about as much a cure for the “it’s only Tuesday?” blues as you’ll find. A secret ingredient – ok, it’s marsala wine – elevates this dish and gives the illusion these Weeknight Sausage and Peppers have been […]

Roasted Maple Dijon Salmon

Roasted Maple Dijon Salmon

A #sheetpansupper that transitions us from winter (butternut squash!) to spring (asparagus!). This One Pan Roasted Maple Dijon Salmon is on the table in under 45 minutes start to finish, or 35 minutes if you prep the vegetables ahead. And if you haven’t tried this marinade combo on salmon, you haven’t lived.

One Pan Salmon with Spinach and Artichokes

One Pan Salmon with Spinach and Artichokes

This One Pan Salmon with Spinach and Artichokes meal is an easy way to sneak some dark green leaves onto your family’s plates. Frozen spinach is transformed with a simple combo of garlic, fire-roasted tomatoes and artichoke hearts. Topped with simple seared salmon, this dinner is ready in 20 minutes, and requires only 1 pan and […]

Weeknight Minestrone Soup

Weeknight Minestrone Soup

To build big flavor fast on a weeknight, or when you’re short on time (when are we not?), throw a rind from a parmesan wedge into broth based soups, like this Weeknight Minestrone Soup. Freeze your leftover rinds for these occasions, or ask behind the deli counter at your grocer! Using good quality boxed stock […]