With Thanksgiving just days away, this isn’t exactly a typical week. You may find the desire to rely on take-out a little more and cook in a little less. That being said, if you can carve out the time, here’s what’s on tap for Weeknight Rescue with the printable shopping list is at the bottom of the page!

 

AUSH (AFGHAN NOODLE SOUP)

Aush Afghan Noodle Soup

This brothy soup with greens, noodles, ground lamb, and a spoonful of Greek yogurt is one of the earlier recipes on the site, yet remains a personal favorite. It’s a good one to make on the weekend to eat over the coming days. And it works well if you have company descending, since it can easily be doubled and is a complete one-pot meal. 

DIY GRILLED CHEESE NIGHT

Grilled Cheese Bar

You gather and set out all the ingredients, everyone else assembles their own just they way they like it. Another good one if you’re serving a crowd, since it’s sort of fun to set up a DIY Grilled Cheese bar.  Just add a big plate of cut up veggies (you might like this Healthier Ranch Dip) or a generous salad and dinner is done.   

MISO AND GINGER SALMON

Miso Ginger Salmon

Not a lot of ingredients, super flavorful, and so very good for you. Serve with brown basmati or jasmine rice and a simple veggie side. I’m partial to bok choy for this salmon (I sometimes do a version of this recipe, leaving out the tofu and pork, since you’ll be serving it as a side). 

EASY TURKEY BROTH

How to make turkey broth

Don’t toss that turkey carcass after Thanksgiving. You can transform it into a golden turkey broth with very little effort. Just strip the meat from the bones, get it into a pot, add a few veggies, and let it bubble away. The instructions also includes a “how to” for the slow cooker in the recipe headnote 

SLOW COOKER FRENCH TOAST
Slow cooker french toast

This is a good way to feed a crowd at breakfast. Get it going early in the morning and it will be ready by the time everyone rouses. I like to serve it with Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and seasonal fruits.  


SHOPPING LIST // WEEK 13

Aush (Afghan Noodle Soup)

1 small yellow onion 

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

2 cloves garlic 

1 pound ground lamb (or ground beef or turkey)

1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander

1 1/2 teaspoons paprika

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 tablespoons tomato paste

2 tablespoons water

7 ounces uncooked spaghetti 

10 cups low-sodium chicken broth 

One 15-ounce can kidney beans

One 15-ounce can chick peas 

1 large bunch swiss chard or kale 

1 pint plain low-fat Greek yogurt

DIY Grilled Cheese Night

This recipe is very loose, the amounts will vary depending on how many you are serving:

Favorite sliced bread, such as levain, pullman’s, sourdough, or walnut

Favorite sliced or grated firm cheeses , such as Cheddar, Gruyere, or Havarti

Favorite soft cheese, such as goat cheese, Brie, or feta

Sandwich-friendly vegetables, such as roasted red peppers, leafy greens, or sliced tomatoes

Sandwich-friendly fruits, such as sliced apple, pear, or figs

Sliced cold cuts, such as ham, turkey, or salami

Little extras, such as sun-dried tomatoes or sliced cornichons

Condiments, such as mustard, pesto, or tapenade

Butter or olive oil for greasing the skillet

Miso Ginger Salmon

2 tablespoons miso paste

¼ cup mirin

1 teaspoon seasoned rice wine vinegar

2 teaspoons soy sauce 

1 teaspoon honey

1 tablespoon peeled, minced fresh ginger

4 salmon fillets, 6 ounces each

1 tablespoon grape seed or canola oil

Easy Turkey Broth

1 leftover cooked turkey carcass

2 ribs celery, snapped in half

2 carrots, peeled and cut into thirds

1 large onion, peeled and quartered

2 bay leaves

Any optional add-ins: 2 cloves peeled garlic, 2 sliced leeks, 6 black peppercorns, a handful of parsley, 3 sprigs of thyme

Slow Cooker French Toast

6 cups crusty whole grain bread, such as levain  

3/4 cup pitted, chopped dates

7 eggs

3 1/2 cups low fat milk

1/4 cup maple syrup

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 teaspoons vanilla extract