I think it’s going to be a busy week in cooking for me, since I want to make every last recipe on this week’s menu. The roasted cabbage is a must if you’ve never cooked cabbage this way before. And if you want to bake banana bread, put some bananas aside now, so they’re good and ripe when the time comes!
Weeknight Spaghetti and Clams
This is sort of an heirloom recipe, since it was inspired by the pasta my grandfather made us growing up. It’s simple, affordable weeknight cooking that relies on canned clams and spaghetti. Consider adding a green salad (with this dressing).
Farro and Fig Salad with Arugula and Feta
This farro is proof that you don’t need meat at the center of the plate to call it dinner. Add a simple vegetable on the side to fill out the meal, such as roasted sweet potatoes. If your crew demands more protein on their plate, toss chickpeas with herbs, lemon and olive oiI or pick up a rotisserie chicken.
Afghan Chicken in Creamy Yogurt Sauce
If you’re yet to make this recipe, you’re missing out. You braise chicken legs and thighs on the stove in a generous amount of turmeric, onions, garlic, and coriander, then stir yogurt in at the very end and top with a heap of fresh cilantro. It’s deeply spiced without being spicy and is a real keeper.
Huevos Rancheros
Top 10 “breakfast for dinner” meals of all time. It’s a family recipe from my husband and made the cut in my cookbook Rise & Shine. Enjoy it for Father’s Day brunch or a weeknight supper. It’s really a one-dish meal, but you could always do up some black or pinto beans on the side. (photo credit Erin Scott)
Beef and Mushroom Burgers
This recipe has become my go-to burger. The beef is blended with finely chopped sautéed mushrooms, which means the burgers are cheaper, lower in saturated fat, and a little lighter on the planet. More good news? The mushrooms blend seamlessly into the mix and they’re darn juicy.
Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Scallion Miso Butter
With St. Patty’s Day this week, it’s only right to honor the Emerald Isle with one of their most beloved veggies: cabbage! Here the method for cooking isn’t Irish at all, but entirely delicious. Any extra sauce is excellent spooned over that other staple of the Irish table: boiled potatoes!
Tender Banana Bread with Walnuts or Chocolate Chips
A homey, wholesome loaf of banana bread like this one never lasts long at my house. It’s tender, just sweet enough, and excellent with dark chocolate chips or walnuts (or no adornment at all).
SHOPPING LIST
Spaghetti and Clams
1 pound spaghetti
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 large cloves garlic
Four 6.5 ounce cans chopped clams in clam juice
1/3 cup finely chopped parsley
Zest of 1/2 lemon plus 2 tablespoons juice
Big pinch red pepper flakes
Farro and Fig Salad with Arugula and Feta
1 cup uncooked farro
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons shallot
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ heaping teaspoon dried turmeric
¾ cup dried figs
2 gently packed cups arugula
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 ounces)
Afghan Chicken in Yogurt Sauce
1 1/2 cups full-fat Greek yogurt
3 pounds skinless, bone-in chicken legs and/or thighs
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 very large or 2 medium yellow onions
4 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
2 1/2 cups brown or white basmati rice
Huevos Rancheros
6 bacon slices (optional for vegetarian version)
1 medium onion
One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 chipotle chile en adobo
1 tablespoon lime juice
2/3 cup roughly chopped cilantro
8 eggs
8 corn or small flour tortillas
1 cup coarsely grated sharp Cheddar cheese
Sliced avocado or sour cream for serving
Blended Beef Burgers
1/3 pound cremini or white button mushrooms
3/4 pound lean ground beef
Four whole grain Flatout Foldits, English muffins, or other favorite buns
Roasted Cabbage with Ginger Scallion Miso Butter
1 medium head green cabbage
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 scallions
1 tablespoon salted butter
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoons white or mellow miso paste
3 tablespoons roasted salted pistachios
Tender Banana Bread with Walnuts or Chocolate Chips
4 medium ripe bananas
2 eggs
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup pure maple syrup
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup whole-wheat flour
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup chopped walnuts or dark chocolate chips (optional)
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