Weeknight Rescue//May 24, 2025

I’ve got a few Memorial Day favorites on the menu, along with recipes to take you into the week. If you’ve never tackled my easy, peasy Raspberry Sorbet at the very bottom of the post, give it a whirl.

Baja-Style Shrimp Tacos with Chipotle Lime Crema

The star of this recipe is the Chipotle Lime Crema that gets spooned over cooked shrimp under a heap of crunchy slaw. You may want to warm up homemade or canned pinto or black beans and embellish with a big spoonful of Mexican salsa.

Grilled Chicken Kebab Wraps

Consider this a tasty grilling alternative to more traditional Memorial Day burgers and dogs. A spiced yogurt marinade makes this chicken flavorful and fork-tender. Do these skewers on the grill and then tuck into warm flatbread with tomatoes, cucumbers and crunchy lettuce. You could skip the vegetables here and make the Fattoush Salad below to serve on the side and add to the wraps.

Easy Noodles with Peanut Sauce & Veggies

An easy fix for dinner that’s good warm or cold. It’s flavors are reminiscent of the peanut sauce you might get in a Thai or Vietnamese restaurant, only tossed with noodles and crunchy vegetables. You could also add shredded chicken to the mix if you like.

Fattoush

I consider this the Lebanese version of Italy’s panzanella. It’s a generous, crunchy salad with toasted pita tossed in and a lemony, garlic-spiked dressing. Serve it as a side to your Memorial Day repast, or make it a weekday main by adding a can of chickpeas or sliced chicken breast.

Vegetarian No-Noodle Lasagna

A simple supper that is a hit with omnivores, vegetarians, gluten-free folks, and anyone looking to cook up a surplus of zucchini. It’s also an excellent “gateway recipe” for those who aren’t yet super fans of tofu.

Avocado Deviled Eggs

Just one simple swap — avocado in place of mayo — makes these deviled eggs every bit as creamy and delicious as their classic counterpart. Be sure to use ripe avocado and be prepared that the yolk will have a greenish hue! Serve as part of a Memorial Day picnic or as a weekday snack. Leftovers are tasty smashed into a chunky spread and spooned over toast.

Blender Raspberry Sorbet

This is a non-traditional way to do sorbet that is creamy and tangy and done entirely in a food processor. With just three ingredients, it will take you about five minutes to make. My favorite way to enjoy this is to spoon it into bowls and serve immediately after making.