Weeknight Rescue//Spring 2023//Week 19

Pork lettuce wraps with dressing and peanuts on the side

You’ll find lots of crunch and color in this week’s menu, not to mention a recipe for one of my favorite cookies. Enjoy!

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Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs

white dish with slow cooker turkey meatballs and crusty bread

These meatballs are satisfying, easy to make, and on the lighter side. Serve them with crusty baguette to swipe in the sauce. Alternatively, spoon over cooked vegetables or spaghetti.

Spring Vegetable Flatbread Pizza

squares of pesto and asparagus pizza with goat cheese and mint on white parchment

It’s high time to make this pizza now that asparagus and peas are in season. It’s quick to pull together (especially if you use store-bought pesto) and marries fresh mint, lemon zest, goat cheese, and plenty of veggies.

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Pork Tenderloin Lettuce Wraps with Ginger Lime Dressing

Pork lettuce wraps with dressing and peanuts on the side

These lettuce wraps are made with pork tenderloin, crunchy vegetables, and a ginger lime dressing. Since they’re pretty light on the appetite, you might want to add a side of brown basmati rice or a favorite Asian noodle tossed with fish sauce, sesame oil, and sliced scallions. Swap chicken thighs for pork, if you like. Vegetarians could use firm or extra-firm tofu.

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Warm Spinach Salad with Crispy Prosciutto and Soft Egg 

Warm spinach salad with soft egg in a vintage red bowl with fork and a bin of flaky salt

Gently cooked spinach with a balsamic splash, crispy bacon, and a soft egg are enough to make a light supper. Serve with a crusty baguette for soaking up that oozy yolk. 

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Weeknight Spaghetti with Clams

cast iron skillet with spaghetti and clams

This is the spaghetti and clams I grew up on. It’s relies on canned clams, lemon, and lots of garlic. If you like a kick of heat, add a big pinch of red pepper flakes when you add the clams.

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Basil Lime Edamame Toast

Edamame Avocado Toast with radishes and salt

Whirl together this nourishing spread, made with avocado, edamame, lime, and herbs. It’s terrific on toast and doubles as a tasty dip for veggies.

COWBOY COOKIES

Cowboy cookies on a piece of white parchment paper

If you’re like me and appreciate a cookie packed with goodies, this one’s for you. It’s both wholesome and decadent, made with oats, nut butter, chocolate, coconut, dried fruits, seeds, and nuts. Make a batch of dough and freeze half for a rainy day. Bake the rest to tuck in the pantry for when a sweet tooth strikes.

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