Apologies for being a bit late with the meal plan this week! I hope you’ll find some dishes worth adding to your repertoire. And keep your eye on your inbox, since I’ve got a new recipe coming your way.
WARM SPINACH SALAD WITH CRISPY PROSCIUTTO AND EGG
An oldie but a goodie. I’ve been making this salad since I was in my 20s and love it to this day. 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.
CREAMY CARROT MAC AND CHEESE
Creamy carrots blend seamlessly into this mac and cheese thanks to their mild sweetness and the fact that they’re the same color as Cheddar cheese. I like to serve this with sautéed greens, such as this Crispy Skillet Kale.
EASY CHICKEN PAILLARD WITH SHALLOTS AND CAPERS
Have dinner on the table in no time. This no-fuss meal looks sort of fancy, but is a lot lighter than its more traditional twin. Add roasted veggies, a simple grain dish, or a tossed salad to fill out your plate. If you have any leftovers, lunch the next day will be equally delicious.
INSTANT POT KOREAN BEEF TACOS
This is a “treat yourself” kind of supper, since it’s so chin-dribblingly delicious. It’s Korean-style beef done in the Instant Pot until fork tender, piled onto warm tortillas, and topped with crunchy slaw. I like to add a crunchy salad of sliced cucumbers and radishes with a splash of seasoned rice vinegar to serve on the side.
PAPRIKA-SPICED SHRIMP AND CORN SALAD
A super quick one-pan supper. It’s best with fresh corn, but frozen corn will work in a pinch. Make dinner easy on yourself by buying peeled, deveined shrimp, which means less work for the cook.
SIMPLE NO-KNEAD WHEAT BREAD
Everyone in my house loves this humble, homemade loaf. It’s about as easy as it gets to make and is such comfort when sliced, toasted, and spread with salty butter.
Overnight Banana Almond Butter Oats
My kids got hooked on overnight oats last summer. It made me pleased as punch to see them filling jars with nourishing ingredients to stash in the fridge. Here is a tasty formula to make them…along with a tip: If you have jar with just the last bit of nut butter, use that to build your over night oats, scraping the nut butter off the sides of the jar.
SHOPPING LIST // WEEK 37
Warm Spinach Salad with Crispy Prosciutto and Egg
4 thin slices prosciutto
4 eggs
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium shallot
1 large clove garlic
1 pound fresh spinach (not baby spinach)
1-2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1-2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Creamy Carrot Mac and Cheese
1 pound carrots
12 ounces penne pasta (~4 cups dried)
1 1/4 cup low-fat milk
5 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese (~2 cups coarsely grated)
2 tablespoons fresh chives
Easy Chicken Paillard with Shallots and Capers
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (2 large half breasts)
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil or canola oil
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large shallot
2/3 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons capers in brine
Instant Pot Korean Beef Tacos
1 1/2 pounds beef brisket
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 large Asian pear (or ripe conventional pear if you can’t find Asian)
3 large cloves garlic
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons mirin
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 scallion (optional)
1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
For serving: small flour tortillas, kimchi, or other pickled cabbage and Sriracha
Paprika-Spiced Shrimp and Corn Salad
1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ medium red onion
4 ears fresh corn
2/3 cup cherry tomatoes
1 large handful fresh arugula
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp
Cayenne pepper
Smoked paprika
½ fresh lemon
Simple No-Knead Wheat Bread
1 1/2 teaspoons molasses or honey
1 tablespoon active dry yeast (a little more than 1 packet)
2 cups whole-wheat flour (not pastry flour)
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup rye flour (substitute whole-wheat or white if you don’t have rye flour)
1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or hemp seeds (optional)
Overnight Banana Almond Butter Oats
1 tablespoon salted almond butter
1 teaspoon honey
½ ripe banana
2/3 cup almond milk
1/3 cup rolled oats
Chopped fresh fruit (optional)
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