Tag: Weeknight dinner
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Rustic Braised Lamb with Winter Veg
This is not the prettiest dish I make. But oh my word, it might be the most delicious. And nothing—and I mean nothing—is more comforting on a cold winter evening when you are bone tired and it’s only Monday. It is also one of those great dishes that hangs out on the stove for a…
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Creamy Cauliflower Pasta with Cashews and Leeks
Right now, our CSA is overflowing with gorgeous cauliflower, squash, leeks, and greens. Thursday night, I was craving mac and cheese, yet I was staring at a fridge full of fresh vegetables. I simply couldn’t, in good conscience, cook mac and cheese for dinner. I considered tossing some cauliflower into a classic mac and cheese…
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Sticky Ginger Miso Chicken Drumsticks
Chicken drumsticks are one of the work horses of weeknight dinners in our house. They’re economical, they’re a blank slate for flavors, they’re healthy, and they’re a fan favorite of two out of my three kids. (What can I say? I can’t always win.) Tuesday night, I paired them with ginger and miso to create…
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Tteokbokki Chicken Stew
I love Korean food, but because two of my daughters and I have celiac disease, we can’t easily eat it at restaurants. Because of this I have been teaching myself how to make Korean food at home. Of all the cuisines we cook, Korean is probably our family’s favorite—especially my daughters’. Because they love it…
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The Ramen Formula
I think of this as elevated weeknight ramen, and it’s a staple in our dinner rotation. The formula is always the same: good stock, ramen noodles, protein, green veggies, and toppings. This simple recipe is a lifesaver on busy nights and a great way to use up whatever’s hanging out in the fridge or my…
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CSA Shakshuka
When I get my CSA box, I like to lay all the beautiful produce out on the kitchen island. I love seeing the bounty in each box and like to take a moment to admire the colors and shapes. The ingredients vary each week, as do my moods and cravings. This week, the box was…
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