Welcome to the weekend, friends. I’ve got a vibrant line-up for you, right down to the flavor-packed chicken braised in turmeric and yogurt (a must-try in my book). If you’re in the mood to bake, the chewy molasses cookies can’t be beat.
Easy, No-Kneed Sheet Pan Pizza
Cozy up with this big, crispy sheet pan pizza. Unless you have a packed house, you’ll be lucky and have leftovers. It’s great the next day and freezes well. Just pop frozen pizza in the oven or toaster oven to reheat. My Modern Caesar would make a terrific side.
Udon with Soft Egg and Collards
This tasty soup is full of immune boosting goodness to keep cold season at bay. It’s flavored with garlic, ginger, a little chili, leafy greens, and chicken broth. It’s a healing brew, a one-pot meal, and delicious, too. For a kick of heat, add sriracha, chili crisp, or tuck a little kimchi on the side.
Afghan Chicken in Creamy Yogurt Sauce
This recipe has roots in the Afghan kitchen with all the requisite flavors. 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 a real keeper.
4-Ingredient Sweet Potato Enchiladas
You can’t get much simpler than this recipe (with the exception of my 3-ingredient black bean soup). With just four ingredients, it’s a snap to make and even your veggie-phobic family members might give it a thumbs up. Serve it with this salad on the side if you want some crunch!
Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs
These meatballs will work with ground turkey, chicken, beef, pork, or “meatless meat”, such as Beyond Meat. You can also make them with a combination of different types of ground meat depending on what’s in your fridge or freezer. Enjoy over roasted vegetables, pasta, or tucked into rolls for meatball sandwiches (I like to pile on this sauteed kale and extra Parmesan when I make meatball sandos).
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Lemon and Pecorino
This is a refreshing alternative to roasted Brussels Sprouts. There’s no cooking involved. You just run the Brussels through a food processor and toss with olive oil, lemon, and other goodies. The salad holds up for a couple of days after it’s made and dressed.
Big Chewy Molasses Cookies
I made these for a little dinner party the other night at my sister’s house and they were a huge hit. They’re perfectly chewy with a crispy edge…just the kind of gingery cookie I crave. Plus, it’s a one-bowl affair.
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Easy, No-Kneed Sheet Pan Pizza
1 ½ cups whole-wheat flour
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
½ teaspoon sugar
2 ½ tablespoons olive oil
One 14-ounce can Italian peeled tomatoes
½ teaspoon dried oregano
8 ounces fresh mozzarella
Thinly sliced salami (optional)
Mushrooms (optional)
Udon with Soft Egg and Collards
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ large yellow onion
1 clove garlic
2-inch piece fresh ginger
4 ounces ground pork
6 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon fish sauce
½ to 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
1 star anise
12 ounces cooked udon (sold in the refrigerated section of the market)
3 large handfuls collard greens
2 to 3 eggs
2 scallions
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
Handful tortilla chips
4-Ingredient Sweet Potato Enchiladas
1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes
8 small 6-inch tortillas
2 cups green enchilada sauce (two 8-ounce pouches or one 15-ounce can)
2 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs
1 pound ground turkey
1 link uncooked spicy Italian turkey sausage (1/4 to 1/3 pound)
1/3 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs (preferably whole wheat)
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
3 tablespoons fresh parsley
2 teaspoons dried basil or 2 tablespoons fresh basil
One 28-ounce can crushed or diced tomatoes
One 14.5-ounce can crushed or diced tomatoes
2 large garlic cloves
Big pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 rounded teaspoon sugar
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Lemon and Pecorino
¾ cup sliced almonds
1 pound Brussels sprouts
2 ounces finely grated Pecorino Romano
¼ cup lemon juice
2 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Big Chewy Molasses Cookies
6 ounces butter (12 tbsp, salted or unsalted)
1 packed cup light or dark brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
1 1/2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour (or all-purpose flour), spooned into the measuring cup and leveled
1 scant teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon cloves
Several tablespoons sugar for finishing the cookies
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