Grocery List
This combined list covers all 100 recipes. Items are grouped by store section; quantities reflect one batch (each recipe serves 4). Recipe numbers refer to the recipe index.
Produce
- **crispy lime cabbage slaw:** — to taste (R30)
- baby arugula, loosely packed — 3 cups (R83)
- baby yellow potatoes — 1 lb (R85)
- baby yellow potatoes — 1.5 lbs (R79)
- baby yellow potatoes, unpeeled and sliced into 1/8-inch rounds — 1 1/2 lbs (R97)
- carrots — 2 medium (R18, R46, R72, R74, R75)
- celery — 2 ribs (R50, R51, R84)
- cherry or grape tomatoes — 1 cup (R40)
- cherry tomatoes — 1 cup (R15)
- cherry tomatoes — 1 pint (R28)
- cherry tomatoes — 1.5 cups (R94)
- cherry tomatoes — 2 cups (R83)
- chopped fresh basil leaves — 1/4 cup (R11)
- chopped fresh basil leaves — 2 tablespoons (R1)
- chopped fresh cilantro — 1/4 cup (R10, R30, R53, R98)
- chopped fresh cilantro — 2 tablespoons (R33, R58, R65)
- chopped fresh dill — 1 tbsp (R51)
- chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley — 1 tablespoon (R23)
- chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley — 2 tablespoons (R36)
- chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley — 2 tbsp (R56)
- chopped fresh parsley — 2 tablespoons (R15, R36)
- chopped fresh parsley leaves — 2 tablespoons (R76)
- chopped fresh thyme leaves — 1 tablespoon (R99)
- cremini mushrooms — 8 oz (R23, R73)
- cremini mushrooms, wiped clean and sliced 1/4-inch thick — 1 lb (16 oz) (R56)
- cremini mushrooms, wiped clean and thinly sliced — 8 oz (R32)
- crisp green leaf lettuce leaves — 4 (R93)
- crisp iceberg lettuce leaves — 4 (R25)
- crushed canned san marzano tomatoes — 1 cup (R89)
- crushed canned tomatoes — 2 cans (28 ounces each) (R45)
- crushed san marzano tomatoes — 1 can (28 ounces) (R57)
- crushed san marzano tomatoes — 1 can (28 oz) (R53)
- diced english cucumber — 1 1/2 cups (R54)
- english cucumber — 1/2 (R28)
- english cucumber — 1 (R51)
- english cucumber — 1 large (R90)
- english cucumber — 1/2 cup (R94)
- english cucumbers — 2 (R24)
- finely chopped fresh chives — 2 tablespoons (R17)
- finely chopped fresh cilantro — 1/4 cup (R54)
- finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley — 1/2 cup (R54)
- finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley — 2 tbsp (R81)
- finely chopped fresh parsley leaves — 2 tablespoons (R73, R75)
- finely chopped red onion — 1/2 cup (R54)
- finely chopped red onion — 2 tbsp (R51)
- finely diced red onion — 1/4 cup (R54)
- finely shredded green cabbage — 3 cups (R71)
- fresh asparagus, woody ends trimmed — 1 pound (R9)
- fresh avocado — 1 (R10)
- fresh avocado, pitted and sliced — 1 (R33)
- fresh baby arugula — 5 oz (R77)
- fresh baby spinach — 2 cups (R78)
- fresh baby spinach leaves — 2 cups (R42, R46, R78)
- fresh baby spinach leaves — 5 oz (R72)
- fresh baby spinach leaves, loosely packed — 3 cups (R96)
- fresh baby spinach, lightly packed — 4 cups (R49)
- fresh baby spinach, tightly packed — 3 cups (R61, R63)
- fresh basil leaves — 1/4 cup (R7, R37, R57, R61, R100)
- fresh basil leaves — 2 tbsp (R49)
- fresh basil leaves — 2 tablespoons (R89)
- fresh bean sprouts — 2 cups (R69)
- fresh broccoli florets — 4 cups (R4, R16, R43, R47)
- fresh brussels sprouts — 1 lb (R99)
- fresh chives — 2 tablespoons (R47, R79)
- fresh chives — 2 tbsp (R28, R50, R82)
- fresh cilantro — 2 tablespoons (R20, R68)
- fresh cilantro — 1/4 cup (R34)
- fresh cilantro — 2 tbsp (R26)
- fresh cilantro — 3 tablespoons (R65)
- fresh cilantro leaves — 1/4 cup (R2, R27, R33, R66, R69, R90)
- fresh cilantro leaves — 2 tablespoons (R67)
- fresh cilantro leaves — 1/3 cup (R95, R96)
- fresh cilantro sprigs — to taste (R34)
- fresh cilantro sprigs and lime wedges — to taste (R55)
- fresh dill — 1 tablespoon (R94)
- fresh dill or parsley — 1/4 cup (R78)
- fresh flat-leaf parsley — 1 tablespoon (R18, R79)
- fresh flat-leaf parsley — 1/3 cup (R3, R87)
- fresh flat-leaf parsley — 1/4 cup (R13, R85)
- fresh flat-leaf parsley — 2 tablespoons (R5, R19, R57, R91)
- fresh flat-leaf parsley — 2 tbsp (R32, R63, R64, R84)
- fresh flat-leaf parsley — to taste (R38)
- fresh flat-leaf parsley — 1 tbsp (R86)
- fresh flat-leaf parsley or basil — 1/4 cup (R40)
- fresh ginger — 1 tablespoon (R4, R14, R24, R35, R41, R42, R43, R95, R96)
- fresh ginger — 1 teaspoon (R16)
- fresh ginger — 1/2 teaspoon (R12)
- fresh ginger — 1 tbsp (R31, R88)
- fresh ginger — 1 tsp (R72)
- fresh green onions or chives — 2 tablespoons (R80)
- fresh lemon — 1 (R36, R85, R86)
- fresh lemon wedges — 4 (R94)
- fresh lemon zest — 1 teaspoon (R3)
- fresh lemon zest — 1 tsp (R83)
- fresh lemon zest — 1/2 teaspoon (R77)
- fresh lime — 1 (R2, R20, R27, R33, R34, R69, R70)
- fresh lime wedges — to taste (R30)
- fresh mint leaves — to taste (R60)
- fresh or canned pineapple chunks — 1 cup (R31)
- fresh parsley — 2 tablespoons (R6, R8, R9)
- fresh parsley — 1 tbsp (R52)
- fresh parsley — 3 tablespoons (R93)
- fresh parsley leaves and fresh herb garnish — to taste (R75)
- fresh roma tomatoes — 1/2 cup (R67)
- fresh sage leaves — 16 (R62)
- fresh thai basil leaves — 2 cups (R70)
- fresh thyme leaves — 1 tsp (R32, R56)
- freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley — 2 tbsp (R29)
- freshly grated lemon zest — 1 teaspoon (R9)
- garlic — 1 clove (R12, R16, R89)
- garlic — 2 cloves (R15, R17, R18, R27, R31, R32, R62, R64, R72, R74, R75, R78, R82, R91, R93, R99, R100)
- garlic — 3 cloves (R4, R5, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, R14, R21, R23, R26, R29, R35, R41, R43, R47, R48, R49, R50, R66, R69, R76, R83, R85, R94, R95, R98)
- garlic — 4 cloves (R1, R19, R24, R34, R36, R37, R40, R42, R44, R45, R46, R57, R61, R63, R81, R84, R96, R97)
- garlic — 6 cloves (R3, R87)
- garlic — 5 cloves (R70)
- garlic clove — 1 (R55)
- garlic clove — 1 small (R54)
- garlic cloves — 3 (R53, R54, R56)
- green onions — 2 (R16, R26, R71, R72, R86)
- green onions — 3 (R4, R5, R12, R24, R31, R35, R43, R84, R98)
- green onions — 4 (R14, R41, R42, R69)
- green zucchini — 1 small (R40)
- halved cherry tomatoes — 1 cup (R54)
- iceberg lettuce — 1.5 cups (R27)
- lacinato kale, stems removed and leaves chopped into bite-sized ribbons — 1 bunch (about 5 cups loosely packed) (R81)
- lacinato kale, stems removed and leaves coarsely torn into bite-sized pieces — 3 cups (R97)
- lemon — 1 (R8, R9, R54, R71, R77)
- lemon wedges — to taste (R3, R5, R6)
- lime — 1 (R10, R12, R44, R65, R66, R67, R68)
- matchstick carrots — 1 cup (R12, R24, R41, R47)
- minced fresh chives — 2 tablespoons (R74)
- packed fresh baby spinach — 3 cups (R11)
- packed fresh baby spinach leaves — 3 cups (R1)
- persian cucumbers — 2 (R15)
- persian cucumbers — 3 (R88)
- persian or english cucumber — 1 cup (R12)
- red fresno chili or jalapeño — 1 (R70)
- red onion — 1 large (R15)
- red onion — 1/2 small (R90, R93)
- red onion — 1/4 small (R94)
- red onion, paper-thinly sliced — 1/2 small (R28)
- red onion, paper-thinly sliced — 1/4 small (R90)
- ripe avocado, mashed — 1/2 (R34)
- ripe avocado, pitted and sliced — 1 (R30)
- ripe avocado, pitted and thinly sliced — 1 (R88)
- ripe hass avocado — 1 (R27, R65, R66, R67)
- ripe hass avocado — 1/2 (R68)
- ripe hass avocado, pitted and peeled — 1 (R55)
- ripe hass avocado, pitted and thinly sliced — 1 (R44)
- ripe roma tomatoes — 4 (R100)
- roma tomato — 1 large (R92)
- romaine lettuce — 2 cups (R92)
- russet potatoes — 3 large (R48)
- russet potatoes, thoroughly scrubbed — 4 large (R98)
- scallions — 4 (R48)
- scallions — 2 (R55, R88)
- shallots — 2 (R32)
- shallots — 2 medium (R87)
- shredded green and purple cabbage blend — 3 cups (R34)
- shredded green cabbage — 2 cups (R30)
- shredded green cabbage — 3 cups (R41)
- shredded red cabbage — 1 cup (R30)
- sprigs fresh thyme — 2 (R28)
- stalks celery — 2 (R5, R18, R46, R75)
- stalks fresh celery — 4 (R17)
- thin lemon slices — 4 (R13)
- thin slices ripe hot-house tomato — 8 (R25)
- thinly shredded red and green cabbage — 3 cups (R33)
- tomatoes — 1 cup (R27)
- white button mushrooms — 4 oz (R22)
- yellow onion — 1 large (R2, R22, R29, R96)
- yellow onion — 1 medium (R5, R7, R10, R18, R21, R26, R44, R45, R46, R47, R48, R49, R50, R53, R56, R63, R66, R74, R75, R76, R81, R82, R84, R95, R97, R98)
- yellow onion — 1 small (R11, R23, R37, R61, R70)
- yellow onion — 1/2 cup (R25)
- yellow onion — 1/2 medium (R27, R57, R73)
- yellow onion — 1/4 cup (R93)
- yellow zucchini — 1 small (R40)
- yukon gold potato — 1 medium (R50)
- yukon gold potatoes — 1.5 lbs (R74, R82)
- zest of 1 fresh lemon — to taste (R40)
- zucchini — 1 medium (R46)
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves — to taste (R45)
- ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley — to taste (R46)
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro — to taste (R44)
Protein & Dairy
- **pork & vegetables:** — to taste (R31)
- **pork cutlets & dredge:** — to taste (R32)
- **sausage & vegetables:** — to taste (R29)
- 90% lean ground beef — 1 pound (R91)
- 93% lean ground turkey — 1.25 pounds (R93)
- andouille sausage — 12 oz (R84)
- blue cheese crumbles — 1/4 cup (R28)
- bone-in or boneless pork chops — 4 (R8)
- bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs — 1.75 lbs (R79)
- boneless skinless chicken breast — 1.25 pounds (R94)
- boneless, skinless chicken breasts — 1 1/2 lbs (R13)
- boneless, skinless chicken breasts — 1.25 lbs (20 oz) (R19)
- boneless, skinless chicken breasts — 1.5 lbs (24 oz) (R1, R2)
- boneless, skinless chicken breasts — 1 pound (R41)
- boneless, skinless chicken breasts — 1 lb (R69)
- boneless, skinless chicken breasts — 2 large (R71, R100)
- boneless, skinless chicken breasts — 1.5 lbs (R77, R80)
- boneless, skinless chicken thighs — 1 1/2 lbs (R15, R16)
- boneless, skinless chicken thighs — 1 lb (R14, R84)
- boneless, skinless chicken thighs — 1.5 lbs (R99)
- cheddar-jack cheese blend — 1.5 cups (R67)
- chicken breast — 1.25 pounds (R92)
- cod or tilapia fillets — 1.5 lbs (24 oz) (R33)
- colby jack cheese — 1/2 cup (R68)
- cooked chicken breast — 8 ounces (R42)
- cooked chicken breast or rotisserie chicken — 2.5 cups (R18, R20)
- cooked rotisserie chicken breast — 2.5 cups (about 10 ounces) (R90)
- cooked rotisserie chicken meat, skinless and shredded — 3 cups (R75)
- cooked smoked andouille sausage — 12 oz (R85)
- cream cheese — 4 ounces (R44)
- crumbled cotija cheese — 1/4 cup (R30)
- crumbled feta cheese — 1/2 cup (R53)
- crumbled feta cheese — 1/2 cup (2 ounces) (R94)
- deli sliced black forest ham — 12 oz (R52)
- egg yolks + 1 large whole egg, room temperature — 4 large (R38)
- egg, beaten — 1 large (R86, R91)
- egg, lightly beaten — 1 large (R17, R78)
- eggs — 4 large (R42, R53, R60, R70, R72, R82)
- eggs — 8 large (R57, R58)
- eggs, at room temperature — 2 large (R59)
- eggs, beaten — 2 large (R6)
- eggs, lightly beaten — 3 large (R14, R35)
- eggs, lightly beaten — 2 large (R69, R77)
- eggs, thoroughly beaten — 2 large (R71)
- extra freshly grated parmesan cheese — to taste (R19, R62)
- extra freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese — to taste (R64)
- extra grated parmesan cheese — to taste (R1)
- extra-firm tofu — 1 block (14 to 16 ounces) (R43)
- finely grated parmesan cheese — 1/4 cup (R77, R78)
- fresh live mussels, cleaned and debearded — 3.5 lbs (R87)
- freshly grated parmesan cheese — 1 cup (R19)
- freshly grated parmesan cheese — 1/2 cup (R1, R7, R11, R37, R49, R61, R62, R81, R83, R97)
- freshly grated parmesan cheese — 1/4 cup (R57, R63, R89, R91)
- freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese — 1/2 cup (R40)
- freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese — 1 1/2 cups (R64)
- freshly grated pecorino romano cheese — 1 cup (2 oz) (R38)
- freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese — 1 cup (4 ounces) (R10)
- freshly shredded sharp yellow cheddar cheese — 1 cup (R73)
- full-fat sour cream — 1/2 cup (R56)
- fully cooked turkey kielbasa — 14 oz (R81)
- ground beef — 1 lb 85/15 (R26)
- gruyère cheese, freshly shredded — 4 ounces (R45)
- half-and-half — 2 cups (R50)
- heavy cream — 1/3 cup (R11, R32)
- heavy cream — 1/4 cup (R49, R60)
- heavy cream — 3/4 cup (R37, R80)
- heavy whipping cream — 1 cup (R19, R64, R97)
- heavy whipping cream — 1/2 cup (R18, R61, R73, R75)
- heavy whipping cream — 3/4 cup (R1)
- italian sausage, casings removed — 1 pound (R7)
- lean ground beef — 1.25 lbs 90/10 (R27)
- lean ground beef — 1 lb (R72, R76, R98)
- lean ground beef — 1 pound 90/10 (R67)
- lean ground beef — 1.25 lbs (R74)
- lean ground beef — 1.5 lbs (R70)
- lean ground chicken — 1 lb (16 oz) (R17)
- lean ground chicken — 1 pound (16 ounces) (R44)
- lean ground turkey — 1.25 pounds 93/7 (R10)
- lean ground turkey — 1.25 lbs (R78)
- light sour cream — 1/3 cup (R68)
- light sour cream — 1/4 cup (R65, R67)
- low-fat buttermilk — 1 3/4 cups (R59)
- low-moisture shredded mozzarella cheese — 1 1/2 cups (R7)
- low-moisture, whole-milk shredded mozzarella cheese — 2 cups (8 ounces) (R89)
- mexican blend cheese — 1 cup (R27, R65)
- mild italian sausage — 1 lb (R97)
- mild italian sausage, casings removed — 1 lb (R49)
- mild pork breakfast sausage — 1/2 pound (8 ounces) (R58)
- milk — 2 tablespoons (R68)
- monterey jack cheese — 1/2 cup (R66)
- monterey jack cheese, freshly shredded from block — 4 oz (1 cup packed) (R39)
- pancetta or thick-cut bacon — 6 oz (R38)
- parmesan cheese rind — 1 (R46)
- plain greek yogurt — 1/2 cup (R15)
- plain greek yogurt — 2 tbsp (R51)
- plain greek yogurt — 3/4 cup (R94)
- plain nonfat greek yogurt — 1/2 cup (R17)
- pork loin — 1.25 lbs (R31)
- pork tenderloin — 1.25 lbs (R30)
- raw shrimp, tails left intact — 1.5 lbs large (R85)
- raw shrimp, tails removed — 1 lb (16 oz) medium (R35)
- raw shrimp, tails removed — 1.5 lbs (24 oz) medium (R34)
- reduced-fat cream cheese — 4 ounces (R68)
- refrigerated buttermilk biscuit dough — 1 can (16 oz) (R18)
- refrigerated or canned jumbo lump crab meat, picked through for shell fragments — 1 lb (R86)
- reserved crispy bacon pieces — to taste (R48)
- rotisserie chicken breast — 2.5 cups (R66, R68)
- rotisserie chicken breast, warm and shredded — 2.5 cups (R65)
- sharp cheddar cheese — 1/2 cup (R50)
- sharp cheddar cheese — 1 cup (4 ounces) (R92)
- sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded — 2 cups (R26)
- sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded — 1 cup (R80)
- sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded from block — 8 oz (2 cups packed) (R39)
- sharp yellow cheddar cheese — 4 oz (1 cup) (R51)
- sharp yellow cheddar cheese, freshly shredded — 1 cup (R48)
- sharp yellow cheddar cheese, freshly shredded — 4 ounces (R45)
- sharp yellow cheddar cheese, freshly shredded — 8 ounces (R47)
- shaved parmesan cheese — 1/3 cup (R77)
- shaved parmesan cheese — to taste (R78)
- shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese — 1 cup (R63, R100)
- shredded mexican cheese blend — 2 cups (8 oz) (R20)
- shredded mild or sharp cheddar cheese — 1 cup (R58)
- shredded monterey jack cheese — 2 cups (R55)
- shredded sharp cheddar cheese — 1 cup (R98)
- shredded sharp yellow cheddar cheese — 1/2 cup (R76)
- shredded smoked gouda cheese — 1.5 cups (6 ounces) (R90)
- shrimp, tails on or off — 1.5 lbs (24 oz) large (R3)
- skin-on salmon fillets — 4 (R9)
- sliced swiss cheese — 8 oz (R52)
- slices american cheese — 8 (R25)
- slices cooked bacon — 4 (R39)
- slices deli provolone cheese — 6 (R22)
- slices provolone cheese — 4 (R29)
- slices provolone cheese — 8 (R91)
- slices thick-cut bacon — 6 (R48, R50)
- slices thick-cut bacon — 8 (R83)
- slices thick-cut hardwood smoked bacon — 12 (R59)
- slices white cheddar cheese — 4 (R93)
- smoked andouille sausage — 12 oz (R5)
- smoked sausage — 14 oz (R82)
- solid white albacore tuna in water — 2 cans (5 oz each) (R51, R73)
- sour cream — 1/2 cup (R20, R27, R33, R98)
- sour cream — 1/3 cup (R28, R55)
- sour cream — 1/4 cup (R34, R58)
- sour cream or greek yogurt — 1/4 cup (R10)
- strips thick-cut bacon — 4 (R80)
- sweet or mild italian sausage links — 4 (R29)
- sweet or spicy italian sausage, casings removed — 1 lb (R63)
- thin pork cutlets — 1.25 lbs (R32)
- tilapia fillets — 4 (R36)
- warm whole milk — 1/3 cup (R74)
- whole milk — 1 cup (R48, R73)
- whole milk — 2 cups (R47)
- whole milk — 1/2 cup (R60)
- whole milk — 2 tablespoons (R58)
- whole milk — 2/3 cup (R75)
- whole milk — 3 tablespoons (R93)
- whole milk, warmed — 2 cups (R39)
- whole-milk ricotta cheese — 1 cup (R7)
- ¼ lbs 90/10 lean ground beef — 1 (R21, R24)
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese — to taste (R46)
- ½ cup heavy cream — to taste (R45, R48)
- ½ cup sour cream — to taste (R48)
- ½ lbs raw chicken tenderloins — 1 (R6)
- ¾ cup full-fat sour cream — to taste (R23)
Dry Goods & Canned
- **hoagies & assembly:** — to taste (R29)
- **serving:** — to taste (R31, R32)
- **tortillas & serving accents:** — to taste (R30)
- all-purpose flour — 1/3 cup (R13, R32)
- all-purpose flour — 2 tablespoons (R23, R74)
- all-purpose flour — 3 tablespoons (R18, R48, R73)
- all-purpose flour — 1 tablespoon (R45)
- all-purpose flour — 3 tbsp (R39, R50, R54)
- all-purpose flour — 1 tbsp (R56)
- all-purpose flour — 1/2 cup (R71, R77)
- all-purpose flour — 1/4 cup (R75, R84)
- all-purpose flour — 2 cups (R59)
- bakery-fresh french baguette, then split lengthwise into 4 equal quarters — 1 large (R89)
- baking powder — 2 teaspoons (R59)
- baking soda — 1/2 teaspoon (R59)
- beefsteak tomato — 1 large (R93)
- biscuit baking mix — 1.5 cups (R75)
- black beans — 1 can (15 ounces) (R10)
- black beans — 1 can (15 oz) (R26, R55, R98)
- black sesame seeds — 2 tbsp (R88)
- brioche burger buns, split — 4 (R93)
- brioche hamburger buns, split — 4 (R21, R25)
- brown sugar or white sugar — 1 tbsp (R71)
- burrito-size flour tortillas — 4 large (10-inch) (R58)
- canned tomato sauce — 1 can (15 oz) (R76)
- cannellini beans — 1 can (15 ounces) (R11, R46)
- cannellini beans — 2 cans (15 oz each) (R81)
- cannellini or great northern beans — 2 cans (15 ounces each) (R44)
- capers — 3 tablespoons (R13)
- capers — 1 tbsp (R86)
- chickpeas — 2 cans (15 ounces each) (R96)
- chickpeas, and thoroughly dried — 2 cans (15 oz each) (R54)
- chilled cooked jasmine rice — 3 cups (R14)
- chipotle chili powder — 1/2 tsp (R30)
- chopped roasted salted peanuts — 1/4 cup (R12)
- coarsely chopped walnuts — 1/3 cup (R62)
- cold water — 4 cups (R42)
- cooked basmati rice, warm — 2 cups (R95)
- cooked basmati rice, warm — 3 cups (R96)
- cooked jasmine or sushi rice, warm — 3 cups (R88)
- cooked jasmine or white rice — 3 cups (R31)
- cooked jasmine rice or basmati rice, warm — 3 cups (R94)
- cooked jasmine rice, chilled overnight — 3 cups (R35)
- cooked jasmine rice, kept warm — 4 cups (R70)
- cooked short-grain white rice or jasmine rice, warm — 4 cups (R72)
- cooked warm jasmine rice — 3 cups (R54)
- cooked white rice or warm egg noodles — 3 cups (R80)
- cooked white short-grain or jasmine rice, warm — 4 cups (R71)
- corn or flour tortillas — 8 small (R30)
- corn tortillas — 8 small (6-inch) (R33)
- corn tortillas — 4 (R66)
- cornstarch — 1 tablespoon (R4, R41)
- cornstarch — 1 teaspoon (R14)
- cornstarch — 1 tbsp (R31)
- cornstarch — 2 tablespoons (R43)
- cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon cold water — 1 teaspoon (R16, R60)
- creamy ranch dressing — 1/4 cup (R92)
- crunchy tortilla chips, lightly crushed — 1 cup (R44)
- crushed fire-roasted tomatoes — 1 can (28 oz) (R61)
- crushed tomatoes — 1 can (14.5 ounces) (R11, R95)
- crushed tomatoes — 1 can (14.5 oz) (R37)
- crusty french baguette or sourdough loaf — 1 (R87)
- dark brown sugar, packed — 2 tablespoons (R21)
- dark brown sugar, packed — 3 tablespoons (R4)
- dark brown sugar, packed — 1 teaspoon (R41)
- diced canned tomatoes with juices — 1 can (28 ounces) (R46)
- diced mild green chilies — 2 cans (4 ounces each) (R44)
- diced tomatoes in juice, un-drained — 1 can (14.5 oz) (R76)
- diced tomatoes with juices — 1 can (14.5 oz) (R98)
- dill pickle chips — 12 (R25)
- ditalini pasta — 1 cup (R46)
- dried lo mein noodles — 8 ounces (R41)
- dry elbow macaroni — 1.5 cups (R76)
- dry elbow macaroni pasta — 8 oz (R26)
- dry fettuccine pasta — 8 oz (R19)
- dry fettuccine pasta — 12 oz (R64)
- dry split red lentils, thoroughly rinsed in cold water and drained — 1 cup (R95)
- dry white wine — 1 cup (R87)
- dry white wine or low-sodium chicken broth — 1/2 cup (R3)
- dry ziti pasta — 12 oz (R63)
- dry-roasted salted peanuts — 1/3 cup (R69)
- elbow macaroni or cavatappi pasta — 8 oz (2 cups) (R39)
- fire-roasted diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained — 1 can (14.5 ounces) (R10)
- fire-roasted diced tomatoes with juices — 1 can (14.5 oz) (R26)
- fire-roasted diced tomatoes with juices — 1 can (14.5 ounces) (R66, R96)
- flat rice noodles — 8 oz (R69)
- flour or corn tortillas — 8 small (6-inch) (R34)
- flour or corn tortillas, warmed — 8 small (6-inch) (R2)
- flour tortillas — 4 large (10-inch) (R20, R55)
- flour tortillas — 4 large (R92)
- french baguette — 1 small (R100)
- fresh green beans — 1 pound (R8)
- fresh herb garnish — to taste (R74, R76)
- fresh lemon juice — 1 tablespoon (R9, R15, R17, R60, R77)
- fresh lemon juice — 1 tbsp (R28, R51, R54, R62, R81, R85, R86)
- fresh lemon juice — 2 tablespoons (R36, R94, R96)
- fresh lemon juice — 2 tbsp (R40, R83, R87)
- fresh lemon juice — 1 teaspoon (R93)
- fresh lemon, zested and juiced — 1 (R36)
- fresh lime juice — 1 tablespoon (R34)
- fresh lime juice — 1 tbsp (R30, R88)
- fresh lime juice — 1 teaspoon (R68)
- fresh lime juice — 2 tablespoons (R65, R66, R95)
- fresh lime juice — 2 tbsp (R55, R69)
- fresh lime, zested and juiced — 1 large (R33)
- fresh sweet corn, shucked and cut into 1.5-inch mini rounds — 3 ears (R85)
- freshly squeezed lemon juice — 1/4 cup (R3, R13)
- full-fat coconut milk — 1 can (13.5 ounces) (R95)
- granulated sugar — 1 teaspoon (R24, R45, R90)
- granulated sugar — 1/2 teaspoon (R14)
- granulated sugar — 1 tablespoon (R60)
- granulated sugar — 2 tablespoons (R59)
- ground chuck — 1.5 lbs 80/20 (R25)
- hard corn taco shells — 12 (R27)
- high-quality canned marinara sauce — 2 cups (R91)
- hoagie or sub rolls, split lengthwise — 4 (R29)
- honey — 1/3 cup (R8)
- honey — 2 tablespoons (R6)
- honey — 2 tbsp (R31)
- honey — 1 tbsp (R52, R88)
- honey — 3 tablespoons (R99)
- honey or light brown sugar — 1 tbsp (R72)
- honey or pure maple syrup — 1 tablespoon (R12)
- instant long-grain white rice — 1 cup (R10)
- instant ramen noodles — 4 packages (R42)
- italian or caesar salad kit — 1 bag (12 oz) (R52)
- italian sub rolls or hoagie rolls, split open — 4 (R91)
- japanese panko breadcrumbs — 1.5 cups (R71)
- juice of 1/2 fresh orange — to taste (R30)
- lemon, zested and juiced — 1 (R78)
- light brown sugar, packed — 1 tbsp (R70, R72)
- light brown sugar, packed — 2 tbsp (R69)
- linguine pasta — 12 oz (R3)
- liquid honey — 3 tablespoons (R16)
- long-grain white rice — 1 cup (R36)
- low-sodium beef broth — 1/2 cup (R32)
- low-sodium beef broth — 1/3 cup (R27)
- low-sodium beef broth — 2 cups (R26, R76)
- low-sodium beef broth — 1 cup (R74)
- low-sodium black beans — 1 can (15 ounces) (R65, R66, R67)
- low-sodium chicken broth — 1 cup (R10)
- low-sodium chicken broth — 1.5 cups (R18, R73)
- low-sodium chicken broth — 1/2 cup (R1, R13, R19, R80, R81)
- low-sodium chicken broth — 1/4 cup (R29)
- low-sodium chicken broth — 2 cups (R36, R47)
- low-sodium chicken broth — 3 cups (R44, R48, R50, R84)
- low-sodium chicken broth — 4 cups (R49, R75, R78, R97)
- low-sodium chicken broth — 6 cups (R42)
- low-sodium chicken broth — 2 1/2 cups (R63)
- low-sodium chicken broth — 4 cups (32 ounces) (R66)
- low-sodium vegetable broth — 2 cups (R45, R95)
- low-sodium vegetable broth — 5 cups (R46)
- low-sodium vegetable broth — 1 1/2 cups (R56, R61)
- low-sodium vegetable broth — 1 cup (R96)
- marinara sauce — 1 jar (24 ounces) (R7)
- mild diced green chiles, thoroughly drained — 1 can (4 oz) (R20)
- mild salsa verde — 1/4 cup (R68)
- mirin or rice vinegar — 2 tablespoons (R16)
- mixed baby greens — 6 cups (R28)
- no-boil lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces — 8 (R7)
- oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes — 1/3 cup (R1)
- optional: siracha or spicy mayo — to taste (R88)
- pack hawaiian sweet dinner rolls — 1 (R52)
- panko breadcrumbs — 1/2 cup (R17, R78)
- panko breadcrumbs — 3/4 cup (R73)
- panko breadcrumbs — 1 cup (R77)
- panko breadcrumbs — 1/3 cup (R86, R91, R93)
- pasta cooking water — 1/2 cup (R83)
- penne rigate pasta — 1 lb (16 oz) (R37)
- penne, farfalle, or campanelle pasta — 12 oz (R40)
- petite diced tomatoes, with juices — 1 can (14.5 oz) (R49)
- pickled jalapeno slices — 1/4 cup (R67)
- pineapple juice — 2 tbsp (R31)
- pita bread rounds, warmed and cut into quarters — 2 (R94)
- pitted kalamata olives — 1/4 cup (R94)
- poppy seeds — 1 tsp (R52)
- powdered sugar — to taste (R60)
- pre-cooked instant white jasmine rice — 3 cups (R65)
- premade store-bought naan breads or flatbreads — 4 (R90)
- pure honey — 1 tablespoon (R17)
- pure maple syrup — 2 tablespoons (R43, R60)
- pure warm maple syrup — 1/2 cup (R59)
- quality marinara sauce — 1 jar (24 oz) (R63)
- quick-cook long-grain white rice — 1.5 cups (R84)
- refrigerated cheese ravioli — 20 oz (R62)
- refrigerated cheese tortellini — 1 package (9 oz) (R49)
- refrigerated cheese tortellini — 20 oz (R61)
- reserved starchy pasta cooking water — 1 cup (R38)
- reserved starchy pasta cooking water — 1/2 cup (R37, R40)
- reserved starchy pasta cooking water — 3/4 cup (R64)
- rice vinegar — 1 tablespoon (R12, R24, R43)
- rice vinegar — 1 tbsp (R31)
- rice vinegar — 1 tsp (R72)
- rice vinegar — 1.5 tbsp (R88)
- rustic sourdough or italian crusty bread — 1 loaf (R57)
- sheets toasted nori seaweed — 4 small (R42)
- shelf-stable potato gnocchi — 1 package (16 ounces / 1 pound) (R11)
- slices dill pickle — 4 (R21)
- smooth creamy peanut butter — 1/2 cup (R12)
- smooth tahini — 1/3 cup (R54)
- soft bakery hoagie rolls, split lengthwise — 4 (R22)
- soft flour tortillas — 8 (R68)
- spaghetti — 1 lb (16 oz) (R38)
- spaghetti — 12 oz (R83)
- spaghetti, ramen noodles, or linguine — 8 ounces (R12)
- squeeze fresh lemon juice — 1 (R6)
- sugar — 1 tsp (R51)
- sushi-grade ahi tuna steaks — 1.25 lbs (R88)
- sweet corn kernels — 1 cup (R42)
- sweet green peas — 1/2 cup (R39)
- sweet marsala wine — 1/2 cup (R32)
- sweet pickle relish — 1 tbsp (R25)
- sweet yellow corn kernels — 1 cup (R65, R66)
- tahini — 2 tablespoons (R15)
- thick slices artisan sourdough bread — 4 (R51)
- thick slices brioche bread — 8 (R60)
- thick slices sourdough bread — 8 (R45)
- thick-cut restaurant-style tortilla chips — 6 ounces (R67)
- toasted panko breadcrumbs — 1/4 cup (R39)
- toasted sesame seeds — 1 tablespoon (R12, R16)
- toasted sesame seeds — 1 tsp (R31)
- toasted sesame seeds — 2 tsp (R72)
- toasted walnuts — 1/4 cup (R28)
- toasted white and black sesame seeds — 1 tablespoon (R42)
- toasted white sesame seeds — 1 tablespoon (R4, R24, R43)
- toasted white sesame seeds — 1 tsp (R88)
- tomato paste — 1 tablespoon (R5, R21, R89)
- tomato paste — 2 tablespoons (R11, R45, R46, R74, R98)
- tomato paste — 1 tbsp (R27, R53)
- tomato paste — 3 tbsp (R37)
- tomato sauce — 1 can (8 oz) (R26, R49)
- top sirloin steak — 1.5 lbs (R28)
- uncooked dried orzo pasta — 1 cup (R78)
- unflavored vodka — 1/3 cup (R37)
- warm cooked jasmine rice or quick white rice — 4 cups (R16)
- warm cooked jasmine rice or quick-cooking white rice — 4 cups (R13)
- warm crusty baguette slices — to taste (R47)
- warm maple syrup — to taste (R60)
- warm pita breads or 3 cups cooked basmati rice — 4 (R15)
- warm pita pockets or thick slices of crusty sourdough bread — 4 (R53)
- warm water — 1 tablespoon (R15)
- warm water — 1/4 to 1/3 cup (R12)
- warm water — 2 tbsp (R55)
- warm water — 3 tbsp (R54)
- white or yellow miso paste — 1 tablespoon (R42)
- white sesame seeds — 3 tbsp (R88)
- wide egg noodles — 8 oz (R23, R32, R56, R73)
- worcestershire sauce — 1 tablespoon (R21, R23, R74, R76, R93)
- worcestershire sauce — 1 teaspoon (R22)
- worcestershire sauce — 1 tbsp (R56)
- worcestershire sauce — 1/2 tsp (R52)
- worcestershire sauce — 2 tbsp (R71)
- worcestershire sauce — 1 tsp (R86)
- zest and juice of 1 fresh lime — to taste (R30)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour — to taste (R47)
- ¼ cup dark brown sugar, packed — to taste (R24)
- ¼ lbs shaved ribeye steak — 1 (R22)
- ¼ lbs top sirloin steak — 1 (R23)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper — to taste (R5, R6)
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes — to taste (R24)
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper — to taste (R21, R22, R23, R43, R44, R45, R46, R47, R48)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt — to taste (R4, R24, R43)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes — to taste (R46)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour — to taste (R6)
- ½ cups long-grain white rice — 1 (R5)
- ½ cups low-sodium beef broth — 1 (R4, R23)
- ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth — 2 (R5)
- ½ cups low-sodium vegetable broth — 1 (R43)
- ½ cups panko breadcrumbs — 1 (R6)
- ½ cups quick-cooking white jasmine rice — 1 (R4, R24, R43)
- ½ cups water — 1 (R24)
- ½ lbs flank steak — 1 (R4)
- ½ tablespoons cornstarch — 1 (R4)
- ½ teaspoon chili powder — to taste (R44)
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano — to taste (R45)
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper — to taste (R24)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder — to taste (R22, R44, R47)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt — to taste (R5, R6, R21, R22, R23, R43, R44)
- ½ teaspoon onion powder — to taste (R21, R47)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika — to taste (R5, R6, R21, R47)
- ½ teaspoon sriracha — to taste (R41)
- ½ teaspoons ground cumin — 1 (R44)
- ½ teaspoons italian seasoning — 1 (R46)
- ⅓ cup low-sodium beef broth — to taste (R4, R21)
- ⅓ cup vegetable broth — to taste (R43)
Frozen
- frozen green peas — 3/4 cup (R18)
- frozen green peas — 1 cup (R73, R75)
- frozen mixed berries — 2 cups (R60)
- frozen peas and diced carrots — 1 cup (R14)
- frozen peas and diced carrots blend, thawed — 1 cup (R35)
- frozen potatoes o'brien — 1 1/2 cups (R58)
- frozen sliced okra — 1 cup (R84)
- frozen sweet corn kernels — 1 cup (R10, R44)
- frozen sweet green peas — 1 cup (R40)
- frozen sweet peas — 1 cup (R74)
- shelled edamame, thawed if frozen — 1 cup (R12)
- sweet frozen corn kernels, thawed and drained — 1 cup (R55)
- sweet frozen corn kernels, thawed slightly — 16 oz (R50)
Spices & Condiments
- **mushroom marsala cream sauce:** — to taste (R32)
- **savory soy-ginger sauce:** — to taste (R31)
- **spiced pork medallions:** — to taste (R30)
- apple cider vinegar — 1 tablespoon (R8)
- apple cider vinegar — 1 tbsp (R51)
- apple cider vinegar — 3 tablespoons (R90)
- avocado oil — 1.5 tbsp (R31, R88)
- balsamic glaze — 1 tablespoon (R100)
- bay leaf — 1 (R5, R84)
- black pepper — 1/4 tsp (R27, R30, R31, R54)
- black pepper — 1/8 tsp (R28)
- black pepper — 1/2 teaspoon (R93)
- black pepper — 1/4 teaspoon (R100)
- buffalo hot sauce — 2 tablespoons (R92)
- cajun seasoning — 1 tablespoon (R5)
- cajun seasoning — 1 tbsp (R84)
- cajun seasoning — 1 tsp (R85)
- cajun seasoning mix — 1.5 tablespoons (R19)
- cayenne pepper — 1/8 tsp (R27)
- cayenne pepper — 1/4 tsp (R84)
- chili powder — 1 tablespoon (R2, R66)
- chili powder — 1 tbsp (R27)
- chili powder — 1 teaspoon (R33, R34)
- chili powder — 2 tbsp (R26)
- chili powder — 1/2 tsp (R55)
- chili powder — 1/2 teaspoon (R95, R96)
- chili powder — 2 tablespoons (R98)
- coarse kosher salt — 1 tsp (R25, R28)
- coarse whole-grain mustard — 1 tablespoon (R99)
- coarsely cracked black pepper — 3/4 tsp (R28)
- coconut oil — 1 tablespoon (R95)
- cold unsalted butter, cubed — 2 tablespoons (R13)
- cracked black pepper — to taste (R62)
- crushed red pepper flakes — 1/4 teaspoon (R11)
- crushed red pepper flakes — 1/2 tsp (R49, R87)
- crushed red pepper flakes — 1/4 tsp (R37, R61, R63, R81, R83)
- crushed red pepper flakes — 1/2 teaspoon (R57, R97)
- dark soy sauce — 1 tablespoon (R41)
- dark soy sauce — 1 tbsp (R70)
- dijon mustard — 1 tablespoon (R6)
- dijon mustard — 1 teaspoon (R23, R93)
- dijon mustard — 1/2 tsp (R39)
- dijon mustard — 1 tbsp (R51, R52, R86)
- dijon mustard — 1 tsp (R56)
- dijon mustard — 3 tablespoons (R99)
- dijon mustard or yellow mustard — 1 tsp (R71)
- dried basil — 1 teaspoon (R45)
- dried basil — 1/2 teaspoon (R89)
- dried dill weed — 1/2 teaspoon (R17)
- dried italian seasoning — 1/2 teaspoon (R11)
- dried italian seasoning — 1 tsp (R29)
- dried italian seasoning — 1 teaspoon (R78, R91)
- dried oregano — 1 teaspoon (R7, R44)
- dried oregano — 1/2 teaspoon (R2, R57, R66, R89)
- dried oregano — 1/2 tsp (R26, R27)
- dried oregano — 1.5 teaspoons (R94)
- dried thyme — 1/2 teaspoon (R18, R75)
- dried thyme — 1 teaspoon (R74)
- dried thyme — 1/2 tsp (R84)
- dry ranch seasoning powder — 1 tablespoon (R68)
- extra butter or vegetable oil for coating the griddle skillet — to taste (R59)
- extra cracked black pepper and pecorino romano — to taste (R38)
- extra virgin olive oil — 2 tablespoons (R77)
- extra-virgin olive oil — 1 tablespoon (R7, R9, R45, R90, R91, R92, R100)
- extra-virgin olive oil — 2 tablespoons (R13, R15, R46, R57, R89, R94, R96)
- extra-virgin olive oil — 1 tbsp (R29, R30, R49, R51, R56, R61, R63, R87)
- extra-virgin olive oil — 1.5 tbsp (R32)
- extra-virgin olive oil — 2 tbsp (R37, R53, R62, R81, R82, R83)
- extra-virgin olive oil — 3 tbsp (R40, R54)
- fine sea salt — 1/2 teaspoon (R65, R90, R91, R92)
- fine sea salt — 1/4 teaspoon (R66, R68, R89)
- fine sea salt — 1 teaspoon (R95, R96)
- fine sea salt — 3/4 teaspoon (R93, R94)
- finely diced red bell pepper — 1/2 cup (R55)
- fish sauce — 1 tbsp (R69, R70)
- frank's redhot original cayenne pepper sauce — 1/3 cup (R17)
- fresh pico de gallo or chunky salsa — 1 cup (R65)
- fresh red salsa or pico de gallo — 1/2 cup (R20)
- fresh salsa or pico de gallo — 1/2 cup (R58)
- freshly cracked black pepper — 1/2 tsp (R25, R64)
- freshly cracked black pepper — 1/4 teaspoon (R1, R2, R3, R7, R8, R9, R11, R13, R15, R17, R18, R33, R34, R36, R57, R58, R73, R75, R76, R77, R78, R80, R90, R91, R92, R94, R96, R97)
- freshly cracked black pepper — 1/4 tsp (R26, R29, R32, R49, R50, R51, R53, R56, R61, R62, R63, R71, R81, R85, R87)
- freshly cracked black pepper — to taste (R37)
- freshly cracked black pepper — 1/8 teaspoon (R74, R89, R100)
- freshly cracked black pepper — 1/2 teaspoon (R79)
- freshly cracked black pepper, coarse grind — 1 tsp (R38)
- freshly grated nutmeg — 1/8 teaspoon (R60)
- freshly grated nutmeg — 1/8 tsp (R64)
- freshly ground black pepper — 1/4 tsp (R39, R82)
- freshly ground black pepper — 1/4 teaspoon (R99)
- garam masala — 1 teaspoon (R95, R96)
- garlic powder — 1 teaspoon (R6, R8, R48, R77, R79, R92)
- garlic powder — 1/2 teaspoon (R2, R17, R33, R36, R68, R73, R80, R99, R100)
- garlic powder — 1/2 tsp (R25, R27, R28, R30, R32, R54, R55, R82)
- garlic powder — 1/4 teaspoon (R15, R65, R74, R75, R89, R91)
- garlic powder — 1/4 tsp (R39, R52, R88)
- gochujang — 1 tablespoon (R24)
- gochujang — 3 tbsp (R72)
- green bell pepper — 1 large (R22)
- green bell pepper — 1 small (R21, R98)
- green bell pepper — 1 (R84)
- green bell pepper — 1 medium (R76)
- green bell pepper, cored and cut into 1-inch chunks — 1 (R31)
- green bell pepper, cored and diced — 1 medium (R5)
- green bell pepper, cored and diced into 1/2-inch pieces — 1 (R82)
- green bell pepper, cored and sliced into 1/2-inch strips — 1 large (R2)
- ground black pepper — 1/4 teaspoon (R14)
- ground cinnamon — 1/2 teaspoon (R15)
- ground cinnamon — 1 1/2 teaspoons (R60)
- ground coriander — 1 teaspoon (R15)
- ground coriander — 1 tsp (R54)
- ground coriander — 1/2 tsp (R53)
- ground coriander — 1.5 teaspoons (R96)
- ground cumin — 1 teaspoon (R2, R15, R66, R98)
- ground cumin — 1 tsp (R26, R27, R30, R53, R54, R55)
- ground cumin — 1/2 teaspoon (R33, R34, R65, R68)
- ground cumin — 1.5 teaspoons (R95, R96)
- ground paprika — 1/4 tsp (R39)
- ground turmeric — 1/2 teaspoon (R15)
- ground turmeric — 1 teaspoon (R95, R96)
- ground white pepper — 1/4 teaspoon (R35)
- hot sauce — 1 tsp (R86)
- hot sauce — to taste (R82)
- hot sauce, for table serving — to taste (R84)
- italian seasoning — 1/2 teaspoon (R1)
- italian seasoning — 1 tsp (R49, R63)
- italian seasoning — 1 teaspoon (R76, R100)
- jalapeno pepper — 1 (R34)
- ketchup — 2 tbsp (R25)
- ketchup — 1/4 cup (R71)
- ketchup — 3 tbsp (R69)
- kosher salt — 1 tablespoon (R3, R19)
- kosher salt — 1 teaspoon (R2, R15, R45, R46, R47, R48, R76)
- kosher salt — 1/2 teaspoon (R1, R7, R8, R11, R13, R17, R18, R33, R34, R36, R57, R58, R59, R73, R75, R77, R78, R97, R98, R99)
- kosher salt — 3/4 teaspoon (R9, R79)
- kosher salt — 1 tbsp (R37, R38, R40, R64, R83)
- kosher salt — 1 tsp (R26, R27, R30, R39)
- kosher salt — 1/2 tsp (R29, R31, R49, R50, R53, R54, R61, R62, R63, R71, R81, R84, R85, R87, R88)
- kosher salt — 1/4 tsp (R28, R51, R55, R56)
- kosher salt — 3/4 tsp (R32, R82)
- kosher salt — 1/4 teaspoon (R74, R80, R100)
- kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste — to taste (R83)
- low-sodium soy sauce — 1 tablespoon (R4, R14, R35, R41)
- low-sodium soy sauce — 1/3 cup (R16, R31)
- low-sodium soy sauce — 2 tablespoons (R42)
- low-sodium soy sauce — 1 tbsp (R71)
- low-sodium soy sauce — 2 tbsp (R70, R72)
- low-sodium soy sauce — 3 tbsp (R69)
- low-sodium soy sauce — 1/4 cup (R88)
- low-sodium soy sauce or tamari — 3 tablespoons (R12)
- mayonnaise — 1/3 cup (R25, R93)
- mayonnaise — 1/4 cup (R28, R51)
- mayonnaise — 2 tablespoons (R33, R45)
- mayonnaise — 1/2 cup (R86)
- neutral cooking oil — 1 tbsp (R70, R72)
- neutral cooking oil — 1/3 cup (R71)
- neutral cooking oil — 2 tbsp (R69, R86)
- neutral cooking oil — 1.5 tablespoons (R92)
- neutral oil — 1 tablespoon (R16)
- neutral oil — 2 tablespoons (R14)
- of salt — Pinch (R6)
- old bay seasoning — 1 tsp (R86)
- old bay seasoning — 1.5 tbsp (R85)
- olive oil — 1 tablespoon (R1, R5, R8, R10, R11, R19, R21, R22, R23, R33, R34, R44, R65, R67, R78, R80, R93, R97, R98)
- olive oil — 2 tablespoons (R2, R3, R36, R99)
- olive oil — 1 tbsp (R28)
- olive oil — 1.5 tablespoons (R66, R68, R79, R100)
- olive oil — 2 tbsp (R85)
- olive oil — 3 tablespoons (R77)
- olive oil cooking spray — to taste (R6)
- onion powder — 1 teaspoon (R6, R92)
- onion powder — 1/2 teaspoon (R2, R17, R33, R73, R79, R80)
- onion powder — 1/2 tsp (R27)
- onion powder — 1/4 tsp (R39)
- optional toppings: sour cream, salsa — to taste (R2)
- oyster sauce — 1 tablespoon (R4, R14, R35, R41)
- oyster sauce — 1.5 tbsp (R70)
- packet dry ranch seasoning mix — 1 (R80)
- packet low-sodium taco seasoning — 1 (R10, R67)
- paprika — 1/2 teaspoon (R36)
- poultry seasoning — 1/2 teaspoon (R75)
- prepared horseradish — 2 tbsp (R28)
- pure vanilla extract — 1 teaspoon (R59, R60)
- red bell pepper — 1 medium (R10, R41)
- red bell pepper — 1 (R26)
- red bell pepper, cored and cut into 1-inch chunks — 1 (R31)
- red bell pepper, cored and diced into 1/2-inch pieces — 1 (R82)
- red bell pepper, cored and sliced into 1/2-inch strips — 1 large (R2)
- red bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced into 1/4-inch strips — 1 large (R29)
- red bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced into 2-inch strips — 1 large (R53)
- red or yellow bell pepper — 1/2 cup (R40)
- red pepper flakes — 1/2 teaspoon (R7)
- red pepper flakes — 1/4 teaspoon (R3)
- red pepper flakes — 1/4 tsp (R53)
- red pepper flakes and freshly ground black pepper — to taste (R40)
- red wine vinegar — 1 teaspoon (R94)
- salsa or pico de gallo — 1/2 cup (R27)
- salt — 1 tablespoon (R73, R74)
- salt — 1/4 tsp (R72)
- sea salt — 1/4 teaspoon (R65)
- sliced mini pepperoni — 1/2 cup (2 ounces) (R89)
- smoked paprika — 1 teaspoon (R15, R79)
- smoked paprika — 1/2 teaspoon (R2, R8, R33, R34, R92, R93, R95, R98, R99)
- smoked paprika — 1 tsp (R26, R30, R53, R82)
- smoked paprika — 1/2 tsp (R27, R50)
- smoked paprika — 1/4 teaspoon (R66)
- soy sauce — 2 tablespoons (R8)
- sriracha or chili garlic sauce — 1 teaspoon (R12)
- sriracha or chili oil — 1 teaspoon (R42)
- sriracha or red pepper flakes — 1/2 tsp (R69)
- sweet and smoky bbq sauce — 1/2 cup (R79, R90)
- sweet hungarian paprika — 1 tsp (R56)
- sweet hungarian paprika — 2 tablespoons (R76)
- taco seasoning mix — 1 tablespoon (R20)
- toasted sesame oil — 1 tablespoon (R4, R24, R42, R43)
- toasted sesame oil — 1 teaspoon (R12, R14, R41)
- toasted sesame oil — 1 tsp (R31, R88)
- toasted sesame oil — 1/2 teaspoon (R35)
- toasted sesame oil — 1 tbsp (R72)
- unsalted butter — 1 tablespoon (R1, R8, R11, R13, R19, R22, R23, R36, R58, R65)
- unsalted butter — 1 tbsp (R25, R28, R56, R82, R86)
- unsalted butter — 2 tablespoons (R17, R20, R21, R34, R45, R75, R91, R100)
- unsalted butter — 3 tablespoons (R18, R60, R73, R74)
- unsalted butter — 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) (R3, R9, R59)
- unsalted butter — 1.5 tbsp (R32)
- unsalted butter — 2 tbsp (R29, R37, R40, R50, R51, R55, R61)
- unsalted butter — 3 tbsp (R39)
- unsalted butter — 4 tablespoons (R47)
- unsalted butter — 1/2 cup (1 stick) (R64)
- unsalted butter — 4 tbsp (R52, R87)
- unsalted butter — 6 tbsp (R62, R85)
- unsalted butter — 1.5 tablespoons (R93)
- unsalted butter — 1/4 cup (R84)
- vegetable oil — 2 tablespoons (R4, R35, R41, R43)
- vegetable oil — 1 tablespoon (R42)
- white distilled vinegar — 1/2 tsp (R25)
- yellow bell pepper, cored and sliced into 1/2-inch strips — 1 large (R2)
- yellow bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced into 1/4-inch strips — 1 large (R29)
- yellow mustard — 1 teaspoon (R6)
- yellow mustard — 1 tsp (R25)
- yellow mustard — 2 tablespoons (R21)
- ¾ cup ketchup — to taste (R21)
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce — to taste (R4, R24, R43)
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise — to taste (R6)
Per-recipe ingredient detail
Creamy Tuscan Chicken
#### For the Chicken
- 1.5 lbs (24 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally into 4 thin cutlets
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
#### For the Tuscan Cream Sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups packed fresh baby spinach leaves
#### For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
- Extra grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas
#### For the Chicken and Vegetable Sizzler
- 1.5 lbs (24 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 1/2-inch thick strips
- 1 large red bell pepper, cored and sliced into 1/2-inch strips
- 1 large yellow bell pepper, cored and sliced into 1/2-inch strips
- 1 large green bell pepper, cored and sliced into 1/2-inch strips
- 1 large yellow onion, halved and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
#### For the Homemade Fajita Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
#### For Serving and Garnish
- 8 small (6-inch) flour or corn tortillas, warmed
- 1 fresh lime, cut into wedges
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- Optional toppings: sour cream, sliced avocado, salsa
Garlic Shrimp Scampi with Linguine
#### For the Pasta
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt (for pasta water)
#### For the Shrimp Scampi
- 1.5 lbs (24 oz) large shrimp (21-25 count), peeled, deveined, tails on or off
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, divided
- 6 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc) or low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
#### For Garnish and Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/3 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- Lemon wedges for serving
Better-Than-Takeout Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry
For the Quick Jasmine Rice:
- 1 ½ cups quick-cooking white jasmine rice
- 1 ½ cups low-sodium beef broth (or water)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
For the Beef & Velvet Coating:
- 1 ½ lbs flank steak, thinly sliced across the grain into ¼-inch bite-sized strips
- 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
For the Broccoli & Aromatics:
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 1 large head), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons water (for steaming)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated
For the Stir-Fry Sauce:
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ⅓ cup low-sodium beef broth
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon toasted white sesame seeds
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced on the bias
One-Pot Cajun Sausage & Rice
For the Sausage & Holy Trinity:
- 12 oz smoked andouille sausage (or smoked kielbasa), sliced into ½-inch thick rounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, cored and diced
- 2 stalks celery, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
For the Rice & Seasoned Broth:
- 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice, rinsed until water runs clear
- 2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (salt-free or low-sodium)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For Garnish & Serving:
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard
For the Chicken Tenders:
- 1 ½ lbs raw chicken tenderloins (or boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into ½-inch strips)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (mixed into egg wash)
- 1 ½ cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Olive oil cooking spray
For the Honey Mustard Dip:
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 squeeze fresh lemon juice (about 1 teaspoon)
- Pinch of salt
For Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Cheesy Skillet Lasagna
Sausage & Sauce Base:
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or hot), casings removed
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced (about 1 cup)
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for gentle warmth)
- 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups water (or low-sodium chicken broth)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Pasta & Cheese Layers:
- 8 no-boil (oven-ready) lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces
- 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cups low-moisture shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, sliced into thin ribbons (for garnish)
Honey-Glazed Pork Chops with Sheet-Pan Green Beans
Pork Chops & Seasoning:
- 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (approx. 6 ounces each, 3/4-inch thick)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Honey-Garlic Glaze:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or low-sodium tamari)
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Sheet-Pan Green Beans:
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges (for serving)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)
Lemon Garlic Salmon & Asparagus
Salmon & Asparagus:
- 4 skin-on salmon fillets (approx. 6 ounces each, 1 inch thick)
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, woody ends trimmed
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Lemon Garlic Butter Glaze:
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
- 1 lemon, sliced into thin rounds
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)
30-Minute One-Pan Turkey Taco Skillet
Skillet Base:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.25 pounds 93/7 lean ground turkey
- 1 packet (1 ounce / 3 tablespoons) low-sodium taco seasoning
Rice & Simmer Liquids:
- 1 cup instant long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen sweet corn kernels
Topping & Garnishes:
- 1 cup (4 ounces) freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 fresh avocado, diced
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional, for serving)
25-Minute Creamy Tomato Gnocchi with Spinach & White Beans
Gnocchi & Sear:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 package (16 ounces / 1 pound) shelf-stable potato gnocchi
Sauce & Vegetables:
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/3 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed and drained
- 3 cups packed fresh baby spinach
Garnish:
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
20-Minute Warm Sesame Peanut Noodles with Edamame & Fresh Veggies
Noodles:
- 8 ounces spaghetti, ramen noodles (flavor packets discarded), or linguine
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (for tossing noodles)
Quick Peanut Sauce:
- 1/2 cup smooth creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional)
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated or minced
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup warm water (to thin sauce)
Fresh Mix-Ins & Toppings:
- 1 cup shelled edamame, thawed if frozen
- 1 cup matchstick carrots (julienned)
- 1 cup Persian or English cucumber, sliced into thin matchsticks
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted salted peanuts (optional, for crunch)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (for serving)
20-Minute Chicken Piccata
#### For the Chicken Cutlets
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced horizontally into 4 thin cutlets)
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
#### For the Lemon-Caper Pan Sauce
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 to 2 lemons)
- 3 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 4 thin lemon slices, for garnish
#### For Serving
- 4 cups warm cooked jasmine rice or quick-cooking white rice (or 1 warm loaf crusty Italian bread)
Chicken Fried Rice
#### For the Chicken & Marinade
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized 1/2-inch pieces)
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
#### For the Stir-Fry Base & Aromatics
- 3 cups chilled cooked jasmine rice (day-old or leftover works best)
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (such as avocado or canola oil), divided
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 cup frozen peas and diced carrots (thawed)
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
#### For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (or vegetarian stir-fry sauce)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
Sheet-Pan Chicken Shawarma Bowls
#### For the Shawarma Chicken & Onions
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1-inch strips)
- 1 large red onion (halved and cut into 1/2-inch thick wedges)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
#### For the Quick Cucumber-Tomato Salad
- 2 Persian cucumbers (or 1/2 English cucumber), diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
#### For the Garlic Yogurt-Tahini Drizzle & Assembly
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon warm water (to thin as needed)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 warm pita breads or 3 cups cooked basmati rice (optional for serving base)
Teriyaki Chicken Bowls
#### For the Homemade 5-Ingredient Teriyaki Glaze
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons liquid honey (or brown sugar)
- 2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine) or rice vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon cold water (optional slurried thickener)
#### For the Chicken & Vegetables
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (avocado or vegetable oil)
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 1 medium head)
- 2 tablespoons water (for steaming broccoli)
#### For Serving & Garnish
- 4 cups warm cooked jasmine rice or quick white rice
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
#### For the Chicken Meatballs
- 1 lb (16 oz) lean ground chicken (92% or 93% lean)
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
#### For the Buffalo Glaze
- 1/3 cup Frank's RedHot Original cayenne pepper sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon pure honey
#### For the Quick Yogurt-Ranch Dip & Serving
- 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 stalks fresh celery, washed and cut into 3-inch sticks
Skillet Chicken Pot Pie
#### For the Pot Pie Filling
- 2.5 cups cooked chicken breast or rotisserie chicken, shredded or cut into bite-sized cubes
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch coins
- 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3/4 cup frozen green peas
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
#### For the Biscuit Topping
- 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated buttermilk biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
Cajun Chicken Alfredo
#### For the Blackened Cajun Chicken
- 1.25 lbs (20 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced horizontally into thin cutlets
- 1.5 tablespoons Cajun seasoning mix
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
#### For the Fettuccine Pasta
- 8 oz dry fettuccine pasta
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt (for boiling pasta water)
#### For the Cajun Alfredo Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning mix
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
#### For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- Extra freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Crispy Chicken Quesadillas
#### For the Quesadillas
- 4 large (10-inch) flour tortillas (burrito size)
- 2.5 cups cooked chicken breast or rotisserie chicken, shredded or finely chopped
- 2 cups (8 oz) shredded Mexican cheese blend (Monterey Jack, Cheddar, and Asadero)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix
- 1 can (4 oz) mild diced green chiles, thoroughly drained
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (optional for brushing)
#### For Serving & Dipping
- 1/2 cup fresh red salsa or pico de gallo
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 fresh lime, cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Weeknight Sloppy Joes
For the Ground Beef & Veggie Base:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ¼ lbs 90/10 lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 small green bell pepper, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
For the Tangy Sloppy Joe Sauce:
- ¾ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ⅓ cup low-sodium beef broth (or water)
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
For Assembling & Serving:
- 4 brioche hamburger buns, split
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 4 slices dill pickle (optional garnish)
Skillet Philly Cheesesteaks
For the Steak & Seasoning:
- 1 ¼ lbs shaved ribeye steak (or paper-thin sliced sirloin)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
For the Veggies:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced into half-moons
- 1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced into long strips
- 4 oz white button mushrooms, thinly sliced
For Assembling & Melting Cheese:
- 6 slices deli provolone cheese (or Cheez Whiz)
- 4 soft bakery hoagie rolls, split lengthwise (3/4 of the way through)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
30-Minute Beef Stroganoff
For the Egg Noodles:
- 8 oz wide egg noodles
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (for pasta water)
For the Beef & Mushrooms:
- 1 ¼ lbs top sirloin steak, sliced into ½-inch strips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced into ¼-inch pieces
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
For the Creamy Stroganoff Pan Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¾ cup full-fat sour cream (at room temperature)
Korean Ground Beef Bowls
For the Quick Jasmine Rice:
- 1 ½ cups quick-cooking white jasmine rice
- 1 ½ cups water
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
For the Sweet & Savory Korean Ground Beef:
- 1 ¼ lbs 90/10 lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
For the Quick Cucumber Kimchi Salad:
- 2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced into rounds
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
For Serving & Garnish:
- 1 cup matchstick carrots (or shredded carrots)
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced on the bias
- 1 tablespoon toasted white sesame seeds
Stovetop Smash Burgers
For the Smash Burgers:
- 1.5 lbs 80/20 ground chuck, divided into 8 equal 3-oz portions (rolled loosely into balls)
- 1 tsp coarse kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 8 slices American cheese
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter (for greasing griddle)
For the Buns & Assembly:
- 4 brioche hamburger buns, split
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
Burger Sauce & Toppings:
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 1/2 tsp white distilled vinegar
- 4 crisp iceberg lettuce leaves
- 8 thin slices ripe hot-house tomato
- 12 dill pickle chips
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
Chili Mac Skillet
For the Chili Mac Base:
- 1 lb 85/15 ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Spices & Seasonings:
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Liquids & Canned Goods:
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 8 oz dry elbow macaroni pasta
Cheese & Garnish:
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
20-Minute Beef Tacos
For the Seasoned Beef Filling:
- 1.25 lbs 90/10 lean ground beef
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
Homemade Taco Seasoning Blend:
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
Taco Shells & Toppings Bar:
- 12 hard corn taco shells
- 1.5 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup Mexican blend cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa or pico de gallo
- 1 ripe Hass avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1 fresh lime, cut into wedges
Seared Sirloin Steak Salad
For the Seared Top Sirloin Steak:
- 1.5 lbs top sirloin steak (1 to 1.25 inches thick, rested at room temp for 15 minutes)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp coarse kosher salt
- 3/4 tsp coarsely cracked black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
For the Creamy Horseradish Blue Cheese Dressing:
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp prepared horseradish
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 to 2 tbsp water (to thin)
For the Fresh Salad Base & Assembly:
- 6 cups mixed baby greens (or chopped romaine hearts)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 English cucumber, sliced into half-moons
- 1/2 small red onion, paper-thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup blue cheese crumbles (for topping)
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
Sausage & Peppers Hoagies
- Sausage & Vegetables:
- 4 sweet or mild Italian sausage links (about 1 lb total)
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large red bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced into 1/4-inch strips
- 1 large yellow bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced into 1/4-inch strips
- 1 large yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced into half-moons
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth (or dry white wine, for deglazing)
- Hoagies & Assembly:
- 4 hoagie or sub rolls, split lengthwise
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 4 slices provolone cheese (about 4 oz)
- 2 tbsp freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley (for garnish)
Citrus Pork Tenderloin Tacos
- Spiced Pork Medallions:
- 1.25 lbs pork tenderloin, trimmed of silver skin and cut into 1/2-inch thick medallions
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Zest and juice of 1 fresh lime
- Juice of 1/2 fresh orange (about 2 tbsp)
- Crispy Lime Cabbage Slaw:
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- Tortillas & Serving Accents:
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas (5-inch)
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)
- Fresh lime wedges (for serving)
Pineapple Pork Stir-Fry
- Savory Soy-Ginger Sauce:
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp pineapple juice (reserved from canned or fresh pineapple)
- 2 tbsp honey (or light brown sugar)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- Pork & Vegetables:
- 1.25 lbs pork loin (or pork tenderloin), cut into 1/2-inch thick strips
- 1.5 tbsp avocado oil (or high-heat vegetable oil), divided
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 red bell pepper, cored and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 green bell pepper, cored and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 cup fresh or canned pineapple chunks (drained, reserve 2 tbsp juice)
- 3 green onions, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- Serving:
- 3 cups cooked jasmine or white rice (warm)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Pork Cutlets Marsala
- Pork Cutlets & Dredge:
- 1.25 lbs thin pork cutlets (or pork loin chops pounded to 1/4-inch thickness)
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt, divided
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1.5 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1.5 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- Mushroom Marsala Cream Sauce:
- 8 oz cremini (baby bella) mushrooms, wiped clean and thinly sliced
- 2 shallots, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sweet Marsala wine
- 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth (or chicken broth)
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
- Serving:
- 8 oz wide egg noodles, cooked according to package instructions and tossed with 1 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)
Crispy Baked Fish Tacos
#### For the Spice-Rubbed Fish
- 1.5 lbs (24 oz) cod or tilapia fillets, cut into 1-inch wide strips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
#### For the Cabbage-Lime Crema & Slaw
- 3 cups thinly shredded red and green cabbage (about 8 oz)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 large fresh lime, zested and juiced (about 2 tablespoons juice)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
#### For Assembly & Garnish
- 8 small (6-inch) corn tortillas (or flour tortillas)
- 1 fresh avocado, pitted and sliced
- 1 fresh lime, cut into wedges
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Garlic Shrimp Tacos with Lime Slaw
#### For the Chili-Lime Garlic Shrimp
- 1.5 lbs (24 oz) medium raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
#### For the Crunchy Lime Slaw
- 3 cups shredded green and purple cabbage blend (about 8 oz)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 ripe avocado, mashed
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
#### For Assembly & Garnish
- 8 small (6-inch) flour or corn tortillas
- 1 fresh lime, cut into wedges
- 1 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced into rounds (optional)
- Fresh cilantro sprigs
Shrimp Fried Rice
#### For the Shrimp & Quick Marinade
- 1 lb (16 oz) medium raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper (or black pepper)
#### For the Fried Rice
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice, chilled overnight (about 12 oz cooked weight)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or canola oil), divided
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 cup frozen peas and diced carrots blend, thawed
- 3 green onions (scallions), thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
#### For the Savory Finishing Sauce
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (or hoisin sauce)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Garlic Butter Tilapia with Lemony Rice
#### For the Quick Lemon Rice Pilaf
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (or jasmine rice), rinsed until water runs clear
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 fresh lemon, zested and juiced (about 2 tablespoons juice)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
#### For the Garlic Butter Tilapia
- 4 tilapia fillets (about 1.5 lbs / 24 oz total)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 fresh lemon, sliced into rounds for garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
25-Minute Penne alla Vodka
For the Pasta:
- 1 lb (16 oz) penne rigate pasta
- 1 tbsp kosher salt (for boiling water)
For the Vodka Sauce:
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced (about 1/2 cup)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/3 cup unflavored vodka
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
- 1/2 cup reserved starchy pasta cooking water
For Finishing & Garnish:
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Weeknight Spaghetti Carbonara
For the Pasta:
- 1 lb (16 oz) spaghetti
- 1 tbsp kosher salt (for boiling water)
For the Pork & Egg-Cheese Sauce:
- 6 oz pancetta or thick-cut bacon, diced into 1/4-inch lardons
- 4 large egg yolks + 1 large whole egg, room temperature
- 1 cup (2 oz) freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese, plus extra for serving
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper, coarse grind
- 1 cup reserved starchy pasta cooking water
For Garnish:
- Fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (optional)
- Extra cracked black pepper and Pecorino Romano
Creamy Stovetop Mac & Cheese
For the Pasta:
- 8 oz (2 cups) elbow macaroni or cavatappi pasta
- 1 tsp kosher salt (for boiling water)
For the Creamy Cheese Sauce:
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk, warmed
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp ground paprika
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 8 oz (2 cups packed) sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded from block
- 4 oz (1 cup packed) Monterey Jack cheese, freshly shredded from block
Optional Gourmet Add-Ins:
- 1/2 cup sweet green peas (thawed frozen or fresh cooked)
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled into bits
- 1/4 cup toasted panko breadcrumbs (for crunchy topping)
Pasta Primavera
For the Pasta:
- 12 oz penne, farfalle (bow tie), or campanelle pasta
- 1 tbsp kosher salt (for boiling water)
For the Seasonal Vegetables & Pan Sauce:
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 small green zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch half-moons (about 1 cup)
- 1 small yellow zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch half-moons (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 cup red or yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced into strips
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup frozen sweet green peas (or fresh shelled peas)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest of 1 fresh lemon (about 1 tsp)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup reserved starchy pasta cooking water
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus extra for serving
For Garnish:
- 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley or basil, finely chopped
- Red pepper flakes and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
25-Minute Classic Chicken Lo Mein
For the Lo Mein Noodles:
- 8 ounces dried lo mein noodles (or dried spaghetti)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
For the Chicken & Velvet Coating:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced thinly across the grain into ¼-inch strips
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
For the Veggie Mix:
- 3 cups shredded green cabbage (or coleslaw mix)
- 1 cup matchstick carrots
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 4 green onions, sliced diagonally into 1-inch pieces
For the Aromatics & Cooking Oil:
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
For the Soy-Ginger Lo Mein Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon sriracha (optional)
20-Minute Upgraded Restaurant-Style Ramen
For the Jammy Soft-Boiled Eggs:
- 4 large eggs (straight from the refrigerator)
- 4 cups cold water (for ice bath)
- 2 cups ice cubes
For the Broth Base & Aromatics:
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon white or yellow miso paste
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili oil (optional, for mild warmth)
For the Ramen Noodles:
- 4 packages instant ramen noodles (3 ounces each, seasoning packets discarded or reserved)
For the Protein & Toppings:
- 8 ounces cooked chicken breast, thinly sliced or shredded (or rotisserie chicken)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for searing chicken)
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels (fresh or thawed frozen)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
- 4 green onions (scallions), thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon toasted white and black sesame seeds
- 4 small sheets toasted nori seaweed (optional garnish)
30-Minute Sesame Tofu & Broccoli Stir-Fry
For the Fluffy Jasmine Rice:
- 1 ½ cups quick-cooking white jasmine rice
- 1 ½ cups low-sodium vegetable broth (or water)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
For the Crispy Tofu:
- 1 block (14 to 16 ounces) extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or canola oil)
For the Broccoli & Aromatics:
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 1 large head, cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 3 tablespoons water (for steaming)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated
For the Sesame-Soy Glaze:
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (or dark brown sugar)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ⅓ cup vegetable broth (or water)
For Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon toasted white sesame seeds
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
30-Minute Easy White Chicken Chili
For the Chili Base & Aromatics:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 pound (16 ounces) lean ground chicken (or 3 cups shredded cooked rotisserie chicken)
For the Beans, Chilies & Corn:
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) Cannellini or Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cans (4 ounces each) diced mild green chilies (undrained)
- 1 cup frozen sweet corn kernels
For the Broth & Warm Spices:
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
For the Creamy Finish:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened and cut into small cubes (or ½ cup heavy cream)
For Toppings & Serving:
- 1 cup crunchy tortilla chips, lightly crushed
- 1 ripe Hass avocado, pitted and thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Creamy Tomato Soup with the Best Grilled Cheese
For the Creamy Tomato Soup:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed canned tomatoes
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped (for garnish)
For the Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwiches:
- 8 thick slices sourdough bread
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 4 ounces sharp yellow cheddar cheese, freshly shredded (1 cup)
- 4 ounces Gruyère cheese, freshly shredded (1 cup)
30-Minute Classic Minestrone Soup
For the Soffritto Aromatics & Base:
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into ½-inch half-moons
- 2 stalks celery, sliced into ½-inch pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
For the Herb Tomato Broth:
- 1 can (28 ounces) diced canned tomatoes with juices
- 5 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 parmesan cheese rind (optional)
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
For the Beans, Pasta & Vegetables:
- 1 can (15 ounces) Cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 medium zucchini, diced into ½-inch pieces
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
For Serving & Garnish:
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
30-Minute Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup
For the Soup Base & Roux:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
For the Cream Liquid & Spices:
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
For the Vegetables & Cheddar Finish:
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped small
- 1 cup matchstick carrots
- 8 ounces sharp yellow cheddar cheese, freshly shredded (2 cups)
For Serving & Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
- Warm crusty baguette slices
Loaded Baked Potato Soup
For the Crispy Bacon & Aromatics:
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped into ½-inch pieces
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
For the Potato Soup Base:
- 3 large Russet potatoes (1 ½ pounds), peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
For Loading & Garnish:
- 1 cup sharp yellow cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
- Reserved crispy bacon pieces
One-Pot Italian Sausage & Tortellini Soup
For the Soup Base:
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lb mild Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
For the Broth & Pasta:
- 1 can (14.5 oz) petite diced tomatoes, with juices
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 package (9 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach, lightly packed
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
For Serving & Garnish:
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced into ribbons
30-Minute Creamy Corn Chowder
For the Chowder Base:
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 ribs celery, finely diced
- 1 medium Yukon Gold potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
For the Broth & Sweet Corn:
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 16 oz sweet frozen corn kernels, thawed slightly
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
For Serving & Garnish:
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
Open-Faced Cheddar Tuna Melts with Quick Cucumber Salad
For the Quick Cucumber Salad:
- 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
For the Classic Tuna Salad:
- 2 cans (5 oz each) solid white albacore tuna in water, drained
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 ribs celery, finely diced
- 2 tbsp finely chopped red onion
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
For the Melts & Assembly:
- 4 thick slices artisan sourdough bread
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz (1 cup) sharp yellow cheddar cheese, coarsely shredded
Hot Ham & Swiss Sliders with Honey Butter Glaze
For the Sliders:
- 1 pack (12 count) Hawaiian sweet dinner rolls
- 12 oz deli sliced Black Forest ham
- 8 oz sliced Swiss cheese
For the Garlic-Herb Honey Butter Glaze:
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp poppy seeds
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
For the Bagged Salad Side:
- 1 bag (12 oz) Italian or Caesar salad kit
Weeknight Shakshuka
Spiced Tomato & Pepper Sauce:
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 large red bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced into 2-inch strips
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed San Marzano tomatoes
Eggs & Finishing Touches:
- 4 large eggs (at room temperature)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Serving Suggestion:
- 4 warm pita pockets or thick slices of crusty sourdough bread
Skillet Falafel Bowls
Pan-Fried Falafel Patties:
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed, drained, and thoroughly dried
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (for frying)
Cucumber-Tomato Salad:
- 1 1/2 cups diced English cucumber
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
Tahini-Lemon Drizzle:
- 1/3 cup smooth tahini
- 3 tbsp warm water
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
Bowl Base & Garnish:
- 3 cups cooked warm jasmine rice
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Black Bean & Corn Quesadillas
Lime-Avocado Crema:
- 1 ripe Hass avocado, pitted and peeled
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp warm water (to thin)
Cumin-Spiced Black Bean & Corn Filling:
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup sweet frozen corn kernels, thawed and drained
- 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
Quesadillas & Frying:
- 4 large (10-inch) flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Garnish:
- Fresh cilantro sprigs and lime wedges
Creamy Mushroom Stroganoff
Butter-Tossed Egg Noodles:
- 8 oz wide egg noodles
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
Mushroom & Sauce Base:
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lb (16 oz) cremini (baby bella) mushrooms, wiped clean and sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp sweet Hungarian paprika
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream (at room temperature)
Garnish:
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Eggs in Purgatory
For the Spicy Tomato Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed San Marzano tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
For the Eggs & Toppings:
- 8 large eggs (cold or room temperature)
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (or Pecorino Romano)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
For Serving:
- 1 loaf rustic sourdough or Italian crusty bread, sliced into 1-inch thick slices and toasted
Freezer-Friendly Breakfast Burritos
For the Filling:
- 1/2 pound (8 ounces) mild pork breakfast sausage (or turkey sausage)
- 1 1/2 cups frozen Potatoes O'Brien (diced potatoes with onions and bell peppers)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 8 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mild or sharp cheddar cheese
For Assembly & Serving:
- 4 large (10-inch) burrito-size flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup fresh salsa or pico de gallo (optional, for serving)
- 1/4 cup sour cream (optional, for serving)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes + Crispy Bacon
For the Oven-Crisped Bacon:
- 12 slices thick-cut hardwood smoked bacon
For the Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 3/4 cups low-fat buttermilk (or whole buttermilk)
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Extra butter or vegetable oil for coating the griddle skillet
For Serving:
- 1/2 cup pure warm maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened for topping
Cinnamon French Toast with Warm Berry Compote
For the Warm Berry Compote:
- 2 cups frozen mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon cold water (optional, for thicker compote)
For the Cinnamon Custard & Toast:
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
- 8 thick slices brioche bread (or Texas toast)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided for pan-searing)
For Serving & Garnish:
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Warm maple syrup (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
One-Pot Tomato-Basil Tortellini
For the Aromatic Sauce Base:
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced (about 1/2 cup)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
For the Tortellini & Cream Finish:
- 20 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach, tightly packed
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
For Serving & Garnish:
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces
- 2 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Skillet Ravioli with Brown Butter & Sage
For the Pan-Seared Ravioli:
- 20 oz refrigerated cheese ravioli (or spinach-ricotta ravioli)
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 tbsp water (divided, for steaming batches)
For the Brown Butter Sauce & Toppings:
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, sliced into 6 pieces
- 16 fresh sage leaves, washed and thoroughly dried
- 1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
For Garnish:
- Extra freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
One-Pot Sausage & Ziti with Spinach
For the Sausage & Aromatics:
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lb sweet or spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced (about 1 cup)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
For the Pasta & Cooking Sauce:
- 1 jar (24 oz) quality marinara sauce
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 12 oz dry ziti pasta (or penne rigate)
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach, tightly packed
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
For the Cheesy Layer & Garnish:
- 1 cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
15-Minute Real Fettuccine Alfredo
For the Pasta:
- 12 oz dry fettuccine pasta (or 16 oz fresh fettuccine)
- 1 tbsp kosher salt (for boiling water)
For the Classic Alfredo Sauce:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 8 tablespoon slices
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (grated fine on a microplane)
- 1/8 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 3/4 cup reserved starchy pasta cooking water
For Garnish & Serving:
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- Extra freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
20-Minute Burrito Bowls
For the Cilantro-Lime Rice:
- 3 cups pre-cooked instant white jasmine rice (heated per package directions)
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
For the Bean & Corn Base:
- 1 can (15 ounces) low-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup sweet yellow corn kernels (canned or thawed frozen)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For Assembly & Toppings:
- 2.5 cups rotisserie chicken breast, warm and shredded
- 1 cup Mexican blend cheese (Monterey Jack and Cheddar), finely shredded
- 1 cup fresh pico de gallo or chunky salsa
- 1 ripe Hass avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup light sour cream
- 1 lime, cut into 4 wedges for serving
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
30-Minute Chicken Tortilla Soup
For the Tortilla Strips:
- 4 corn tortillas (5-inch), cut into 1/2-inch wide strips
- 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
For the Soup Base:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes with juices
- 4 cups (32 ounces) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (15 ounces) low-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup sweet yellow corn kernels (canned or frozen)
- 2.5 cups rotisserie chicken breast, shredded
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
For Garnish & Serving:
- 1 ripe Hass avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Skillet Nachos for Dinner
For the Seasoned Ground Beef:
- 1 pound 90/10 lean ground beef
- 1 packet (1 ounce) low-sodium taco seasoning
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Nacho Layers:
- 6 ounces thick-cut restaurant-style tortilla chips
- 1 can (15 ounces) low-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1.5 cups Cheddar-Jack cheese blend, shredded
For Fresh Toppings:
- 1/2 cup fresh Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeno slices
- 1 ripe Hass avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup light sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges for serving
Baked Chicken Flautas
For the Cheesy Chicken Filling:
- 2.5 cups rotisserie chicken breast, shredded
- 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Colby Jack cheese, finely shredded
- 1/4 cup mild salsa verde
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
For the Flautas:
- 8 soft flour tortillas (6-inch fajita size)
- 1.5 tablespoons olive oil (for brushing)
For the Avocado-Ranch Dip:
- 1/2 ripe Hass avocado
- 1/3 cup light sour cream
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon dry ranch seasoning powder
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
For Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Easy Pad Thai-Style Noodles
#### Noodle & Protein Base
- 8 oz flat rice noodles (pad thai noodles, medium width)
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 1/4-inch thin strips
- 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil (such as avocado oil or vegetable oil), divided
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
#### Quick Tamarind-Substitute Pad Thai Sauce
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 large lime)
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1/2 tsp sriracha or red pepper flakes (optional, for mild warmth)
#### Stir-Fry Finish & Veggies
- 2 cups fresh bean sprouts
- 4 green onions, trimmed and sliced into 1-inch pieces
#### Garnishes & Serving
- 1/3 cup dry-roasted salted peanuts, roughly chopped
- 1 fresh lime, cut into 4 wedges
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
Thai Basil Beef (Pad Krapow-Style)
#### Beef & Aromatics
- 1.5 lbs lean ground beef (85/15 or 90/10)
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil (such as avocado oil)
- 5 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 red Fresno chili or jalapeño, thinly sliced into rounds (seeded for less heat)
- 1 small yellow onion, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
#### Savory Thai Basil Sauce
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce (or additional low-sodium soy sauce)
- 1.5 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp water
#### Herb Finish & Rice Bowl Assembly
- 2 cups fresh Thai basil leaves (or sweet Italian basil leaves, tightly packed)
- 4 large eggs
- 4 cups cooked jasmine rice, kept warm
- 1 fresh lime, cut into 4 wedges
Weeknight Chicken Katsu
#### Chicken Cutlets & Crisp Breading
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total, sliced horizontally into 4 thin cutlets)
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, thoroughly beaten
- 1.5 cups Japanese Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup neutral cooking oil (such as canola or avocado oil, for pan-frying)
#### Quick Homemade Tonkatsu Sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or white sugar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard or yellow mustard
#### Serving Sides & Garnishes
- 3 cups finely shredded green cabbage
- 4 cups cooked white short-grain or jasmine rice, warm
- 1 lemon, cut into 4 wedges
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Bibimbap-Style Rice Bowls
#### Savory Seasoned Beef (or Tofu Base)
- 1 lb lean ground beef (or 14 oz extra-firm tofu, drained and crumbled)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp light brown sugar, packed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
#### Quick Vegetable Sides
- 5 oz fresh baby spinach leaves
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and julienned into thin matchsticks
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil (such as avocado oil), divided
- 1/4 tsp salt, divided
#### Spicy-Sweet Gochujang Drizzle (or Sriracha-Mayo)
- 3 tbsp Gochujang (Korean red pepper paste; or swap with 2 tbsp Sriracha + 3 tbsp mayonnaise for a creamy drizzle)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey or light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
#### Bowl Assembly & Toppings
- 4 cups cooked short-grain white rice or jasmine rice, warm
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Tuna Noodle Skillet (No Cans of Soup)
#### For the Pasta & Veggies
- 8 oz wide egg noodles
- 1 tablespoon salt (for pasta water)
- 1 cup frozen green peas
#### For the Scratch Cream Sauce
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 cup freshly shredded sharp yellow cheddar cheese
#### For the Tuna & Crispy Panko Topping
- 2 cans (5 oz each) solid white albacore tuna in water, drained and gently flaked
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
Shepherd's Pie Skillet
#### For the Quick Mashed Potato Topping
- 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon salt (for potato boiling water)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup warm whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
#### For the Beef & Vegetable Filling
- 1.25 lbs lean ground beef (90/10)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and small diced (about 1 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 cup frozen sweet peas
#### For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
- Fresh herb garnish (sprigs of fresh thyme)
Quick Chicken & Dumplings
#### For the Rich Chicken Soup Base
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 3 cups cooked rotisserie chicken meat, skinless and shredded
- 1 cup frozen green peas
#### For the Drop Dumplings
- 1.5 cups biscuit baking mix (such as Bisquick)
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
#### For Garnish
- Fresh parsley leaves and fresh herb garnish
Weeknight Goulash
#### For the One-Pot Goulash
- 1 lb lean ground beef (85/15)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 can (15 oz) canned tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes in juice, un-drained
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1.5 cups dry elbow macaroni
#### For Serving & Garnish
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp yellow cheddar cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
- Fresh herb garnish
Crispy Chicken Milanese with Lemony Arugula Salad
#### For the Crispy Chicken Cutlets
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (2 large breasts, split horizontally into 4 thin cutlets)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (for shallow frying)
#### For the Lemony Arugula Salad
- 5 oz fresh baby arugula (about 5 packed cups)
- 1/3 cup shaved Parmesan cheese (shaved with a vegetable peeler)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (from 1 fresh lemon)
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
#### For Serving
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Turkey & Spinach Meatballs with Lemony Orzo
#### For the Turkey & Spinach Meatballs
- 1.25 lbs lean ground turkey (93/7)
- 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for browning)
#### For the Orzo & Broth
- 1 cup uncooked dried orzo pasta
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced (about 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves (whole)
- 1/4 cup fresh dill or parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)
- Shaved Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Sheet-Pan BBQ Chicken Thighs & Baby Potatoes
#### For the Chicken & Potato Base
- 1.75 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (4 medium thighs, trimmed of excess skin)
- 1.5 lbs baby yellow potatoes, halved (or quartered if larger than 1 inch)
- 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
#### For the BBQ Glaze & Garnish
- 1/2 cup sweet and smoky BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
Creamy Bacon-Ranch Chicken Skillet
#### For the Chicken & Bacon
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut horizontally into 4 thin cutlets)
- 4 strips thick-cut bacon, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed)
#### For the Bacon-Ranch Cream Sauce
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 packet (1 oz / 3 tablespoons) dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 2 tablespoons fresh green onions or chives, finely chopped
#### For Serving
- 3 cups cooked white rice or warm egg noodles
Sausage & Kale Skillet with White Beans
For the Skillet Base:
- 14 oz fully cooked turkey kielbasa, sliced into 1/2-inch thick coins
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
For the Greens & Beans:
- 1 bunch (about 5 cups loosely packed) Lacinato kale, stems removed and leaves chopped into bite-sized ribbons
- 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
For the Finishing Touches:
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from 1/2 fresh lemon)
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Smoked Sausage & Potato Hash
For the Skillet Hash:
- 14 oz smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch thick coins
- 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, washed and diced into uniform 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, cored and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 green bell pepper, cored and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
For the Eggs & Finishing:
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- Hot sauce, for serving (optional)
BLT Pasta
For the Pasta:
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 tbsp kosher salt (for boiling pasta water)
For the BLT Skillet Base:
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 cups baby arugula, loosely packed
- 1/2 cup pasta cooking water (reserved before draining)
For the Finishing Touch:
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
- 1 tsp fresh lemon zest
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
30-Minute Weeknight Gumbo
For the Quick Rice Base:
- 1.5 cups quick-cook long-grain white rice
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
For the Gumbo Meats & Quick Roux:
- 12 oz andouille sausage, cut into 1/4-inch thick coins
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch bite-sized cubes
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning, divided
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
For the Holy Trinity & Aromatics:
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 ribs celery, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen sliced okra
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
For Serving & Garnish:
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- Hot sauce, for table serving
Sheet-Pan Shrimp Boil
Potato & Corn Base
- 1 lb baby yellow potatoes (such as Yukon Gold or Honey Gold), halved
- 3 ears fresh sweet corn, shucked and cut into 1.5-inch mini rounds
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Sausage & Seafood
- 12 oz cooked smoked andouille sausage (or kielbasa), sliced into 1/2-inch thick coins
- 1.5 lbs large raw shrimp (21–25 count), peeled and deveined, tails left intact
Seasoned Cajun-Old Bay Butter
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1.5 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning (or mild Creole seasoning)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from 1/2 lemon)
Garnish & Serving
- 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 fresh lemon, cut into wedges for serving
Easy Crab Cakes with Quick Remoulade
Quick Remoulade Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp capers, drained and finely chopped
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp hot sauce (such as Louisiana or Frank's RedHot)
- 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely minced
Crab Cake Binder
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 2 green onions (scallions), finely sliced (white and green parts)
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely minced
Crab Cake Base
- 1 lb refrigerated or canned jumbo lump crab meat, picked through for shell fragments
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
Frying & Serving
- 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil (such as canola or avocado oil)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 fresh lemon, cut into wedges for serving
Garlic Butter Mussels
Fresh Mussels Prep
- 3.5 lbs fresh live mussels, cleaned and debearded (see guide above)
Garlic Butter & Wine Broth
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 medium shallots, finely diced
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for subtle warmth)
- 1 cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio; or 1 cup low-sodium chicken/vegetable broth plus 1 tbsp lemon juice for alcohol-free)
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Bread & Finishing Garnish
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- 1/3 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped
- 1 crusty French baguette or sourdough loaf, sliced and toasted for dipping
Sesame-Crusted Ahi Tuna Bowls
Ahi Tuna & Sesame Crust
- 1.25 lbs sushi-grade Ahi tuna steaks (about two 10-oz steaks, 1-inch thick)
- 3 tbsp white sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp black sesame seeds
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1.5 tbsp avocado oil (or canola oil, for high-heat searing)
Quick Cucumber-Sesame Salad
- 3 Persian cucumbers (or 1 English cucumber), sliced into thin 1/8-inch rounds
- 1.5 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp toasted white sesame seeds
Soy-Ginger Drizzle
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
Bowl Assembly
- 3 cups cooked jasmine or sushi rice, warm
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted and thinly sliced
- 2 scallions (green onions), thinly sliced
- Optional: Siracha or spicy mayo for drizzling
Better French Bread Pizzas
For the Crust & Garlic Rub:
- 1 large bakery-fresh French baguette (12 to 14 inches long), cut in half crosswise, then split lengthwise into 4 equal quarters
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and cut in half
For the Quick Pizza Sauce:
- 1 cup crushed canned San Marzano tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
For the Toppings:
- 2 cups (8 ounces) low-moisture, whole-milk shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) sliced mini pepperoni (or diced bell peppers and sliced black olives for a vegetarian option)
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, sliced into thin ribbons (chiffonade)
BBQ Chicken Flatbreads
For the Quick Pickled Cucumber Salad:
- 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds
- 1/4 small red onion, paper-thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
For the Flatbreads:
- 4 premade store-bought naan breads or flatbreads (about 4 to 5 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (for brushing flatbread edges)
- 1/2 cup sweet and smoky BBQ sauce (plus 2 tablespoons for drizzling)
- 2.5 cups (about 10 ounces) cooked rotisserie chicken breast, shredded
- 1.5 cups (6 ounces) shredded smoked Gouda cheese (or Monterey Jack cheese)
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced into half-moons
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
30-Minute Meatball Subs
For the Quick Meatballs:
- 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (for searing)
For the Sauce & Sub Assembly:
- 2 cups high-quality canned marinara sauce
- 4 Italian sub rolls or hoagie rolls (6 inches long), split open
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 slices provolone cheese (about 6 ounces total)
- 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
Crispy Chicken Wraps
For the Seasoned Chicken:
- 1.25 pounds chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
For the Wraps & Sauces:
- 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch diameter)
- 1 cup (4 ounces) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, finely shredded
- 1 large Roma tomato, seeded and finely diced
- 1/4 cup creamy ranch dressing
- 2 tablespoons Buffalo hot sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons neutral cooking oil (avocado oil or canola oil, for crisping)
Juicy Turkey Burgers with Quick Garlic Aioli
For the Panade & Turkey Patties:
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons whole milk
- 1.25 pounds 93% lean ground turkey
- 1/4 cup yellow onion, finely grated with juices
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for searing)
For the Quick Garlic Aioli:
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For Burger Assembly:
- 4 brioche burger buns, split
- 1.5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 4 slices white cheddar cheese
- 4 crisp green leaf lettuce leaves
- 1 large beefsteak tomato, sliced into 4 rounds
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced into rings
Greek Chicken Bowls
For the Lemon-Oregano Chicken:
- 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch strips
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 teaspoons dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
For the Quick Tzatziki:
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or full-fat)
- 1/2 cup English cucumber, grated and thoroughly squeezed dry in paper towels
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
For the Cucumber-Tomato-Feta Salad:
- 1 English cucumber, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
For the Rice & Bowl Assembly:
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice or basmati rice, warm
- 2 pita bread rounds, warmed and cut into quarters
- 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
- 4 fresh lemon wedges (for serving)
Red Lentil Dahl
For the Red Lentil Dahl Base:
- 1 cup dry split red lentils, thoroughly rinsed in cold water and drained
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or extra-virgin olive oil)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional, for mild heat)
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (13.5 ounces) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
For the Finish & Serving:
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
- 2 cups cooked basmati rice, warm (or warm naan bread)
25-Minute Chickpea Curry (Chana Masala-Style)
For the Spiced Tomato Chickpea Curry:
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and thoroughly drained
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (or neutral cooking oil)
- 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1.5 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (or cayenne pepper)
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
For the Greens & Serving:
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach leaves, loosely packed
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
- 3 cups cooked basmati rice, warm (or warm garlic naan)
30-Minute Zuppa Toscana (Copycat Version)
Sausage & Aromatic Base:
- 1 lb mild Italian sausage (bulk or casings removed)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Soup & Vegetables:
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 lbs baby yellow potatoes, unpeeled and sliced into 1/8-inch rounds
- 3 cups Lacinato kale (dino kale), stems removed and leaves coarsely torn into bite-sized pieces
Finishing & Serving:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (or half-and-half)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Loaded Chili Baked Potatoes
Quick Skillet Chili:
- 1 lb lean ground beef (90/10)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
Microwave Baked Potatoes & Toppings:
- 4 large Russet potatoes (about 8-10 oz each), thoroughly scrubbed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for rubbing potato skins)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Sheet-Pan Honey Mustard Chicken & Brussels Sprouts
Chicken & Sprouts Base:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 4-6 thighs)
- 1 lb fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut in half lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Honey-Mustard Glaze:
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon coarse whole-grain mustard
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves (plus extra sprigs for garnish)
Bruschetta Chicken
Fresh Tomato-Basil Relish:
- 4 ripe Roma tomatoes, seeded and finely diced (about 2 cups)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced into ribbons (chiffonade)
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (or thick aged balsamic vinegar)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Pan-Seared Chicken & Cheese:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total), sliced horizontally into 4 thin cutlets
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese (or sliced fresh mozzarella)
Garlic Toasts:
- 1 small French baguette, cut diagonally into 8 slice rounds
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 clove garlic, cut in half (for rubbing bread)