Smitten Kitchen’s Ziti Chickpeas with Sausage and Kale is a hearty one-pan pasta bake built for weeknights. Italian sausage, tomato, and chickpeas come together in a braiser, finished under the broiler with Parmesan and melted mozzarella for a satisfying, crowd-pleasing dinner with minimal cleanup.
Ina Garten’s Lemon Chicken with Croutons from Barefoot in Paris is weeknight-simple but dinner-party worthy. A whole chicken roasted with lemon, onion, butter, and seasoning, served over olive oil–sautéed croutons that soak up every dripping. Minimal effort, maximum flavor – exactly what Ina does best.
This cashew chicken and asparagus stir-fry delivers crisp vegetables, perfectly seared chicken, and a balanced sauce with rice vinegar and just enough sweetness. The key is cooking each component separately for maximum texture.
This rich, two-day Coq au Vin layers deep flavor through red wine, bacon, and slow braising. Inspired by Ina Garten and Chaval in Portland, Maine, it yields tender chicken and a silky, spoon-coating sauce. A cozy, classic French dish that proves patience pays off, especially on cold winter nights.
Ina Garten’s Panko-Crusted Salmon is a low-effort, high-reward recipe perfect for a solo lunch. Salmon fillets are brushed with Dijon mustard and topped with a lemony panko-parsley crust, then seared in a cast iron skillet and finished in the oven until flaky and golden. Pair with roasted broccolini for a complete meal.
This Pork Green Chili comes straight from the kitchen of Portland’s Terlingua restaurant. Tender pork butt, roasted Anaheim and poblano peppers, sweet corn, and a masa slurry create a rich, hearty bowl. Finished with cotija and cilantro, it’s the perfect recipe for cold-weather cooking.
Wishbone Kitchen’s Boyfriend Roast Chicken delivers everything you want from a great roast: crisp skin, tender meat, and a bright pan sauce that pulls it all together. Served with crushed Yukon gold potatoes tossed in shallot-champagne vinegar sauce, it’s the kind of comforting, slightly fancy dinner that makes any night feel special.
This Weeknight Pozole-Style Green Chili blends the bright, herbaceous flavors of pozole verde with the hearty texture of white bean chili. Roasted tomatillos, hominy, and tender shredded chicken simmer into a thick, cozy stew, finished with lime and piled high with crunchy, creamy toppings.