These meat-only meatballs mean no breadcrumbs or other fillers. Sauce is light and delicate, with a few simple ingredients. Prep time: 15 minutes; Cook time 15 minutes; Start to finish: 30 minutes Ingredients For the meatballs 1 lb ground beef 1 teaspoon onion powder...
100 Things to Make for Dinner
Pasta e Ceci
A soup/stew that's very robust and flexible (the first time I made it, I didn't have time to go to the store, so I used bacon instead of pancetta, skipped the anchovies, added a little more pepper flakes and used a different pasta). Originally from Cooks Illustrated....
Spinach Lasagna
A classic. This can be prepared in advance and baked before serving, or baked and then frozen. Prep time: 15 minutes; start to finish: about 1 hour Ingredients 9-12 lasagna noodles - use the no bake noodles for even less prep time 3 to 4 cups good tomato sauce - about...
Spicy Roasted Broccoli and Pasta
Another great New York Times Cooking recipe. Quick and easy sheet pan dinner. Start to finish: 30 minutes, +/- Ingredients 2 ½ pounds broccoli, cut into bite-size florets 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed ¾ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon red pepper...
Jambalaya in the Instant Pot
Chicken, shrimp and spicy sausage - full of flavor. Prep time: 15 minutes; Cook time: 18 minutes; Start to finish: 45 minutes Ingredients 1 teaspoon canola oil 8 oz Andouille sausage slices, 1⁄8-inch- thick 3/4 pound chicken breast bone-in halves, skinned and cut into...
Chicken in Apple Mustard Sauce
Simple to make and easy to double (this recipe serves 4). Prep: 5 minutes; Cook: 25; Start to finish: 30 minutes Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 2 T butter 1 cup apple juice 1 medium onion, sliced 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 tsp thyme 4 tsp...
Chicken Cacciatore
A classic chicken dish that goes from weekday meal to something to serve to guests. Serves 4. 45 minutes - 1 hour to prepare. Ingredients 4 (6- to 8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and halved crosswise Salt and pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound...
CSA Challenge: Summer Squash Frittata
Squash is plentiful now. Here's an easy dinner that chock full! Start to finish: 30 minutes Ingredients 2 good-sized summer squash, very thinly sliced 4 eggs 2 oz. Gruyere cheese, shredded 1/4 cup milk 2 green onions, white ends sliced 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper...
Riced Cauliflower Fried Rice
Sure looks like fried rice! Start to finish: under 1/2 hour Ingredients 1 T + 2 tsp sesame oil (or vegetable oil) 4 c riced cauliflower 1 c frozen mixed vegetables (or fresh vegetables chopped small) 2 green onions, chopped Salt & pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 2...
