Here’s What to Cook This Week (October 14 – October 20)
We’re no stranger to busy weeks, from late nights at the office and after-work happy hours to evenings full of soccer practice and dance rehearsals. That’s why we understand that it’s so important to put healthy, autumn-inspired meals on the table in relatively short order. To help you out, here are seven dishes you can make in 30 minutes to one hour. It’s everything you need to cook dinner this week.
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Grocery List:
4 8-oz salmon fillets
2 lbs. skin-on chicken thighs
2 lbs. sirloin steak
1 slice bacon
1 large head cauliflower
8 medium baby Japanese eggplant
3 cups shiitake mushrooms
8 oz wild mushrooms
1 ½ lbs. sweet potatoes
2 leeks
2 cups shredded Tuscan kale
1 ½ lbs. Brussels sprouts
1 onion
1 red onion
18 garlic cloves
1 cup spinach
1 cup purple cabbage
16 oz can chickpeas
1 can tomato puree
4 large Medjool dates
1 lime
3 lemons
1 tablespoon fig preserves
I bunch chopped parsley
1 bunch fresh cilantro
1 bunch fresh thyme
4 sage leaves
1 bunch fresh basil
½ cup roasted salted Marcona almonds
3 cups cooked barley
½ lb. pizza dough
12 oz. spaghetti
2 tablespoons gochujang
2 tablespoons sweet white miso
½ cup orange juice
6 oz crumbled goat cheese
1 cup shredded Havarti cheese
Pantry Ingredients:
Olive oil, butter, salt, pepper, nonstick cooking spray, balsamic vinegar, brown rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, honey, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, unrefined cane sugar, turmeric, cayenne pepper, minced onion, crushed red pepper flakes, curry powder
Monday: Antoni Porowski’s Cauliflower Steaks with Turmeric and Crunchy Almonds
Detox to start your week without losing any cozy flavors (or time) with this cauliflower steak recipe that’s done in 35 minutes. It includes a spicy dressing, sweet dates and roasted Marcona almonds, too.
Tuesday: Orange Salmon with Leeks and Mushrooms
Toss the orange marinade together in minutes, then let the salmon soak in sauce while you’re at work. You’ll thank Katie Workman when this is cooked and on the table on a Tuesday night.
Wednesday: Barley Chickpea Salad with Purple Cabbage, Spinach and an Almond Sesame Miso Dressing
Make it through hump day with the help of Gaby Dalkin: She gives us this grain salad that’s served with an irresistible almond-sesame-miso dressing and protein-rich chickpeas. (P.S. It’s more assembled than cooked.)
Thursday: Honey Mustard Sheet-Pan Chicken with Brussels Sprouts
We won’t hide the secret from you: This sheet pan chicken meal is fast—done in under one hour—easy and involves minimal cleanup.
Friday: Steak Bites with Sweet Potatoes
Staying in on Friday night never looked so good, dinner-wise. We can’t get enough of the warm aioli served with these sirloin steak bites and crispy sweet potato chunks.
Saturday: Roasted Mushroom Kale Pizza
Make Saturday night a pizza party with a cheesy mushroom pie you can bake in just 30 minutes. Now, where’s the wine?
Sunday: Roasted Eggplant, Crisp Garlic and Basil Pasta
Indulge to cap off the weekend. Aida Mollenkamp shares a seriously decadent spaghetti dish with baked Japanese eggplant, crispy chunks of garlic, and creamy globs of goat cheese. It may take an hour to make, but everyone will definitely be asking for a second helping.
