Tag: weeknight

Ackee and Saltfish

Jamaica''s national dish — creamy ackee fruit sautéed with salted cod.

Aloo Gobi (Indian Potato and Cauliflower)

North India's beloved dry curry — potatoes and cauliflower with turmeric and cumin.

Argentine Steak with Chimichurri

Simply grilled steak with Argentina''s iconic raw herb sauce.

Arroz con Pollo

Latin American chicken and rice — a one-pot meal that feeds a crowd.

Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Savory ground chicken in crisp butter lettuce cups.

Asian Sesame Chicken Salad

Crunchy cabbage slaw with sesame-ginger dressing and crispy wonton strips.

Bacalhau à Brás (Portuguese Salt Cod)

Portugal''s beloved salt cod dish — shredded cod with matchstick potatoes, eggs, and olives.

Baja-Style Fish Tacos (Tilapia)

Baked Cod with Herb Breadcrumbs

Baked Mac and Cheese (American Classic)

Creamy béchamel-based mac and cheese with a golden breadcrumb crust.

Baked Salmon with Dijon-Herb Crust

Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Crispy-edged sweet potato fries without deep frying.

Baked Ziti

The weeknight lasagna — same concept, half the effort.

Barbadian Flying Fish and Cou-Cou

Barbados'' national dish — steamed flying fish with cornmeal and okra polenta.

Beef and Broccoli

The takeout classic, made better at home.

Beef Stroganoff

Belizean Stew Chicken

Belize''s everyday comfort food — chicken browned in caramelized sugar then stewed.

Blackened Tilapia

Bucatini all'Amatriciana

Guanciale, tomato, Pecorino, chili — one of Rome's four canonical pastas.

Bún (Vietnamese Noodle Salad)

Cold rice noodles with grilled pork, fresh herbs, pickled vegetables, and nuoc cham dressing.

Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)

Cacio e Pepe Risotto

The cacio e pepe flavor profile applied to risotto — creamy, peppery, cheesy.

Callaloo (Caribbean Green Soup)

A rich, creamy soup of leafy greens, coconut milk, and crab — the Caribbean''s soul food.

Caponata (Sicilian Sweet and Sour Eggplant)

Sicily's iconic eggplant dish — sweet, sour, and deeply savory.

Carne Asada Tacos

Cauliflower Steaks with Chimichurri

Chana Masala (Chickpea Curry)

Spiced chickpeas in a tangy tomato sauce — North India''s most popular street food.

Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry

High-heat wok cooking with crisp vegetables and savory sauce.

Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Enchiladas

Rolled tortillas stuffed with shredded chicken in red enchilada sauce.

Chicken Fajitas

Sizzling peppers and onions with seasoned chicken.

Chicken Marsala

Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Piccata

Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

Grilled marinated chicken skewers with creamy peanut dipping sauce.

Chicken Shawarma

Warm-spiced, yogurt-marinated chicken with garlic sauce.

Chicken Tikka Masala

Chivito (Uruguayan Steak Sandwich)

Uruguay''s national sandwich — thin steak with ham, cheese, egg, and all the fixings.

Classic Beef Chili

Hearty, warming chili with ground beef, beans, and bold spices.

Classic Caesar Salad

Romaine, Parmesan, croutons, and the iconic anchovy dressing.

Classic Cobb Salad

The composed American salad — chicken, bacon, egg, avocado, blue cheese in neat rows.

Classic Mashed Potatoes

Classic Meatballs in Marinara

Tender, juicy meatballs simmered in tomato sauce.

Coconut Curry Shrimp

Coconut Fish Curry

Flaky white fish simmered in a fragrant coconut curry sauce.

Cod en Papillote with Mediterranean Vegetables

Creamy Polenta

Crispy Roasted Potatoes

Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Boiled, smashed flat, then roasted until shatteringly crispy.

Crispy Tofu Stir-Fry

Dal Tadka (Tempered Lentil Curry)

Creamy lentils finished with a sizzling spice-infused oil — everyday Indian comfort food.

Dan Dan Noodles

Sichuan street food — spicy, nutty noodles with seasoned pork and chili oil.

Danish Frikadeller (Pan-Fried Meatballs)

Denmark''s beloved pan-fried pork patties — crispy outside, juicy inside.

Filipino Chicken Adobo

The Philippines'' national dish — chicken braised in vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic.

Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto)

A creamy, dill-scented salmon and potato soup — Finland''s comfort food.

Garlic Butter Shrimp

Garlic Parmesan Shrimp

Buttery, garlicky shrimp with Parmesan — 15 minutes start to finish.

Greek Sheet Pan Chicken

Chicken thighs with potatoes, olives, and feta — one pan, zero cleanup.

Greek Souvlaki

Marinated pork skewers with tzatziki, tomato, onion, and warm pita.

Green Bean Casserole (From Scratch)

The Thanksgiving classic — made from scratch with real mushroom cream sauce.

Grilled Peach and Burrata Salad

Ground Beef Tacos

Seasoned ground beef tacos — the Tuesday night staple.

Gyoza (Japanese Pan-Fried Dumplings)

Crispy-bottomed, juicy pork dumplings — the Japanese take on potstickers.

Hasselback Potatoes (Swedish Style)

Thinly sliced, fan-shaped potatoes — crispy edges, creamy center.

Honey-Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry

Honey-Roasted Carrots

Sweet, caramelized carrots with a honey glaze.

Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon

Italian Sausage and Peppers

Sweet Italian sausage with peppers and onions — a street fair classic.

Japanese Chicken Katsu Curry

Crispy breaded chicken cutlet over rice with a rich, mild Japanese curry sauce.

Kale, Apple, and Cheddar Salad

Hearty kale with crisp apple, sharp cheddar, and maple-Dijon dressing.

Kerala Fish Curry

South Indian fish curry with coconut milk, tamarind, and curry leaves.

Korean Beef Bowls (Bulgogi-Style)

Sweet-savory marinated beef over rice with pickled vegetables.

Kung Pao Chicken

Sichuan classic — chicken with peanuts, dried chiles, and a sweet-savory-spicy sauce.

Laksa (Malaysian Coconut Curry Noodle Soup)

Rich, spicy coconut curry broth with noodles, shrimp, and tofu puffs.

Lamb Kofta with Tzatziki

Lebanese Chicken Shawarma Plate

Warm-spiced, yogurt-marinated chicken with garlic sauce, pickles, and flatbread.

Lemon-Garlic Roasted Chicken Breast

Juicy, golden chicken breast — the weeknight workhorse.

Lo Mein

Stir-fried egg noodles with vegetables and a savory sauce.

Lomo Saltado (Peruvian Stir-Fried Beef)

Peru''s Chinese-Peruvian fusion — stir-fried beef with tomatoes, onions, and french fries over rice.

Mac and Cheese (from Mornay Sauce)

Mapo Eggplant (Chinese Spicy Eggplant)

Silky eggplant in a fiery Sichuan chili-bean sauce — the vegetarian cousin of mapo tofu.

Mapo Tofu

Sichuan''s most famous tofu dish — silky tofu in a fiery, numbing pork sauce.

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Protein-packed quinoa with cucumber, tomatoes, olives, and lemon vinaigrette.

Mediterranean Stuffed Tomatoes

Ripe tomatoes filled with herbed rice, pine nuts, and currants — a Greek and Italian summer classic.

Mexican Street Tacos (Carne Asada)

Simple, authentic street tacos — grilled steak on warm corn tortillas with onion, cilantro, and lime.

Mexican/Spanish Rice

Tomato-tinted rice toasted in oil — the essential taco night side.

Miso-Glazed Eggplant

Caramelized, umami-rich eggplant — nasu dengaku.

Moules-Frites (Belgian Mussels and Fries)

Belgium''s national dish — mussels steamed in white wine with crispy frites.

Mushroom Risotto

New England Clam Chowder

Creamy, chunky clam chowder with potatoes and bacon — Boston''s signature soup.

Norwegian Fish Cakes (Fiskekaker)

Light, fluffy fish cakes — a Norwegian comfort food staple.

Okonomiyaki (Japanese Savory Pancake)

Osaka-style cabbage pancake topped with pork, mayo, and bonito flakes.

Orange Chicken

Crispy fried chicken in a sweet, tangy orange glaze — the American-Chinese classic.

Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe

A southern Italian classic — spicy sausage, bitter greens, garlic, chili.

Pad Thai

Thailand's national dish — sweet, sour, salty rice noodles with shrimp and peanuts.

Palak Paneer (Spinach and Cheese Curry)

Creamy spinach curry with cubes of paneer cheese — North India''s vegetarian classic.

Pan-Roasted Halibut with Brown Butter and Capers

Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Lemon and Capers

Pan-Seared Cod with Tomatoes, Olives, and Capers

Pan-Seared Lamb Chops with Mint Chimichurri

Quick-seared lamb chops with a bright herb sauce.

Pan-Seared Salmon with Crispy Skin

Pan-Seared Tilapia with Lemon-Garlic Butter

Panzanella (Tuscan Bread Salad)

Stale bread soaked in tomato juices and vinaigrette — Italian summer in a bowl.

Pasta alla Gricia

Carbonara without the eggs — guanciale, Pecorino, black pepper. Rome's oldest pasta.

Pasta alla Norma

Sicily's signature pasta — fried eggplant, tomato, basil, ricotta salata.

Pasta e Fagioli

Italian pasta and bean soup — hearty, cheap, and deeply satisfying.

Pasta Primavera

Spring vegetables tossed with pasta in a light garlic-olive oil sauce.

Penne alla Vodka

Creamy tomato sauce with a vodka kick that balances richness and acidity.

Picanha (Brazilian Top Sirloin)

Brazil''s favorite cut — thick-capped sirloin grilled simply with coarse salt.

Pork Chops with Apple Cider Pan Sauce

Pork Schnitzel

Thin, crispy breaded pork cutlets — Austria's national dish.

Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Cream Sauce

Reverse-Sear Ribeye Steak

Rice Pilaf

Toasting rice in butter before adding liquid — the pilaf method.

Risotto alla Milanese (Saffron Risotto)

Golden saffron risotto — the traditional accompaniment to osso buco.

Roasted Acorn Squash with Brown Butter and Sage

Caramelized winter squash with nutty brown butter — a fall staple.

Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad

Earthy beets with tangy goat cheese and crunchy walnuts.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic

Crispy, caramelized sprouts that convert even haters.

Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini and Pomegranate

Nutty tahini drizzle over deeply roasted cauliflower.

Roasted Root Vegetables with Herbs

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Chipotle-Lime

Smoky, sweet, and tangy — a step up from plain roasted sweet potatoes.

Saag (Indian Creamed Greens)

Silky pureed greens with butter and spices — the base for saag paneer.

Salade Lyonnaise (Frisée with Poached Egg and Lardons)

Salmon Teriyaki Bowl

Glazed salmon over rice with edamame and pickled ginger.

Shrimp Fried Rice

The classic fried rice with plump shrimp.

Shrimp Tacos with Chipotle Crema

Spaghetti alle Vongole (Clam Pasta)

Clams steamed open in white wine and garlic, tossed with spaghetti.

Spaghetti Carbonara

Eggs, guanciale, Pecorino, black pepper. No cream — ever.

Stamppot (Dutch Mashed Potato and Sausage)

The Netherlands'' ultimate comfort food — mashed potatoes with vegetables and smoked sausage.

Steak Frites

Pan-seared steak with crispy French fries — the Parisian bistro classic.

Stovetop Mac and Cheese

Béchamel becomes Mornay becomes the best mac and cheese you've ever made.

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Bell peppers filled with seasoned rice, beef, and cheese.

Swedish Meatballs (Köttbullar)

Tender meatballs in a creamy gravy with lingonberry jam — Sweden''s most famous dish.

Sweet and Sour Pork

Crispy pork pieces in a vibrant sweet-and-sour sauce with pineapple and peppers.

Tandoori Chicken

Yogurt-marinated chicken with vibrant spices, charred under the broiler.

Tempura (Shrimp and Vegetable)

Light, crispy, ethereal batter — the Japanese art of frying.

Teriyaki Chicken

Glossy, sweet-savory glaze over pan-seared chicken thighs.

Teriyaki Salmon

Glazed salmon with a homemade teriyaki that beats any bottle.

Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai)

Thai Green Curry with Chicken

Fragrant, creamy green curry with bamboo shoots, Thai basil, and jasmine rice.

Tonkatsu (Japanese Breaded Pork Cutlet)

Turkish Adana Kebab

Spiced ground lamb grilled on flat skewers — Turkey''s most famous kebab.

Whole Roasted Branzino with Herbs

Wiener Schnitzel

Austria''s national dish — thin, crispy breaded veal (or pork) cutlet with lemon.