Soy-Ginger Pork with Noodles & Greens
This dish is pure magic. The broth is amazing, and the warm pork, kale, and noodles are incredibly satisfying on a cold winter evening. We use the pressure cooker, but instructions are included to make this dish in the oven.
Hawaiian Chicken & Coconut Rice
In addition to lending tropical flavor, pineapple helps tenderize meat, and coconut milk adds richness to the rice. Topping both with grilled pineapple makes this a delicious meal.
Herby Lemon Chicken Skewers
These chicken skewers are so tender, juicy, and delicious, Leo ate them even though they had herby green specs on them. The easy weeknight-friendly prep guarantees they’ll make it into heavy rotation.
Chicken Noodle Soup
A great soup has to have a great broth, and this one is delicious. The original recipe called for making the stock from roasted chicken wings, but drumsticks were much cheaper and yielded so much meat that we didn’t have to cook meat separately for the soup.
Salmon Roasted in Butter
Roasted salmon is part of our weekly rotation because it’s easy, everyone in the house likes it, and we’re really comfortable making it. This is the first recipe we’ve found in a while that’s been easier, faster, and more delicious than anything already in our wheelhouse. Serve it alongside broccolini or kale and rice or farro.
Pasta with Greens & Beans
I’m trying to eat more greens, more beans, and less meat. This warm, hearty dish is a delicious way to get collard greens on the table.
Butternut Squash Red Curry
This veggie-centric, warming, hearty dish is perfect for cold winter evenings.
Pumpkin Lentil Curry
This quick, cozy, satisfying vegetarian meal made mostly of pantry staples is perfect for New Year’s week.
Sweet Potato-Coconut Curry with Black-Eyed Peas & Collard Greens
We usually celebrate New Year’s Day with friends at the Salt Lick Barbecue, with the traditional cabbage (cole slaw) and pork (ribs), but this was my first year to have black-eyed peas. They symbolize coins, which along with collard greens to symbolize bills, are thought to bring prosperity throughout the year. We can use all the help we can get this year!
Serve with white rice.
Salt & Pepper Tofu
As we’ve been cooking more at home and rarely visiting restaurants, we’re really craving bold, unique flavors, especially Asian food. Learning how to use Sichuan peppercorns has been a revelation, and since first trying this dish we’ve started using the combination of salt, white pepper, ground Sichuan peppercorns, and sand ginger powder on everything. It’s as good on hot popcorn as it is this tofu.