Guy’s Fried Rice
Fried rice is versatile, weeknight dish that’s just as good using fresh ingredients or the week’s leftovers.
Guy’s Sheet Pan Sausage, Polenta, & Butternut Squash
This was another of Guy’s solo-parenting sheet pan suppers. Combine Italian turkey sausage, sliced packaged polenta, cubed butternut squash, and sliced mushrooms on one sheet pan, and bake.
Guy’s Sheet Pan Mini Meat Loaves & Roasted Veggies
Guy did some solo parenting while I was on a recent business trip, and he had zero problems getting dinner on the table. For this dish, he made four mini meat loaves seasoned with barbecue sauce and surrounded by broccoli, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced mushrooms, and green beans.
Boeuf Bourguignon
This version of the classic French stew of beef, pearl onions, mushrooms, and wine takes advantage of the pressure cooker.
Coq au Vin
Browned pancetta, onions, and chicken simmer with carrots, garlic, tomato paste, bay leaf, and thyme. Reduce the cooking liquid and drizzle over the chicken to serve.
Guy’s Spicy Potato & Mushroom Tacos
Tortillas filled with diced potatoes, mushrooms, cheese, refried beans, and cilantro salsa make a satisfying vegetarian main dish.
Tim’s Vegan Chili
When I worked at the local newspaper, two of my coworkers were vegan. This is Tim’s version of vegan chili, which was always popular at pot lucks.
Rachel’s Thai Green Beans
These green beans are flavored with a fiery mix of curry paste, peanut butter, and honey. Adjust the proportions to suit your taste.
Rachel’s Thai Shrimp Soup
This quick, flavorful soup of shrimp, coconut milk, chopped cilantro, curry paste, and crimini mushrooms is perfect for a cold evening.
Carole’s Rosemary Beef Stew
Brown chunks of beef round, add wine, tomatoes, celery, mushrooms, and seasonings (especially, you know, rosemary), and simmer until tender and delicious.