Here’s What to Cook Every Night This Week (December 30 – January 5)

Produce
1 red onion
12 garlic cloves
3 lemons
6 ounces baby spinach
2 white onions
4 poblano peppers
4 limes
1 large head cauliflower
3 medium sweet potatoes
2 large bunches mint
One 1-inch piece ginger
2 ounces shiitake mushrooms
1 bunch radishes
1 bunch cilantro
1 bunch oregano or marjoram
1 bunch parsley
1 bunch scallions

Meat
Twelve 3-ounce lamb chops
2½ cups cooked chicken (or 1 rotisserie chicken)
Three to four 8- to 10-ounce swordfish steaks, 1 to 1¼ inches thick

Dairy
5 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
6 ounces provolone cheese
4 ounces milk
1 stick unsalted butter
10 ounces plain Greek yogurt

Grains
1 pound fettuccine or other long pasta
4 ounces dried buckwheat soba noodles

Canned and Packaged Goods
1½ pounds pizza dough
12 ounces tomato sauce
6 ounces oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
8 ounces pitted, marinated olives
Pomegranate molasses
Dry mustard
Pomegranate seeds
3 ounces sliced almonds
72 ounces chicken broth
Two 14-ounce cans hominy
10 ounces Castelvetrano olives
One 14-ounce can chickpeas
6 ounces silken tofu

Pantry Ingredients: extra-virgin olive oil, maple syrup, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, dried oregano, cumin, coriander, bay leaf, white wine vinegar (or lemon juice), honey, crushed red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, soy sauce, miso paste

My Monday mantra? Minimal mess, maximum flavor. Using store-bought pizza dough is a no-brainer, but I like to lean on unexpected toppings (like provolone cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and marinated olives) to keep things exciting.

Make your last meal of 2024 one to remember. Cook these 40-minute chops on a grill pan to nail those drool-worthy char marks that will wow your guests, and don’t be shy with the pomegranate arils on top. Pair the lamb with rice, mashed potatoes or risotto.

I have it on good authority that this Mexican soup, starring hominy, is a stellar hangover cure, just in case you hit the Champagne a little too hard the night before. Lime-kissed broth, shredded chicken and all the aromatics will revive you in a flash.

Don’t let its fancy appearance fool you: This main only needs 30 minutes and nine ingredients (including salt and pepper) to come together. If you can’t find swordfish, try another meaty fish, like halibut, tuna or mahi-mahi.

This veggie-rich twist on a comfort food classic is only 25 minutes and a handful of pantry staples away. Puréed cauliflower is used in place of traditional cream to thicken the cheesy sauce without adding a boatload of extra calories.

Despite being vegetarian, this seasonal dish contains 15 grams of protein per serving. Leave it to fiber-rich chickpeas and a deliciously tangy yogurt sauce. Serve the spuds with dressed greens to make them even more satiating.

Maybe you usually have miso soup as a sushi appetizer, but this version is filling enough to stand on its own, thanks to hearty soba noodles, greens and mushrooms. Finish your bowl with crumbled roasted seaweed and a drizzle of hot sauce, if you feel so inclined.