After all that Thanksgiving prep (and with the holidays looming), we’re betting you’re not exactly in the mood to toil away in the kitchen for hours just to put dinner on the table. Luckily, there are plenty of low-lift, lightning-fast recipes out there that will keep you satisfied and let you relax before things get hectic again. Here are seven meals to add to your menu this week, all of which will be ready to devour in 30 minutes or less.
Here’s What to Cook Every Night This Week (November 27 – December 3)
Lazy cooks, this one’s for you
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Published Nov 26, 2023
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Shopping List
Produce
2 pints cherry tomatoes
1 small yellow onion
11 garlic cloves
3 carrots
1 head red cabbage
1 head green cabbage
One 1-inch piece ginger
1 red chile
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
1 orange bell pepper
14 ounces mixed mushrooms
2 red onions
1 lemon
1 sweet onion
2 avocados
1 lime
1 bunch basil
2 bunches scallions
2 bunches cilantro
1 bunch Italian parsley
Meat
1 pound ground pork
12 ounces top round beef
1 rotisserie chicken
Dairy
2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
1 stick salted butter
2 ounces goat cheese
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
3 ounces low-fat crème fraiche or sour cream
Cotija cheese, for serving
Grains
1 pound spaghetti
6 slices sourdough bread
White rice, for serving
9 ounces couscous
Ten 6-inch corn tortillas
Canned and Packaged Goods
32 ounces vegetable broth
4 pickled pearl onions
2 cornichons
8 ounces chicken broth
Two 5-ounce cans oil-packed tuna
2 ounces sliced pepperoncini
Chipotles in adobo
7 ounces crushed, fire-roasted tomatoes
2 ounces chicken stock
Pantry Ingredients: crushed red pepper flakes, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, sesame oil, soy sauce, tamari, unseasoned rice vinegar, sriracha, sesame seeds, peanut oil, extra-virgin olive oil, capers, whiskey, smoked paprika, dried oregano, ground cumin
Monday: One-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta
This decidedly kid-friendly dinner is only nine ingredients and 20 minutes away. Even better, you’ll only need to dirty one pot to prepare it. If you sub nutritional yeast for Parmesan cheese, the pasta will be totally vegan to boot.
Tuesday: 20-Minute Paleo Egg Roll in a Bowl
All the savory comfort of an egg roll, minus the fussy wrappers and messy frying. Dig into a mix of fresh produce, ground pork and a zingy sauce in 20 minutes flat. Swap soy sauce for tamari if there are gluten-allergic folks at your table.
Wednesday: Triple-Decker Grilled Cheese
Thursday: 15-Minute Skillet Pepper Steak
You won’t believe how simple this one-pan, protein-packed steak dish is to prepare at home. Plate it with a mound of fluffy white rice and you might never order takeout again. (Well, this week at least.)
Friday: 20-Minute Mushroom Stroganoff
Rich, decadent stroganoff is a winter staple for good reason. But we’d argue that this vegetarian-friendly spin on the beef dish is just as satisfying as the O.G. In case you’ve never flambéed before, remember to remove the pan from the heat before adding the whiskey and keep a lid nearby in case you need to quell any long-lasting flames.
Sunday: Chicken Tinga Tacos
How is it possible to prepare this cantina essential in 30 minutes, you ask? The filling is made with store-bought rotisserie chicken to save a boatload of time. Don’t worry, your guests will be none the wiser, thanks to the spicy, chipotle-based sauce.
