Not sure why or how, given the busy family/work situation over here, but I have actually been fairly regularly trying out some new recipes around here. Maybe something to do with getting a great Kindle deal on the NYT No Recipe Recipes book, which has some very intriguing and weeknight doable dinners, or maybe something to do with a renewed interest in menu planning as one area where I can have control amidst the chaos - whatever the case, I have a few things that are definitely going into regular rotation now, and I've been wanting to share so that you can try these too. Easy weeknight meals that take things up a notch in the taste department - all rave reviews from my fam...
First, from the NYT book mentioned, is the sausage + sage pasta that is quick and easy but nice and rich thanks to the sage, the spice from the sausage, oh yeah, and the butter. Using the orichette pasta is just as easy as any other type of pasta but made us feel fancy.
And then with the rest of your sage, go for the chicken + sage meatballs with parmesan orzo, for sure. This one is definitely more labor-intensive because the orzo pasta with it cooks more like a risotto, with lots of stirring involved - but then again, it tastes like a creamy risotto, so that's kind of worth it. I'll probably simplify this recipe if I make it again (already did, by doing breadcrumbs instead of the bread soaking step, plus I *always* buy pre-minced garlic to save time), but it was delish, so the recipe is worth keeping around.
For some totally different (from our usual, anyway) flavors, these middle eastern chicken thighs are SO GOOD. I've already made this recipe twice and have stocked up on chicken thighs to make it again. The chicken simmers with onions and broth and some really interesting spices on the stovetop - so it's quick and easy - and then we serve over quinoa and add parsley, lemon juice, toasted slivered almonds, and dried cherries on top. *Chef's kiss*
And then for a very comforting wintertime dish, we really enjoyed this Pakistani take on meat + potatoes: aloo keema. Served over rice with a side of naan. Easy and hearty.
I've been meaning as well to try out some new instant pot recipes, to satisfy that itch for something tasty and new but also fit into my limited timeframe for cooking dinner (especially now that Freddie likes to eat his peas and carrots and pears and such while I'm cooking, so I need to multitask - or grow some more arms!). Any go tos for the instant pot that I should add to the rotation here??
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