And packaged, shredded mozzarella will do in a pinch in lieu of a fresh ball of cheese.
If you don't have fresh basil available (now is a great time to start growing your own in a pot!), you can skip it or swap in dried basil, oregano or an Italian seasoning mix. If you make your own sauce, you can do that up to three days in advance and also store it in your freezer for several months. If you have canned tomatoes and tomato paste on hand, this simple sauce is a good way to put them to use, but of course, you can also serve this with a store-bought jarred tomato sauce. This version, with thicker pieces of chicken breast than you might find at a restaurant, provides a filling, protein-rich meal that's pan-fried with only a modest amount of oil, so you don't have to feel guilty about the indulgence. This Italian staple belongs in your weeknight-dinner repertoire, not just for its always-appealing ooey-gooey factor, but also because of how quickly it comes together. Create your own riff.Ī Grenache-based rosé wine had both the weight and the freshness to complement the pan-fried chicken breasts and tomato sauce. While a white wine might seem a natural pairing for this soup, the red fruit flavors and minerality of an entry-level Pinot Noir from France’s Burgundy region also serve as pleasing foils to the deep savoriness of the chicken. No carrots or parsley? Pick any other complementary vegetable and/or herb you enjoy. Turmeric-a spice believed to have a broad range of health benefits, among them anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties- gives the soup a vibrant golden hue and warming, earthy flavors.ĭon't worry if you're are missing any of the fresh ingredients if you can't get fresh ginger, try adding some sliced onions or peeled and smashed garlic cloves to the broth to add flavor, then remove them before serving. To keep things quick, use a pre-made stock from the grocery store, but if you have a homemade version in your freezer, that's even better. This riffable, weeknight-friendly version features boneless chicken thighs to shorten the cooking time and starts by lightly searing them to both jump-start the process and intensify the chicken flavor. (Julie Harans) Weeknight Chicken Soup with Ginger, Turmeric and Lemonįew things say comfort more than a bowl of chicken soup. Give classic chicken soup a fresh, time-saving twist. (Bonus tip: Both parmesan and Pecorino last months and can even be frozen, grated and in chunks, if you want to stock up on large quantities.) A savory Chianti, or other Sangiovese-based wine, offers enough acidity and tannic structure to counterbalance the butter and cheese, refreshing your palate for another forkful.
Favorite recipes cracked#
In just a couple minutes more than it takes to make spaghetti with store-bought sauce, you can prepare this enticingly creamy and rich dish, which has a lingering kick from plenty of freshly cracked black pepper. A shining example is cacio e pepe, which translates to “cheese and pepper,” and those-plus butter-are pretty much the only ingredients you’ll need to dress this pasta. Sometimes the simplest dishes are the most delicious. We've picked 5 reader favorites, below, that are quick and easy to adapt if you don't have every ingredient at hand, and you can find even more when you're done trying these out! Our 8 & $20 recipe feature regularly provides easy, weeknight meals that rely heavily on pantry staples, and up to 8 fresh ingredients. Add in a good, value-priced bottle of wine, and you've got a proper feast for your family, or one for yourself, with leftovers. You can make a great meal from scratch just by being a little creative with your pantry staples. But that doesn't have to mean boring, bland meals or weeks of heating up packaged foods.
If you're like us right now, you’re actually at home to cook for a change, but you’re trying to stretch out the fresh foods you bought, and everything you could pack into the freezer, with all those non-perishables you stocked up on.
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