Weekly Schedule

Weekly Schedule

Saag refers to an Indian vegetable dish in which spinach or other dark greens are stewed with ginger, garlic, fresh chiles and spices until meltingly soft As the name suggests, saag paneer includes paneer, a mild Indian cheese that is firm enough to cook without melting The heat of the serrano chiles balances the creamy richness, but for a milder dish, remove the seeds before mincing the chiles

This no-chop, one-pot wonder comes together in 45 minutes with just a handful of pantry staples Refrigerated or frozen tortellini plump in a meat sauce that’s brawny with hot or sweet Italian sausage and garlic Finish the dish with a grating of Parmesan, or even a blanket of melted mozzarella, if you would like to turn it into more of a baked pasta.

Lightly charred, citrusy grilled shrimp are the star of this quick slaw made from a pile of thinly sliced, crunchy green cabbage tossed with a sweet-tart citrus dressing Cilantro adds bright flavor, and this dish has a bit of spice in the form of fresh jalapeños They range quite a bit in their heat level, so start with a small amount and add more as you see fit

Fried cheese becomes a main meal in this pantry-reliant dish Make it with your choice of ‘fry-able’ cheese, one with a high melting point that retains its shape after cooking Halloumi and paneer are excellent choices, but queso blanco and queso de freir are often less expensive, but just as delicious

Fragrant dill rice is a natural accompaniment to salmon, and a complete meal of the two is made easy here by baking them together in one dish Add fresh or dried dill to basmati rice, which is eventually topped with salmon covered in a tangy, sweet and spicy paste of mayo, lemon zest, honey and dried chile flakes To ensure the rice is perfectly fluffy without overcooking the fish, the grains are baked until most of the water is absorbed before the salmon is added over the top.

Ginger, garlic and cilantro form the base of an aromatic marinade for this easy stovetop chicken dish Lightly pounding the chicken breasts increases their surface area, which helps them soak up the marinade and cook evenly A refreshing and crunchy salad of napa cabbage, cucumbers and fresh mint rounds out the dish into the perfect light lunch or dinner

Chili crisp and tahini team up to create a savory, spicy sauce for ground pork, snappy asparagus, and nutty soba noodles.

Spiced chickpeas are crisped in olive oil, then simmered in a garlicky coconut milk for an insanely creamy, basically-good-for-you stew that evokes stews found in South India and parts of the Caribbean While the chickpeas alone would be good as a side dish, they are further simmered with stock, bolstered with dark, leafy greens of your choosing and finished with a handful of fresh mint When shopping, be sure to avoid low-fat coconut milk, coconut milk meant for drinking or cream of coconut: All are very different and would not be suitable here.

Bread pudding, an old-fashioned frugal dessert, usually contains day-old bread, milk, eggs and a bit of fruit, fresh or dried, baked in a sweet custard This savory version, made with ham and cheese, employs tender buttery brioche It is easier to make than a quiche, but has a similar delicacy, perfect for lunch or a light supper.