Greetings, my dear friends! It is I, Margaux Laskey, temporarily taking over for Emily Weinstein today (rest assured, she will return next week). I must say, I’ve genuinely missed this little corner of the internet, and I hope you’ve all been thriving.
As I write this, I find myself comfortably seated in the passenger seat of a minivan hurtling down the highway. The purpose of this mad dash is to retrieve my beloved children from their summer camp adventure. While I am undeniably excited to reunite and hear all about their escapades (Including dramatic thunderstorms, wildfire smoke, and puberty-induced breakouts!), I must confess that I’ve revelled in the quietude during their absence. With my husband away for part of the time as well, I’ve had the freedom to indulge my culinary whims without considering anyone else’s preferences. It has been an absolute dream. (Almost every day for lunch, I treated myself to Hetty McKinnon’s delectable dumpling tomato salad with chile crisp vinaigrette.)
Now, I present to you a collection of recipes that perfectly embodies the essence of my recent culinary indulgence. These recipes are effortlessly simple, allowing me ample time to binge-watch episodes of “Ted Lasso.” They are easily adaptable for individual portions, bursting with flavor, and thoroughly enjoyable to consume.
1. Puttanesca Chickpea-Tomato Salad
Preparing a simple bean salad that can be enjoyed throughout the week gives me a sense of accomplishment and organization. Ali Slagle’s vibrant salad combines creamy white beans with the delightful flavors of pasta puttanesca, including the sweetness of tomatoes, the brininess of capers and olives, and the pungency of garlic. I prefer to enjoy this scrumptious creation on top of a slice of good bread.
3. Saag Paneer
Oh, how I adore everything about saag! This Indian dish consists of dark greens simmered with ginger, garlic, and spices until luxuriously smooth. Kay Chun’s rendition, made with paneer (a firm Indian cheese), truly satisfies the palate. The recipe can be simplified by using frozen chopped spinach. Serve it with some delectable naan and fluffy rice.
4. Sheet-Pan Chicken With Zucchini and Basil
Our beloved basil plant from the local hardware store is thriving, and the farmers’ market has just begun showcasing its fresh zucchini. In light of this, I am eager to prepare Melissa Clark’s remarkably easy sheet-pan dinner. The chicken, with its bone intact, requires only a pinch of salt and pepper, while the zucchini rounds are tossed with garlic, mint, coriander, and red pepper flakes. Everything beautifully roasts together on a single pan, allowing the rich chicken fat to infuse the zucchini with wonderful flavor, and cleanup couldn’t be simpler.
5. Sesame Salmon Bowls
Kay Chun’s ingenious one-pot meal draws inspiration from the Japanese dish chirashi, in which cooked rice is seasoned with vinegar and topped with raw fish. In this recipe, Kay simplifies the process by cooking the rice in a mixture of water and vinegar. Salmon pieces are added during the final 12 minutes of cooking, and the rice and fish are then served with cucumber and avocado slices, as well as a handful of packaged coleslaw mix. This delightful dish is perfect for a hassle-free weeknight dinner that feels extravagant and indulgent.
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