I’ve been writing and talking a lot lately (including on my radio show, TableTalk) about a very fun, practical solution for families hoping to put great meals on the table—even while their bank balances shrivel and their social lives fizzle. It’s called a Cooking Club and folks really seem to like it.
Sometimes the simplest dishes are the best. When you want a delicious meal and only have a few minutes to spare, this is a winner. That makes this recipe a natural to include in your week’s worth of Cooking Club recipes.
The chicken stock and garlic give the rice a punch of flavor. This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to prepare an extra dinner size portion for the freezer.
Makes 4 servings
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
1 cup basmati or other long grain rice
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup water
1/2 tsp. salt
1 clove of garlic
3/4 lb asparagus, [...]
If you want to make this dish ahead, prepare and freeze the sauce. Then just cook your favorite pasta, I prefer fettuccine, at dinnertime. Warm the sauce in the microwave, pour it over the pasta, and finish with parsley and maybe a little grated cheese. Voila! Decadent and delish.
Makes 4 servings
Preparation time: 25 minutes
1/2 [...]
Pork Tenderloin Roast Recipe
The roast is simply seared, then baked off for dinner. The sauce is completed and only needs simple reheating to complete this delicious main dish.
Makes 4
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
1 lb pork tenderloin
Salt and pepper to taste
2 T. olive oil
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 green apple, peeled, cored and chopped
1/2 tsp ground ginger
Pinch cinnamon
1/2 [...]
It’s fun to enjoy these classic flavors in a layered casserole. And it’s quicker to assemble. If you like really spicy food, you can definitely adjust the spice level by increasing the chili powder or Tabasco.
Makes 4 servings
Preparation Time: 60 minutes
2 T. vegetable oil
1 c. chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
12 oz ground beef
1 teaspoon [...]
