For several years after graduate school, I did not have a dishwasher.
As a person who loves to cook, this posed some obvious problems.
And it grew my appreciation for any recipe that cut out unnecessary dishes and appliances.
Antonis Achilleos
Plus, they taste incredible, too.
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Finish the dish under the broiler to achieve a delicious melted cheese crust.
Antonis Achilleos
Serve the salmon with extra lemon wedges and a dollop of plain yogurt, if desired.
Serve with a piece of crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Be sure to use heavy cream; a lower-fat option might curdle when mixed with acidic tomatoes.
Serve over whole-wheat egg noodles or mashed potatoes.
If you have it, the Parmesan cheese rind adds nuttiness and gives the broth some body.
Adobo Chicken & Kale Enchiladas
Put out your favorite toppings for these quick and healthy layered enchiladas.
We like cilantro, sour cream, guacamole and jalapenos.
Summer Skillet Vegetable & Egg Scramble
Don’t toss out those almost-past-their-prime vegetables and fresh herbs.
Toss them into this skillet egg scramble for a quick vegetarian meal.
To make it a full, satisfying dinner, serve over cooked brown rice.
If you like a spicy kick, add a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce at the end.
To make a vegetarian version use vegetable rather than chicken broth.
Top each bowl with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano for a zesty burst of flavor.
Use these to your advantage to cut down on dinnertime prep.
Plus, this recipe requires just three ingredients, not including basics like salt, pepper and oil.
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Hearty Chickpea & Spinach Stew
This satisfying stew comes together in a snap.
A fast pan sauce gets life from zesty lemon juice, warm crushed red pepper and herby parsley.
Serve with a slice of whole-wheat baguette to swipe up every last drop of sauce.
In this version, fresh mint and basil brighten the mild taste of zucchini.
If you prefer, use feta or ricotta salata in place of the goat cheese.
Joy Howard
