Dinner
Avocado-Miso-Mushroom Bowl
Tossed with a miso and tahini dressing, this spring-evoking grain bowl can be topped with whatever seasonal produce looks irresistible at the market.
Coconut Shrimp
The gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free recipe turns out delicious, full-flavored baked coconut shrimp in record time.
Spicy Miso-Tahini Ramen
This super-oishii (delicious) spicy ramen bowl is made with basic pantry staples, such as miso paste and tahini, plus Sriracha for spice! I love adding a bit more Sriracha for heat, and topping it all off with a slightly runny soft-boiled egg.
Lemony Asparagus
This simple side dish comes together in just about 5 minutes.
Weekly Meal Plan: April 2–6
Crispy roast chicken; creamy, cheesy squash; and lots of pasta.
Beet Salad With Pickled Mushrooms and Caramelized Shallots
One take on the Ukrainian salad known as shuki, perfect for Easter.
Shaved Carrot and Radish Salad With Herbs
This gorgeous tumble of carrot ribbons and mixed herbs provides a crunchy, fresh counterpoint to any rich meat main.
My Mother's Brisket
The only way this tender, oniony brisket could get any better? Pair it with ultra-oniony kugel and fresh spring vegetables.
Cream of Asparagus Soup
This classic French soup is simple and make-ahead friendly, and a perfect choice for entertaining when asparagus is in season.
Weekly Meal Plan: March 26–30
Korean-style grain bowls, hearty shrimp pasta, and the easiest chicken enchiladas.
What Writer Josh Friedland Cooks for His Kids in a Week
The author and Twitter satirist is all about simple weeknight meals (beans! pasta! more beans!) and ambitious weekend cooking projects like homemade crêpes and roasted whole branzino.
Chicken Soup with Dill Matzo Balls
Enliven traditional chicken soup with fresh fennel and a dose of green kale. Dill-flecked matzo balls bring the classic to another level.
Weekly Meal Plan: March 19–23
Lemony soup, fast tacos, and a salad that's secretly a pizza.
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What to Cook This Weekend: March 16-18
This St. Paddy's weekend, soak up all that beer with chilaquiles—or skip the bars and hole up with a project like cassoulet.
Spring Lamb in Herbs
Any tender herb or green can be used in this riff on a traditional Georgian spring dish, but cilantro and dill make an exceptional, traditional pairing.
Hot Honey Chicken with Fried Bread and Bitter Greens
Chicken fat does triple duty to yield crisp skin, golden toast, and a schmaltzy dressing.
Chicken With Honey-Glazed Carrots and Ginger
Cooking chicken in a lidded pot over low heat lets the bird gently steam, resulting in meat that’s juicier than if you roasted it uncovered. When you’re ready to eat, crank up the oven to crisp the skin.
Twice-Roasted Squash With Parmesan Butter and Grains
While smaller squash, such as acorn, can be roasted whole, they are more starchy and liable to dry out. Stick with the big boys.
Pork Shoulder Braciola with Ragù
It wouldn’t be right to cook an herby Parmesan-stuffed pork shoulder roast without making a Sunday gravy in the same pot to soak up every stray bit of flavor.
Slow-Roasted Cod With Bell Peppers and Capers
If you get a fillet that includes the thin, tapered tail end of the cod, fold it underneath so the fillet will cook evenly.