Make this salad and its creamy dressing with chicken or shrimp, crème fraîche or sour cream, simple or fancy greens and vegetables. All good.
simple
For our purposes, “simple” means straightforward. It doesn’t speak to the amount of labor or effort that goes into something, but to the uncomplicated nature of the process.
Whole Foods Thanksgiving Meal
This fantastic Whole Foods Thanksgiving meal came complete with a whole turkey and all the sides. Easy reheating, requires minimal planning.
Chicken and Rice in an Instant Pot
Instant Pot Chicken and Rice: a simple, everyday recipe. A homey comfort food of peas, carrots, onions, mushrooms, Parmesan, and lemon.
More Brats in the Toaster Oven
“More Brats in the Toaster Oven” produces a caramelized onion-saurkraut mix and dresses the brats up with a spicy aioli. No grill required.
Perfect Buttermilk Pancakes on a Nonstick Griddle (plus waffles)
This is a simple and easy, everyday-cooking recipe that produces the world’s best homemade buttermilk pancakes. Best fresh; reheat decently.
March Hare Salad (and Sandwich Filling)
March Hare Salad (and sandwich filling) is my take on a delicious vegetarian dish from Mollie Katzen’s Moosewood Cookbook.
Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
Honey Garlic Chicken in a Slow Cooker: a simple, you-won’t-believe-how-easy recipe that is delicious fresh, but also reheats beautifully.
Fruity Tahini Salad Dressing
Fruity Tahini Salad Dressing is simple, quick, and easy. But for as easy as it is, it has a big payoff in terms of flavor!
Ridiculously Easy, Insanely Meaty Pasta
Ridiculously Easy, Insanely Meaty Pasta: comfort food with the power to turn your “I just got home from work” into “and I might just not go back tomorrow.”