Monday
Cuban-Style Pork Roast: Pork shoulder is an inexpensive cut of meat and is great for feeding a big crowd. I cook it low and slow until it’s so tender, it just melts in your mouth.
Cuban-Style Roasted Pork Shoulder
Tuesday
Weeknight Seafood Feast: Fish is a fast, flavorful meal and these three recipes are no exception.
Shrimp with Kale and White Beans
Broiled Oysters
Improvising in the Kitchen: Don’t let it get you down if you feel like there’s nothing in the house—this is the best time to experiment with new recipes
Penne with Cabbage, Bacon, and Currant Sauce
Wednesday
Weeknight Meatless Dinner Mushroom Pasta: When I’m in the mood for some quick comfort food, I think pasta.
Dark Chocolate with Toasted Almonds and Golden Raisins
Portobello Mushroom Steak Dinner: Thick, hearty mushrooms, like portobellos, are a great alternative to steak. Marinating them in olive oil and herbs keeps them tender and juicy while grilling.
Grilled Portobello Mushroom Steaks
Thursday
Improvisational Pantry: Some days you’ve just got to make do with what’s on hand. Today, I’m turning ordinary pantry items into dishes that sing
Dark Chocolate-Peanut Butter Bars
Pasta with Chickpea-Tomato Sauce
Happy Accidents: Just when you think you’ve got leftovers and random ingredients that you can’t figure out what to do with, stop and think again—there’s always a way to use something.
Fried Pasta
Burger Salad
Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
Limoncello Spritzer
Friday
Get Ready for the Week Beef Patties: One of the best ways to save time during the week is having something you c n just throw right in the oven from the freezer, but it’s even better if it’s homemade.
Freezer Friendly: The freezer is your friend on busy nights when you want a home-cooked meal but are tight on time.