You and your cast iron skillet go way back. You two can handle anything together, from impeccably seared chicken thighs to decadent pasta dishes. This week, we have seven new dinner projects for you and your BFF to tackle. And we promise: Once you taste them, they’ll be added to your weekly rotation for good.
Here’s What to Cook Every Night This Week (August 23 – 29)
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Published Aug 23, 2021
kate_sept2004
Shopping List
Produce
1 red onion
2 red bell peppers
2 yellow bell peppers
2 orange bell peppers
1 green bell pepper
13 garlic cloves
2 limes
1 pint red cherry tomatoes
1 pint yellow cherry tomatoes
1 pint mushrooms
3 sweet onions
2 summer squash
3 lemons
3 ounces radicchio
3 ounces arugula
12 large sage leaves
1 white onion
1 bunch cilantro
2 bunches basil
1 bunch scallions
1 bunch rosemary
Meat
4 chicken cutlets
12 ounces top round beef
1¼ pounds thin pork cutlets
10 eggs
6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
4 slices unsmoked bacon
Dairy
4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
3 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
3 ounces grated Pecorino Romano cheese
8 ounces ricotta cheese
1 stick unsalted butter
3 ounces skim milk
2 ounces goat cheese crumbles
Grains
Tortillas, for serving
1 pound pizza dough
1 pound pasta
Canned and Packaged Goods
1 packet taco seasoning
4 ounces marinara sauce
Sesame seeds
Capers
4 ounces white wine
6 ounces chicken stock (or water)
Pantry Ingredients: canola/vegetable oil, chile powder, salt, freshly ground black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, peanut oil, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, all-purpose flour, Dijon mustard
Monday: Skillet Chicken Fajitas
Tuesday: Mini Skillet Pizzas With Mushrooms And Roasted Tomatoes
It turns out that your cast iron skillet is the ultimate hack for getting a flawless pizzeria-caliber crust every damn time.
Wednesday: 15-minute Skillet Pepper Steak
A slew of pantry staples unite with fresh produce and top round beef for the easiest, fastest weeknight dinner of all time. Did we mention it only contains 230 calories per serving?
Thursday: Skillet Pasta With Summer Squash, Ricotta And Basil
This late in the summer, we’re scarfing down as much seasonal produce as possible. And since this comforting dish calls on both summer squash and yellow cherry tomatoes, it’s just the ticket.
Friday: Pork Scallopini With Lemon, Capers And Radicchio
Saturday: Onion And Arugula Frittata
Sunday: One-pan Creamy Chicken Fricassee With Sage
Your nonna’s nonna’s nonna cooked this Italian delicacy in a cauldron over a blazing fire, but we assure you this modernized take is just as tasty (and a million times simpler).
For even more great recipes, check out our first cookbook, Only the Good Stuff.
