the WTC recipe index

All past WTC recipes, categorized by protein, season, cook time, meal, and mood

Easily navigate years worth of WTC recipes, categorized by protein, season, cook time, meal, and mood.

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Categories

BY PROTEIN
Beef
Chicken
Lamb
Pork
Seafood
Turkey
Vegetarian

BY SEASON
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter

BY MEAL TYPE
Breakfast
Dessert
Global flavors
Pizza + pasta
Mexican vibes
Salads
Sandwiches
Sheet-pan dinners
Soups + stews

BY MOOD
Comfort food
*Especially* healthy meals
Freezer-friendly meals
Kid-approved meals
Grill meals
Meals that show off your cooking skills
Party food

WHEN YOU’RE SUPER SHORT ON TIME
15-minute meals
30-minute meals

RESOURCES
Meal plans
Cooking tips + info

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BY PROTEIN

Beef

30-minute beef and broccoli
30-minute shawarma lettuce wraps
30-minute summer steak tostadas
beef and three bean chili
beef basil bowls with coconut-ginger rice
beef bulgogi bowls
beef enchilada casserole
chopped italian salad
early dismissal pot roast (by Dan Pelosi)
grilled steak caprese
harissa bolognese spaghetti squash
juicy lucys (from Gaby Dalkin)
messy meatball sliders
one-pot cheesy baked meatballs
one-pot pantry pasta
one-skillet roasted chicken and peaches
one-skillet steak and crispy smashed potatoes
seared steak with herby zhug-marinated tomatoes (by carolina gelen)
sesame-ginger grilled steak
sheet-pan poblano steak fajitas
sheet-pan sesame soy steak and veggies
short ribs and grits
smashburgers + fries
steak, salad + garlic fries
thai-ish steak & noodle salad
zucchini skillet lasagna

Chicken

20-minute summer sauté
30-minute cheesy broccoli pesto pasta with lemon pepper chicken
(almost) one-pan garlic butter roasted chicken and crispy potatoes
balsamic basil grilled chicken (sandwich and/or salad)
charred cabbage and chicken peanut chop
cheesy chicken and veggie enchilada skillet
cheesy chicken baked spaghetti squash
cheesy chicken + kimchi rice
chicken chili verde burgers
chicken flautas & roasted corn salad
chicken meatballs with lemon orzo
chicken, mushroom, and farro soup
chicken panzanella
chicken parm burgers
chicken & rice soup
cookout chicken + mexican corn
coq au vin, kinda
crispy artichoke and chicken salad
crispy bbq chicken tacos
esquites chicken salad
fried chicken sandwiches
green chicken tortilla soup
grilled chicken and vegetables with burrata and green sauce
grilled pickle-brined chicken sandwiches
jerk chicken with coconut rice and strawberry salsa
lemony chicken orzo soup
mango peanut chicken salad
one-pan coconut curry chicken with roasted vegetables and lime
one-pan roast chicken and squash
one-pan roasted chicken, cauliflower, and potatoes with tasty green sauce
one-pot cheesy cajun chicken and rice
one-pot chicken tikka masala stew
one-pot crispy chicken and orzo
one-skillet broccoli cheddar chicken pot pie
one-skillet chicken and gingery rice with spicy (or not!!) peanut curry sauce
one-skillet crispy chicken burrito bowls
one-skillet roasted chicken and peaches
the perfect fall chicken and kale salad
roasted harissa chicken and sweet potato bowls
rotisserie-ish chicken with schmaltzy frizzled cabbage
sesame chicken schnitzel
sheet-pan chicken with artichokes and potatoes
sheet-pan chicken with cauliflower, butternut squash & brown butter sage vinaigrette
sheet-pan chicken tangine
sheet-pan chicken and squash
sheet-pan greek chicken & potatoes
sheet-pan honey-roasted chicken, carrots, and brussels sprouts with tahini yogurt
sheet-pan miso maple mustard chicken, sweet potato, and brussels
sheet-pan roasted chicken with bourbon and citrus
sheet-pan spiced chicken
show off-y greek salad with grilled chicken
souvla-inspired chicken salad
stuffed prosciutto pesto chicken
sweet & spicy grilled chicken and onions (and grilled apricots with halloumi and basil)
tandoori chicken bowls
tandoori-spiced chicken and potatoes with peanut chutney & crispy kale
thai chicken chop
the most perfect grilled chicken recipe
white chicken chili (by Anne Byrn)

Lamb

lamb pita with dilly minty yogurt sauce
lamb + potatoes

Pork

3-ingredient chorizo street tacos
30-minute al pastor enchiladas
30-minute carnitas tacos
30-minute pork and cabbage noods
30-minute pork and kimchi CYOA bowls
30-minute pork lettuce wraps with coconut rice
a perfect breakfast casserole
adobo pork & cauliflower rice taco bowls
bee-sting pizza insalata
black pepper pork chops
cheesy polenta bowls with kielbasa and peppers
crash’s grilled pork tenderloin
crispy farro with sausage and asparagus
good soup
ham and fig grilled cheeses
jalapeño pork chops
mob wife salad
one-pot cheesy sausage & butternut squash orzotto
one-pot thai-style rice, pork, and green beans
one-pot sausage and corn pasta
one-skillet sausage and mushroom cassoulet
pimento cheese BLTs
pork chops with apples and polenta
pork chops with creamed corn and kale
pork marbella
roasted pork tenderloin
rosemary garlic pork shoulder with sweet potato puree
saucy pork lettuce wraps with coconut rice
sausage stuffed zucchini
sheet-pan balsamic glazed pork with fennel and potatoes
sheet-pan crispy pork chops with fennel and peaches
sheet-pan gnocchi with sausage, brussels, mushrooms, and burrata
sheet-pan sausage, sweet potatoes, and apples
shrimp, sausage, and veggie paella
slow-roasted pork butt, 3 ways
slow-roasted ribs with herby crunch potatoes
springy sheet-pan gnocchi
summery pork and peach bowls
twice-baked delicata squash
zucchini skillet lasagna
wontons and veggies in curry broth

Seafood

20-minute fish tacos
30-minute honey gochujang glazed salmon and broccoli bowls
30-minute scallops with succotash
30-minute sheet-pan chimichurri fish
bacon kimchi fried rice
blackened fish taco bowls
cheesy chipotle shrimp tacos
”fish and chips”
herby shrimp couscous bowls
honey chipotle salmon tacos (by Carolina Gelen)
honey soy glazed cod
lemony brown butter shrimp rolls
lowcountry boil 🦐
one-pan creamy boursin pasta with (or without) shrimp
one-pot lemony garlic butter shrimp orzo
pan-fried dover sole + corn risotto
seared tuna with sesame noodles
sesame soy poke bowls
sheet-pan chili crisp salmon and snap peas
sheet-pan macadamia-crusted halibut
sheet-pan miso-ginger salmon
sheet-pan spring salmon
shrimp and fresh corn grits
shrimp, sausage, and veggie paella
spicy (or not) salmon tempura crunch bowls
sriracha shrimp sushi bowls
super caesar
the perfect tuna melt
weeknight vongole

Turkey

cheesy chicken (or turkey!) baked spaghetti squash
cheesy polenta bowls with kielbasa and peppers
creamy white turkey chili
greek turkey meatballs with couscous and dill yogurt sauce
healthy sloppy joes
healthy-ish turkey bolognese
parmesan pot pie
skillet cheddar turkey burgers
the dankest taco salad
turkey cheddar meatloaf
turkey meatballs with corn butter rice
turkey zucchini burgers
unstuffed tomatoes
what to cook when you have leftover (probably thanksgiving) turkey
zucchini skillet lasagna

Vegetarian

5-ingredient eggplant parm
30-minute cheesy broccoli pesto pasta (omit the chicken!)
asparagus (or not!) grandma pizza
beach sandwiches
boursin summer squash galette
butternut squash farro-tto
cacio e pepe primavera
chilled tomato soup
chipotle black bean flautas
chipotle cheddar chimichanga tacos
coconut curry lentil veggie stew
creamy but cream-less tomato soup + cheddar biscuits
crispy bean burritos
crispy cauliflower & white bean grain bowl
crispy sesame-honey goat cheese
crunchy refried bean taco with magic green sauce
fried egg pasta with garlicky crunchies
the greatest kale salad
hella green pasta
one-pot cheesy rice and beans
one-pot mushroom orzo carbonara
marinated grilled veggies with burrata
mushroom-leek galette (by Jenny Rosenstrach)
my mom’s egg salad
no-stir mushroom risotto
pasta alla vodka with the best caesar
peanut vegetable curry
roasted asparagus farro-tto
roasted red pepper and butternut squash soup
sorta pasta alla norma
sheet-pan harvest bowl with cranberry vinaigrette
sheet-pan roasted sweet potatoes and chickpeas
sheet-pan summer corn pizza
shortcut shakshuka with feta
starbucks egg bite copycat frittata
sunshine pasta
summery tomato galette
thai tofu curry noodle soup
tiny tomato pasta
tortilla scramble (by Mark Bittman)
wontons and veggies in curry broth (use veggie wontons)

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BY SEASON

Spring

20-minute fish tacos
30-minute cheesy broccoli pesto pasta with lemon pepper chicken
30-minute pork and kimchi CYOA bowls
30-minute sheet-pan chimichurri fish
a perfect breakfast casserole
asparagus (or not!) grandma pizza + prosciutto salad
balsamic butter asparagus
beef basil bowls with coconut-ginger rice
beef bulgogi bowls
beef enchilada casserole
black pepper pork chops
blackened fish taco bowls
cacio e pepe primavera
caro + gaby’s easy-but-fancy meal plan
charred cabbage and chicken peanut chop
chicken parm burgers
chipotle black bean flautas
crispy artichoke and chicken salad
crispy cauliflower & white bean grain bowl
crispy farro with sausage and asparagus
”fish and chips”
grilled caesar salad with garlic croutons (from Gaby Dalkin)
grilled PB&J crisp with vanilla ice cream
hella green pasta
juicy lucys (from Gaby Dalkin)
lamb + potatoes
mango peanut chicken salad
my mom’s egg salad
no-stir mushroom risotto
one-pot crispy chicken and orzo
one-pot lemony garlic butter shrimp orzo
pan-fried dover sole + corn risotto
roasted asparagus farro-to
roasted harissa chicken and sweet potato bowls
sesame chicken schnitzel
sheet-pan balsamic glazed pork with fennel and potatoes
sheet-pan chili crisp salmon and snap peas
sheet-pan sesame soy steak and veggies
sheet-pan spring salmon
shrimp, sausage, and veggie paella
skillet cheddar turkey burgers
springy salad
springy sheet-pan gnocchi
sriracha shrimp sushi bowls
starbucks egg bite copycat frittata
stuffed prosciutto pesto chicken
tandoori chicken bowls
thai-ish steak & noodle salad

Summer

a perfect breakfast casserole
5-ingredient eggplant parm
20-minute fish tacos
20-minute summer sauté
30-minute scallops with succotash
30-minute summer steak tostadas
balsamic basil grilled chicken (sandwich and/or salad)
beach sandwiches
black pepper pork chops
boursin summer squash galette
caro + gaby’s easy-but-fancy meal plan
charred cabbage and chicken peanut chop
cheesy polenta bowls with kielbasa and peppers
chicken chili verde burgers
chicken panzanella
chilled tomato soup
cookout chicken + mexican corn
crispy bbq chicken tacos
easy strawberry summer cake (by Anne Byrn)
esquites chicken salad
fried chicken sandwiches
greek turkey meatballs with couscous and dill sauce
grilled brie and grapes (from Gaby Dalkin)
grilled caesar salad with garlic croutons (from Gaby Dalkin)
grilled chicken and vegetables with burrata and green sauce
grilled PB&J crisp with vanilla ice cream
grilled steak caprese
grilled pickle-brined chicken sandwiches
healthy (or less healthy!) corn chowder
healthy sloppy joes
herby shrimp couscous bowls
jalapeño pork chops
jerk chicken with coconut rice and strawberry salsa
juicy lucys (from Gaby Dalkin)
lamb pita with dilly minty yogurt sauce
lemony brown butter shrimp rolls
lowcountry boil 🦐
marinated grilled veggies with burrata
one-pot sausage and corn pasta
pan-fried dover sole + corn risotto
pimento cheese BLTs
sausage stuffed zucchini
sesame-ginger grilled steak
sheet-pan chicken with artichokes and potatoes
sheet-pan crispy pork chops with fennel and peaches
sheet-pan greek chicken & potatoes
sheet-pan summer corn pizza
show off-y greek salad with truly perfect grilled chicken
shrimp and fresh corn grits
shrimp, sausage, and veggie paella
skillet cheddar turkey burgers
slow-roasted ribs with herby crunch potatoes
sorta pasta alla norma
summery pork and peach bowls
summery tomato galette
sunshine curry with cilantro-lime rice
sunshine pasta
sweet + spicy grilled chicken and onions (and grilled apricots with halloumi and basil)
tandoori chicken bowls
the dankest taco salad
the greatest kale salad
the most perfect grilled chicken recipe
the perfect tuna melt
tiny tomato pasta
turkey meatballs with corn butter rice
turkey zucchini burgers
unstuffed tomatoes
zucchini skillet lasagna

Fall

3-ingredient chorizo street tacos
7 soup recipes to jumpstart the fall vibes
30-minute al pastor enchiladas
30-minute pork and cabbage noods
beef and three bean chili
beef enchilada casserole
cheesy chicken baked spaghetti squash
cheesy chicken + kimchi rice
chicken, mushroom, and farro soup
creamy white turkey chili
crispy bean burritos
fried egg pasta with garlicky crunchies
harissa bolognese spaghetti squash
honey chipotle salmon tacos (by Carolina Gelen)
honey soy glazed cod
mushroom-leek galette (by Jenny Rosenstrach)
one-skillet chicken and gingery rice with spicy (or not!!) peanut curry sauce
one-pot cheese pumpkin pasta
pasta e ceci (by Colu Henry)
parmesan pot pie
the perfect fall chicken and kale salad
roasted pork tenderloin
seared steak with herby zhug-marinated tomatoes (by carolina gelen)
seared tuna with sesame noodles
sheet-pan chicken and squash
sheet-pan chicken with cauliflower, butternut squash & brown butter sage vinaigrette
sheet-pan gnocchi with sausage, brussels, mushrooms, and burrata
sheet-pan honey-roasted chicken, carrots, and brussels sprouts with tahini yogurt
sheet-pan macadamia-crusted halibut
sheet-pan miso maple mustard chicken, sweet potato, and brussels
sheet-pan poblano steak fajitas
sheet-pan sausage, sweet potatoes, and apples
sheet-pan spiced chicken
souvla-inspired chicken salad
steak, salad + garlic fries
tandoori-spiced chicken and potatoes with peanut chutney & crispy kale
turkey cheddar meatloaf
twice-baked delicata squash
white chicken chili (by Anne Byrn)
wontons and veggies in curry broth

Winter

15-minute veggie peanut noods
30-minute beef and broccoli
30-minute honey gochujang glazed salmon and broccoli bowls
30-minute shawarma lettuce wraps
a perfect breakfast casserole
a really simple meal plan v.6
a really simple meal plan v.7
a really simple meal plan v.8
bacon kimchi fried rice
beef enchilada casserole
butternut squash farro-tto
coconut curry lentil veggie stew
chicken and rice soup
chicken meatballs with lemon orzo
chicken, mushroom, and farro soup
coq au vin, kinda
creamy but cream-less tomato soup + cheddar biscuits
crunchy refried bean taco with magic green sauce
good soup
green chicken tortilla soup
healthy-ish turkey bolognese
lemony chicken orzo soup
one-pan creamy boursin pasta with (or without) shrimp
one-pan roast chicken and squash
one-pot cheesy baked meatballs
one-pot cheesy cajun chicken and rice
one-pot cheesy sausage & butternut squash orzotto
one-pot chicken tikka masala stew
one-pot mushroom orzo carbonara
one-pot pantry pasta
one-skillet broccoli cheddar chicken pot pie
one-skillet chicken and gingery rice with spicy (or not!!) peanut curry sauce
one-skillet sausage and mushroom cassoulet
one-skillet steak and crispy smashed potatoes
pasta alla vodka with the best caesar
peanut vegetable curry
pork chops with apples and polenta
pork marbella
roasted red pepper and butternut squash soup
rosemary garlic pork shoulder with sweet potato puree
saucy pork lettuce wraps with coconut rice
sheet-pan chicken tagine
sheet-pan harvest bowl with cranberry vinaigrette
sheet-pan miso-ginger salmon
sheet-pan miso maple mustard chicken, sweet potato, and brussels
sheet-pan roasted sweet potatoes and chickpeas
short ribs and grits
shortcut shakshuka with feta
smashburgers + fries
super bowl snacks
thai tofu curry noodle soup
twice-baked delicata squash

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BY MEAL TYPE

Breakfast (or breakfast for dinner!)

a perfect breakfast casserole
starbucks egg bite copycat frittata

Dessert

caramel cinnamon rolls
coronado cookies
easy strawberry summer cake (by Anne Byrn)
grilled PB&J crisp with vanilla ice cream
tahini peach cobbler (by Susan Spungen)

Global flavors

30-minute beef and broccoli
30-minute shawarma lettuce wraps
baba ghanouj-ish
bacon kimchi fried rice
beef basil bowls with coconut-ginger rice
beef-bulgogi bowls
chilled tomato soup
coconut curry lentil veggie stew
coq au vin, kinda
jerk chicken with coconut rice and strawberry salsa
one-skillet chicken and gingery rice with spicy (or not!!) peanut curry sauce
one-pan coconut curry chicken with roasted vegetables and lime
one-pot thai-style rice, pork, and green beans
sesame-ginger grilled steak
sheet-pan chicken tagine
seared steak with herby zhug-marinated tomatoes (by carolina gelen)
seared tuna with sesame noodles
shrimp, sausage, and veggie paella
tandoori chicken bowls
tandoori-spiced chicken and potatoes with peanut chutney & crispy kale
thai chicken chop
thai tofu curry noodle soup
thai-ish steak & noodle salad
wontons and veggies in curry broth

Pizza + pasta

30-minute cheesy broccoli pesto pasta with lemon pepper chicken
asparagus (or not!) grandma pizza + prosciutto salad
bee-sting pizza insalata
basta pasta! (three 30-minute or less pasta recipes)
black pepper pork chops
cacio e pepe primavera
cheesy pumpkin pasta
cheesy shells alla sausage vodka
fried egg pasta with garlicky crunchies
healthy-ish turkey bolognese
hella green pasta
one-pan creamy boursin pasta with (or without) shrimp
one-pot lemony garlic butter shrimp orzo
one-pot mushroom orzo carbonara
one-pot pantry pasta
one-pot sausage and corn pasta
pasta alla vodka with the best caesar
sheet-pan gnocchi with sausage, brussels, mushrooms, and burrata
sheet-pan summer corn pizza
sorta pasta alla norma
springy sheet-pan gnocchi
sunshine pasta
tiny tomato pasta
zucchini skillet lasagna (take your pick between zucchini or regular noodles)
weeknight vongole

Mexican vibes

3-ingredient chorizo street tacos
20-minute fish tacos
30-minute al pastor enchiladas
30-minute carnitas tacos
30-minute summer steak tostadas
adobo pork & cauliflower rice taco bowls
beef enchilada casserole
cheesy chicken and veggie enchilada skillet
cheesy chipotle shrimp tacos
chicken flautas & roasted corn salad
chipotle black bean flautas
chipotle cheddar chimichanga tacos
mexican corn
crispy bbq chicken tacos
crispy bean burritos
crunchy refried bean taco with magic green sauce
esquites chicken salad
one-pot cheesy rice and beans
sheet-pan poblano steak fajitas
the dankest taco salad

Salads

charred cabbage and chicken peanut chop
chicken panzanella
crispy artichoke and chicken salad
esquites chicken salad
grilled caesar salad with garlic croutons (from Gaby Dalkin)
grilled chicken and vegetables with burrata and green sauce
herby shrimp couscous bowls
mango peanut chicken salad
mob wife salad
the perfect fall chicken and kale salad
prosciutto salad
sheet-pan harvest bowl with cranberry vinaigrette
show off-y greek salad with truly perfect grilled chicken
souvla-inspired chicken salad
show off-y greek salad with grilled chicken
spicy (or not) salmon tempura crunch bowls
super caesar
tandoori chicken bowls
thai chicken chop
thai-ish steak & noodle salad
the dankest taco salad
the greatest kale salad

And more salads I’ve shared on IG:

fiber-packed kale salad (aka a salad to make you poop)
big ass salads for busy ass people: crunchy chili ginger salad
big ass salads for busy ass people: curry roasted veggie and chicken salad
big ass salads for busy ass people: kale sesame chicken chop
big ass salads for busy ass people: maple roasted butternut squash & chicken salad
big ass salads for busy ass people: the no-cook salad I made several times a week
big ass salads for busy ass people: TJ's peanut meatball noodle salad
big ass salads for busy ass people: TJ’s cilantro chicken salad
big ass salads for busy ass people: strawberry chicken chop
how to make a bagged salad taste really good: asian salad remix
how to make a bagged salad taste really good: dillicious chopped salad
how to make a bagged salad taste really good: TJ’s harvest apple salad kit remix
how to make a bagged salad taste really good: TJ’s mediterranean salad kit remix
how to make a bagged salad taste really good: Your Taylor Farms sweet kale salad kit
the best caprese salad

Sandwiches

balsamic basil grilled chicken (sandwich and/or salad)
beach sandwiches
chicken caesar sliders
chicken chili verde burgers
fried chicken sandwiches
juicy lucys (from Gaby Dalkin)
grilled pickle-brined chicken sandwiches
grilled steak caprese
ham and fig grilled cheeses
healthy sloppy joes
pimento cheese BLTs
skillet cheddar turkey burgers
the perfect tuna melt
turkey zucchini burgers

Sheet-pan dinners

(almost) one-pan garlic butter roasted chicken and crispy potatoes
asparagus (or not!) grandma pizza + prosciutto salad
chipotle cheddar chimichanga tacos
”fish and chips”
one-pan coconut curry chicken with roasted vegetables and lime
one-pan roasted chicken, cauliflower, and potatoes with a ridiculously tasty green sauce
sheet-pan balsamic glazed pork with fennel and potatoes
sheet-pan chicken and squash
sheet-pan chicken tangine
sheet-pan chicken with artichokes and potatoes
sheet-pan chili crisp salmon and snap peas
sheet-pan crispy pork chops with fennel and peaches
sheet-pan gnocchi with sausage, brussels, mushrooms, and burrata
sheet-pan greek chicken & potatoes
sheet-pan harvest bowl with cranberry vinaigrette
sheet-pan honey-roasted chicken, carrots, and brussels sprouts with tahini yogurt
sheet-pan macadamia-crusted halibut
sheet-pan miso-ginger salmon
sheet-pan miso maple mustard chicken, sweet potato, and brussels
sheet-pan roasted chicken with bourbon and citrus
sheet-pan roasted sweet potatoes and chickpeas
sheet-pan sausage, sweet potatoes, and apples
sheet-pan sesame soy steak and veggies
sheet-pan spring salmon
sheet-pan summer corn pizza
springy sheet-pan gnocchi
tandoori-spiced chicken and potatoes with peanut chutney & crispy kale

Soups + stews

beef and three bean chili
chicken and rice soup
chicken, mushroom, and farro soup
chilled tomato soup
coconut curry lentil veggie stew
creamy but cream-less tomato soup + cheddar biscuits
creamy white turkey chili
good soup
green chicken tortilla soup
healthy (or less healthy!) corn chowder
lemony chicken orzo soup
one-pot chicken tikka masala stew
roasted red pepper and butternut squash soup
thai tofu curry noodle soup
wontons and veggies in curry broth (this isn’t technically a soup, but you can make it one!)

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BY MOOD

What to cook when you need comfort food

3-ingredient chorizo street tacos
5-ingredient eggplant parm
15-minute veggie peanut noods
20-minute fish tacos
30-minute al pastor enchiladas
30-minute honey gochujang glazed salmon and broccoli bowls
30-minute pork and cabbage noods
a perfect breakfast casserole
bee-sting pizza insalata
beef and three bean chili
beef bulgogi bowls
butternut squash farro-tto
cacio e pepe primavera
cheesy chicken and veggie enchilada skillet
cheesy chicken baked spaghetti squash
cheesy chicken + kimchi rice
cheesy pumpkin pasta
cheesy shells alla sausage vodka
chicken caesar sliders
chicken meatballs with lemon orzo
chicken, mushroom, and farro soup
chicken panzanella
chipotle cheddar chimichanga tacos
coconut curry lentil veggie stew
cookout chicken + mexican corn
coq au vin, kinda
creamy but cream-less tomato soup + cheddar biscuits
creamy white turkey chili
crispy bbq chicken tacos
crispy sesame-honey goat cheese
”fish and chips”
fried chicken sandwiches
fried egg pasta with garlicky crunchies
good soup
green chicken tortilla soup
grilled PB&J crisp with vanilla ice cream
ham and fig grilled cheeses
harissa bolognese spaghetti squash
healthy sloppy joes
healthy (or less healthy!) corn chowder
healthy-ish turkey bolognese
juicy lucys (from Gaby Dalkin)
lemony chicken orzo soup
messy meatball sliders
my mom’s egg salad
no-stir mushroom risotto
one-pot cheesy cajun chicken and rice
one-pot cheesy sausage & butternut squash orzotto
one-skillet chicken and gingery rice with spicy (or not!!) peanut curry sauce
one-pan coconut curry chicken with roasted vegetables and lime
one-pan creamy boursin pasta with (or without) shrimp
one-pan roast chicken and squash
one-pot cheesy baked meatballs
one-pot chicken tikka masala stew
one-pot crispy chicken and orzo
one-pot lemony garlic butter shrimp orzo
one-pot mushroom orzo carbonara
one-pot pantry pasta
one-pot sausage and corn pasta
one-pot thai-style rice, pork, and green beans
one-skillet broccoli cheddar chicken pot pie
one-skillet steak and crispy smashed potatoes
parmesan pot pie
pasta alla vodka with the best caesar
peanut vegetable curry
pimento cheese BLTs
pork chops with apples and polenta
pork chops with creamed corn and kale
roasted asparagus farro-tto
roasted pork tenderloin
rosemary garlic pork shoulder with sweet potato puree
sausage stuffed zucchini
sheet-pan chicken with artichokes and potatoes
sesame chicken schnitzel
sheet-pan chicken tagine
sheet-pan gnocchi with sausage, brussels, mushrooms, and burrata
sheet-pan honey-roasted chicken, carrots, and brussels sprouts with tahini yogurt
sheet-pan miso maple mustard chicken, sweet potato, and brussels
sheet-pan sausage, sweet potatoes, and apples
sheet-pan summer corn pizza
short ribs and grits
shrimp and fresh corn grits
skillet cheddar turkey burgers
slow-roasted pork butt, 3 ways
sorta pasta alla norma
starbucks egg bite copycat frittata
summery tomato galette
thai tofu curry noodle soup
the dankest taco salad
the most perfect grilled chicken recipe
the perfect tuna melt
turkey cheddar meatloaf
twice-baked delicata squash
unstuffed tomatoes
weeknight vongole
white chicken chili (by Anne Byrn)
wontons and veggies in curry broth

What to cook when you need *especially* healthy food

20-minute summer sauté
30-minute beef and broccoli
30-minute carnitas tacos
30-minute honey gochujang glazed salmon and broccoli bowls
30-minute pork lettuce wraps with coconut rice
30-minute scallops with succotash
30-minute sheet-pan chimichurri fish
adobo pork & cauliflower rice taco bowls
balsamic basil grilled chicken (sandwich and/or salad)
balsamic butter asparagus
beach sandwiches
blackened fish taco bowls
butternut squash farro-tto
charred cabbage and chicken peanut chop
chilled tomato soup
chopped italian salad
coconut curry lentil veggie stew
creamy but cream-less tomato soup + cheddar biscuits
crispy artichoke and chicken salad
crispy cauliflower & white bean grain bowl
esquites chicken salad
green chicken tortilla soup
greek turkey meatballs with couscous and dill yogurt sauce
grilled caesar salad with garlic croutons (from Gaby Dalkin)
grilled chicken and vegetables with burrata and green sauce
grilled pickle-brined chicken sandwiches
grilled steak caprese
healthy (or less healthy!) corn chowder
herby shrimp couscous bowls
honey soy glazed cod
jalapeño pork chops
lamb + potatoes
lemony chicken orzo soup
mango peanut chicken salad
marinated grilled veggies with burrata
one-pan coconut curry chicken with roasted vegetables and lime
one-pan roast chicken and squash
one-pan roasted chicken, cauliflower, and potatoes with a ridiculously tasty green sauce
one-skillet roasted chicken and peaches
peanut vegetable curry
the perfect fall chicken and kale salad
roasted harissa chicken and sweet potato bowls
roasted pork tenderloin
roasted red pepper and butternut squash soup
sausage stuffed zucchini
seared tuna with sesame noodles
sesame soy poke bowls
sheet-pan chicken and squash
sheet-pan chicken with artichokes and potatoes
sheet-pan chili crisp salmon and snap peas
sheet-pan greek chicken & potatoes
sheet-pan harvest bowl with cranberry vinaigrette
sheet-pan honey-roasted chicken, carrots, and brussels sprouts with tahini yogurt
sheet-pan macadamia-crusted halibut
sheet-pan miso-ginger salmon
sheet-pan roasted sweet potatoes and chickpeas
sheet-pan sesame soy steak and veggies
sheet-pan spring salmon
souvla-inspired chicken salad
show off-y greek salad with grilled chicken
spicy (or not) salmon tempura crunch bowls
springy salad
sriracha shrimp sushi bowls
super caesar
sweet + spicy grilled chicken and onions (and grilled apricots with halloumi and basil)
thai chicken chop
thai-ish steak & noodle salad
the dankest taco salad
the greatest kale salad
turkey zucchini burgers

What to cook when you want to stock the freezer

See the recipes’ notes section for tips on freezing + reheating!

3-ingredient chorizo street tacos
30-minute cheesy broccoli pesto pasta with lemon pepper chicken
30-minute pork and kimchi CYOA bowls
30-minute shawarma lettuce wraps
beef and three bean chili
beef basil bowls with coconut-ginger rice
beef enchilada casserole
chicken and rice soup
chicken flautas
cheesy chicken baked spaghetti squash
cheesy pumpkin pasta
chicken chili verde burgers
chicken meatballs with lemon orzo
chicken, mushroom, and farro soup
chicken parm burgers
chicken tikka masala stew
chipotle black bean flautas
chipotle cheddar chimichanga tacos
coconut curry lentil veggie stew
coq au vin, kinda
coronado cookies (shared within drop-off meals to bring to a friend)
creamy but cream-less tomato soup
creamy white turkey chili
crispy bean burritos
dankest taco salad
fancy chicken fingers
good soup
green chicken tortilla soup
greek turkey meatballs with couscous and dill sauce
grilled chicken and vegetables with burrata and green sauce
healthy (or not as healthy…) corn chowder
healthy sloppy joes
healthy-ish turkey bolognese
hella green pasta
lamb pita with dilly minty yogurt sauce
lemony chicken orzo soup
mushroom-leek galette (by Jenny Rosenstrach)
no-stir mushroom risotto
one-pot cheesy baked meatballs
one-pot cheesy cajun chicken and rice
one-pot cheesy rice and beans
one-pot mushroom orzo carbonara
one-pot pantry pasta
one-pot sausage and corn pasta
one-skillet broccoli cheddar chicken pot pie
pasta alla vodka
pasta e ceci (by Colu Henry)
peanut vegetable curry
roasted asparagus farroto
roasted red pepper and butternut squash soup
sausage stuffed zucchini
sesame chicken schnitzel
slow-roasted pork butt, 3 ways
slow-roasted ribs with herby crunch potatoes
thai chicken chop
turkey cheddar meatloaf
turkey meatballs with corn butter rice
turkey zucchini burgers
white chicken chili (by Ann Byrn)
zucchini skillet lasagna

What to cook when you need to feed kids

These have been reported by readers as loved by their kids!

30-minute al pastor enchiladas
30-minute beef and broccoli
30-minute honey gochujang glazed salmon and broccoli bowls
30-minute shawarma lettuce wraps
asparagus (or not!) grandma pizza + prosciutto salad
beef basil bowls with coconut-ginger rice
beef enchilada casserole
bee-sting pizza insalata
blackened fish taco bowls
cacio e pepe primavera
caramel cinnamon rolls
cheesy chicken and veggie enchilada skillet
cheesy pumpkin pasta
cheesy shells alla sausage vodka
chicken flautas & roasted corn salad
chicken meatballs with lemon orzo
chicken parm burgers
chipotle black bean flautas
chipotle cheddar chimichanga tacos
chopped italian salad
cookout chicken + mexican corn
creamy but cream-less tomato soup + cheddar biscuits
crispy bean burritos
fried egg pasta with garlicky crunchies
greek turkey meatballs with couscous and dill yogurt sauce
grilled PB&J crisp with vanilla ice cream
gruyere + black pepper biscuits with hot honey butter
healthy sloppy joes
healthy-ish turkey bolognese
honey soy glazed cod
lamb pita with dilly minty yogurt sauce
messy meatball sliders
one-pan roast chicken and squash
one-pot cheesy baked meatballs
one-pot cheesy cajun chicken and rice
one-pot cheesy sausage & butternut squash orzotto
one-pot crispy chicken and orzo
one-pot lemony garlic butter shrimp orzo
one-pot mushroom orzo carbonara
one-pot sausage and corn pasta
one-skillet broccoli cheddar chicken pot pie
one-skillet crispy chicken burrito bowls
one-skillet roasted chicken and peaches
pimento cheese BLTs
roasted pork tenderloin
sheet-pan sausage, sweet potatoes, and apples
sheet-pan summer corn pizza
skillet cheddar turkey burgers
springy sheet-pan gnocchi
sunshine pasta
tandoori chicken bowls
the most perfect grilled chicken recipe
the perfect fall chicken and kale salad
the perfect tuna melt
turkey cheddar meatloaf
turkey meatballs with corn butter rice
turkey zucchini burgers
unstuffed tomatoes
white chicken chili (by Anne Byrn)
wontons and veggies in curry broth

What to cook when you want to grill

20-minute fish tacos
balsamic basil grilled chicken (sandwich and/or salad)
black pepper pork chops
caro + gaby’s easy-but-fancy meal plan
charred cabbage and chicken peanut chop
chicken caesar sliders
chicken parm burgers
cookout chicken + mexican corn
crash’s grilled pork tenderloin
esquites chicken salad
grilled brie and grapes (from Gaby Dalkin)
grilled caesar salad with garlic croutons (from Gaby Dalkin)
grilled chicken and vegetables with burrata and green sauce
grilled PB&J crisp with vanilla ice cream
grilled pickle-brined chicken sandwiches
grilled steak caprese
jalapeño pork chops
jerk chicken with coconut rice and strawberry salsa
juicy lucys (from Gaby Dalkin)
marinated grilled veggies with burrata
sesame-ginger grilled steak
show off-y greek salad with truly perfect grilled chicken
skillet cheddar turkey burgers
sweet and spicy grilled chicken and onions (and grilled apricots with halloumi and basil)
tandoori chicken bowls
thai-ish steak & noodle salad
the most perfect grilled chicken recipe

What to cook when you want to show off your cooking skills

30-minute pork lettuce wraps with coconut rice
30-minute scallops with succotash
30-minute sheet-pan chimichurri fish
bacon kimchi fried rice
beef bulgogi bowls
black pepper pork chops
caro + gaby’s easy-but-fancy meal plan
chicken caesar sliders
coq au vin, kinda
grilled caesar salad with garlic croutons (from Gaby Dalkin)
grilled PB&J crisp with vanilla ice cream
honey soy glazed cod
juicy lucys (from Gaby Dalkin)
lamb pita with dilly minty yogurt sauce
lamb + potatoes
lemony brown butter shrimp rolls
marinated grilled veggies with burrata
one-pot chicken tikka masala stew
one-pan creamy boursin pasta with (or without) shrimp
one-pan roast chicken and squash
one-pan roasted chicken, cauliflower, and potatoes with a ridiculously tasty green sauce
one-pot sausage and corn pasta
one-skillet roasted chicken and peaches
one-skillet steak and crispy smashed potatoes
pan-fried dover sole + corn risotto
pasta alla vodka with the best caesar
pork chops with apples and polenta
pork chops with creamed corn and kale
pork marbella
roasted pork tenderloin
rosemary garlic pork shoulder with sweet potato puree
rotisserie-ish chicken with schmaltzy frizzled cabbage
saucy pork lettuce wraps with coconut rice
seared steak with herby zhug-marinated tomatoes (by carolina gelen)
seared tuna with sesame noodles
sesame chicken schnitzel
sheet-pan balsamic glazed pork with fennel and potatoes
sheet-pan chicken and squash
sheet-pan chicken tangine
sheet-pan chicken with cauliflower, butternut squash & brown butter sage vinaigrette
sheet-pan crispy pork chops with fennel and peaches
sheet-pan honey-roasted chicken, carrots, and brussels sprouts with tahini yogurt
sheet-pan roasted chicken with bourbon and citrus
sheet-pan sesame soy steak and veggies
sheet-pan spring salmon
short ribs and grits
show off-y greek salad with grilled chicken
shrimp and fresh corn grits
shrimp, sausage, and veggie paella
smashburgers + fries
springy sheet-pan gnocchi
sriracha shrimp sushi bowls
stuffed prosciutto pesto chicken
summery tomato galette
sunshine pasta
tandoori-spiced chicken and potatoes with peanut chutney & crispy kale
the most perfect grilled chicken recipe
turkey zucchini burgers
twice-baked delicata squash
zucchini skillet lasagna

What to cook when you’re having a party

20-minute fish tacos
30-minute summer steak tostadas
a perfect breakfast casserole
a pitcher of strawberry jargaritas
asparagus (or not!) grandma pizza + prosciutto salad
baba ghanouj-ish
balsamic butter asparagus
beach sandwiches (beach/pool/lake party friendly)
bee-sting pizza insalata
beef and three bean chili
beef basil bowls with coconut-ginger rice
beef bulgogi bowls
caramel cinnamon rolls (dessert!)
caro + gaby’s easy-but-fancy meal plan
chicken caesar sliders
chicken chili verde burgers
cookout chicken + mexican corn
coq au vin, kinda
creamy white turkey chili (a Halloween tradition!)
grilled brie and grapes (from Gaby Dalkin)
grilled caesar salad with garlic croutons (from Gaby Dalkin)
grilled PB&J crisp with vanilla ice cream
gruyere + black pepper biscuits with hot honey butter
herby shrimp couscous bowls
holiday app ideas!
hot corn and scallion pimiento cheese
jerk chicken with coconut rice and strawberry salsa
juicy lucys (from Gaby Dalkin)
lemony brown butter shrimp rolls
lowcountry boil 🦐
marinated grilled veggies with burrata
messy meatball sliders
one-pot cheesy baked meatballs
pasta alla vodka with the best caesar
pimento cheese BLTs
pitcher of strawberry-lemon margaritas
pork marbella (great for a dinner party)
rosemary pecans
salty minty dogs
sesame-ginger grilled steak
sesame-scallion slaw
sheet-pan poblano steak fajitas
simple-stupid make-ahead mac and cheese
slow-roasted pork butt, 3 ways
snack attack (snack/app ideas!)
spicy (or not) salmon tempura crunch bowls
springy salad
super bowl snacks
tandoori chicken bowls
the ultimate easy-but-fancy holiday menu
three perfect summer dinner party menus
what to cook when you have a million houseguests
white chicken chili (by Anne Byrn)

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WHEN YOU’RE SHORT ON TIME

Fifteen-minute meals

3-ingredient chorizo street tacos
15-minute veggie peanut noods
20-minute fish tacos (promise it’s worth the 5 extra minutes!)
a pitcher of strawberry jargaritas
baba ghanouj-ish
balsamic butter asparagus
chilled tomato soup
crispy sesame-honey goat cheese
healthy sloppy joes
hot corn and scallion pimiento cheese
lemony brown butter shrimp rolls (it takes 20 minutes, but that’s closer to 15 than 30!)
marinated grilled veggies with burrata
my mom’s egg salad
the perfect fall chicken and kale salad
pitcher of strawberry-lemon margaritas
the greatest kale salad
sesame-scallion slaw
souvla-inspired chicken salad
shortcut shakshuka with feta
the dankest taco salad
wontons and veggies in curry broth

Thirty-minute meals

20-minute fish tacos
20-minute summer sauté
30-minute al pastor enchiladas
30-minute carnitas tacos
30-minute cheesy broccoli pesto pasta with lemon pepper chicken
30-minute honey gochujang glazed salmon and broccoli bowls
30-minute pork and cabbage noods
30-minute pork and kimchi CYOA bowls
30-minute pork lettuce wraps with coconut rice
30-minute scallops with succotash
30-minute shawarma lettuce wraps
30-minute sheet-pan chimichurri fish
30-minute summer steak tostadas
asparagus (or not!) grandma pizza + prosciutto salad (but you’ll need to pull the dough out in advance)
basta pasta! (three 30-minute or less pasta recipes)
beach sandwiches
beef basil bowls with coconut-ginger rice
beef enchilada casserole
cacio e pepe primavera
cheesy chicken + kimchi rice
cheesy chipotle shrimp tacos
cheesy polenta bowls with kielbasa and peppers
chicken chili verde burgers (you’ll just need to prep ahead a little!)
chopped italian salad
crispy bbq chicken tacos
crunchy refried bean taco with magic green sauce
”fish and chips”
ham and fig grilled cheeses
honey chipotle salmon tacos (by Carolina Gelen)
honey soy glazed cod
messy meatball sliders
my mom’s egg salad
one-pot sausage and corn pasta
one-skillet steak and crispy smashed potatoes
pimento cheese BLTs
pork chops with apples and polenta
saucy pork lettuce wraps with coconut rice
skillet cheddar turkey burgers
springy salad
springy sheet-pan gnocchi
thai tofu curry noodle soup
the perfect tuna melt
tiny tomato pasta
tortilla scramble (by Mark Bittman)
sesame soy poke bowl
weeknight vongole

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RESOURCES

Meal plans

4th of july recipe ideas
a meal planning solution
a really simple meal plan
a really simple meal plan v.2
a really simple meal plan v.3
a really simple meal plan v.4
a really simple meal plan v.5
a really simple meal plan v.6
a really simple meal plan v.7
a really simple meal plan v.8
a really simple meal plan v.9
a really simple meal plan v.10
a really simple meal plan v.11
a really simple meal plan v.13
a really simple meal plan v.14
a really simple meal plan v.15
a really simple meal plan v.16
caro + gaby’s easy-but-fancy meal plan
caro’s easy-but-fancy spring party menu
here’s what to cook this week
my labor day menu
the ultimate easy-but-fancy holiday menu
the ultimate NYE menu
the WTC vacation house meal plan
three perfect summer dinner party menus

Cooking tips + info

14 really, really easy recipes
ask me anything
combating picky eating
drop off meals to bring to a friend
*fall* in love with squash
favorite regional recipes
free knife skills
grocery shopping doesn’t have to suck
inflation meals + chat
leftovers are your friend
let’s dish: holiday appetizers
my holiday appetizer picks
my perfectly stocked pantry
now you know pt. 1
now you know pt. 2
now you know pt. 3
snack attack
spring has sprung!
summer travel restaurant recommendations
super bowl snacks
thanksgiving hotline
thanksgiving sos
the menu: a group check in
tomatoes 4ever
valentine’s day doesn’t have to be corny
what to cook with kimchi
what to cook when you absolutely cannot cook
what to cook when you have a million houseguests
what to cook when you have leftover turkey
what to cook when you consider yourself a "really bad cook"