| | By Maria Laura Haddad-Garcia
Cooking has always been a way I wind down from busy schedules and long to-do lists. And while I do love spending time making more complex dishes like ravioli from scratch, on most weeknights, I don't have that kind of time. This week I'm turning to recipes that use only five ingredients or less (without including basic pantry items like salt, pepper and olive oil) to deliver great flavor and nutrition, in 30 minutes or less. | | | | | We kick off this week of five-or-less-ingredient recipes with a cozy Chicken & White Bean Soup. This recipe uses fresh herbs like sage to add great flavor to simpler ingredients like chicken (I'll be using rotisserie chicken in this recipe) and white beans. A bonus is that it makes enough for leftovers the next day, so I plan to have it for lunch on Monday. Tuesday's dinner uses even fewer ingredients yet still results in an impressive meal. The key to the 3-Ingredient Farro Bowl with Rotisserie Chicken is that it uses rotisserie chicken to reduce the cooking time and cleanup. Paired with a simple salad kit and a package of precooked farro (which otherwise would take 20 to 30 minutes to simmer on the stove), this easy dinner is ready in just 10 minutes.
Another recipe I'm excited to make this week is Friday's Sheet-Pan Caprese Pizza. What's better than pizza Fridays? This recipe perfectly combines slightly roasted tomatoes with melted mozzarella. Drizzling balsamic glaze on top gives it a sweet and slightly acidic taste. Since we are having some friends over, I'll plan on making two pizzas so there is plenty for everyone.
Sunday: Chicken & White Bean Soup
Monday: Pesto Ravioli with Spinach & Tomatoes
Tuesday: 3-Ingredient Farro Bowl with Rotisserie Chicken (That gorgeous image above!)
Wednesday: Creamy Chicken & Mushrooms with a side of cauliflower rice
Thursday: Chili-Rubbed Tilapia with Asparagus & Lemon
Friday: Sheet-Pan Caprese Pizza
You can also view all of the recipes here.
Get the shopping list here. | | | | To go with my pizza on Friday night, I'll prepare this beer cocktail that brings back lovely memories of Mexico. Also known as a michelada, this drink mixes lime juice and chile seasoning to deliver a refreshing and tangy flavor. I added enough ingredients to the shopping list for four servings, so you can enjoy this tasty sipper with others.
Get the Recipe: Beer Cocktail with Lime & TajÃn
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