Most people are probably familiar with chimichurri sauce at this point but it’s a wonderful green sauce that is fresh and bright and make everything taste a little more delicious. This super simple recipe for chicken with chimichurri sauce comes together very quickly for a great weeknight meal alongside a salad, french fries, or roasted vegetables. You can save any extra sauce to use on some salad or even pour on your potatoes.
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It is really hard to describe this dish but if you’ve had a Japanese style cream croquette this is kind of like a bland version of the filling. It will definitely keep you full and satisfied through the winter and it’s a nice way to use up odds and ends of fish also. We ate this by dipping buttered rye bread into the stew mixture and that made it way more interesting but in the future it might be nice to add some herbs, vegetables, or even some citrus and chopped pickles to give it a flavor boost.
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I’ve never had the meatballs at IKEA so I can’t tell you how these compare but these meatballs are made very simply and served with a thick cream sauce that can’t be beat for its high marks in comfort. Traditionally these are paired with buttery rich potatoes, a simple pressed cucumber salad, and lingonberry jam but they’re also pretty good over rice or pasta with some fresh herbs.
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This is a really quick and easy fish stew that leans on the flavors of coconut milk, tomatoes, and lime to create a wonderfully creamy sauce that pairs well with most white fish. This is made in one pan, it’s gluten free, and you can easily use any type of mild white fish or shell fish you have available making it a great week night meal. I’d actually like to try this again with some shrimp because I think it would be even better. You can eat this alone like a soup or with rice for a more of a hearty meal.
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My husband really loves peanut flavored foods and this one was not an exception. This is tangy, creamy chicken sauce pairs really well with the chicken and is a nice change up from your weekly routine. You can add more chilies if you want a big kick too which goes really well with the soothing flavor of peanut butter. Also do not skip on topping this with some crushed salted peanuts because it will elevate the whole dish.
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This minced meat dish is a staple of Estonian culture and super easy to make. It’s perfect with a nice side of roasted potatoes or a toasted piece of black bread to pick up the sauce. While it’s not glamorous it comes together in just a few minutes and can be adapted or flavored any way you want so it’s perfect for a quick mid-week meal. It’s also good as a topping on pasta or rice.
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This is a super easy and delicious Korean dish. Usually this dish has tteok (rice cakes) but sorry to everyone on the internet I don’t like them very much and they’re not super accessible here in the frozen north so I’ve simply added more vegetables to compensate. If you are a sensitive to spicy food you can easily add some melty cheese on top to cool the whole dish down a bit but otherwise this is a delicious, quick meal that would be great for a week night.
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This might not be the usual empanada that I’m used to but it is a delicious and fairly easy to make pie from the Galician region of Spain. Smoked paprika and slow cooked onions give the pie an earthy and soft flavor that makes it easy to eat endlessly. This is a great dish for a party also because it’s easy to make a lot at once and it’s relatively mess free to eat so this could be a great appetizer or standing dinner. It’s apparently traditional to put the letter of whatever is in the pie on top so mine has a ‘P’ for pollo but feel free to try other fillings!
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This is a very basic Norwegian stew but it also is one of the best stews I’ve made. It uses root vegetables and a low and slow cook time to get the most flavor out of the ingredients. Typically it calls for beef but I’ve made a chicken version with has a significantly reduced cooking time. You can probably use whatever mix of root vegetables you have on hand and also everything can be prepared well ahead of time so this is a fantastic nearly hands off meal that’s sure to be a winner in any household. This is perfect with the traditional flat bread (which is kind of like a giant cracker or a matzo) but probably great with any bread product though it’s thick and hearty enough to be eaten on its own. Also because this recipe is so simple, don’t be shy about the amount of salt especially if you’re using homemade chicken stock.
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This super simple and super customizable udon stir fry is great for when you have a bunch of little leftovers in the house or bits and pieces in the freezer. You can play with seasoning and texture and ingredients also and make it completely your own. I like to use the “fresh udon” that’s available in the refrigerated section but if you have dry udon noodles this is a great anytime pantry meal.
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