Recipes tagged with « Easy Dinner »
Tomato White Bean Pasta Twist
Short pasta tossed in a chunky sauce with white beans and melted creamy cheese. Onion and garlic sautéed in olive oil with red pepper flakes, then combined with crushed canned tomatoes and fresh herbs. Beans added late to keep shape but warm through. Cheese folded in off heat to melt gently. Parsley in place of chives. A hint of smoked paprika replaces the piment broyé for a subtle smoky kick. Salt and pepper adjusted at stages. A little lemon zest brightens at the end.
Pecan Bok Choy Fish
White fish fillets pan-seared with crispy garlic. Baby bok choy wilted al dente, with a nutty pecan crunch. Dressing blends canola and toasted sesame oils with whole grain mustard, fresh lemon juice, and honey syrup. Simple, balanced, without gluten, dairy, eggs. Technique focuses on texture contrast and timing; fish skin removed for cleanliness, bok choy cooked gently to keep crunch. Pecans toasted for aroma and bite. Easy swaps include olive oil for canola, maple syrup replaced by honey or agave. Total cook roughly 35 minutes total, serves 4.
Pork Chops and Lemon-Rosemary Fries
Pork loin chops cooked in butter, coated lightly, served with golden lemon and rosemary roasted fries. Sauce made from chicken stock, mustard, and cream. Potatoes crisped with olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, and fresh rosemary. Roasting time adjusted for even browning. Butter sautéed chops, rested before sauce. Sauce thickened with flour then reduced. Twist: sweet smoked paprika replaces garlic. Mayonnaise swapped for crème fraîche for tang. Potato amount slightly reduced, oil decreased, romarin increased.
Spicy Shrimp Penne
Penne pasta tossed with a spicy tomato sauce and seared shrimp, featuring garlic, crushed red pepper, and fresh herbs. A splash of white wine added for depth. Parmesan grated on top optionally. Cook time about half an hour.
Twisted Chicken Pasta
Short pasta cooked with sliced carrots. Butter and flour whipped up to make a quick roux. Chicken broth poured in to form a thickened base. Shredded chicken tossed in with peas and fresh herbs, then combined with veggies and pasta. Seasoned, slightly creamy. A quick warm-up dish with a twist of added lemon zest and fresh thyme. Carrots swapped for parsnips. Peas replaced with green beans. Mixes textures and flavors, easy weeknight twist on a classic.