Recipes tagged with « Weeknight Meals »
Pork Chops with Fruity Ketchup
Pork chops marinated in a tangy homemade fruit ketchup mixed with olive oil and maple syrup. Grilled to a pink center, paired with a foil packet of roasted delicata squash, fingerling potatoes, and garlicky chilli flakes. Finished with charred asparagus tossed in oil. Easy but precise with flavors balanced. No eggs, nuts, or lactose. Swapped honey for maple for earthiness. Delicata and fingerlings change texture and sweetness profiles. A twist on classic pork grilling, focusing on tactile and visual cues more than clocks. Grill hot, watch the sizzle and juices. Foil packet steams and roasts veggies turning tender and caramelized. Crisp asparagus last for bite and color. Ideal for backyard cookouts or weeknight grills.
Noodle Soup with Kabocha and Tempeh
A hearty vegan noodle soup with roasted kabocha squash and tempeh cubes. Subtle heat from chili paste, balanced umami from coconut aminos. Broth infused with sesame, fresh corn kernels, and julienned parsnips add crunch. Spaghetti noodles serve as a familiar base, replaced with chewy tempeh for texture. Roasting kabocha brings out natural sweetness, while simmering veggies maintain bite. Garnished with scallions for freshness. Adaptable with common pantry swaps and simple steps to coax out deep flavors. Ideal midweek comfort with minimal fuss and maximum taste clarity.
Pulled Pork Pressure Cooker
Pork shoulder, chunked and cooked fast in pressure cooker. Tangy sauce mixes ketchup with cider vinegar and brown sugar. Dijon swapped for spicy grain mustard, chili seasoning swapped with smoked paprika and cumin. Less garlic powder, more heat from chipotle sauce instead of Tabasco. Cook 35 minutes then natural release. Sauce reduced slow, thickened and poured back over shredded pork. Serve simply or in sandwiches with corn bread or creamy polenta. No dairy, no gluten, no nuts, no eggs. Bold smoky, sweet, tangy flavors.