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This weeknight roast chicken recipe is easy to put together and still gives you enough time to sip a martini (or two).

Introduction

I know, I know—a recipe for roasting chicken that takes over an hour is billed as a Simple Weeknight Meal. But it’s just so hands-off and satisfying that I would call this a Simple Thursday Night Meal. Meaning that it’s easy but also gives you enough time to sip an extra martini, because it feels like your week may never end. And the hour-plus is all in the oven. As soon as your oven is hot (and frankly, there is no rule that says you can’t put food in your oven before it is completely heated), you can stick in the chicken, and the vegetables can be prepped while it’s cooking and thrown in as they are needed. If it looks like there are way too many vegetables, there are not. Your spouse or roommate or pet or parent may be saying, “That’s too much, we’re never going to eat all of that,” but make them a second martini and tell them everything will be okay. Trust me.

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This flavourful black pepper tofu bowl recipe with a little kick from a serrano chile pepper is perfect for a weeknight meal.

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Tofu is like a flavor sponge: not much to taste on its own, but add some seasoning and aromatics, and oh, baby! Those porous little cubes will soak up all that deliciousness. This recipe uses more black pepper than you might be used to, transforming it from a background note to a front-and-center flavor. If you’re a spice fan, leave the seeds in your serrano chile for some extra fire; if you like things a little milder, scrape them out.

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Crispy, sweet, and savory, this Chinese takeout classic is so satisfying, you might be tempted to swear off takeout for good.

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Crispy, sweet, and savory, this Chinese takeout classic is so satisfying, you might be tempted to swear off takeout for good. When you’re deep-frying your pork, make sure to keep an eye on the deep-fry thermometer—in order to keep the temperature at 350°F, you may need to take a short break between batches (if the temperature isn’t high enough, the pork will take longer to cook and may get soggy). Don’t stress, though—once you get started, you’re going to be itching to fry, fry again.

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Lemons are the star of the show in this easy pasta recipe. This recipe uses not only the zest, but caramelized slices too!

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Allow us to rhapsodize for a moment about lemons. Unassuming as the lemon may seem, it’s kind of a culinary rock star. Acidity is an essential element of cooking—it helps balance and enhance flavors—and a squeeze of lemon juice is a surefire way to add acid to any dish. In this recipe, lemons get a chance to shine two ways: as zest and in caramelized slices. Because when life gives us a lemon, we’ll use the whole thing!

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Cauliflower is available in stores all year long, and can easily be paired with olives and oranges to create this dish.

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This is pretty much an all-weather dish, but it’s particularly great in winter when there’s nothing green comin’ out of the ground. Cauliflower is something you can always get at the grocery, and the same goes for olives and oranges. Plus the flavors work really nicely together—starchy, salty, and sweet.

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These buffalo cauliflower bites with a kick are crispy, cheesy, and pair perfectly with a homemade ranch dip.

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I’ve always loved to experiment with cauliflower. Way back in the early days when I first started cooking, and even before I launched Half Baked Harvest, I would make buffalo cauliflower bites for family dinners. The rounded florets reminded me of a breaded chicken nugget, which is why I first thought to coat them in a spicy sauce. Nowadays, I make these black pepper buffalo cauliflower bites, which have a touch more kick to them. Before roasting, I toss the florets with a homemade buffalo sauce spiced with black pepper and smoky paprika, then I roll them in panko bread crumbs, Parmesan, and cheddar. These are definitely not your usual buffalo wing gameday fare, but in my opinion, they’re so much better, especially with my quickfix homemade ranch dip.

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This Moroccan tagine recipe is perfect for any night of the week with options to prepare in your slow cooker or pressure cooker.

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Vegetables are a big part of Moroccan cooking, and whenever I’m making vegetarian soups and stews I tend to use a mix of Moroccan-inspired flavors. I make this tagine whenever I’m craving a detox or simply a good amount of spice, vegetables, and protein. You can prepare this whole recipe in the slow cooker or the pressure cooker, making it a great option any night of the week. Just throw everything in, set it, and come back to a colorful pot of warm vegetables, spices, and chickpeas. My favorite way to serve this is over steamed couscous with a side of warm naan.

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With its antioxidant-rich vegetables and uplifting flavor, this Thai coconut soup recipe will satisfy your taste buds.

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Inspired by our love of Thai food, this soup supplies the body with antioxidant-rich vegetables, and thanks to all the garlic, ginger, and onion, it is full of uplifting flavor and immune- supportive benefits. We like adding lime juice, full of vitamin C, for the immune system, and cilantro, which has antibacterial properties, because they both add an incredible freshness. Enjoy this soup when you have an appetite for something with lots of zest!
 

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Kichadi is an Indian dish meant to rebalance the body. For those on their cancer journey, this recipe will reinvigorate your body.

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Many years ago, I spent some time in India and regularly ate homemade kichadi, a comforting dish that really helped me when I felt sick. Kichadi is an ancient Indian dish that is synonymous with healing. It’s meant to rebalance the body by supporting digestion and stimulating digestive fire. The recipe below is our take on it, but it still captures the essence of this restorative meal. It cooks into a soothing, warm stew that stimulates appetite and eases the stomach, mainly because of the spices. This is one of the best mains to eat wherever you are on your cancer journey; it can ease most side effects as well as reinvigorate your body and spirit. 

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Make this golden turmeric milk before bed for calming effect, and to reap all the health benefits that turmeric provides.

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This comforting golden milk gets its signature color from turmeric. Turmeric is a spice that contains curcumin, which reduces inflammation. Eastern medicinal practices have been recommending golden turmeric milk for centuries! In recent years, we’ve been able to scientifically connect turmeric with all sorts of health benefits. Plus, golden milk is calming before bed. Drink this and you’re pretty much guaranteed a night of sweet dreams.