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DinnerFried beef thickened with cornstarch has a golden crust when fried in oil․ Simmering the beef in sauce keeps the sauce from soaking into the meat․ A typical dish made with Mongolian beef is flank steak with a sauce containing hoisin‚ ginger‚ garlic‚ and other spicy ingredients․
DinnerMake 30 small chicken meatballs to eat during the week․ Freeze raw or baked meatballs․ When ready to eat‚ bake the meatballs until lightly browned․ Grated onion and panko add moisture to the meatballs' center․
LunchPrepare a roast to last for a week for lunch sandwiches: roast and refrigerate the roast‚ then slice it for sandwiches during the week․ Deli Style Roast Beef includes eye of round and other ingredients in a dry rub to keep the roast moist and pink-centered when served in sandwiches․
DinnerChoose a 3 1/2- to 4-pound whole chicken that will fit in the basket of your air fryer․ The skin on the whole chicken will crisp‚ and the meat will be juicy and tender․ This air fryer whole chicken recipe is a quick and easy roasted chicken dinner․ Season with olive oil‚ kosher salt‚ paprika‚ garlic powder‚ pepper‚ and dried thyme․
DinnerRendered guanciale fat and pasta starch coat pasta cooked in a skillet instead of going to waste․ Pasta alla Gricia is a type of Roman pasta prepared with spaghetti and topped with pecorino romano cheese‚ black pepper‚ and fried guanciale․
DinnerSprinkling cornstarch and oil on marinated steak before air frying helps dry the surface of the meat for a crispy texture when the steak is served with sauce․ Crispy chilli beef is a popular Cantonese dish made with strips of beef in a sticky sauce flavored with honey‚ soy sauce‚ garlic‚ and chillies․
DinnerBoneless skinless chicken thighs are recommended in this recipe for their flavor and moisture retention when cooked and reheated in the sauce․ This butter chicken recipe is a mild curry flavored with common curry spices‚ including garam masala‚ turmeric‚ and coriander‚ and a creamy tomato sauce․ Marinating the chicken in yogurt before cooking enhances its flavor․
LunchThese homemade beef burgers take 20 minutes or less to prepare‚ 10 minutes total cooking time․ Four beef burgers made from 80/20 beef and other ingredients‚ such as Worcestershire sauce‚ garlic‚ cayenne pepper‚ and bread crumbs‚ can be cooked on the grill or in a frying pan․
DinnerCombine cooking recipes for chicken and pasta dishes and Parmesan sauce to save time when you make dinner․ Store cooked and seasoned pasta and sauce separately in the refrigerator for later use․ This chicken fettuccine Alfredo recipe with al dente pasta and sautéed chicken is one option using Parmesan sauce․
DinnerLow cooking temperatures brown and dry the seasoned skin on a pork belly․ Higher cooking temperatures crisp the scored skin․ Aluminum foil on the sides helps prevent the seasoning from burning․ Siu yook‚ a popular Chinese dish‚ is made of pork belly that is topped with browned‚ crispy skin and contains some fat as well as lean meat․
DinnerMicrowaving sweet potatoes makes them soft and ready to cut for other dishes․ Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes is one dish that uses soft sweet potatoes and a thick‚ savory beef and salsa filling‚ as well as optional toppings․
DinnerBrowning the seasoned chicken before baking allows it to absorb flavors and pick up color from the sauce while cooking․ Allowing the chicken to rest for a few minutes after cooking helps retain moisture in the meat․ Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken is a baked chicken casserole dish made with a brown sugar and soy sauce gravy seasoned with garlic․
DinnerFrying the egg and batter at 350 degrees browns the chicken to prevent it from becoming dry․ Chinese orange chicken consists of cut chicken pieces covered with a thick‚ sweet-spicy sauce made with orange juice and peel‚ ginger‚ garlic‚ and red chili peppers․ Dishes of Chinese orange chicken are served with browned chicken and an orange sauce poured over the top․
DinnerWith a preparation time of 30 minutes and cooking time of 45 minutes‚ Risotto Carbonara is a full meal that substitutes Arborio rice for pasta in classic carbonara dishes․ Hot stock used in cooking the rice adds creaminess․ Other flavorings include salty and smoky bacon and fried Genoa salami; Parmesan and Romano cheeses; and white pepper․
DinnerPrep the chicken‚ onion‚ and garlic ahead of time․ Cook rice and add cream at dinner time․ This four-serving cajun skillet recipe includes chicken and long-grain rice cooked in a creamy cajun sauce․ Individual servings of this dish can be eaten for lunch or dinner throughout the week with no further cooking required․
DinnerMarinating chicken strips in a lime and spice mixture allows the chicken to absorb the flavors․ The marinated chicken is cooked in a skillet․ Chicken fajitas consist of chicken and peppers and onions that are sautéed but still slightly crisp and served with tortillas and other toppings․
LunchHeating the tortillas helps them hold in the filling when you fold them․ The Chicken Caesar Wraps recipe includes romaine lettuce‚ chicken‚ Parmesan cheese‚ croutons‚ and Caesar dressing wrapped in a flour tortilla․ These make a good lunch or dinner dish with a crunchy texture․
DinnerBreaded chicken cutlets are fried at medium-high heat and have a crispy exterior and soft interior․ Homemade Alfredo sauce is prepared with cream and Parmesan cheese․ Chicken fettuccine Alfredo contains breaded chicken and fettuccine pasta in Alfredo sauce․
DinnerSearing the honey-glazed chicken in oil before returning it to the recipe helps it develop a golden exterior․ Resting the penne for a few minutes before serving helps it soak up cream sauce․ Other ingredients in the Southwest Chicken Alfredo recipe include cheddar cheese‚ tomatoes‚ and other hot spices that add flavor․
DinnerCook crispy soy chicken to try a new rice dish and save leftovers to eat again later․ Flavorful, juicy boneless chicken thighs cooked with honey and soy sauce pair well with scallions and sesame seeds as toppings for serving with rice dishes․
DinnerChoose 80/20 ground beef to enhance the flavor and moisture of this recipe‚ or prepare lean ground beef and add beef broth‚ as recommended in the article․ Hobo Casserole with Ground Beef is a casserole made with stacked potatoes‚ onions‚ mushrooms‚ other vegetables‚ and cheese‚ hot and bubbly․
DinnerBrowning chorizo with oil infuses the oil with a smoky paprika flavor from the chorizo‚ which can enhance the flavors of other ingredients in the soup․ One Spanish potato soup recipe uses waxy potatoes‚ bell pepper‚ and cream with a smoky flavor․
DinnerChoose boneless‚ skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces as a nutritious‚ easy-to-cook‚ and store-friendly ingredient․ Chicken and broccoli pasta with rotini includes chicken and broccoli florets in a parmesan and lemon cream sauce with lemon flavor․
DinnerChoose 21/25-count peeled and deveined shrimp for quicker cooking and more appealing appearance․ Moist shrimp are good when added to cooked spaghetti and other vegetables․ Vegetables commonly used in Shrimp Lo Mein include broccoli‚ cabbage‚ peppers‚ and green onions․ Shrimp Lo Mein sauce is made with soy sauce‚ hoisin sauce‚ and brown sugar․