’Twas the Weekend Before Thanksgiving, and All the Cooking Was Easy
If you’re making a full Thanksgiving menu this year, the weekend before the holiday might feel like a strange time to think about cooking other things. You might be focused on prepping and freezing a tart crust and some dulce de leche or simmering some turkey stock to use in gravy and stuffing. But you still need to eat. So this weekend’s recommended recipes are all about making the rest of your meals super easy (and maybe even getting ahead for next week’s dinners).
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell1/9Salad Pasta
When we're craving a big salad, but we're also in comfort food mode, this combo of peppery, flavorful greens, dressed with a garlicky anchovy sauce and tossed with hot pasta is just the ticket.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton6/9Cauliflower Rice and Beans
This dish is actually part of chef Chris Scott's Thanksgiving gumbo menu, but it also makes a wonderfully hearty vegetarian dinner in the days before the holiday.
Photograph by Emma Fishman, food styling by Micah Morton, prop styling by Dayna Seman.7/9Gochujang-Sesame Noodles
Doing a fridge cleanout before Turkey Day? These adaptable—and extremely tasty—gochujang noodles work well with any hearty greens.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Sean Dooley, Prop Styling by Dayna Seman9/9Sesame Chicken and Cabbage Salad
