What to Cook This Weekend

What to Cook This Weekend: October 18–20, 2019

Saucy citrus chicken, cheesy baked pasta, and an easier-than-ever apple crisp.
What to Cook This Weekend 11 Easy Fall Recipes For the Weekend
Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Sue Li
  • A bowl of oven risotto with crispy mushrooms.
    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Dana Bonagura
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    Oven Risotto With Crispy Roasted Mushrooms

    Yes, you can make risotto without all the stirring—just pop it in the oven; and while you’re at it, roast some mushrooms alongside to top off the finished dish.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks
    2/11

    Banana-Pecan Ice Cream Bread

    This fun dessert magically turns store-bought ice cream into bread with a little help from self-rising flour. The butter pecan ice cream does double duty, adding caramelly sweetness and nutty crunch.

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  • 6/11

    12-Minute Saucy Chicken Breasts With Limes

    Three tricks for flawless no-fuss chicken: remove the bones from a skin-on breast, weight it down for faster cooking and crisper skin, and toss some lime halves into the hot pan for an instant smoky, tangy sauce.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Anna Surbatovich, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson
    7/11

    Individual Apple Crisp

    This festive little dessert for one is an easy way to treat yourself—no special occasion necessary.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Nathaniel James, Food Styling by Laura Rege
    8/11

    Mushroom and Kale Breakfast Skillet

    For mornings when you need to feed a crowd a healthy breakfast, this veggie-packed egg skillet is here for you. Serve with toast on the side for mopping up those runny yolks.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Kate Buckens
    9/11

    One-of-Each Soup

    Originally, this curried soup was served cold. Given the winter chill in the air, however, we tried it hot and discovered it to be even better.

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    10/11

    Baked Pasta alla Norma

    Cheesy, saucy baked pasta is even more fun when you can slice it into wedges.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka
    11/11

    Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Garlic and Pancetta

    For maximum caramelization, make sure the cut side of the Brussels sprouts are flush with the bottom of the baking dish. As the whole thing bakes, the salty pancetta fat will melt over the sprouts imparting luscious porky flavor as the pancetta itself turns crisp.

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