
Avocado toast is trendy but ever feel like it’s not really a meal? Not so Monday’s avocado toasts, which are spiced up with chipotle butter and black beans, and adorned with ripe tomatoes (want it even heartier? Put an egg on it). The week is rounded out with a quick version of pad Thai and an elevated take on chicken-fried steak. Get the shopping list here (ingredients for suggested side dishes not included on the list).
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Avocado Toasts with Chipotle Butter, Black Beans, and Tomato
For a spicier, more filling take on conventional avocado toast, layer avocado with chile butter, refried beans, and tomato. -
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Spicy Peanut Noodles with Ground Pork and Shredded Vegetables
Grated carrots, squash, and chopped mint balance the spicy heat of the jalapeños. For a milder dish, use only 1 chile and remove its seeds and ribs—they’re hotter than the flesh itself.
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Recipe
Alaskan Cod Grilled in Grape Leaves with Ouzo-Fig Butter
Try something a little different by wrapping portions of cod in grape leaves. It’s not difficult and makes a delightful surprise at the table when you cut open the packet to see the steamy white fish inside. The grape leaves get beautifully charred on the grill, and they taste delicious eaten with the succulent fish and flavorful butter. -
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Parmesan-Panko Steaks with Fresh Tomato Salsa
A crisp panko crust and an Italian-style fresh tomato salsa transform humble cube steaks into something special. Serve with smashed potatoes and sautéed greens.
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Recipe
Turkey Burgers with Spicy Slaw
With a slathering of barbecue sauce and a topping of slaw, these juicy burgers may remind you more of pulled pork than turkey. That’s a good thing.