This week's recipes, plus the pantry items you'll need to have on hand to follow along

This week's recipes, plus the pantry items you'll need to have on hand to follow along!

If you’re not already making your own vegetable stock, start now. All you need are a handful of veggies plus a couple unattended hours on the stove. It really couldn't be easier. 

This week's recipes, plus the pantry items you'll need to have on hand to follow along!

To be honest, I never tire of adding a new lentil soup recipe to my collection. Between red lentils taking nearly no time to cook, and the simplicity of this recipe, you can have a hearty, healthy meal on the table in less than 30 minutes. Delicious served with leftover brown rice and a little dollop of greek yogurt.

Paired with a simple salad or sautéed greens, it’s an elegant, unbelievably simple, and satisfying dinner for one. That said, it works just as well for breakfast (and for a crowd). 

This has to be one of the best dinners you can make in under ten minutes. Once this flaky fish hits the pan, keep a close eye, it will only need a couple of minutes on each side. Serve with a simple salad and a hunk of fresh bread. Trust me, you’ll want it to soak up any extra pan juice. 

This week's recipes, plus the pantry items you'll need to have on hand to follow along!

I used to be mystified by mixing cocktails at home.  Turns out, it’s not that complicated once you’ve got the proportions down. And no, there’s no mixes or extras needed. It’s just tequila, citrus, simple syrup (it’s called simple for a reason!), and a little jalapeño for kick. Cheers to that!

When it comes to taco toppings, my mantra tends to be “restrain yourself.” It’s easy to get carried away, reaching for whatever I find in the fridge that looks fit to top a taco.  With any dish, you want to think about how the ingredients will work and compliment each other. While this recipe is simple, it’s flavor packed and pairs perfectly with a side of cabbage slaw. If you’re forgoing fish, swap the rock cod for sautéed mushrooms instead.