what's for dinner menu 12.9.22   



what's for dinner menu 12.9.22

what’s for dinner menu 12.9.22

what’s for dinner menu 12.9.22

Wondering what to make for dinner? Need some inspiration? Here’s our list of suggestions: dinner recipes that take less than an hour of mostly hands-off time. Yes, there will be pasta (or noodles!) and, yes, it will be delicious. We’ll be here every Friday with five weeknight dinners, including recipes, shopping lists, and everything you need to streamline your week ahead.

We’re singing the praises of the broiler this week. In case you’re not familiar with this part of your stove, think of it as an upside-down grill. It uses high, direct heat—just like a grill—but in this case, it comes from above. The blast of heat creates a caramelized crust, which means big flavor. 

The broiler is a boon for the weeknight cook that you really should be using more. To that end, we’re sharing several recipes that show how quick and versatile the broiler is. We don’t want to go overboard, so we aren’t sharing five broiled dinner recipes—but we could have, easily. Hopefully, our mostly broiled menu will inspire you to try other broiler recipes and to use yours on the regular.

What to Buy

Here are the produce and fresh ingredients you need to buy for your meals this week:

what's for dinner shopping list 12.9.22   

      beans-and-greens stuffed peppers recipe WFD         Beans-and-Greens-Stuffed Peppers    View Recipe   Colorful, nutritious, and quick, there's a lot to like about this plant-based power meal. It fits our theme because the broiler is used to soften the bell pepper halves. They're then filled with a mixture of Swiss-chard and white beans, and broiled again to melt the cheese topping.                 broiled beef and broccoli stir-fry with water chestnuts         Broiled Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Water Chestnuts    View Recipe   The broiler makes this dish more hands-off than the typical stir-fry—and no one will ever guess it wasn't cooked on the stovetop. This method is so easy and fast, you'll have dinner on the table in just 30 minutes.             broiled bacon-wrapped chicken with sweet potatoes and watercress         Broiled Bacon-Wrapped Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Watercress    View Recipe   There's chicken for dinner tonight—and it's paired with bacon. This sheet-pan recipe is our last broiler meal for the week, and it's another fast option, clocking in at 35 minutes.               spaghetti with shrimp and olives recipe WFD         Spaghetti with Shrimp and Olives    View Recipe   Shrimp might seem light and summery, especially when paired with cherry tomatoes, but when you add rosemary, capers, and olives to the mix, prepare for a hearty and totally delicious dish. Bonus points: This entrée will be on the table in just 20 minutes.             german sausages with quick kraut and curry ketchup         German Sausages with Quick Kraut and Curry Ketchup    View Recipe   How do you like your wurst? We rather like them on Friday as a fabulous one-pot dinner with this super-duper quick kraut.

what’s for dinner shopping list 12.9.22

what’s for dinner shopping list 12.9.22

     beans-and-greens stuffed peppers recipe WFD         Beans-and-Greens-Stuffed Peppers    View Recipe   Colorful, nutritious, and quick, there's a lot to like about this plant-based power meal. It fits our theme because the broiler is used to soften the bell pepper halves. They're then filled with a mixture of Swiss-chard and white beans, and broiled again to melt the cheese topping.    

     broiled beef and broccoli stir-fry with water chestnuts         Broiled Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Water Chestnuts    View Recipe   The broiler makes this dish more hands-off than the typical stir-fry—and no one will ever guess it wasn't cooked on the stovetop. This method is so easy and fast, you'll have dinner on the table in just 30 minutes.   

     broiled bacon-wrapped chicken with sweet potatoes and watercress         Broiled Bacon-Wrapped Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Watercress    View Recipe   There's chicken for dinner tonight—and it's paired with bacon. This sheet-pan recipe is our last broiler meal for the week, and it's another fast option, clocking in at 35 minutes.   

     spaghetti with shrimp and olives recipe WFD         Spaghetti with Shrimp and Olives    View Recipe   Shrimp might seem light and summery, especially when paired with cherry tomatoes, but when you add rosemary, capers, and olives to the mix, prepare for a hearty and totally delicious dish. Bonus points: This entrée will be on the table in just 20 minutes.   

     german sausages with quick kraut and curry ketchup         German Sausages with Quick Kraut and Curry Ketchup    View Recipe   How do you like your wurst? We rather like them on Friday as a fabulous one-pot dinner with this super-duper quick kraut.   

   beans-and-greens stuffed peppers recipe WFD         Beans-and-Greens-Stuffed Peppers    View Recipe   Colorful, nutritious, and quick, there's a lot to like about this plant-based power meal. It fits our theme because the broiler is used to soften the bell pepper halves. They're then filled with a mixture of Swiss-chard and white beans, and broiled again to melt the cheese topping.   

  beans-and-greens stuffed peppers recipe WFD

Beans-and-Greens-Stuffed Peppers

View Recipe

Colorful, nutritious, and quick, there’s a lot to like about this plant-based power meal. It fits our theme because the broiler is used to soften the bell pepper halves. They’re then filled with a mixture of Swiss-chard and white beans, and broiled again to melt the cheese topping. 

 beans-and-greens stuffed peppers recipe WFD     

beans-and-greens stuffed peppers recipe WFD

beans-and-greens stuffed peppers recipe WFD

beans-and-greens stuffed peppers recipe WFD

Beans-and-Greens-Stuffed Peppers

Colorful, nutritious, and quick, there’s a lot to like about this plant-based power meal. It fits our theme because the broiler is used to soften the bell pepper halves. They’re then filled with a mixture of Swiss-chard and white beans, and broiled again to melt the cheese topping. 

   broiled beef and broccoli stir-fry with water chestnuts         Broiled Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Water Chestnuts    View Recipe   The broiler makes this dish more hands-off than the typical stir-fry—and no one will ever guess it wasn't cooked on the stovetop. This method is so easy and fast, you'll have dinner on the table in just 30 minutes.  

  broiled beef and broccoli stir-fry with water chestnuts

Broiled Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Water Chestnuts

The broiler makes this dish more hands-off than the typical stir-fry—and no one will ever guess it wasn’t cooked on the stovetop. This method is so easy and fast, you’ll have dinner on the table in just 30 minutes.

 broiled beef and broccoli stir-fry with water chestnuts     

broiled beef and broccoli stir-fry with water chestnuts

broiled beef and broccoli stir-fry with water chestnuts

broiled beef and broccoli stir-fry with water chestnuts

Broiled Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Water Chestnuts

The broiler makes this dish more hands-off than the typical stir-fry—and no one will ever guess it wasn’t cooked on the stovetop. This method is so easy and fast, you’ll have dinner on the table in just 30 minutes.

   broiled bacon-wrapped chicken with sweet potatoes and watercress         Broiled Bacon-Wrapped Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Watercress    View Recipe   There's chicken for dinner tonight—and it's paired with bacon. This sheet-pan recipe is our last broiler meal for the week, and it's another fast option, clocking in at 35 minutes.  

  broiled bacon-wrapped chicken with sweet potatoes and watercress

Broiled Bacon-Wrapped Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Watercress

There’s chicken for dinner tonight—and it’s paired with bacon. This sheet-pan recipe is our last broiler meal for the week, and it’s another fast option, clocking in at 35 minutes.

 broiled bacon-wrapped chicken with sweet potatoes and watercress     

broiled bacon-wrapped chicken with sweet potatoes and watercress

broiled bacon-wrapped chicken with sweet potatoes and watercress

broiled bacon-wrapped chicken with sweet potatoes and watercress

Broiled Bacon-Wrapped Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Watercress

There’s chicken for dinner tonight—and it’s paired with bacon. This sheet-pan recipe is our last broiler meal for the week, and it’s another fast option, clocking in at 35 minutes.

   spaghetti with shrimp and olives recipe WFD         Spaghetti with Shrimp and Olives    View Recipe   Shrimp might seem light and summery, especially when paired with cherry tomatoes, but when you add rosemary, capers, and olives to the mix, prepare for a hearty and totally delicious dish. Bonus points: This entrée will be on the table in just 20 minutes.  

  spaghetti with shrimp and olives recipe WFD

Spaghetti with Shrimp and Olives

Shrimp might seem light and summery, especially when paired with cherry tomatoes, but when you add rosemary, capers, and olives to the mix, prepare for a hearty and totally delicious dish. Bonus points: This entrée will be on the table in just 20 minutes.

 spaghetti with shrimp and olives recipe WFD     

spaghetti with shrimp and olives recipe WFD

spaghetti with shrimp and olives recipe WFD

spaghetti with shrimp and olives recipe WFD

Spaghetti with Shrimp and Olives

Shrimp might seem light and summery, especially when paired with cherry tomatoes, but when you add rosemary, capers, and olives to the mix, prepare for a hearty and totally delicious dish. Bonus points: This entrée will be on the table in just 20 minutes.

   german sausages with quick kraut and curry ketchup         German Sausages with Quick Kraut and Curry Ketchup    View Recipe   How do you like your wurst? We rather like them on Friday as a fabulous one-pot dinner with this super-duper quick kraut.  

  german sausages with quick kraut and curry ketchup

German Sausages with Quick Kraut and Curry Ketchup

How do you like your wurst? We rather like them on Friday as a fabulous one-pot dinner with this super-duper quick kraut.

 german sausages with quick kraut and curry ketchup     

german sausages with quick kraut and curry ketchup

german sausages with quick kraut and curry ketchup

german sausages with quick kraut and curry ketchup

German Sausages with Quick Kraut and Curry Ketchup

How do you like your wurst? We rather like them on Friday as a fabulous one-pot dinner with this super-duper quick kraut.