Happy Saturday. This is by no means groundbreaking, but long weekends really do hit different. And while I wish I could say I used my extra 24 hours to better myself, I spent it…scrolling. A few of my best finds?
Trader Joe’s just dropped the latest version of its most cult-favorite item, which I’ve been anxiously anticipating for the past 49 days (not that I’m counting). It’s just the thing for my trip to Newport next weekend.
— Melissa Goldberg / Senior Editor / Washington, DC
This One-Pan Spanakopita-Inspired Skillet Tastes Like a First-Class Ticket to Santorini
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Ouzo. Sun. Sea. If none of that’s your reality right now, The Defined Dish’s One-Pan Spanakopita-Inspired Skillet is the next best thing. A riff on the classic Greek pie, the low-effort, high-reward recipe is packed with spiced chicken thighs, fluffy rice, hearty spinach, diced onions, fresh herbs, briny feta, and creamy ricotta (yes, two kinds of cheese). The result, as one fan put it, is something “super simple for a weeknight meal but impressive enough for entertaining.” Oh, and since it all cooks in exactly one pan, cleanup is minimal — meaning, you’ll still have time to watch Mamma Mia! for the 17th time. Hey, we know our priorities.
The Time Commitment: About 45 minutes.
Key Tip: Rice sticking to the bottom of the skillet? Alex Snodgrass (aka The Defined Dish) recommends adding some extra broth and giving it a stir.
Other Takes: For more ways to put that pack of chicken thighs to work, try…
Sheet-Pan Chicken With Shallots and Grapes. This sweet and savory dinner is on the table in 35 minutes — and, in the words of one commenter, “looks like a tapestry from the Renaissance.” Not wrong.
One-Pan Lemon Coconut Chicken and Rice. When life hands you extra lemons, this sunny, satisfying, and surprisingly simple dish is the answer. Rules are rules.
Sheet-Pan Chicken Tikka. You probably already have all the spices you need for this bold, Indian-ish recipe. And it’s so easy, you might have a moment of silence for your favorite takeout spot.
