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Nov 22

Nov 22 Gnocchi with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe

Weeknight Bangers, California Bistro Shit

This recipe is a bit of a banger. It's really simple, uses broccoli rabe, which most folks don't cook with on the reg, and comes out delicious on account of the butter and parmesan. If you want to riff on it I'd suggest using some raw, uncased sausage in lieu of the butter and cooking everything in the fat those things lay down. You could also use the raw sausage and the butter together if you're a glutton for good flavor. I've made some modifications to the ingredients list and cooking process. My modifications make it taste better.

Sep 17

Sep 17 Salsa Mac & Cheese

Michael Eshleman

Weeknight Bangers, Thanksgiving

This bad boy is delicious, no two ways about it. I got it from Rick Bayless’ book “Salsas that Cook.” It uses the Roasted Tomato and Poblano Salsa to add some serious punch. I love to use it to impress people.

Jul 9

Jul 9 Pork Chop and Roasted Veggies

Michael Eshleman

Weeknight Bangers, California Bistro Shit

Here’s a solid WEEKNIGHT BANGER for you. It’s a simple sautéed pork chop with some roasted veggies and a green salad. It’s relatively easy and very delicious. There’s not much prep and it’s relatively healthy, as far as dishes with a pork chop go.

May 17

May 17 Steak and Potatoes

Michael Eshleman

Meal Delivery Showdown, Weeknight Bangers

This one is as basic as it gets on the surface: steak and potatoes. It’s seared sirloin steak plus mashed potatoes and some vegetables on the side. It’s a no-brainer weekday banger.

May 16

May 16 Shrimp Fettucine

Michael Eshleman

Weeknight Bangers, Meal Delivery Showdown

This is a great simple recipe that introduces the home cook to a number of key skills, including blanching, cooking pasta (God save you if you can’t boil pasta), and cooking shrimp. The prep and setup was easy for me, making this a legitimate weekday banger.

May 9

May 9 Pesto

Michael Eshleman

Weeknight Bangers

Pesto is a great sauce, it’s herby and oily and meets all of your needs. Basil tastes like walking through a field of basil and eating the basil. Add in garlic, nuts, and olive oil and you’ve got a winner. It’s also easy! Much like salad dressing, you shouldn’t buy pesto in the store, you can make it at home with little trouble. Char some nuts and garlic, process it up with the basil, oil, salt, and pepper then mix in some Parmesan and you’re done. Cook some pasta and you’re done! It does, however, rely on you using good ingredients so use good oil, basil, and cheese, it makes a big difference.