This week's lineup is all about big, comforting flavors with a little heat thrown in — think slow-braised beef, spicy shrimp, and just enough pasta to make it a proper Italian night. There's also a great mix of quick weeknight wins if you're short on time, plus a couple of vegetarian and vegan options to round things out.

Some of my faves include:

Braised Beef Short Ribs — that Madeira-thyme jus over mashed potatoes is pure comfort food.
Habanero Tequila Shrimp — spicy garlic cream with charred corn and pico de gallo? Yes please.
Orecchiette con Salsiccia e Broccoli Rabe — simple, rustic, and exactly the kind of pasta night I'm craving right now.

Hope you find something you love this week! — Rhys

30min ⚡ High-protein 💪

1. noodle bowl

INSPIRED BY @fireflybistrobar

30m • 3 servings

buckwheat soba noodles, carrots, scallions, cucumbers, edamame, and napa cabbage with fresh mint, lime, and peanuts in a sesame ginger dressing

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Quick ⚡ Family-style

2. CHICKEN & MUSHROOM TAGLIATELLE

INSPIRED BY @nazarturkishkitchenbar

40m • 4 servings

Pasta, creamy white sauce, mushrooms and prime cuts of succulent chicken

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Family-style High-protein 💪

3. Braised Beef Short Ribs

INSPIRED BY @greenvalleygrill

210m • 4 servings

Maderia-thyme jus, mashed potatoes, wilted greens.

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Quick ⚡ Family-style

4. HABANERO TEQUILA SHRIMP

INSPIRED BY @casadelbarcocanalwalk

45m • 4 servings

spicy garlic cream, rice, chayote, charred corn, pico de gallo

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Family-style High-protein 💪

5. Blackened Catfish

INSPIRED BY @johnsonsboucanire

60m • 4 servings

Spicy catfish served with dirty rice

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Family-style High-protein 💪

6. Chicken & Orzo Soup

INSPIRED BY @ouzobay

60m • 4 servings

Greek avgolemono- chicken

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Quick ⚡ Family-style

7. Vegetable Primavera

INSPIRED BY @vele

45m • 4 servings

Roasted Summer Vegetables, Green Olives, Capers, San Marzano Tomato Sugo, Campanelle, Parmigiano-Reggiano

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Quick ⚡ Family-style

8. Orecchiette con Salsiccia e Broccoli Rabe

INSPIRED BY @allettanterestaurant

45m • 4 servings

“Little ears” pasta with sweet Italian pork sausage, broccolini, garlic, and Pecorino

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Quick ⚡ Family-style

9. Po' Boy

INSPIRED BY @lock15brewingcompany

45m • 4 servings

grilled andouille sausage, pineapple mango slaw, house remoulade, crispy onion straws, hoagie bun

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Quick ⚡ Family-style

10. Cashew Nut Chicken

INSPIRED BY @datingyumy

40m • 4 servings

Indulge in our Cashew Nut Chicken, a delightful stir-fry featuring tender chunks of chicken breast sautéed to perfection with crisp bell peppers, vibrant broccoli, and crunchy cashew nuts. This dish i…More

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