5 Suppers for Two with Supermarket Shortcuts — Meal Plans from The Kitchn

Cooking for two has its pleasures and its difficulties. One of the great things about my and my husband’s current situation is that we tend to eat whatever we want, whenever we want, wherever we want. I can try out new recipes on a whim, using flavors and ingredients from around the world, and though I may get the occasional raised brow from my husband, the freedom is exhilarating. Every day is different.

But we still have our own challenges, even after all these years. You know, the dreaded “What’s for dinner?” text, when the last thing I actually want to think about is what’s for dinner. That’s when I fall back on meals like these: ones that are guaranteed to be satisfying and let me accept a little help from the supermarket.

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19 Delicious Turmeric Recipes to Spice Up Your Life — Recipe Roundup

Have you fallen in love with turmeric yet? This potent and aromatic orange spice adds a ton of flavor to recipes while providing a slew of wonderful health benefits.

Whether you have a jar of it lurking in the back of your pantry and want to use it up, or simply have a strong desire to add more of the spice to your diet, these recipes will help you in your mission.

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Recipe: Korean Barbecued Beef — Dinner Recipes from The Kitchn

Bulgogi is a beloved Korean dish of spicy grilled beef, and one of the first Korean dishes I tried — and loved. My homemade version here is an easy, weeknight riff on the classic dish. It’s become one of my husband’s very favorite, please-make-this-at-least-once-a-week meals. And that’s cool, because it’s a breeze to throw together, especially if you use a couple of my favorite weeknight shortcuts.

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4 Pro Tips for Cooking Better Gluten-Free Pasta — Expert Tips from the Kitchn

There was a time when following a gluten-free diet meant saying goodbye to bowls of comforting pasta, but that has changed. Gluten-free pasta has come a long way, with many options that continue to grow in number.

But while it’s easy to get your hands on gluten-free pasta, cooking up a satisfying spaghetti dinner can be another hurdle altogether.

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Recipe: Weeknight Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches — Dinner Recipes from The Kitchn

I’m not going to pretend this is an authentic, best-in-the-world Philly cheesesteak — I’m from Alabama, for cryin’ out loud! For the real deal, you’ll have to head to Philadelphia; eat your way through a couple hundred hoagie shops, gas stations, and street food stands; and then decide a favorite for yourself.

But since I don’t have any plane tickets booked at the moment — and I’m guessing you don’t either — this recipe makes a pretty incredible stand-in.

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