What to Cook This Weekend: April 12–14

- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Nathaniel James, Food Styling by Frances Boswell1/11
Liu Shaokun's Spicy Buckwheat Noodles With Chicken
A simple dish of soba noodles tossed with poached chicken, chili oil, soy sauce, and scallions.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell2/11
Spring Pea Fish Chowder
Sweet peas, pea shoots, and lemon zest give this bright, lightly creamy chowder a dose of freshness.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson3/11
Swordfish Steaks With Asparagus and Frisée Salad
This satisfying seafood dinner comes together in as little as 20 minutes. Cooking the fish, then making the warm, herby mustard dressing in the same skillet also means cleanup is a breeze.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova4/11
Glazed Cinnamon-Cardamom Buns
These cardamom-scented rolls are briochelike and streaked with a sweet, buttery cinnamon filling.
- Photo by Peden + Munk5/11
Chopped Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette, Feta, and Dill
Make this salad with whatever produce you’d like; just make sure everything is cut to roughly the same size.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson6/11
Rib-Eye Steak and Crispy Smashed Potatoes for Two
Looking for a special dinner for two? First, pan-sear one big steak to share. Then, while the steak rests, use the fat rendered behind in the skillet to sear smashed paprika-spiced potatoes to crispy, golden perfection.
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Rhubarb Custard Cake
This easy cake batter requires no mixer and comes together in minutes. The final result is a rich, custardy cake that plays perfectly off the tart rhubarb topping.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop and Food Styling by Ali Nardi8/11
Artichoke, Spinach, and Prosciutto Flatbreads With Spicy Honey
Fair warning: spicy honey is about to become your all-time favorite pizza topping.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell9/11
Hot Honey Pork Chops With Escarole and White Beans
The spicy garlic-honey glaze for the pan-seared pork chops also forms the base of the sauce for the warm escarole-and–white bean salad in this easy one-pan dinner.
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California Veggie Sandwich
Avocado, goat cheese, and a tangy buttermilk dressing add richness to a sandwich that’s packed with crunch.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Claire Saffitz11/11
Yogurt-Braised Chicken Legs With Garlic and Ginger
Chicken legs are seared until golden-brown and then slowly braised in yogurt spiked with garlic, ginger, and lots of spices until falling-off-the-bone tender.