What to Cook This Weekend

What to Cook This Weekend: February 1–3

Slow-roasted pork, a citrus salad, double-decker brownies, luscious hot chocolate—and that Game Day bowl of chili, of course.

By The Editors of Epicurious

January 31, 2019

Slowcooked pork and chickpeas on an oval plate.

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson
1/10
Slow-Cooked Pork With Chickpeas
Canned chickpeas are perfect for this one-pot dish because they become even more creamy as they warm in the cooking liquid. In case you’re not a fan, you can go with whatever canned bean you like.
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Photo by Alex Lau
2/10
Citrus and Avocado Salad with Orange Water
Salting the citrus draws out some of the juice, which becomes part of the vinaigrette.
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Photo by Alex Lau
3/10
Salad for Breakfast
Eggs on toast goes veggie-centric with quick-pickled veg and marinated feta. Everything except the croutons can be made ahead, and any weekday can start off this colorful.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Billingskog
4/10
Butternut Squash Sandwich With Cheddar Cheese and Pickled Red Onion
Stuff roasted butternut squash, rich white cheddar, tangy pickled red onions, and zesty Dijonnaise into bread rolls for a sandwich that tastes like autumn.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
5/10
Lentil Soup With Wheat Berries and Kale
This nourishing soup is packed with creamy, chewy, and hearty textures that make the simple preparation extremely satisfying. Use stock instead of water if you’d like—but truly, you don’t need it.
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Photo by Nicole Franzen
6/10
Maple-Cinnamon Toast With Citrus and Crème Fraîche
These thick slices of toast, slathered with cinnamon butter and topped with fruit, might just become your new favorite weekend morning indulgence.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
7/10
Double-Decker Peanut Butter Brownies
These rich, two-layer flourless brownies are endlessly customizable. Top with chocolate chips, chopped pretzels, or any crunchy snack you have in the pantry.
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Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott
8/10
Baked Three-Cheese Onion Dip With Chive and Pepperoncini
When great dips get together, it’s magic. This recipe boasts all the beauty of a creamy onion dip with the irresistible appeal of queso.
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Photo by Charles Masters, Food styling by Sue Li
9/10
Our Favorite Texas Beef Chili
This cowboy-style "bowl of red" is all about tender chunks of beef chuck and a five-chile-pepper purée.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Michelle Gatton
10/10
Luscious Hot Chocolate
The simplest and most decadent hot chocolate.
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