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What to Cook This Weekend: January 20-21

Cozy make-ahead breakfasts, elegant brunch quiches and salads, and comforting dinners for nights in and chic dinner parties alike.

By The Editors of Epicurious

January 18, 2018

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Photo by Alex Lau
1/11
Fried Egg Tacos with Chile Jam
A simple, spicy, and very satisfying new way to eat your fried eggs this weekend.
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Photo by Andrew Purcell, Food Styling by Carrie Purcell, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian
2/11
Hot Chocolate Baked French Toast
Simply put: this is the most indulgent, decadent breakfast you can prep in advance for a lazy Saturday morning.
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Photo by Katie Newburn
3/11
Blood Orange and Grapefruit Salad With Cinnamon
Maybe you're looking for a lighter breakfast (or something fresh to serve alongside your French toast). A sage-infused vinaigrette and a dash of warming cinnamon take this citrusy dish one step further than most breakfast and brunch fruit salads.
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Photo by Claire Cottrell
4/11
Broccoli and Cheese Quiche
Extra greens and extra cheese make this brunch classic extra-flavorful.
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Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott
5/11
Mixed Greens With Yogurt Dressing And Dill
This is the perfect light salad to serve alongside your quiche for a brunch or lunch party this weekend. A couple tablespoons of yogurt miraculously transform a basic vinaigrette recipe into a new creamy dressing.
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Photo by Gentl & Hyers
6/11
Egg Salad Tartines With Mixed Herbs
For a light but elegant solo lunch, what's better than egg salad with homemade mayo? Not a mayo maker? Season your favorite brand with vinegar and hot sauce to bump up the tang and add heat.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Anna Hampton
7/11
Grain Bowls With Chicken, Spiced Chickpeas, and Avocado
Maybe you just need a quick lunch to serve the whole family between activities this weekend. Store-bought rotisserie chicken makes assembling this nourishing meal a breeze.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
8/11
Crispy Chicken Thighs With Kale, Apricots, and Olives
For holing up with your family in front of the fire on a winter weekend night, what's better than braised chicken? While the chicken braises in the oven, the kale gets nice and crispy, making it the most irresistible part of this cozy one-pot dinner.
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Photo by Johnny Miller
9/11
Roasted Cauliflower With Lemon Zest, Parsley, Capers, and Jalapeño
For a vegetable side, roasted cauliflower has a nutty, sweet flavor that’s hard to resist. For a dish packed with flavor, simply toss the herbs, zest, and pepper, and capers with the cauliflower when it comes out of the oven.
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Photo by Peden & Munk
10/11
Roasted Salmon with Celery and Bulgur Salad
Flake baked salmon over roasted turnips and bulgur for a casually chic dish that will make any dinner feel like a party.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Molly Baz
11/11
3-Ingredient Seared Dates with Vanilla Ice Cream and Mint
And for dessert, pan-searing dates turns them into an irresistible, warm treat with a crisp, caramelized exterior and a soft, sweet interior. Paired with cold vanilla ice cream and topped with olive oil, mint, and flaky sea salt, the fruit becomes a sophisticated dessert with a fun mix of sweet and savory.
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