What to Cook This Weekend: March 22-24

Easy salads, simple soups, and the perfect platter for the Persian New Year.

By The Editors of Epicurious

March 22, 2019

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Rotisserie Chicken Salad with Charred Scallion Dressing
Charred scallions add smoky depth to the creamy, double-acid (lemon and rice vinegar) dressing that pulls this salad of store-bought chicken, Bibb lettuce, avocados, and radishes together.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
2/10
Broiled Cod With Fennel and Orange
A zesty-flavored mayonnaise spread is the secret to this super-tender flavorful fish, and holds the almond crust in place.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone
3/10
Diner-Style French Toast
When it’s French toast you want, diner-style is the only way to go.
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Photo by Ted + Chelsea Cavanaugh, Prop Styling by Nathaniel James, Food Styling by Laura Rege
4/10
Shawarma-Spiced Tofu Pita Wraps
Tearing tofu into craggy pieces and then roasting with a heap of spices until the edges turn crisp is the key to these intensely flavorful sandwiches.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
5/10
Ground Beef Tacos
When you're craving those childhood favorite Tex-Mex flavors, nothing but seasoned ground beef in a hard shell will do.
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6/10
Fresh Herb Platter (Sabzi Khordan)
Make this the first course of your Persian New Year dinner, or put it together for a light Saturday lunch.
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Old-Fashioned Crumb Cake
This classic East Coast cake was made for Sunday mornings.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
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Chickpea Crepe "Tacos" With Eggplant and Lamb
Thin, naturally grain-free chickpea flour pancakes take the place of tortillas in these warmly spiced lamb and eggplant “tacos.”
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson
9/10
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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Thai Coconut, Broccoli and Coriander Soup
Feel-good greens and creamy coconut make this soup a perfect—and fast—weekend lunch.
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