What to Cook This Weekend

What to Cook This Weekend: May 18–20

Embrace the weekend with an Aperol spritz, savory Dutch babies, and roast lamb with artichokes and lemon.

By The Epicurious Editors

May 17, 2018

Savory Dutch baby pancakes in 3 different castiron skillets.

Photo by Stephen Kent Johnson, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
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Pantry Pasta with Garlic, Anchovies, and Parmesan
The perfect simple dish for the end of a long work week. But just because it's comfort food doesn’t mean there aren't techniques. They're the same ones that go into every restaurant pasta you've ever loved: salt the boiling water; cook the pasta al dente; create a silky sauce that marries pasta water, Parmesan, olive oil, and butter.
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Photo by Alex Lau
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Savory Dutch Baby
Pillowy baked Dutch baby pancakes can be topped with countless combinations of your favorite savory brunch ingredients.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson
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Peanut Butter Banana Muffins
Wheat germ lends a good dose of vitamins to these delicious, kid-friendly muffins, while boosting the nutty flavor.
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Photo by Ed Anderson
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Sam's Spring Fattoush Salad
Part of what makes this salad so great is the dynamic textures; the cracker-like baked lavash croutons and the crunchy cucumbers and radishes contrast with the creamy feta and soft herbs.
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Peden and Munk Taylor and Jen
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Roast Lamb with Artichokes and Lemons
Stuck inside on a rainy spring weekend? Invite a few friends over and get this roast lamb going in the oven. It'll take a few hours, but the resulting feast is worth it.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop and Food Styling by Ali Nardi
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Braised Chicken With Asparagus, Peas, and Melted Leeks
Gently cooked in olive oil, delectably tender leeks melt like butter over fennel-scented chicken thighs and snappy green vegetables in this easy spring braise.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, food styling by Rhoda Boone
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Breakfast Tacos with Homemade Chorizo, Crispy Potatoes, and Egg
Anytime you put crispy potatoes in a warm tortilla, it's a win.
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Photo by Peden & Munk
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Roasted Salmon with Celery and Bulgur Salad
Finely chopping the walnuts, preserved lemon, and golden raisins gets them into every mouthful.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
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Instant Pot Brothy Farro With Sausage and Leeks
Spicy sausage, farro, and leeks simmer with white wine and herbs. A scattering of fresh radishes and scallions makes this simple dinner feel fresh and springy.
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Photo by Alice Gao
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Butterscotch–Potato Chip Balls
Butterscotch chips and crushed potato chips make these buttery brown sugar cookies dance across your tongue with sweet and salty flavor.
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