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What to Cook This Weekend: September 21–23

A cozy lentil soup, an easy kale salad, a decadent apple-pretzel pie—and all the other recipes you need to make your weekend next-level.

By Epicurious Editors

September 20, 2018

Apple pie with a soft pretzel as the crust.

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone
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Salted Apple Pretzel Pie
Going apple-picking this weekend? Make this fun twist on apple pie, which features a pilsner-infused pretzel dough in place of traditional pie crust.
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Lentil and Chicken Soup With Sweet Potatoes and Escarole
You can turn leftover roast chicken or store-bought rotisserie chicken into a hearty soup in about half an hour. Fresh dill and lemon juice bring a nice dose of brightness.
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Cheesy Sesame Phyllo Bites
Not feeling the squares in this phyllo bites recipe? Use a pizza cutter to cut crackers into any shape you like!
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Sophie Strangio, Food Styling by Ali Nardi
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Islak Burger (Wet Burger)
A good soak in buttery tomato sauce gives this ultra-juicy burger—a popular late-night Turkish street eat—its name.
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Classic Eggs Benedict With Blender Hollandaise
A quick and easy hollandaise sauce adorns this classic combination of buttery English muffins, savory Canadian bacon, and perfectly poached eggs.
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Nutella Grilled Cheese
Nutella and cheese melt together into a sandwich that's the ideal sweet-and-savory snack.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson
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Simplest Kale Salad
Memorize the recipe for this classic, cheesy kale salad and make it your go-to side for any family dinner.
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Cauliflower Carbonara
Cut into small pieces, roasted cauliflower mingles with pasta, bacon, and Parmesan in this hearty, comforting twist on classic carbonara.
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Slow-Cooker Shredded Chicken
Freeze small portions of this versatile, flavorful chicken to make easy work of tacos, salads, and sandwiches.
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