Meal Planner 04/16/18: Chimichurri Chicken Thighs with Potatoes

We’ve served up 5 quick and delicious weeknight meals, complete with side suggestions and a special weekly bonus recipe.

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Chimichurri Chicken Thighs with Potatoes

Photo: Jennifer Causey

An herb-packed chimichurri sauce makes this meat-and-potatoes main vibrant and exciting. Double the mixture and spoon it over grilled steak or fish on another night. For less heat in both the chimichurri and the potatoes, remove the seeds from the Fresno chile.

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Creamy Cavatappi with Edamame, Lemon, and Tarragon

Photo: Brian Woodcock; Styling: Rachael Burrow

This hearty pasta dish will go fast at picnics and potlucks. We prefer Cavatappi noodles as the base, but you can substitute your favorite type.

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Edamame and Shrimp Bruschetta

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Victoria Cox

Give bruschetta a little kick by topping with pureed edamame and shrimp tossed in lemon zest.

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Open-Faced Meatball Subs

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Kay E. Clarke

Grab a knife and fork for these mile-high Italian subs.

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Waldorf Chicken Salad

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia Pursell

The origins of the nut and apple Waldorf salad began at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City in 1896. Since then, it has remained a classic and has influenced many variations and twists on the original. By adding chicken and grapes to the salad, you can create an element of heartiness to this dish that makes it perfect for lunches all week. Among taste tests of multiple chicken salad dishes, this 20-minute recipe ranked the highest.

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Blackberry Gin Fizz

For the perfect layer of creamy froth on top of each cocktail, be prepared to shake the cocktail shaker (with no ice) vigorously; the half-and-half helps set the egg white for a more stable foam.

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Weeknight Meal Planner: 04/16/18

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Chimichurri Chicken Thighs with Potatoes

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Creamy Cavatappi with Edamame, Lemon, and Tarragon

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Edamame and Shrimp Bruschetta

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Open-Faced Meatball Subs

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Waldorf Chicken Salad

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Blackberry Gin Fizz

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