ready in about 30 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • salt and pepper
  • soy sauce
  • sherry
  • brown sugar
  • rice vinegar
  • corn starch
  • sesame oil
  • sugar snap peas
  • water
  • red pepper flakes

Flat Iron Steak is a fantastic cut of meat to have on hand for a quick, midweek supper. Besides lending itself to a speedy preparation (it only requires a few minutes in the skillet and a few more to rest), it is full of juicy flavor due to its characteristic marbling. Here I pair it with salsa verde and, because it’s still so wonderfully possible, fresh sliced garden tomatoes on the side.
Tip: My Trader Joe’s carries flat iron steak in 8 oz packages, which is just perfect for two light meat eaters.

serves 2
You might need to buy:
  • salt and pepper
  • tomato
  • flat iron steak
ready in about 35 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • sour cream or softened cream cheese
  • large egg yolk
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • ground beef or ground lamb
  • butter
  • all-purpose flour
  • beef stock or broth
  • sweet paprika
  • chopped fresh parsley leaves

Use a stovetop grill, broiler, or outdoor grill for these tasty seasoned pork chops.

ready in about 30 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • boneless pork chops
  • thyme
  • chipotle chile powder or other red pepper
  • chili powder
  • Cajun seasoning
  • salt