Savory Dinner Crepes

By Katie Barreira

Creperies are bubbling up all over Manhattan and even in some unexpected locations, like the food court at the Burlington Mall. Nestled among the ubiquitous offerings, like Sbarro and Chick-fil-A, Appleseed Crepe and Bread is a haven among fast food stands. Vats of crepe batter can be made ahead (the mixture actually improves over time), cooked quickly to order and filled with whatever one’s heart desires.

These same principles apply to your weeknight dinner. The night before, throw all the batter ingredients into a blender, give ‘em a whir and put the pitcher directly into the fridge – no muss, no fuss! When it’s time for dinner, toss together your favorite salad – I’m partial to Caesar or Greek in my savory crepes – grab the pitcher of batter (with its convenient pourable spout) and you’ve got an impressive, satisfying meal in 15 minutes flat. Here’s how!

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A Week of Chicken

By Lori Powell

My go-to find for a quick weeknight dinner is rotisserie chicken. When it first became the rage, all you could purchase was a whole bird that was pre-seasoned. Now you can buy just a breast or half a chicken that is organic and unseasoned.

I usually go for either the half or whole bird and then transform it into many weeknight dinners. When most of the meat is gone from the bones, use the carcass to make chicken soup or a flavorful chicken broth, including some of the meaty leftovers.

So instead of my usual recipe format this week, I thought it would be more useful to give you some ideas for what you can make from a rotisserie chicken for your quick-fix weeknight dinner.

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