Five super-simple options with step-by-step instructions: roast chicken, filet mignon, duck breast, fettuccine alfredo, and vegan cauliflower steaks.
RIGHT FOR YOU IF: You want a light, classic meal that isn't difficult and doesn't cost too much. Get directions here.
You will need
1 2-3 lb chicken
3 or 4 potatoes, preferably a mix of medium-sized Yukon Gold potatoes and Russets
1 bunch of carrots
4 sticks of butter
1/3 cup whole milk
kosher salt
olive oil
special equipment: butcher's twine
Game plan: This one's super-easy.
1. Get the chicken in the oven.
2. Start the potatoes.
3. Prep the carrots.
4. Finish the potatoes.
5. Take chicken out of the oven, put in carrots.
6. Carve chicken.
7. EAT!