Happy Saturday. I’ve spent the better part of this week evangelizing mynew favorite pants to anyone who’ll listen. The barrel has just the right amount of give, they’re light enough to wear in the waning weeks of summer but still sturdy enough for fall, and there’s not a zipper in sight. They’re perfect and I won’t hear otherwise. Here’s what else I can’t shut up about:
The effortlessly cool color-blocking combination that already has the Kendall Jenner seal of approval (and her boyfriend’s, too). Since my closet is packed with button-downs, I might actually be ahead of the trend for once.
End-of-summer, Spanish chef-approved panes con tomate to mark Peak Tomato Season in all its glory. They’re brilliantly simple and require just three pantry staples. I’ll make them until I’m red in the face and — who am I kidding? — probably sporting a stain.
Throwing in the towel on my search for a bedframe and headboard that I like (why is this so hard?) and trying this genius idea to use a room divider instead. It’s much more chic — and cheaper, too.
Getting one of fall’s buzziest news hair trends: the flippy lob. Nothing feels more back-to-school inspired than a Big Chop, and I’m ready to make it my whole personality.
We Have Zero — And I Mean Zero — Notes for This One-Pot Chicken Marsala Orzo
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Summer is quickly waning, and along with it, our patience for any recipe that’s more complicated than it needs to be. You too? Then let us introduce you to the only weeknight dinner we want to make right now: this One-Pot Chicken Marsala Orzo from The Defined Dish, aka Alex Snodgrass. The recipe — which appears in Snodgrass’s new cookbook, Everyday Eats — combines juicy chicken, savory mushrooms, fragrant thyme, and tender orzo for a succulent, comforting dinner that’s ready in about half an hour. And here’s the kicker: It all comes together in one pan, so you’ll barely have to do dishes after. You’re welcome.
The Time Commitment: About 35 minutes.
Key Tips: Don’t have Marsala wine? A dry white will work just fine. If you can’t get your hands on crème fraîche, plain whole-milk Greek yogurt should do the trick.
Other Takes: For other winner, winner chicken dinners that are light on cleanup, try…
Miso Chicken and Rice. Turns out, your rice cooker can do a whole lot more than just cook rice. Like whip up this entire super-umami recipe in one go.
One-Pan Tuscan Chicken. Respectfully, this recipe might give Olive Garden a run for its money.
