This is the point in the week when an ambitious meal plan loses its glossy appeal (I’m looking at you, 18-hour ramen broth) and a simple hearty meal wins by a landslide.
Using a few modern conveniences like microwaveable rice pouches, the classic Spanish dish can be a weeknight meal.
This low-and-slow cooking technique turns chiles, tomatoes, and oil into a smooth, deeply flavored salsa that works on just about everything.