3 quick lunches for a lazy week at the end of August

Salmon and rice stew

There are dishes that require concentration, supervision, and a pile of dishes in the sink, and this one requires the exact opposite. 5 ingredients, not a drop of drama, everything goes into one pot: rice, carrots, and salmon chunks. Half an hour later, a complete meal awaits you that needs no additions (okay, add a small salad on the side, don't be stingy with yourselves). It is also an excellent pot for meal prep, if you are into that.

Chicken breast in a Ninja

Can't let go of the chicken concept? Get the chicken recipe that holds a world record for the least amount of work per bite, and it is prepared — how else — in a Ninja grill. How do you do it? Mix oil, soy sauce, and two and a half more ingredients in a bowl, put the chicken breast in, and leave it for as long as you have. No time at all? That is also fine. Transfer to the Ninja, 10 minutes, hop, ready. And how juicy it is, that is the real miracle. The breast is served with rice left in the fridge, a salad, or even just a few sliced cucumbers.

Since we are true friends, we won't send you on your way without recommending lining the grill pan with parchment paper before use. We don't want you to waste all the time you saved on cooking, heaven forbid, on cleaning.

Shakshuka by Eyal Shani

If there is a dish that was born for tired days, it is Eyal Shani's shakshuka. It does the opposite of what we are used to, and strips away layers in a 'less is more' atmosphere. One pan, a few tomatoes, and a few eggs broken inside — and that's it, a hot and comforting meal that feels much more invested than it really is. Eyal Shani insists on basic flavors, without unnecessary additions, and we are completely with him: don't forget good bread on the side, or challah because it is tastier, and wipe the pan clean. Bon appétit!