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Editorial weeknight cooking

Bright Mediterranean dinners that work on real evenings.

Ember & Olive is Sam Rivera’s weeknight kitchen for olive oil, herbs, one-pan suppers, and leftovers you’ll actually want tomorrow.

Family-friendly Mostly 30–40 minutes Large-batch flavor, low-stress cleanup
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Lemon Herb Chicken Orzo

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Skillet of lemon herb chicken with orzo and spinach

A bright one-pan chicken and orzo dinner with spinach, oregano, and a silky lemon finish.

40 mins 4 servings One-pan

This is the sort of dinner that feels generous without asking much from you. The orzo cooks right in the pan, soaking up chicken juices, olive oil, and lemon while spinach folds in at the end.

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Dinners to move through the week with you.

Roasted salmon on a sheet pan with zucchini and tomatoes
Sheet pan

Sheet Pan Salmon with Zucchini & Tomatoes

Salmon fillets roast alongside zucchini, tomatoes, olives, and red onion for an easy Mediterranean tray dinner.

10 mins prep 28 mins total 4 servings
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Creamy white beans in a skillet with greens and herbs
Vegetarian

Creamy White Bean Skillet with Greens

Pantry beans simmer with garlic, rosemary, greens, and a splash of cream for a fast vegetarian dinner.

10 mins prep 30 mins total 4 servings
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Turkey kofta in pita bread with cucumber yogurt sauce
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Turkey Kofta Pitas with Cucumber Yogurt

Quick turkey kofta tucked into warm pitas with chopped salad and a cool cucumber yogurt sauce.

20 mins prep 32 mins total 4 servings
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Weeknight philosophy

Fast doesn’t have to taste rushed.

Sam’s approach is simple: strong pantry habits, bright herbs, smart use of lemon and olive oil, and enough structure to make leftovers feel intentional. That means dinners that land on the table quickly without losing warmth or color.

One-pan dinners Mediterranean pantry Lunch-ready leftovers Family table friendly
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Tonight’s shelf of dependable dinners.