Weeknight Meals

For a complete meal, pair this black bass recipe with roasted potatoes, creamy polenta, or cooked white beans.

We’re big fans of the cabbage and crema that’s served atop Baja-inspired fish tacos. Along those lines, this crispy slaw brings out the best in a simple pan-roasted salmon fillet.

Seasoning the chicken with a bit of apple cider vinegar beforehand helps tenderize the chicken before roasting.

“The grapefruit brightens everything in this dish.” —Eleanore Park, BA recipe tester

You have a can of beans? You’ve got a meal. In this kale soup recipe, they take the place of traditional dried beans.

Serve this flatbread-style pizza as an appetizer for six, or with a few fried eggs as a main course for four.

This spinach is great on its own, but paired with a quick-cooking protein like flounder, you have dinner in about 20 minutes.

Asian pears are worth seeking out if you can find them—their crunch is unparalleled. Regular apples will do as a substitute in a pinch.

With grains for heft, many colors of vegetables, and a little bit of tangy cheese, this vegetarian dinner has all the bases covered.

A clean, well-oiled grate makes grilling tomatoes a cinch.

Replicate this recipe indoors by using a grill pan or cast-iron skillet set over high heat.

Get a jump on party prep by making the patties ahead of time; they can be chilled for up to 8 hours.

Ask for “dry” scallops at your fish market; they are free of preservatives and release very little liquid while cooking, which is key to getting a good crusty sear in this easy recipe.

Reheating the chicken in broth magnifies the flavors of both, and because you’re using rice noodles, the soup won’t get cloudy or starchy. And if it’s a cold you’re fighting, jalapeño and sriracha will help clear those sinuses.

Go light on the salt when seasoning these chops; the marinade is fairly salt, especially after it reduces. Learn how to make this recipe and more in our online cooking class with Sur la Table.

When cherry tomatoes are broiled in the oven, they burst and create their own fresh sauce for this simple sea bass recipe.