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1. Baked Tilapia
Tilapia is great for picky eaters because it’s mildly flavored and sweet — not fishy at all. But it comes with sustainability concerns, depending on where it’s farmed, so I check sources like Seafood Watch to make sure I’m buying fish I’m comfortable with.
2. Tostadas
The name “tostadas” refers to both the dish and the fried-to-a-crunch tortilla it’s assembled on. Made with chorizo and beans, this version from Rick Martínez is an excellent dinner, and a fast one if you buy the tostada base instead of making it yourself.
3. Ginger-Scallion Chicken
Nothing says “weeknight” as efficiently or delectably as stir-fry. This recipe comes from Lan Hing Riggin, a home cook from Virginia who grew up in Hong Kong. It practically dances on your tongue, thanks to the fresh, bright zip of all that ginger.
4. Blistered Broccoli Pasta With Walnuts, Pecorino and Mint
The deeply seared broccoli in this dish from Dawn Perry makes it a satisfying supper; the generous heap of mint, nuts and cheese added to the pan makes it an especially good one.
5. Roasted Mushroom Larb
I love the reverberating flavors of larb, the Thai dish of minced meat, herbs and toasted rice powder, tossed in lime juice and fish sauce. I also love how easy it is to make larb for dinner. Yewande Komolafe’s version is vegan, swapping in golden roasted mushrooms for the meat and leaning on soy sauce in the dressing.
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