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Weeknight Meals

Islak Burgers (Wet Burgers)

A good soak in buttery tomato sauce gives this ultra-juicy burger—a popular late-night Turkish street eat—its name.

Herb Rice with Green Garlic, Saffron, and Crispy Shallots

This rice dish is based on one of the most famous Persian polos (pilaf), known as sabzi polo.

Lentil and Egg Stew

Poaching eggs right in the stew is so obviously genius, we’re still trying to figure out why we didn’t think of this recipe sooner.

"Cromlet" With Wilted Greens and Fennel and Olive Salad

This savory gluten-free vegetarian pancake recipe can be made in the same pan as the wilted greens, maximizing efficiency for a healthy weeknight meal.

Spaghetti with Lots of Kale

You will think this pasta recipe calls for an absurd amount of kale, but it will shrink a ton when cooked.

Chorizo, Tomato, and Chickpeas With Yogurt

This chorizo recipe is hearty and substantial on its own, but if you want to put an egg on it, go right ahead.

Shrimp Poke With Pickled Radishes

Double the batch of spicy radish pickles from raw shrimp recipe and use to top sticky ribs, grilled chicken, and fried rice.

Salmon Poke Bowl

Toss cubed salmon in a simple grapefruit ponzu sauce and serve over tender greens for a refreshing take on Hawaii's beloved raw seafood dish.

Roasted Salmon and Bulgur Salad

Flake baked salmon over roasted turnips and bulgur for a casually chic dish that will make any dinner feel like a party.

Polish-Style Pizza with Mushrooms and Chives

This late-night snack, popular in outdoor kiosks across Poland, is an Eastern European cousin to French-bread pizza, built on a savory base of sautéed mushrooms.

Fluke Poke With Coconut Rice and Pickled Onions

The key to buying fish for this recipe is asking your fishmonger what she would eat raw. Red snapper or black bass are good subs for lean, mild fluke.

Amaya’s Migas

Serve this meatless main—made by frying torn-up tortillas or tortilla chips with eggs, tomatoes, and cheese—for breakfast or whenever you need an authentic Tex-Mex experience.

Charred Chicken With Sweet Potatoes and Oranges

A topping of feta and olives is a salty, bright complement to the caramelized oranges and roasted sweet potatoes in this flavor-packed chicken dinner.

Pork Chop with Apple and Celery Root Salad

Share one double-cut pork chop with the whole family and you get bigger, juicier slices of pork for everyone.

Clams in White Bean Sauce

Any type of medium white beans work for this one-pot dinner. Just make sure to enjoy it with a side of country-style bread for soaking up the lemony, herb-packed sauce.

Brassicas Bowl

Lots of seeds keep this bowl of roasted broccolini, shaved Brussels sprouts, and raw kale exciting.

Curried Yellow Split Pea Soup with Spiced Coconut

Top this Madras curry–perfumed soup with earthy-sweet spiced coconut chips for a warming vegetarian dinner.

Beef Pho

This quick version of the classic Vietnamese soup is steeped with aromatic spices and finished off with a waft of refreshing herbs.

Delicata Squash and Brussels Sprouts Salad

Toss roasted squash and Brussels sprouts with a perfectly salty and spicy miso-harissa dressing for a refreshing change of pace.

Carne Asada Cheese Fries

Meet the love child of cheese fries and nachos: crispy, seasoned fries loaded with skirt steak and silky cheese sauce.
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