Roasted Salmon with Spicy Cauliflower

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: Serves 4


Ingredients:

4 garlic cloves
2 to 4 anchovy fillets (optional)
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons anchovy oil (from can of anchovies) or olive oil
1 head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cored and cut into large florets
4 skinless salmon fillets, (6 to 8 ounces each)
4 thin lemon slices, halved, plus 4 wedges, for serving

Chicken and Dumplings

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: Serves 4


Ingredients:

3 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
5 medium carrots, cut crosswise into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup (spooned and leveled) all-purpose flour
1 can (14.5 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, or 3/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas

Vegetarian Black Bean Chili

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: Serves 4


Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 zucchini (about 1 pound total), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
2 carrots, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cans (19 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn kernels, thawed

Garlic Greens

Boston-based chef Jody Adams's favorite hearty autumn greens include Swiss chard, Tuscan kale, and mustard greens, but any combination of autumn greens will work just as well.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 Minutes
Yield: Serves 8


Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds autumn hearty greens, well washed, stems removed, and sliced into 3-inch strips
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 cloves garlic, sliced paper-thin
1 pound spinach
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Baked Ziti

Prep Time: 35 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 55 Minutes


Ingredients:

1 pound dry ziti pasta
1 onion, chopped
1 pound lean ground beef
2 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
6 ounces provolone cheese, sliced
1 1/2 cups sour cream
6 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese