ROASTED SALMON WITH CRISP, HERBY SALAD AND CAPER VINAIGRETTE

This Roasted Salmon with Crisp, Herby Salad and Caper Vinaigrette has everything I look for in a dish — a ton of textural contrast in the form of buttery salmon and crunchy vegetables; bright, fresh, zippy flavors to counter the rich fish and vinaigrette; and, obviously, it’s a looker. This comes together in about 15 minutes, which means it should be tonight’s dinner. Get cooking!

All components come together in the time it takes to roast a salmon fillet, about 10-12 minutes, which means the meal is totally weeknight friendly, yet special enough to serve to company.

BRUSSELS SPROUT, ARUGULA AND APPLE SALAD WITH SPICED PEPITAS

This Brussels Sprout, Arugula and Apple Salad with Spiced Pepitas has everything I love about a good salad: tons of texture in the form of leafy greens, the crunch of crisp apples and toasted pepitas, and bites of creamy feta; the perfect interplay between sweet, salty and spicy; and, of course, visual beauty before you even take your first bite. Make this “gateway salad” to help turn the tide for any self-proclaimed (but clearly misinformed) salad haters out there.