Sarah Dickerman

This roasted sweet potatoes recipe is perfect for weeknights—easy, but it still packs plenty of flavor.

The mustard and caraway in this salad play off each other to evoke a little deli deliciousness. You can dress the beets up to a day in advance, but wait to add the almonds just before serving.

Mackerel, a lovely oily fish, is delightfully hard to overcook. It’s often sold frozen, especially in Japanese markets, so allow a day for defrosting if you’ve purchased it in that form. If you can’t find mackerel, choose another oily fish: Black cod and wild sockeye salmon will both work, though they require a longer cooking time. You may want to try cooking them in steaks with this broiling method; the bones lend extra flavor and keep the fish from falling apart, too.