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We’re big fans of the cabbage and crema that’s served atop Baja-inspired fish tacos. Along those lines, this crispy slaw brings out the best in a simple pan-roasted salmon fillet.

This dish calls for a fish with a fairly firm structure: Line-caught albacore, lingcod, and mahi-mahi are all good options. Or paint a wild salmon fillet with the marinade and proceed. If you have not made The Greenest Tahini Sauce, you could use a spoonful of straight tahini mixed with olive oil as a marinade; try incorporating a bit of lemon zest as well.

If you have time to marinate the chicken the night before, it will deliver extra flavor. If not, just be sure to marinate it before preparing the rest of your dinner.

This can be made ahead and kept for 3–5 days in the refrigerator. As you go through the week, make sure to shake again to recombine ingredients. You can add a couple of drops of lemon juice to each salad you make to refresh the dressing.

We like to cook chicken breasts with the skin on because it helps keep the meat moist. And this recipe calls for a little aromatic thyme and garlic to be tucked underneath the skin to flavor the chicken as it cooks. We’ll let you decide whether to pluck off the skin before eating.

Don’t bother trying to divide this fillet into tidy portions. Instead, use a spoon to break it into perfectly imperfect pieces.

If the idea of cooking skin-on fish makes you nervous, do this in an ovenproof nonstick pan. The skin won’t get quite as crisp, but you won’t have to worry about it sticking.

This is not your usual garlic-and-oil sauté: Lime pickle brings a spicy and pungent kick.

This deceptively simple condiment is as addictive as pesto and as transformative as a squeeze of lemon. Spoon it onto fish, chicken, steak, roasted vegetables, or even pasta.

If you leave this on the thicker side, it’s a great crudités dip. Or, thin it and pour onto salad.

Starting the chop in a hot pan lets you get a good initial sear; lowering the heat gives you control while it cooks through.

Sesame oil will become bitter if it gets too hot, so cook over gentle heat.

This is an infinitely customizable dish: Try different fresh herbs, add thinly sliced vegetables, or throw in some spices.

As the pork cooks, the fat will gradually render, basting the roast.

Hot-smoked salmon would also work well in this crunchy, surprisingly light fall salad.

Store-bought rotisserie chicken makes it easy to create a meal without having to cook a whole bird.

It might seem like a long time, but cooking the bacon until it’s well-done means it’ll stay crisp at the table.