Lunch

This chunky grain dish is freshened up with a delicious combination of dill, parsley, and mint. If you don’t have all three, use a handful of whatever tender herbs you’ve got. If you substitute regular lemon for the Meyer lemon, use less zest and juice: Regular lemons are more aggressive.

“The grapefruit brightens everything in this dish.” —Eleanore Park, BA recipe tester

The salmon absorbs more teriyaki flavor as it sits, making it even better (and breakfast that much quicker) if done in advance.

In this hamburger recipe, adding onion delivers moisture; forming thicker patties prevents them from cooking too fast and drying out. Both steps are key when working with grass-fed ground beef.

Make extra grains on Sunday and use them for this lightning-quick weeknight dinner.

Collards and kale have some chew to them. Use your hands to work the dressing into the leaves until they soften and start to wilt.

This toasted spelt soup with escarole and white beans was inspired by the classic Italian pasta and bean stew. Unlike macaroni, the grains stay nice and chewy, even when reheated days later.

Fresh herbs, such as parsley and cilantro, can be subbed for the microgreens.

This no-heat method for making simple syrup also works in larger quantities. Try it using mint or lavender, too.

Transform leftover turkey into the ultimate grilled cheese.

This Mexican-inspired turkey torta recipe is stuffed with turkey, lime, cilantro, and pickled red onion. Great for leftovers!