Weeknight Meals

These pork chops go well with rice with julienned carrots .

Pick up grilled zucchini and fresh figs from a specialty market to round out the meal.

Serve this with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc.

Serve with: Baby red potatoes (tossed in olive oil and roasted alongside the hen) and buttered green beans. Dessert: A Key lime pie from the bakery.

Adobo means spice rub or marinade, and this particular recipe was introduced by African slaves and brought to Bahía in Brazil in the 17th century. I think that it gives tuna a new and exciting dimension. There is spiciness in the dish, as would be expected from an adobo. To provide the American palate a little relief from the heat, the tuna is served on a bed of lightly pickled cucumbers.

A blend of cumin, chili powder, and cinnamon gives this dish its Moroccan flair.

Using the freshest eggs possible is the key to great poached eggs. This dish makes a savory breakfast or, when paired with a salad, a satisfying brunch.

We prefer wild salmon for this recipe because it has a milder flavor and is more environmentally friendly than farmed varieties. Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 30 min

This recipe is from Martha Johnson, chef at New York's Whole Foods organic market in SoHo.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. This recipe was inspired by a dish prepared at New York City's Café Habana.

This pizza's topping is inspired by the traditional Swedish casserole known as Jansson's Temptation. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

In this typical Northern Italian entrée, polenta is topped with a rich and meaty ragù. Begin preparing the dish one day before you plan to serve it.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.