Weeknight Meals

Here's a great prelude to a main-course pasta.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

The butter for the yams gets a lift from the peel of oranges, plus chili powder and cayenne pepper. Making the topping ahead saves time on the big day.

After being tenderized by a beer marinade, these chops require only a quick turn on the grill or under the broiler to form the centerpiece of a hearty meal.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Smoked Turkey, Cheese, and Bacon Tortilla Rolls

A new twist on the usual bean dip.

Serve these with a salad and some sausage for a hearty main course.

You can steam, grill, boil or broil the shrimp or, even easier, buy them already cooked. Saffron rice and greens mixed with some olives, red onion slices and a garlicky olive oil dressing are perfect side dishes. Sliced oranges sprinkled with a bit of sweet Sherry and paired with some crisp sugar cookies would round out the Spanish-inspired menu.