Weeknight Meals

We like to team this with red and green cabbage coleslaw, pickled onions and carrot sticks-as well as a pint of ale. Have lemon ice cream cones for dessert.

Sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, capers and thyme add Mediterranean flavor to the fish.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Here's a simple and versatile pesto: It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, and a spoonful of it enhances everything from soup to chili. Add three cups of diced cooked chicken to the pasta to make a satisfying main course that serves four.

Ready in under ten minutes, this sauce turns basic pork chops into an entrée good enough for company. Partner it with sautéed cabbage and roasted potatoes.

For a nice vegetarian meal, offer these latkes with a Greek salad. Stir chopped fresh mint into yogurt to have with the latkes.

Two New Orleans favorites — catfish and pecans — team up in this terrific dish from Upperline Restaurant.

These make-ahead savory pies are wonderful centerpiece dishes for a casual dinner.

At the lodge, the tenderloin is also complemented by a spicy peach salsa.

The tofu in this chowder provides a richness surprisingly similar to that of cream but without the fat and cholesterol. Your guests will never know the difference; our tasters didn't. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Wondra, a fast-blending flour, is a supermarket staple that's ideal for thickening sauces and gravies. It is put to good use in this quick pasta dish.

Parmesan goes a long way on this meatless entrée, so use sparingly. Pour some Chianti.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.