For quick meal inspiration, here are the book’s main dishes and side dishes, by category:
PASTA, NOODLES, AND RISOTTO
Pasta with Garlic and Oil (Aglio e Olio)
Spaghetti with Spring Vegetables
Bucatini with Peas, Kale, and Pancetta
Unstuffed Shells with Butternut Squash and Leeks
Roasted Zucchini and Eggplant Lasagna
Pasta Frittata with Sausage and Hot Peppers
Pork and Broccoli Noodle Bowls
Sesame Noodles with Shredded Chicken
Almost Hands-Free Risotto with Parmesan and Herbs
CHICKEN AND TURKEY
Rustic Braised Chicken with Mushrooms
Chicken and Cauliflower Tikka Masala with Basmati Rice
Lime-Ginger Chicken and Rice with Edamame and Shiitakes
One-Pan Lemon-Braised Chicken Thighs with Chickpeas and Fennel
Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic
Roasted Chicken Parts with Lemon and Herbs
Weeknight Whole Roast Chicken with Tarragon-Lemon Pan Sauce
Peruvian Roast Chicken with Swiss Chard and Sweet Potatoes
BEEF, PORK, AND LAMB
Restaurant-Style Beef Stir-Fry
Beef en Cocotte with Creamy Mushroom Barley and Salsa Verde
Pork and Broccoli Rabe Sandwiches
Italian Sausage with White Beans and Kale
Thai-Style Pork Burgers with Sesame Green Beans
Pan-Seared Thick-Cut Pork Chops
Crunchy Pork Chops with Winter Squash and Cranberry Sauce
Oven-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Shallot-Balsamic Pan Sauce
Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin with Potatoes and Peach Sauce
Braised Lamb Shanks with Bell Peppers and Harissa
FISH AND SHELLFISH
Miso-Marinated Salmon with Sesame Sushi Rice
Salmon Cakes with Asparagus and Lemon-Herb Sauce
Lemon-Herb Cod Fillets with Crispy Garlic Potatoes
Pan-Seared Shrimp with Lemon Butter
Tequila-Lime Shrimp Quesadillas
Seared Scallops with Squash Puree and Sage Butter
VEGETARIAN MAINS
Cauliflower Steaks with Salsa Verde
Artichoke, Pepper, and Chickpea Tagine
Grown-Up Grilled Cheese with Cheddar and Shallot
Marinated Tofu and Vegetable Salad
Crispy Tofu Fingers with Sweet Chili Sauce
Spicy Tofu and Basil Lettuce Cups
African Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew
Buckwheat Bowls with Snow Peas, Avocado, and Yogurt Sauce
Brown Rice Bowls with Roasted Carrots, Kale, and Fried Eggs
Farro Bowls with Tofu, Mushrooms, and Spinach
Farro and Broccoli Rabe Gratin
SOUPS
Greek Chicken and Rice Soup with Egg and Lemon (Avgolemono)
Ginger Beef and Ramen Noodle Soup
Red Lentil Soup with North African Spices
Sicilian Chickpea and Escarole Soup
Turkish Tomato, Bulgur, and Red Pepper Soup
SIDE SALADS
Green Salad with Foolproof Vinaigrette
Summer Vegetable Chopped Salad
Arugula Salad with Figs, Prosciutto, Walnuts, and Parmesan
French Potato Salad with Dijon Mustard and Fines Herbes
Farro Salad with Sugar Snap Peas and White Beans
North African Cauliflower Salad with Chermoula
VEGETABLE SIDES
Stir-Fried Asparagus with Shiitake Mushrooms
Braised Asparagus, Peas, and Radishes with Tarragon
Carrot, Radish, and Asian Pear Slaw
Broiled Eggplant with Basil and Tahini Sauce
Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic and Herbs
Sautéed Mushrooms with Sesame and Ginger
Garlic-Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
Sautéed Snow Peas with Lemon and Parsley
Sautéed Spinach with Yogurt and Dukkah
Roasted Butternut Squash with Tahini and Feta
Sautéed Summer Squash with Parsley and Garlic
Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Shallot and Parmesan Topping
GRAIN AND BEAN SIDES
Quinoa Pilaf with Herbs and Lemon
Bulgur with Chickpeas, Spinach, and Za’atar