Make It a Meal: 5 Spring Weeknight Dinner Ideas

A great vegetarian alternative to tuna or chicken salad. Sweet and spicy!

• Serve with California Veggie Mix
• Or Very Banana-y Whole-Wheat Banana Bread

Beer pick: Mikerphone Brewing Bass Cannon or other berry-forward wheat beer.

Toasted brown butter brings out the best in perch's delicate flavor.

• Serve with Radish, Mint, and Walnut Salad
• Or Roasted Grapes and Carrots

Wine pick: AIX Rosé or similar Provence rosé.

Sausage helps this soup lean towards keto-friendliness. For any non-keto people at your table, crusty bread is a great accompaniment.

• Serve with Roasted Chickpea Salad
• Or toasted garlic bread with Parmesan cheese

Wine pick: Pasetti Montepulciano d'Abruzzo or other earthy red wine

The striped top of this quiche serves a double purpose: The spears on top are pretty, and they also get a little extra flavor and browning since they're not fully submerged.

• Serve with mixed greens salad
• Or The Best Lemon Bars

Wine pick: Portal da Calcada Vinho Verde or similar crisp white wine

"I learned this recipe from an amazing cook from Puebla. I've been perfecting it for over 15 years and realized that it was time to share it when my foodie friends tried to drink the sauce out of the saucepan. I use the roasted or baked chicken from the grocery store. I did it once only to save time, but found that they are tastier. Be conservative with the cream and the cheese. Do not use sour cream!" —gem

• Serve with Mexican Drunken Beans
• Or coleslaw

Beer pick: Tecate or other light Mexican lager