Serve over creamy polenta or buttered whole-wheat egg noodles.

A fast pan sauce gets life from zesty lemon juice, warm crushed red pepper and herby parsley.

Serve with a slice of whole-wheat baguette to swipe up every last drop of sauce.

Slow-Cooker Braised Beef with Carrots & Turnips

Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist:Christine Keely, Food Stylist:Chelsea Zimmer

Serve this sesame chicken with brown rice and sliced cucumbers, drizzled with sesame oil and rice vinegar.

A simple cabbage slaw, which comes together in minutes, is the perfect accompaniment.

you’re free to serve this with rice or beans on the side, if desired.

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Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist:Christine Keely, Food Stylist:Chelsea Zimmer

Adjust the amount of chile-garlic sauce according to your preferred heat level.

Serve with rice, if desired.

Serve with a side of roasted vegetables and whole-wheat couscous, if desired.

a recipe photo of the One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & Spinach

Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist:Christine Keely, Food Stylist:Chelsea Zimmer

Serve with wild rice or roasted potatoes.

Baked tofu has a firm, toothsome texture that crisps well in a hot pan.

you could find it in flavors like teriyaki and sesame, both of which are delicious here.

Easy Sesame Chicken with Green Beans

Or opt for a smoked version, which has the same texture with a more robust flavor.

Serve over brown rice.

Look for a low-sodium soup that has 450 milligrams sodium or less per serving.

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The result is perfectly flaky fish, tender-crisp vegetables, a savory pan sauce and very little cleanup.

Here, we combine it with avocados in an easy no-cook meal.

Milas easy jamaican jerk chicken with steamed cabbage

Joy Howard

Chicken Fajita Stir-Fry

Jacob Fox

Ginger Beef Stir-Fry with Peppers

Jacob Fox

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spice grilled chicken

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Pan-Seared Steak with Crispy Herbs & Escarole

Homemade Chicken Ramen Noodle Bowls

Poached Cod & Green Beans with Pesto

Salmon-Stuffed Avocados