Weeknight Rescue//May 2, 2025

This week’s menu features flavors that span the globe, from Miso Salmon to Taco Salad. Lots of quick and easy recipes and a showstopper of a savory tart. And if you’ve never made the green smoothie on here, please do! It’s delicious.

MISO AND GINGER GLAZED SALMON

Not a lot of ingredients, super flavorful, and so very good for you. Serve with brown basmati or jasmine rice and a simple veggie side. I’m partial to bok choy for this salmon (I sometimes do a version of this recipe, leaving out the tofu and pork, since you’ll be serving it as a side).

EASY NOODLES WITH NOT-SO-SPICY PEANUT SAUCE

Asian-style noodles slathered in peanut sauce and tossed with crunchy vegetables? What’s not to love. The peanut sauce on these noodles is a snap to whisk together and can be tossed with virtually any type of noodle. Spaghetti, soba, or udon are favorites. Pull out whatever veggies you have in the fridge that are tasty raw or add steamed fresh or frozen broccoli.

ASPARAGUS & SMOKED SALMON TART

This asparagus salmon tart is always a hit. You start with puff pastry, layer on smoked salmon and eggs whisked with goat cheese, and then finish with asparagus. It’s pretty perfect for Mother’s Day brunch, but works for lunch, or a light supper.

POUNDED CHICKEN WITH TOMATO, OLIVE, AND AVOCADO SALAD

This is one tasty and very healthy supper. It’s light and easy enough for everyday cooking, but is also the sort of dish I’d serve guests. As for side dishes, a loaf of crusty bread and simple green salad would do if you want to keep things simple.

TURKEY TACO SALAD WITH CUMIN LIME DRESSING

This is a crunchy, satisfying main dish chopped salad tossed with old-school turkey taco meat. If you want to make this vegetarian, swap in Beyond Meat or use black beans instead. Top with crumbled tortilla chips and you’ve got a main dish meal on your hands. Finish with a plate of chilled fruit for dessert.

PINEAPPLE ORANGE GREEN SMOOTHIE

This luscious smoothie is full of green goodness and a snap to make. Frozen pineapple makes it quick to whiz up in a blender and the recipe includes plenty of ideas to boost the nutrition over the top.
4-INGREDIENT PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

You only need four basics for these cookies: peanut butter (or any nut/seed butter), brown sugar, eggs, and chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate, white chocolate, butterscotch chips, cacao nibs, or none at all if you’re out!). Treat yourself and your people.
SHOPPING LIST
Miso and Ginger Glazed Salmon
2 tablespoons miso paste
¼ cup mirin
1 teaspoon seasoned rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon peeled, minced fresh ginger
4 salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each
1 tablespoon avocado or canola oil
Easy Noodles with Not-So-Spicy Peanut Sauce
12 ounces whole grain noodles (whole wheat, brown rice, or other favorite spaghetti or soba noodles)
1/3 cup unsweetened, creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons sriracha
2 cups crunchy raw vegetables (cucumbers, bell peppers, celery, carrots or snap peas work well)
3 scallions
Asparagus & Smoked Salmon Tart
One 14-ounce sheet puff pastry (thawed in refrigerator for 3 hours)
All-purpose flour for rolling out the pastry
4 ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon
4 ounces chèvre (goat cheese) softened to room temperature
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons fresh chives
1 tablespoon fresh dill
1 large bunch asparagus
Pounded Chicken with Tomato, Olive, and Avocado
1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large clove garlic
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/3 heaping cups cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh basil
1 cup castelvetrano olives (or other favorite meaty olives)
1 small ripe avocado
2 scallions
Turkey Taco Salad with Cumin Lime Dressing
1 pound ground turkey
1 packet taco seasoning mix
1 head Romaine lettuce
¾ cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/3 English cucumber
5 radishes
½ large avocado
1 cup coarsely grated sharp cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon ground cumin
Handful tortilla chips
4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies
1 cup unsweetened, salty creamy peanut butter
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar or coconut sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or finely chopped chocolate
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