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.