What's for dinner tonight?!

Easy meals for the whole family

- MIKE GARTEN

Open-Faced Steak and Arugula Sandwiches

ACTIVE 25 MIN.

TOTAL 25 MIN. SERVES 4

1 Heat oven to 425°F. In small bowl, toss onion with 2 Tbsp lemon juice and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Let sit, tossing occasionally, until ready to use.

2 Heat medium cast-iron skillet on medium-high. Season steaks with 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper. Add 1/2 Tbsp oil to skillet, then add steaks and cook until browned, 3 min. per side. Transfer skillet to oven and roast steaks to desired doneness, 3 to 6 min. for medium. Transfer steaks to cutting board and let rest at least 5 min. before slicing. 

3 In large bowl, toss arugula with remaining Tbsp each oil and lemon juice and a pinch each of salt and pepper.

4 Arrange sliced steak and arugula on toast, then top with pickled onion and Parmesan if desired.

Inside-Out Pork Dumplings

ACTIVE 20 MIN. TOTAL 20 MIN.  SERVES 4

1 Bring large pot of water to a boil. Working in stacks, halve wonton wrappers to form wide noodles; separate and set aside. In bowl, combine tamari, rice vinegar, and maple syrup; set aside.

2 In medium bowl, mix garlic and ginger with white and light green scallion parts; transfer half to small bowl and set aside. To remaining mixture, add pork and ½ tsp pepper and mix to combine.