DINNER FIX

Get dinner done in 30 minutes (or less) with these cold-weather meals and mains.

- NATALIE MECHEM

Tilapia with Lemon-Herb Cream Sauce

HANDS-ON 20 MIN TOTAL 20 MIN SERVES 4 SUBMITTED BY THEDAILYGOURMET

4 (4-oz.) tilapia fillets

1 tsp. salt

½ tsp. black pepper

1 tsp. Italian seasoning

2 Tbsp. butter

1 Tbsp. olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced

½ cup low-sodium vegetable broth

¼ cup whipping cream 1 oz. semisoft cheese with garlic

and fine herbs (such as Boursin)

1½ Tbsp. lemon juice Cracked black pepper and fresh parsley, for garnish Lemon wedges, for serving

1. Sprinkle both sides of fish with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat 1 Tbsp. butter and the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until butter melts. Cook 2 fillets, turning halfway through, until golden and fish flakes easily with a fork, 4 to 6 minutes.

Transfer fish to a plate; cover plate with foil to keep warm. Repeat with remaining 2 fillets.

2. For sauce, melt remaining 1 Tbsp. butter in same skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add broth; simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced, about 3 minutes.

Reduce heat to medium-low. Slowly whisk in cream and cheese. Add lemon juice, whisking constantly until smooth.

3. Top fish with sauce, garnish with cracked black pepper and parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

Creamy Cauliflower and Asiago Soup

HANDS-ON 15 MIN TOTAL 25 MIN SERVES 6 SUBMITTED BY BIGLINZ54

Simmer cauliflower with white wine and bay leaves, then purée with cream cheese and Asiago to add body to this rich, satisfying soup.

3 (14-oz.) cans low-sodium chicken broth

1 medium-head cauliflower, cut into 1-inch florets (6 cups)

¼ cup dry white wine

2 bay leaves

1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened