Easy Does It

These dishes are so impressive that no one will guess you spent barely any time in the kitchen.

- SARAH SWEENEY

MISO COD WITH RADISH CUCUMBER SALSA

SERVES 4. TOTAL: 18 MINS.

6-8 medium radishes, diced

1/2 English cucumber, diced

1 tbsp rice wine vinegar try Eden Foods Brown Rice Vinegar, Organic

1 tsp black sesame seeds

2 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature, divided

1 tbsp white miso paste

4 4-oz fillets cod or black cod, skin on

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

4 lime wedges, optional

1. In a small bowl, combine radish, cucumber, vinegar, and sesame seeds.

2. In a second small bowl, stir together one-half of the butter and the miso paste.

3. In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high, melt remaining butter, then add fish, and flesh side down. Reduce heat to medium. Cook 2 minutes per side. Using a spoon, smear miso butter over the fish. Turn over and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, until fish is golden and firm to the touch. Season with black pepper. Top with radish cucumber salsa and serve with lime wedges (if using).

ARTICHOKE & OLIVE PASTA

SERVES 4. TOTAL: 20 MINS.

8 oz whole-grain spaghetti

3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup green olives, pitted and coarsely chopped