Leafy Greens

We like skirt steak because it's a tasty and affordable cut. Slice it thinly so it's tender.

The pork for this Southern-inspired pasta sauce is studded with garlic, which infuses the meat while it roasts.

If you've ever woken up with a hangover, you know why egg sandwiches have earned their spot in the comfort-food canon. But the day-after staple can cure your dinnertime blues, too. The necessities: a runny yolk; soft, griddled bread; and something fresh to keep the fat attack in check. Once you've nailed these basics, it's about adding a few more elements for flair. This version, from Austin's Noble Sandwich Co., uses quick-pickled onions (proof that pickles make everything taste better), Sriracha mayonnaise to bring the heat (a dash of hot sauce would also do the trick), and arugula for brightness and bite. Throw some avocado on there, or sliced ripe tomato, if you're in the mood. The point is, think savory, think seasonal, and wake up to a new reality.

The Japanese are renowned for their longevity. As of 2011, their average life expectancy was 82.3 years. (The United States came in fiftieth, at 78.4 years.) Researchers often credit their diet, and this soup is my way of cramming as much of their healthy cuisine into a bowl as possible. It's called Bento Box Soup because of the traditional Japanese take-out bento box lunch, which is full of compartments, each containing a tasty treat: fish or meat, rice, pickled or cooked veggies, and other goodies. The base is a miso broth; if you're not in the know about miso, it's a salty fermented soy product that aids digestion and improves immune function. In case white miso isn't available, use any mellow (light) miso. I kicked those healing properties up a notch by infusing green tea into the broth for an extra immune boost, then added shiitakes, spinach, kombu, scallions, and tamari.

Even your dude will love this skinny pie. (He can bring the beer.)

Serve the salmon with raita, which gets a peppery twist from the addition of grated daikon radish.

You need only a small amount of beer to flavor the sauce. We trust you know what to do with the rest of that bottle.

This dish is inspired by a salad on the menu at Keens Steakhouse in NYC.

Sweet and citrusy with a touch of heat, this side dish would also be a great match for roast chicken or pork.

Packed with vegetables and white beans, this is the kind of wholesome one-pot meal you need to ward off winter blues.

Use any variety of nutrient-rich kale in this dish.

Jarred kimchi delivers flavor and color in this roast chicken dish.

The lamb roasts on a bed of thyme to infuse the meat.

With a bag of frozen kale in your freezer, this elegant dish comes together in less than 30 minutes.

Pull the eggs off the heat when they still look a little loose; carryover cooking will do the rest.

This simple salad gets extra flavor from finely grated hazelnuts.

If you've tried kale chips, you'll get the idea behind this elegant snack. At Saltimporten, the chefs use a dehydrator, but we got great results baking the chips in a low-heat oven for a long time.

Use mature flat-leaf spinach— the baby leaves lack flavor and texture.

This one-pan shrimp dinner is just the thing for a busy weeknight when you want something warm, but also light and fresh.

If you can't find fresh chorizo, use any fresh sausage. For less heat, choose a sweet (mild) Italian sausage.