This is the kind of dinner that makes you wonder how something so simple can taste so good. Quality chicken and butter create a rich, comforting dish, while homemade spaetzle makes it something special—and it’s surprisingly easy to make.

1 hour · 790 CAL · 78g PROTEIN

I searched for an original, authentic Coney Dog recipe and unearthed a legend as storied as the Illuminati, closely guarded secrets and all. However, based on hours of research, I pulled together the details that everyone agrees on — like the very specific hot dog, and to NEVER confuse a Coney Dog with a Chili Dog.

40 min · 869 CAL · 43g PROTEIN

Did you see the "kid-approved" on this recipe? It's true. They might eat all the pomegranate before you get it mixed in with the rice. This recipe is from Sophie Dahl, a chef who creates dishes according to the seasons. The flavors go together beautifully, with a wasabi-coating on the salmon for a little extra kick.

1 hour · 546 CAL · 47g PROTEIN

It’s pretty hard to describe why you should be psyched about peanut soup, other than taking my word for it that it is delicious. The base (the “Holy Trinity” of West Africa, onion, ginger and pepper) lays the groundwork for tomatoes, sweet potatoes and ground peanuts. This soup is satisfaction for the soul.

45 min · 664 CAL · 23g PROTEIN

This vegetarian version of the Coney Dog is as authentic as the beef version (note all the *SECRET* ingredients!). Vegetarian tofu hot dogs are prepared the exact way as the original, along with crumbled cauliflower for the topping.

30 min · 471 CAL · 32g PROTEIN

Local chef Sameh Wadi's cookbook The New Mediterranean Table is filled with gems. Wadi's spin on this Greek dish uses cinnamon to bring baked giant beans, tomatoes, and dill to life for a hearty, delicious vegetarian dinner.

20 min, plus slow cook · 506 CAL · 21g PROTEIN