Fish/12 recipes

Asparagus and pimento side dish steams fresh asparagus and tops with lime juice, pimento, and pine nuts. A 10-minute Mediterranean-leaning side that works hot or chilled.

Cinnamon-scented couscous with plump raisins and butter. A five-ingredient North African-inspired side dish that's ready in 10 minutes with no active cooking.

Lightning-fast angel hair tossed with sweet roasted pimientos, Parmesan, and fresh chives for an elegant 10-minute side dish with barely any effort.

Apricot couscous with dried apricots and cardamom, made in the microwave in under 10 minutes. A fragrant, fruity side dish with just five ingredients.

Fresh asparagus spears roasted with extra-virgin olive oil, sliced garlic, and parsley. Tender and golden in just 10 minutes. The easiest spring side dish.

Wilted greens with a hot bacon vinaigrette, mustard, and horseradish, cooked in the microwave. A tangy, warm salad side dish ready in under 10 minutes.

Radish salad with iceberg lettuce tossed in a tangy Dijon and white wine vinegar dressing. A crisp, peppery side dish that comes together in 10 minutes.

Microwave sweet potatoes glazed with orange juice, honey, and orange zest, topped with crunchy peanuts. A single-serving vegan side dish ready in under 10 minutes.

Fresh fruit and vegetable salad with cucumber, green pepper, bananas, and oranges tossed in nonfat yogurt. A light, crunchy, no-cook side dish in 10 minutes.

Grilled eggplant slices basted with garlic-herb butter and Italian seasoning. Smoky, tender, and ready in 10 minutes on the grill. A simple summer side dish.

Golden couscous cooked in carrot juice and vegetable broth, finished with fresh dill and lemon juice. A vibrant, naturally colored side dish ready in 10 minutes.

Orange glazed carrots with brown sugar, butter, orange juice, and lemon zest cooked in the microwave. A sweet, citrusy side dish ready in under 10 minutes.

Harvest rice with sauteed carrots, apples, raisins, and sesame seeds tossed with brown rice and scallions. A sweet and savory vegetarian side dish ready in 10 minutes.

Ambrosia: a 3-ingredient dessert of whipped cream, fresh fruit, and crumbled meringue piled into glasses. The clever rescue dish for broken pavlovas, ready in 10 minutes.

Sauteed mushrooms with tarragon, garlic, and a splash of soy sauce. A simple vegetarian side dish or appetizer with just 5 ingredients and 10 minutes of active cooking.

Wok-tossed bean sprouts and scallions in nutty walnut oil with soy sauce, topped with sunflower seeds and fresh parsley. A 10-minute side dish with serious crunch.