Serious Eats Roundup: Stews, Scallops, Squid, and How to Convince an Eggplant Hater

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QUICK MEALS TO YOUR TABLE FIVE DAYS A WEEK.

Cauliflower Stew with Lamb
This stew is "kind of a miracle." Potatoes and cauliflower add the most body here, and the ground lamb helps lend a little meaty punch to each bite.

Sea Scallops alla Caprese
A gorgeous Caprese salad paired not with milky mozzarella, but sweet fresh scallops instead.

Fried Squid with Marinara Sauce
The secret to good fried squid is to fry it for only one minute, says this recipe. And it's right.

Pasta alla Norma
A pasta dish that might convince eggplant haters, the eggplant is sauteed then melts into a simple tomato sauce topped with a dollop of fresh ricotta.

Taquitos de Papa
Fresh masa slowly crisps up in the skillet, creating these gorgeous crunchy pockets that give way to a creamy, spicy filling of potato.

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