4 Must-Try Weeknight Recipes from Chefs We Love

Seared Scallops with Pomegranate and Meyer Lemon

At Bavel in Los Angeles, chef Ori Menashe serves bowls of scallop crudo, and diners can't get enough. "It's a roller-coaster flavor journey—sweet, sour, spicy, crunchy, aromatic, floral, and smoky," Menashe says. This twist on his raw dish sends scallops to the skillet for a crunchy, just-caramelized crust.

Hanger Steaks with Cabbage-and-Beet Salad

This salad is sweet, salty, savory, and acidic; it's so dynamic when you're eating it," says chef Craig Koketsu, of New York City's Quality Bistro. Though it stands alone on his menu, we've paired this version with hanger steak for a quick weeknight dinner.

Crispy Pork Cutlets with Tonnato Sauce

Thinly sliced pork cut- lets stand in for veal in this weeknight version of 2020 F&W Best New Chef Daisy Ryan's vitello tonnato. "The lemon is the key component of the tonnato, bringing contrasting brightness," Ryan says. "The sauce instantly makes any dish more impressive, and the buttery texture is almost luxurious."

Mushroom Cuban Quesadillas

Chef Samuel Yoo's Mushroom Reuben Quesadillas get rave reviews at New York City's Golden Diner. "The taste is very similar to a meat-based Reuben," Yoo says. This Cuban riff channels those vibes with pickles and tangy mustard.