Weeknight Meal Planner: 03/05/18 

Classic Cajun flavors--the smoky, spicy seasoning; sweet shrimp; and onion, green bell pepper, and celery trinity--give this pasta toss a New Orleans vibe. A jolt of ground red pepper spices things up nicely, while creamy half-and-half smooths out the edges.

The smoky-spicy rub would also work well with grilled chicken breasts.

Instead of having an arugula salad on the side, put it on top of your pizza for fresh flavor that pairs perfectly with the tomato and applewood-smoked bacon pizza toppings.

An orange and caper relish gives arctic char a punch of fresh flavor in this 15-minute recipe.

Serve with crunchy vegetable sticks, a simple tossed salad, or steamed green beans.

"These oat bars are a Blackberry Farm classic," says Steffan. "The recipe changes a lot with the seasons--we do it with peaches, strawberries, apples, you name it. The secret? Lots of butter."