White rice is toasted before simmering in chicken stock with lime peel, then finished with fresh lime zest, lime juice, cilantro, and green onions for a fragrant, fluffy side. This bright and herby rice is the perfect base for soaking up saucy tinga and spicy black beans.

Baby spinach is wilted in nutty browned butter with garlic and shallots, then brightened with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. This simple, elegant side comes together in minutes but delivers rich, toasty flavor that pairs beautifully with the cedar plank salmon.

Imagine if a classic Italian dinner and a busy Tuesday had a very delicious baby. That’s this Chicken Milanese-ish. It’s the ultimate "fancy-casual" meal: sophisticated enough to impress a date, but simple enough to make while you’re still wearing your favorite sweatpants.

Baby rainbow carrots are tossed with honey, olive oil, and a pinch of cayenne, then roasted at 375°F until caramelized and finished with bright lemon zest. The naturally colorful carrots become sweet and tender with a subtle kick, making them the most literal expression of the episode's rainbow theme.

Ciabatta rolls are loaded with layers of prosciutto, capicola, Genoa salami, provolone, fresh tomatoes, crisp lettuce, onion, and pepperoncini, finished with a drizzle of oil and vinegar. This classic Italian sub captures the spirit of a carefree beach day with its generous, no-fuss deli-style construction.

Farfalle is tossed in nutty browned butter and topped with toasted panko-parsley-lemon breadcrumbs and a generous shower of Parmesan. This quick, five-ingredient pasta is a busy mom's secret weapon, delivering rich, satisfying flavor in under twenty minutes.