By Emily Weinstein, The New York Times
You need recipe basics the same way you need wardrobe basics: the pair of jeans or white shirt that you can easily throw on, items that mix and match with other things or stand alone. The baked fish below from Ali Slagle is just that: a streamlined dish that’s simple to make and goes with just about any seasoning or side. (The other four recipes are just downright delicious.)