Name: Arctic Char Gravlaks with Cucumber Jelly
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 1/2 days (includes curing fish)
Yield: Makes 6 first-course servings
Ingredients: 1 (1 1/4-lb) center-cut piece arctic char fillet with skin, pin bones removed; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup kosher salt; 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper; 3 cups coarsely chopped fresh dill (from 2 large bunches); 3 seedless cucumbers (usually plastic-wrapped; 3 lb total); 3/4 teaspoon table salt; 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin (from 1 envelope); 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar; 1 tablespoon tiny fresh dill fronds; Accompaniment: thin Scandinavian crispbread such as Kavli

Arctic Char Gravlaks with Cucumber JellyMartyn Thompson

Gravlaks — fish cured with salt, sugar, and dill — is usually made with salmon, but we like the milder flavor of arctic char for this particular dish.

Keep in mind before starting to cure your fish that you will need to turn it every 12 hours for a total of 36 hours.

Cooks' notes:

• Cured gravlaks can be drained, scraped, and wrapped in clean plastic wrap, then chilled up to 5 days. • Jelly can be chilled up to 4 days

Recipe notes

Super Seedy Power Cookies

As energizing as an energy bar, with a much simpler ingredient list.

Chocolate Guinness Cake

A generous glug of stout gives this snackable loaf a malty depth.

Caramelized Onion Pasta

Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.

Golden Mushroom Soup With Orzo & a Pat of Butter

This is the type of soup that, at first glance, might seem a little…unexciting. But you’re underestimating the power of mushrooms, which do the heavy lifting.

Classic French Vinaigrette

Use this simple vinaigrette to dress a plate of greens, some steamed potatoes, or anything else that strikes your fancy.

Hot Honey–Glazed Salmon

This broiled hot honey salmon recipe results in sweet, spicy, glossy fish coated in a homemade hot honey glaze for an easy weeknight dinner or make-ahead lunch.

Béchamel Sauce

This classic 15-minute sauce is your secret weapon for homemade mac and cheese, chowder, lasagna, and more.

Our Favorite French Onion Soup

Caramelized onions, melty Gruyère, and a deeply savory broth deliver the kind of comfort that doesn’t need improving.