Total time: 1 hr 5 min • Prep: 20 min • Cook: 45 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy

You've probably shunned this dish for ages – and rightly so. But bake, don't fry, and you can put this favorite back on the menu. It's comfort food at its best, and baking actually makes it easier to keep the fish moist and flaky. Soaking the cod in a mixture of milk and mustard might sound strange, but this handy hack also insures that your fish will be fork-tender and tasty, with no off-putting fishy flavor. The whole family will love this dinner treat. Make a side slaw of cabbage - or grab a premixed bag of slaw from the refrigerated section of your grocery and ditch the dressing. Blanket the slaw in a bright sauce with more lemon juice and herbs than mayo, for the perfect light pairing to this homey meal.