Brisket has a reputation for being the kind of dinner that takes over your whole day: long marinades, 14-hour smokes, and a nervous eye glued to the thermometer. It doesn’t have to be that dramatic.

Pair this with Boursin Mashed Potatoes and Rye Dinner Rolls. The spice rub uses simple pantry ingredients, so you don’t have to track down anything special, and the dry rub pulls a lot of flavor out ...