Grilled baby artichokes piled onto meaty sauteed portobello caps and finished with a drizzle of vinaigrette. A simple, smoky, vegetarian starter that lets a few good ingredients shine.
Warm turkey and sweet potato salad tossed in a creamy tarragon mustard dressing with peppery watercress and butter lettuce. A hearty, satisfying way to use leftover turkey.
Pork scallops in a quick white wine and lemon pan sauce scented with parsley, basil, thyme, and oregano. Thin cutlets that cook in minutes for an Italian-style weeknight dinner in 30 minutes.
In this classic French braised beek, red wine and vegetable stew is a simple and delicious dish. The flavour and texture allow you to keep it warm for your guests.
Pressure cooker black bean soup made from dried beans with no soaking, ready in well under an hour. Smoky or vegetarian, thickened with bulgur, and finished with cilantro and a splash of sherry.
Italian baked artichokes stuffed with fresh rosemary, sage, and dried red chile, roasted in an olive oil and water bath until tender. Serve hot, at room temperature, or cold.
Easy bread machine focaccia with just six ingredients including olive oil and active dry yeast. Hands-off Italian flatbread perfect for sandwiches, dipping, or pizza-style toppings.
One-dish turkey and potato casserole with a hash brown crust, brown gravy, mixed vegetables, and melted cheddar. A smart way to use leftover turkey for a fast weeknight dinner.
Never think about fried lemon with some refreshing asparagus salad, this recipe will totally change your mind and let you fall in love with these delicious pair!
Santa Fe chicken pounds chicken breasts thin, rolls them around green chiles and Mexican cheese, then pan-sears golden. Served with a fresh corn-tomato-cilantro salsa for a Southwest dinner.
Mediterranean squid stew braised with artichokes, nicoise olives, white wine, tomatoes, and ten cloves of garlic. A slow-simmered one-pot dish where the squid turns meltingly tender.
Caramelized onion and Parmesan cheese soup pureed silky smooth with day-old baguette and cream. A rich, velvety twist on classic French onion soup.
White chicken chili with white beans, green chiles, poblano pepper, cumin, and oregano. A lighter, brothy chili loaded with garnish options.
Italian pesto quiche folds a quick parsley-walnut pesto into a half-and-half custard over shredded Swiss and parmesan in a flaky crust. A herby, nutty spin on classic quiche that slices as well at brunch as at dinner.
Italian pasta salad with rotini, broccoli, mozzarella, bell peppers, and a homemade basil-oregano vinaigrette. A make-ahead cold pasta dish for potlucks and picnics.
Bagna Cauda pasta sauce with 15 garlic cloves, anchovies, roasted garlic, and cream, reduced and tossed with ziti and carrot matchsticks. A rich Piedmontese-inspired pasta in 40 minutes.
Barbecue salmon steaks glazed with soy sauce and sugar, served with a vibrant green sauce of parsley, chives, capers, and hard-boiled egg. A quick, elegant grilled fish dinner.
Porcini mushroom crostini with shiitake, cream, garlic, and Asiago cheese broiled on Italian toast. A rich, earthy Italian appetizer with deep mushroom flavor from dried and fresh fungi.
Artichokes truffle style - paper-thin artichoke slivers fried in olive oil until golden and crisp, using the same technique applied to truffles. A simple Italian Roman preparation.
Turkey chili with dried black beans, a whole browned turkey breast simmered and shredded, and hand-toasted cumin seeds. A from-scratch, slow-simmered chili with deep flavor.
Pan-seared halibut over a mashed fava bean purée with fresh mint and lemon zest. A spring dinner that bridges tender flaky fish with grassy, herbaceous mashed favas.
Scandinavian-style meatball cakes made from ground veal and pork with cream and eggs, served alongside beer rice cooked in French onion soup. A hearty, pub-inspired dinner.
Pan-seared red snapper with a parsley-chive herb crust and spicy bean paste, topped with sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, lemon, and garlic.
Grilled beef tenderloin steaks with a roasted garlic red wine reduction, pressed into a pistachio and sunflower seed crust. Restaurant-quality steak at home.
Flank steak burritos layer juicy poached-then-julienned steak with red onion, jalapeño, tomatoes, and olives, rolled in flour tortillas and served with avocado dip. A party-ready Mexican classic.
Homemade green basil fettuccine tossed with fresh tomato-vermouth sauce and crumbled feta. A scratch-pasta Italian dinner with herb-infused noodles and a bright summer sauce.
Warm lentil salad with stir-fried carrots, celery, scallions, and water chestnuts tossed in balsamic vinaigrette. High-fiber, diabetic-friendly, and served on crisp lettuce.
Mussel and tomato soup: a quick four-ingredient Italian-style seafood soup with garlic, olive oil, plum tomatoes, and fresh mussels. Ready in 40 minutes for a light appetizer or main.
Sem Pullao with green beans, basmati rice, mustard seeds, cumin, and turmeric cooked in one pot. A fragrant Indian vegetarian side dish ready in 40 minutes.
Napa cabbage and sheep cheese salad with sautéed onions, fresh thyme, and white wine vinegar. Tossed and rested for an hour so the flavors meld. Simple and satisfying.
Pasta primavera with fire-roasted red peppers, asparagus, fresh peas, basil, and Parmesan tossed with spinach spaghetti. A vibrant spring pasta served at room temperature.
Sauteed squid and shrimp with eggplant, bell peppers, tomatoes, and garlic in olive oil with a squeeze of lemon. Served over golden-browned eggplant slices for a light, Mediterranean-style seafood dish.
Shellfish soup with shrimp and sea scallops in a white wine and shrimp shell stock infused with vanilla bean and cilantro. Spring vegetables simmered just one minute to stay crisp.
Santa Maria runner bean stew with garlic, tomatoes, basil, and a splash of olive oil. A simple Mediterranean-style vegetable stew that holds up hot or cold.
Pasta aglio e olio: spaghetti with garlic and olive oil, the classic Italian three-ingredient pasta. Two versions, raw garlic for pungent bite or toasted golden garlic for sweet mellowness.
Turkey tacos with seared turkey scallops, refried black beans, salsa, pickled shallots, and avocado on warm flour tortillas. A weeknight 20-minute taco that's leaner than ground beef and more flavorful than rotisserie chicken.
Greek chickpea soup (revithia) simmers dried garbanzo beans with onion, tomato, garlic, and bay until creamy, then finishes with a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Rustic vegan Mediterranean comfort.
Pasta Salad with Rocket and Tomato Dressing recipe
Char-grilled prawns and noodles drizzled in a Lemon Aspen dressing.
Grilled bruschetta stacked with pesto, charred eggplant, roasted red pepper, and melted mozzarella, served on a pool of marinara. A hearty vegetarian appetizer inspired by Vermont's Deerhill Inn.
Indian-spiced carrots and spinach with turmeric, ginger, fresh coconut, and coriander. Vibrant vegetarian side dish ready in 30 minutes for healthy weeknight meals.
Roasted boneless pork loin rubbed with lemon zest, parsley, basil and garlic, served with a sherry pan sauce. Irish-inspired roast for Sunday dinner or holidays.
Red snapper fillets steamed over mushrooms in a citrus broth of orange juice and clam juice with shallots. A light, elegant fish dinner with bright citrus flavor and tender mushrooms in under an hour.
Revithia soupa, a traditional Greek chickpea soup with just olive oil, onion, and lemon. Six simple ingredients simmered low and slow for a velvety, comforting bowl.
Potato crusted red snapper: fillets brushed with mustard, wrapped in shredded potato and pan-fried into a crisp golden shell. A restaurant-style, naturally gluten-free way with fish.
One-pot baked rice with broccoli, kidney beans, peppers, and tomatoes simmered in vegetable stock. Hearty vegetarian main dish topped with melted Monterey Jack.
Grilled Idaho potato ratatouille salad with eggplant, zucchini, summer squash, portobello, and roasted garlic balsamic. A showstopping summer barbecue side that treats vegetables as the main event.
Cold avocado soup blended with sauteed garlic, tomato, heavy cream, and a hint of chili powder. Silky, chilled, and finished with a citrus twist. A French-style summer starter.