Wok-fried mussels in Chinese black bean sauce with fermented black beans, garlic, ginger, chili bean sauce, and rice wine. A fast, intensely savory seafood dish ready in 20 minutes.
Lomi lomi salmon spread with smoked salmon, cream cheese, lemon juice, and green onions. A Hawaiian-inspired appetizer that takes 10 minutes and pairs with crackers or melba toast.
Bow tie pasta tossed with honey-soy marinated chicken, red bell peppers, and scallions. A quick Asian-inspired weeknight dinner with a sweet, tangy, savory glaze.
Vegetarian blue cornmeal cabbage rolls with scallions, corn, and herbs in tomato sauce, topped with melted cheese for a Southwestern twist.
Elegant stir-fried king crab with tender mushrooms and crisp snow peas in a light ginger sauce. This Chinese seafood dish is ready in 45 minutes, perfect over brown rice.
Italian-style stuffing loaded with creamy ricotta, salty pancetta, toasted walnuts, and three cheeses. Make it up to 2 days ahead for stress-free holiday prep.
Plump shrimp marinated in a tangy remoulade sauce with tarragon vinegar, mustard, paprika, and cayenne, then piled into ripe avocado halves. A Creole-inspired main dish that's worth the wait.
Fresh Italian antipasto salad with marinated mushrooms and artichokes over crisp vegetables drizzled with balsamic herb dressing for a light, impressive no-cook meal.
Oil-free Cajun red beans and rice in the McDougall style, with the holy trinity of onion, pepper, and scallion simmered in a spiced tomato broth and spooned over brown rice. A fast, low-fat, plant-based dinner.
Cumin-rubbed turkey tenderloin steaks pan-seared and topped with flash-cooked zucchini, tomatoes, and green chilies. A lean, diabetic-friendly dinner in under 30 minutes.
Pork dumpling soup with hand-folded siu mai dumplings in Chinese chicken broth with sesame oil. Cabbage-and-pork filling with white pepper and wine.
Velveted shredded chicken tossed with toasted sesame seeds, dark soy, rice wine, and Sichuan peppercorns. A classic Chinese stir-fry with silky texture in every bite.
Crispy golden phyllo cups filled with a creamy smoked trout, horseradish and scallion mixture, topped with cool shredded cucumber. An elegant make-ahead appetizer that yields 48 bite-sized pieces.
Margarita shrimp with fettuccine: tequila-lemon-marinated shrimp dipped in egg and flour, seared, and served over pasta with a lemon-ginger-wine butter sauce.
A creamy, relatively low-fat recipe using yogurt and peanut butter. Serve it with whole grain pasta or cut the carbs and use just veggies for the base.
Microwave fish tacos with lime-seasoned fillets, salsa, green pepper, and cheddar in crispy shells. A quick, lighter take on Mexican fish tacos ready in 30 minutes.