Marinated cold steak salad with seared sirloin cubes, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, and cherry tomatoes in a homemade herb-Dijon vinaigrette. Make it overnight for the boldest flavor.
Crunchy angel hair coleslaw tossed with red, green, and jalapeno peppers in a tangy lime-vinegar dressing. A light, no-cook side dish that's ready in about 10 minutes.
Garden fresh vegetable spring rolls packed with bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, and scallions in a soy-sesame stir-fry, then wrapped and fried golden and crisp. A vegan appetizer you can season to your taste.
A colorful salad of black-eyed peas tossed with wild rice, white rice, tomatoes, bell pepper, and corn in a fresh oregano-thyme vinaigrette. Feeds a crowd and tastes even better the next day.
Pasta and white bean salad with roasted red peppers, pesto, and light mayonnaise dressing. A quick, protein-packed cold salad that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Layered tamale pie steamed in real corn husks with three distinct masa layers: fresh corn, green chile cilantro, and red pepper chili. Served with fresh green salsa.
Sea perch fillets cooked in white wine and white wine vinegar and seasoned with lemon myrtle.
Lemon coleslaw with a creamy Dijon-horseradish dressing, colorful bell pepper matchsticks, red onion, carrot, and fresh lemon zest. Bright, tangy, and crunchy.
Seared salmon with horseradish mustard vinaigrette pan-sears salmon to crisp-skinned perfection, then finishes with a punchy Dijon, horseradish, and white wine vinegar dressing. A 25-minute weeknight dinner.
Turkey A La King served in crispy whole wheat bread cups with a creamy vegetable-rich sauce. Classic comfort food made with leftover turkey and frozen peas.
Warm new potato salad with thinly sliced salami, fresh sorrel ribbons, and a mustard-coriander seed dressing. A European-style potato salad served while still warm.
Greek lamb souvlaki marinated in lemon juice, white wine vinegar, garlic, and oregano then grilled on skewers until brown and crispy. Works with beef, shrimp, or halibut too.
Hot cabbage slaw simmers shredded cabbage with caraway, butter, white wine vinegar, and a splash of hot sauce for a warm, tangy German-style side. Crisp-tender, ready in 30 minutes.
Italian roasted peppers preserved in extra-virgin olive oil with white wine vinegar. Red, yellow, and green peppers layered in a jar for an antipasto staple and sandwich filling.
French potato salad dressed with olive oil, white wine, white wine vinegar, shallots, and tarragon instead of mayonnaise. A light, tangy, no-mayo alternative served warm or at room temperature.
Vegan Spanish rice made with brown rice, stewed tomatoes, garlic, green pepper, celery, and warm spices. Oil-free and full of flavor, sauteed in vinegar and water instead of oil.
Ramps piquante simmers wild Appalachian ramps in sharp cheddar sauce sparked by Worcestershire and white wine vinegar. Spooned over crisp toast for an earthy spring brunch.
Aceitunas rellenas: anchovy-stuffed olives marinated in garlic, white wine vinegar, and olive oil with bright pimentos. The salty Spanish tapas bite for cocktail hour and antipasto trays.
Bob's barbecue sauce builds smoky-sweet flavor from bacon drippings, ketchup, molasses, Worcestershire, vinegar, and chili powder. Simmered 30 minutes for a thick, glossy sauce that keeps for weeks.
A deliciously seasoned soft spread served as part of the cheese course at a restaurant in Lyons, France.
Pork shoulder chops braised with golden hominy and carrots in chicken broth, finished with pink pickled onions. A one-pan riff on pozole that lets the pork do the talking.
Greek rabbit stifado braises marinated rabbit with whole pearl onions, tomato, wine, vinegar, and warm spices. A rustic Peloponnese classic with deep, sweet-tart sauce.
Crispy chicken breasts stuffed with herbed cheese, baked golden, then draped in a glossy kumquat-orange sauce with tarragon. Fancy enough for guests but surprisingly doable.
Apple and endive are tossed with a light yet tasty cranberry vinaigrette, and topped with fresh cranberries, scallions and toasted walnuts.
Hearty one-pot stew with rabbit, veal, or chicken simmered with pearl barley, leeks, garlic, and sage until the meat falls off the bone. No thickener needed.
Creole cabbage salad tossed in a savory beef bouillon vinaigrette with garlic, herbs, and a splash of hot sauce. A bold, tangy slaw that's ready in 20 minutes.
Grilled ham steak marinated in ginger ale, orange juice, brown sugar, and warm spices. A sweet-tangy glaze that caramelizes on the grill for a sticky, golden crust.
A Star Trek spin on classic tabbouleh: fluffy bulgur (aka quadrotriticale) tossed with cucumber, tomatoes, green onions, fresh parsley, mint, lemon juice, and olive oil. Boldly go where no grain salad has gone before.
This version of Eggs Benedict uses a quick blender technique to make the Hollandaise sauce. Similar to making homemade mayonnaise.
Grilled marinated tofu with a Mediterranean chopped salad of tomato, cucumber, kalamata olives and parsley. Bright vegetarian main with Greek flavors.
Classic French beurre blanc with fresh basil, Chablis, shallots, clam juice, and cream whisked with butter until velvety smooth. A luxurious 30-minute sauce built for seafood.
Vegetarian stuffed peppers filled with spiced black beans, brown rice, tomato, and a kick of chili powder and cumin. Steamed then baked for a hearty, plant-based dinner.
A scrumptious shrimp dish that's made with anchovy fillets, ripe tomatoes and white wine.
Crispy browned SPAM meets crunchy broccoli, sharp cheddar, peppery radishes, and toasted pecans in a tangy white wine vinaigrette. Chill for an hour and this hearty salad is ready to steal the show at any potluck.
Crisp raw cauliflower florets and fresh spinach ribbons tossed in a garlicky white wine vinaigrette with dry mustard and basil, finished with crunchy slivered almonds. A light, no-cook side salad ready in 20 minutes.
Greek marinated vegetable salad with broiled eggplant, roasted red pepper, artichoke hearts, and mushrooms in a lemon-herb olive oil dressing with oregano and marjoram.
Warm rice and barley salad with shrimp, butter-toasted almonds, raisins, and a Dijon vinaigrette. A hearty grain salad cooked entirely in the microwave and served on lettuce.
Beer marinade for beef with cayenne, horseradish, lemon juice, and olive oil. A Cajun-spiced marinade that doubles as a basting sauce while grilling.
Pickled African peaches spiced with turmeric, cumin, cardamom, ginger, and chili in a sweet vinegar syrup. A complex condiment that improves over two weeks.
Buttermilk ranch dressing whisks together tangy buttermilk, light mayo, white wine vinegar, garlic, and fresh herbs for a homemade ranch that beats anything bottled. Five minutes, no special equipment.
Ginger barbecue chicken baked in a homemade sauce of tomato paste, fresh ginger, dark brown sugar, soy sauce, and liquid smoke. Sweet, tangy, and smoky.
Tomato vinaigrette salad with fresh tomato wedges tossed in a white wine and balsamic dressing with garlic, parsley, and a pinch of chili heat. Five-minute summer side.
Portuguese salt cod (bacalhau) casserole layered with sliced potatoes and golden onions, topped with breadcrumbs, olives, and hard-boiled eggs. Served with vinegar, olive oil, and pepper.
This spicy marinade owes its unusual flavor to the chipotle, a smoked jalapeno chile. Chipotles are usually sold canned in tomato paste. Look for them at Mexican and Latin American markets. Adobo marinade goes particularly well with pork.
Roasted Salmon with Cilantro-Pesto Vinaigrette recipe
Salmon steaks with Bearnaise, marinated in a home made French dressing.
Try this succulent crockpot dish that is made with italian sausage, jalapeno peppers and taco sauce.