Poached pears in a raspberry-apple juice sauce with lemon zest. An elegant, light fruit dessert served warm or chilled with a jewel-toned syrup that needs no added sugar.
Savory potato quiche with butter-sauteed potato slices dusted in Parmesan, set in a half-and-half custard with savory, dry mustard, and cayenne. A hearty, golden potato-and-egg pie.
Summer vegetable spaghetti tossed with zucchini, yellow squash and green beans in a light tomato sauce with a pinch of chili powder. Low in fat, no oil needed, and just as good served cold as a pasta salad.
Hearty Italian bean soup with white kidney beans, ham, zucchini, spinach, and stewed tomatoes in chicken broth. Mashed beans thicken the broth for a creamy, rustic texture.
Spargel in Weisser Sosse: tender white asparagus spears in a creamy nutmeg-scented white sauce with julienned ham. A beloved German side dish that's simple and elegant.
Mozzarella-crusted chicken breasts over angel hair pasta with a sherry cream sauce packed with mushrooms, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, and Parmesan. Italian restaurant vibes at home.
Paupiettes de bananes: whole bananas wrapped in ham, baked in cream with Parmesan and paprika until golden. A surprising French appetizer ready in 30 minutes.
Extra sharp cheddar gets worked into self-rising flour and cold butter for these tender mini cheese muffins. Bake dozens ahead and freeze for quick appetizers anytime.
Steamed cauliflower tossed with sautéed mushrooms, onions, Parmesan, and breadcrumbs, then baked until golden. A simple, satisfying vegetarian side dish in 40 minutes.
Pepper-chicken fettuccini toss: strips of chicken sautéed with red, yellow, and green bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms, then tossed with fettuccine and parmesan. A one-skillet 30-minute weeknight dinner.
Broiled lamb chops glazed with a lime, ginger, and peach syrup sauce, served alongside broiled peach halves. A sweet-tart pairing that takes under 30 minutes from start to plate.
Fettuccine with prosciutto, peas, carrots, and fresh tomato tossed in a light chicken broth sauce with Parmesan. A quick, lighter pasta dinner ready in 15 minutes.
Frozen Christmas pudding made by folding brandy-soaked dried fruit with cocoa and orange zest into softened vanilla ice cream. A no-bake, make-ahead holiday dessert.
My family really loves this recipe. I almost never have leftovers, and when I do there is a race to see who gets to them first.
Ham and potato skillet with green beans, celery, and thyme simmered in one pan and topped with Parmesan. A low-calorie, no-fuss dinner using leftover ham in about an hour.
Soupe a l'oignon is the classic French onion soup with deeply caramelized onions, beef stock, vermouth, and cognac, topped with garlic-rubbed bread and broiled Swiss cheese. The bistro standard, done the long way.
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