Light turkey hash brown casserole with corn, bell peppers, skim milk, and fat-free cheddar. A leaner take on classic comfort casserole that doesn't sacrifice flavor.
Wok-seared chicken with sweet potatoes, red potatoes, winter squash, and bell peppers tossed with angel hair pasta in a spicy orange-hot sauce glaze. A colorful, high-protein dinner ready in 35 minutes.
Light turkey jambalaya: a Louisiana-style one-pot rice dish built with lean turkey breast and turkey sausage instead of pork and andouille. All the Creole flavor, half the fat.
Mustard-rubbed pork chops baked over sliced apples and onions with honey and caraway seeds. One dish, minimal prep, and the oven does all the heavy lifting for a cozy weeknight meal.
Whole trout baked under a saucy Creole blanket of sauteed bell pepper, onion, celery, and stewed tomatoes with oregano. Simple, flaky, and on the table in an hour.
Use as a dip or topping for grilled chicken, seafood, etc., inspired by Diana Rattray
Quick beef stir-fry with fresh mushrooms, sweet pepper, and a savory white wine sauce served over rice. Ready in 45 minutes, this herb-seasoned wok dish makes a satisfying weeknight dinner for six.
Creamy potato soup topped with strips of smoked trout and fresh watercress. Pureed with whipped cream and calf broth for a velvety, smoky bowl that pairs beautifully with crusty bread and cold beer.
A scrumptious dinner that is perfect for two lovers watching the snow fall before Christmas.
Stack-in-a-pot stew layers browned ground beef, garlic, chopped onion, cherry tomatoes, and black-eyed peas in one pot. No stirring needed. Just simmer for 30 minutes and serve.
Silky broccoli bisque with a twist of curry powder and lime juice, garnished with sour cream and chives. Serve it hot in winter or chilled on warm summer evenings.
Herbed vegetable stew cooks entirely in the microwave, layering carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, squash, and radishes with white wine, basil, parsley, and tarragon for tender-crisp results.
Cold-smoked grilled pompano with a smoked tomato and aged balsamic vinaigrette. A two-stage technique that builds deep smoke and char on a rich Gulf Coast game fish.
Grilled albacore tuna steaks with melted cheddar on toasted ciabatta, topped with peppery arugula and sweet pickle mayo. A restaurant-quality sandwich in 20 minutes.
Raw fennel, mushroom, and shaved Parmesan salad with a garlic-lemon vinaigrette and crushed fennel seeds. Mushrooms marinate for an hour, then get layered with paper-thin fennel and Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Pork chops a l'orange braised in cream of chicken soup, fresh orange juice, celery, and cashews with a hint of ground cloves. A retro one-pan dinner with citrus-cream sauce.