Leftover turkey simmered with egg noodles, mixed vegetables, garlic, and poultry seasoning in a rich broth. A warming 45-minute soup that turns Thanksgiving leftovers into the best meal of the weekend.
Chinese-style roasted spare ribs (Pei Quot) braised in black bean, soy, honey, and hoisin sauce, then roasted or grilled until sticky and dry. Spicy, sweet, and glazed.
Emerald vichyssoise, a chilled spinach and potato soup with cream, chicken broth, scallions, and lemon juice. A vibrant green twist on classic vichyssoise.
Crispy deep-fried tofu triangles stuffed with curried tofu, mushrooms, and ginger in wonton wrappers. A fusion appetizer that's part samosa, part wonton, and totally addictive. Makes 30.
Easy, simple and cost-effective yet so delicious. Aromatic flavors are a great way to use up day old crusty bread.
Greenport soup, a silky pureed green pea and lettuce soup with scallions, parsley, a blonde roux, and a splash of dry sherry. Bright spring color, elegant enough for company.
Homestyle chicken noodle soup loaded with egg noodles, tender chicken, carrots, celery, and onion in a savory broth. One pot, 40 minutes, and pure comfort in every spoonful.
Quick curried sweet potato soup with garlic, chicken broth, and skim evaporated milk. Low-fat, creamy, and warming in just 30 minutes. Garnish with steamed asparagus.
Lobster Monte Carlo plates grilled lobster and shrimp over vegetable risotto with asparagus and portobello, finished in lemon butter sauce. A restaurant-style Mother's Day dinner for two.
A whole chicken slow-baked with potatoes, eggplant, cauliflower, carrots, and tomatoes seasoned with dill. An Italian-inspired one-pot Sunday dinner for six.
"There are many versions of this stew-soup in Central and South America. Scented with cumin, it makes a hearty supper on a chilly winter night."
Chicken casserole with stuffing layers cooked chicken breast between bread stuffing mix and cream of mushroom and chicken soup gravy. A pantry comfort dinner from leftover chicken.
Irish-style spaghetti sauce with ground beef, red wine, tomato puree, chicken broth, and a warm hint of nutmeg. Simmered for an hour into a rich, velvety meat sauce.
Lamb Creole gumbo with browned lamb riblets, okra, black-eyed peas, stewed tomatoes, and white wine simmered low and slow. A hearty Louisiana-style pot that serves eight and freezes well.
Kim Chee Poke in a Rice Paper Taco with Avocado Sauce recipe
Szechuan-style flank steak stir-fried with snow peas, mushrooms, carrots, and dried red chilies in an oyster sauce and sesame oil glaze. A spicy, authentic Chinese beef dish ready in about an hour.