Curried squash soup made with pre-cooked butternut squash, garlic, curry powder, and chicken stock. A 40-minute warming bowl topped with sour cream and scallions for color and tang.
Lamb kebabs marinated in olive oil, lemon, garlic, and ground coriander, then broiled on bamboo skewers until charred at the edges and pink in the middle. A Middle Eastern grill night classic.
delicate, a bit spicy dish inspired by Asian cuisine, and stir-fried in my favorite old wok..
Cream of broccoli soup with butter-sauteed onion and celery, simmered broccoli, and a finishing pour of half-and-half. Smooth pureed soup ready in 40 minutes.
Quick lemon orzo pasta tossed with olive oil, sauteed bell peppers, green onions, and fresh parsley. A bright, zesty side dish ready in 20 minutes with an optional Parmesan finish.
Shiitake mushrooms, a few different vegetables, garlic-black bean sauce, and glass noodles make this soup packed with great flavors and nutrients. Enjoy it with a refreshing and light salad aside.
It tasted very refreshing and flavorful. The leftover was kept in the fridge and had it for brunch today, even better.
My version of Bobby Flay's very distinctive southwestern, egg-less potato salad from his restaurant, Mesa Grill. Make sure you pour the sauce over the potatoes while they're still warm to ensure the flavors soak in. This salad goes nicely with grilled meat, poultry or seafood.
100% whole wheat flour, roasted bell pepper, scallions, and olive oil together make these muffins a much healthier snack, and still taste cheesy and delicious.
Had some fresh bell peppers, mushrooms, pizza sauce, scallions, and whole wheat tortilla, made up this Mexican Pizza for breakfast. Instead of mozzarella or Mexican cheese, I used Swiss cheese. The pizza came out super tasty and quite filling, and I also topped a pan-fried egg. Yum!
Easy quinoa tabbouleh: ripe tomatoes, parsley, scallions, and fresh mint tossed with cooked quinoa, lemon juice, and oil. A gluten-free Middle Eastern salad meant to rest overnight.
A flavorful and filling dish is great for a quick week-night meal. It's healthy and nutritious enough as well.
Quick, easy and delicious. No need to run to the store. This homemade version tastes so much better, and it's good for you.
Crisp mixed greens tossed with creamy avocado, tangy feta, briny Spanish olives, and sweet bell peppers—a refreshing single-serve lunch.
Refreshing Bulgar salad with garbanzo beans (chickpeas).
Turn leftover turkey into a refreshing pasta salad with sweet great peas, crunchy celery topped with bacon.
Quick and easy scrambled eggs with a bit of Mexican flair. Served with corn tortillas and salsa. Perfect for one serving and very easy to double up for two.
Nothing is better than a warm pumpkin soup at your Thanksgiving menu.
A quick, easy and delicious way to prepare some delicious sandwiches for your family.
Colorful Southwestern rice and bean salad with kidney beans, corn, and picante dressing. Vegetarian, low-fat make-ahead perfect for potlucks.
Santa Fe burgers with cheese, salsa, crushed tortilla chips, and cumin mixed right into the patty, then topped with more salsa and cheese. Southwestern grilled burgers with serious flavor built in.
Loaded vegetable burger with corn, mushroom, peppers, spinach, carrot, and potato bound with egg white. Served with mint yogurt sauce. Vegetarian patties.
Bright In Color!! ..Great In Taste! ..This Delicious Mexican Style Spaghetti Dish Is Flavorful And Fun To Make!! Served Warm or Room Temperature.. It's Great!! Anytime.. Summer Or Winter!!
Cauliflower fried rice: riced cauliflower stir-fried with garlic, ginger, and onion, then seasoned with tamari. A quick, low-carb, paleo-friendly stand-in for takeout fried rice.
This quick, easy and yummy frittata is great for breakfast or brunch with a cup of coffee and orange juice. Eggs, three kinds of cheddar cheese, milk, mushrooms and green bell pepper make this frittata taste absolutely delicious, and it also provides you enough energy and nutrients to get your day started.
A no-mayo potato salad tossed with smoky grilled corn, fresh dill, and a grainy mustard vinegar dressing. Light, tangy, and vegan, the perfect cookout side that won't wilt in the summer heat.
My favorite pierogi are filled with the veal lung or the brown lentils. Why not to combine these ingredients into the one filling?
Packed with nutrients and the burger is also delicious. Serve these veggie burgers with whatever toppings you feel like.
Smoky chipotle pepper in adobo sauce adds delicious smokiness and slightly heat to the cheesy and tasty quesadillas. Easy to make, and these warm quesadillas are great for a quick lunch or supper.
A scrumptious salad that's made with couscous, romaine lettuce, corn kernels and baby green peas.
Crispy, savory whole-wheat scallion pancakes, a Chinese restaurant favorite, made healthier with whole-wheat flour. Perfect as a side or appetizer, these pancakes are flaky, golden, and packed with green onion flavor. Make the dough ahead and freeze for quick meals.
This vibrant Creole-style rémoulade sauce, a zesty twist on tartar sauce, boasts bold flavors from whole-grain mustard, tangy pickles, and a kick of cayenne. Perfect for crab cakes, shrimp, or any fish dish, it’s a versatile condiment that elevates seafood with its creamy, spicy profile.
Jamaican jerk marinade with allspice, scotch bonnet chili, thyme, and scallions. Authentic Caribbean heat and warm spice for chicken, pork, or seafood. Mix and marinate.
Long white radish and arugula salad: crisp, peppery daikon and arugula tossed with scallion in a bright oil-and-citrus dressing, finished with toasted sesame. A sharp, refreshing side.
Bright, citrusy California-style carrots tossed with fresh orange sections and zest. A fat-free vegetarian side dish that brings sunshine to any plate in just 30 minutes.
A crowd pleasing appetizer to take to any party or serve it with a Mexican Caesar salad for a meatless meal.
Burrito is one of the easiest foods to make, and it's also delicious and filling. A quick way to make a tasty and nutritious meal.
Fluffy, savory scallion biscuits with a golden crust, made with simple ingredients like flour, yogurt, and butter. Perfect as a quick side dish or snack, ready in under 30 minutes.
A main dish fried rice packed with plump shrimp, smoky ham with a touch of Asian flare.
This tasty couscous salad has layers of delicious flavors and great textures. Chipotle chili in adobo sauce adds some smokiness, a touch cumin gives extra tang. Serve it as a side dish or a light and refreshing main course.
Curried beef stir-fry with soy-marinated sirloin, crisp cucumber, peppers, and celery in a glossy curry-spiked sauce. The unexpected addition of cucumber keeps the dish bright and crunchy. Ready in under 20 minutes.
Lots of fresh veggies and smoked tofu are tossed with a flavorful yet light soy-maple dressing.
Chipotle potato salad swaps mayo for tangy yogurt and roasts the potatoes until golden, then folds in smoky chipotle, lime, cilantro, and Dijon. A lighter, bolder no-mayo potato salad for any cookout.
Creamy Irish colcannon with buttery mashed potatoes, tender cabbage, and fresh scallions. This classic comfort food side dish comes together in about an hour with just a handful of pantry staples.
Pan-Fried Salmon Cakes
Southwestern corn salad: a no-cook tossed salad with sweet corn, kidney beans, bell peppers, scallions, and cilantro in a light salsa-chili dressing. Vegan, picnic-ready, and made in 10 minutes.
Fresh tomatillo salsa verde with roasted garlic, hot chili peppers, scallions, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Chunky, tangy, and layered with smoky roasted depth. Makes 3 cups for chips, tacos, and everything in between.
An easy homemade pad Thai that skips hard-to-find tamarind, leaning on fish sauce, vinegar, and paprika for that sweet-sour-salty tang. Chewy rice noodles tossed with tofu, shrimp, egg, bean sprouts, and crushed peanuts.