Citrus fennel shrimp marinated overnight in lemon, lime, crushed fennel seeds, garlic, and olive oil, finished with fresh tarragon. A chilled make-ahead seafood dish.
Tandoori tofu brochettes marinate extra-firm tofu overnight in a saffron yogurt tandoori spice paste, then grill on skewers with red onion, mushrooms, peppers, and cherry tomatoes. A vegan twist on classic tandoori cooking.
Kompot w spirytusie, a traditional Polish 12-fruit compote with dried fruits, fresh apples, cranberries, cherries, and brandy. A Christmas Eve dessert simmered with warm spices.
Salzburger Nockerl, a classic Austrian souffled dessert with billowy egg white mounds baked over cream, butter, and currant jelly. Golden, airy, and served straight from the oven.
Homemade Worcestershire sauce with anchovies, fresh horseradish, molasses, jalapeno, and whole cloves simmered for an hour and aged. A complex, from-scratch condiment that beats bottled.
Homemade fresh tomato juice from ripe tomatoes with oregano, thyme, and a squeeze of lemon. No-cook, low calorie, and ready in 15 minutes.
There are no tomatoes, ketchup, or sugar in this recipe. All of those things caramelize and burn quickly, giving the meat a black color and nasty taste.
Lemon and white chocolate mousse parfaits layered with fresh strawberries in tall glasses. An elegant make-ahead dinner party dessert built from lemon curd mousse and creamy white chocolate mousse.
Pan-fried ginger salmon cakes built on canned salmon with fresh grated ginger, scallions, and parsley. Served over peppery watercress with a lemon-ginger oil dressing.
Whole brook trout poached in a white wine court bouillon with five fresh herbs, lemon zest, and spices. Served with herb butter made from the poaching liquid.
Lemon pie with a crisp baked meringue crust, lemon curd filling, and sweetened whipped cream topping. A no-pastry dessert that's light, tangy, and completely gluten-free with a cloud-like meringue shell.
New Orleans shrimp remoulade with chilled poached shrimp on lettuce, smothered in tangy Creole mustard-paprika sauce. A classic Louisiana appetizer or main course.
Shark amandine: meaty shark fillets broiled with sherry-lemon butter, crowned with browned almonds, crisp bacon, and green onion. A smoky, Southern-inflected coastal main dish.
Pickled tuna salad with sour cream, red wine vinegar, pickling spices, lemon slices, and thinly sliced onions. A tangy, creamy chilled tuna appetizer or salad.
Blanquette of veal is a classic French white stew with tender veal, cauliflower, and a silky sour cream and lemon sauce. Bistro comfort served over rice or noodles.
Halibut steaks baked in foil packets with tomatoes, black olives, capers, and garlic. An Italian-style fish dinner with zero cleanup and bright Mediterranean flavors.