A tasty side dish that doesn't take long to make or satisfy.
Blueberry batter cake bakes its own sauce as boiling water poured over a sugar-cornstarch topping creates a syrupy blueberry layer beneath the risen cake. A self-saucing pudding cake.
Pineapple meringue pie with a cornstarch-thickened pineapple-lemon filling under tall, glossy peaks of beaten egg white. A bright, citrusy twist on the classic lemon meringue.
Microwave shrimp scampi in garlic lemon butter with scallions, ready in under 20 minutes. A fast weeknight dinner for two, served over rice pilaf.
Old-fashioned pickled beets in a sweet cinnamon, clove, and allspice syrup with apple cider vinegar and lemon slices. A classic pantry staple that brightens any plate.
Salmon steaks baked with white wine, dill, and onion, then topped with a briny caper sauce made from low-fat yogurt and light mayo. A light, flavorful dinner for two ready in 40 minutes.
Indonesian stir-fried noodles with pork, shrimp, ham, and crisp vegetables in sweet soy sauce. This wok-tossed bahmi goreng is loaded with protein and ready in under an hour.
Classic French chicken liver pate with cognac, cream, butter, and fine spices. Marinated in cream overnight, blanched four times, then processed silky smooth.
This delicious dish is made with dried fruit, sweet cherries, juicy apples and seedless grapes.
This warm spiced wassail blends claret wine, dry sherry, citrus juices, and cinnamon into a fragrant holiday punch. Ready in 20 minutes, it's the coziest sip for cold-weather gatherings.
Quick microwave swordfish with sun-dried tomato paste, rosemary, and lemon. Easy Mediterranean fish dinner ready in 15 minutes with bold, concentrated flavors.
Gulai Merah, Sumatran red-braised short ribs marinated in a spice paste of chiles, shallots, ginger, and turmeric with lemongrass and salam leaf. A slow-braised Indonesian beef dish.
Shell-on shrimp stuffed with herb-loaded Creole compound butter made from garlic, shallots, oregano, thyme, and three peppers, then grilled until pink and sizzling. New Orleans flavor in 30 minutes.
Elegant abalone steaks pounded thin, dipped in egg and flour, pan-fried in butter, then rolled around creamy crabmeat stuffing with shallots, lemon, mustard, and white sauce.
Feta and ricotta cheese fondue melted with butter and lemon juice. A creamy, tangy Greek-inspired dip ready in 10 minutes. Serve immediately for best flavor.
One-skillet Basque vegetable rice with tomatoes, zucchini, bell peppers, Spanish paprika, and thyme cooked in broth until tender. A healthy, hearty vegetarian main served straight from the cast-iron pan.