Wild rice and black-eyed pea salad with yellow bell pepper, jicama, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes in a lemon-Dijon vinaigrette with rosemary. No oil, no cooking required.
Salmon fillets poached in lemon juice and dry white wine, finished with fresh parsley. A light, elegant 4-ingredient main dish ready in under 15 minutes.
Blanched asparagus shocked in ice water to lock in bright green color, then drizzled with peanut oil and finished with minced shallots and parsley. A 15-minute healthy vegetarian side dish.
Southern crustless quiche with grits, chopped ham, cheddar cheese, eggs, dry mustard, and a dash of hot sauce. Thick cooked grits replace the pastry crust.
Bread machine oat bran bread made with whole wheat flour, rolled oats, vegetable juice cocktail, and fresh parsley for a hearty, fiber-rich loaf with a savory twist.
White bean salad with a blended lemon-dill dressing, garnished with sieved hard-cooked eggs, black olives, and green onions. A make-ahead cold salad with Russian roots.
Beer and cheese soup blends sharp cheddar with a bottle of ale, mirepoix, mustard, Tabasco, and Worcestershire. A Wisconsin tavern classic with a velvety bite of malty heat.
Cold citrus rice salad molded into a ring and served with fresh orange and grapefruit segments, watercress, and chicory. A retro party presentation that's light, fresh, and make-ahead friendly.
Fresh herb turkey loaf with oats, egg whites, red bell pepper, celery, parsley, and basil. A lighter take on meatloaf that's leaner and packed with vegetables.
Crabmeat supreme casserole with two pounds of crab in a buttery sherry cream sauce with mushrooms, pimentos, and a cracker crumb topping. An elegant make-ahead dish.
Crispy corn flake-crusted chicken breasts stuffed with garlic-herb butter that melts into the meat during quick microwave cooking for easy weeknight chicken kiev.
Honey glazed chicken breasts poached in aromatic broth, chilled overnight for texture, then broiled with a glossy honey finish and topped with toasted almonds.
Sole fillets rolled around crab, baked under a classic Mornay sauce with sauteed mushrooms and artichoke hearts. Make-ahead elegant seafood casserole.
Whole chicken roasted French-style in a covered casserole with sherry, baby onions, and potatoes. The herb-stuffed cavity perfumes the bird while pan juices reduce into a thin gravy.
Whole chicken roasted French-style in a covered casserole with sherry, baby onions, and potatoes. The herb-stuffed cavity perfumes the bird while pan juices reduce into a thin gravy.
Pressure cooker veal stock delivers the silky gelatinous depth of day-long simmered stock in just 45 minutes. Veal bones with aromatic vegetables, bay, thyme and peppercorns for the ultimate sauce base.