Radishes in cream: a 10-minute peppery radish salad in a tangy sour cream, yogurt, and horseradish dressing. Served in crisp lettuce cups. A classic Eastern European spring side.
Grilled vegetable kabobs with yellow squash, boiling onions, cherry tomatoes, and mushrooms basted in Italian dressing with basil and parsley. Low-calorie and served over brown rice.
A simple, yet scrumptious salad that can accompany any meal you prepare for dinner.
Summer risotto loaded with chicken, prosciutto, mushrooms, peas, sweet peppers, and tomatoes, finished with Romano cheese. A one-pot Italian rice dinner ready in 30 minutes with fresh seasonal flavors.
Grilled lamb kabobs marinated overnight in lemon, oregano, and garlic with skewered bell peppers, eggplant, summer squash, and cherry tomatoes.
Creamy artichoke and oyster soup with a white roux base, pureed artichoke hearts, green onions, and plump oysters added at the end. Rich, elegant, and quick.
Lemony chicken salad with a vintage twist: cubed chicken, crushed pineapple, and tarragon set in lemon gelatin and chilled until firm. A retro molded salad that's bright, light, and refreshingly cool.
Cold eggplant Provencale slow-baked for 5 hours with tomatoes, onions, capers, currants, and olive oil. A French-style make-ahead appetizer served chilled with lemon.
Christmas vegetable salad mold: a savory gelatin holiday side built with chicken broth, yogurt, green peppers, radishes, dill, and scallions. Retro festive table presentation, diabetic-friendly.
Rolled veal scallops with prosciutto: pounded veal cutlets spread with sage-garlic butter, layered with prosciutto and fontina, rolled, skewered, and broiled. Italian saltimbocca on a stick.
Scallops and mussels with Dijon mustard vinaigrette, served over al dente asparagus on a bed of Boston lettuce. Lemon-marinated bay scallops and steamed mussels in a herb-rich dressing.
Stuffed veal breast with an herb filling of bacon, mushrooms, ground beef, dill, and tarragon, roasted in a Dutch oven with a sour cream pan gravy. A classic German Sunday roast.
Creamy garlic soup simmers a whole bulb of garlic with herbs, then thickens with an egg yolk and olive oil liaison for rich, velvety body. Served with toasted baguette rounds and grated Swiss cheese.
Toasted pine nuts, briny capers, and sliced black olives toss with garlic-infused butter and olive oil for a quick Mediterranean pasta that's ready in 25 minutes.
Roasted bell pepper rolls stuffed with tuna, capers, and parsley in a lemon-garlic olive oil marinade. An elegant Italian appetizer that can be assembled a day ahead.
Bow-tie pasta in a cheddar-Parmesan cheese sauce with sauteed broccoli, mushrooms, and red bell pepper. A veggie-loaded mac and cheese made from scratch on the stovetop.
Pizza Rustica with Roasted Red Peppers and Provolone recipe
Plum tomato tart on crisp phyllo layers with Dijon mustard, Parmesan, and fresh thyme-parsley-garlic oil. A shatteringly light French-style appetizer with dramatic tomato mosaic presentation.
Homemade chicken stock from backs, necks, and gizzards simmered with celery, carrots, onion, and parsley. The from-scratch base for soups, gravies, and braises. Freezes for months.
Louisiana BBQ shrimp skewers with a homemade sauce of ketchup, cider vinegar, Worcestershire, hot sauce, and bacon drippings. Sauce mellows for a week before grilling for deep, layered flavor.
Smoked mackerel cheese log blended with cream cheese, horseradish, lemon, and celery, rolled in crushed almonds and parsley. A Maritime Canadian appetizer for crackers.
Wonderful to serve at a picnic or backyard supper.
Broiled polenta squares topped with a quick fresh tomato and garlic sauce with parsley. A simple Italian vegetarian appetizer or snack with crisp edges and a soft, creamy center.
Potato crisps with sour cream and caviar are crispy mini potato pancakes topped with cool sour cream and salty salmon roe. An elegant 35-minute cocktail appetizer that looks restaurant-worthy.
Yeasted cheese bread topped with ham strips and a triple cheese melt of cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan. A savory one-pan dinner bake with homemade dough.
Brussels sprouts a la Greque tossed with lemon zest, red wine vinegar, fresh parsley, and pimento. A bright, tangy Greek-style side with no butter or oil.
Hard-boiled eggs baked in a silky apple-curry sauce that marries sweet caramelized onions with warm spices. Ready in 30 minutes for an easy vegetarian brunch or light supper.
Moroccan-spiced grilled flank steak marinated overnight in cumin, ginger, turmeric, chili powder, lemon juice, and olive oil. Sliced thin and served with heated marinade.
Fried chickpeas sauté cooked garbanzos with browned onions, lemon juice, parsley, mint, cinnamon, garlic, turmeric, and cumin for a fragrant Middle Eastern side. Equally delicious hot from the pan or cold for picnics.
Creamy potato cheddar soup with sautéed mirepoix, cubed potatoes, and a Worcestershire kick. Hearty stovetop comfort soup ready in about 30 minutes.
Silky oyster corn chowder loaded with smoky prosciutto, sweet corn, and plump oysters in a creamy chipotle-spiked broth. Orzo pasta makes this elegant soup hearty enough for dinner in just 25 minutes.
Low-fat country potato patties with shredded boiled potatoes, onion, celery, green pepper, and whole wheat flour. Griddle-cooked with no added oil or butter.
Herb-packed ground turkey meatloaf with rosemary, thyme, basil, and oatmeal for binding. Slow-baked until firm and full of savory flavor. Only 5 minutes of prep.
Walleye gratin with roasted green peppers, capers, garlic, parsley, and a thyme bread crumb topping broiled golden. A Midwestern freshwater fish dish with Mediterranean flair.
Mediterranean mushrooms simmered in a garlicky tomato and olive oil broth with lemon juice, bay leaf, and fresh parsley. A low-calorie vegetarian side dish or appetizer bursting with bright, clean flavors.
Chive blossom omelet with Swiss cheese, fresh parsley, and edible chive florets folded inside and garnished with whole blossoms. A elegant 20-minute breakfast for two using garden-fresh herbs.
Dairy-free fettuccine Alfredo made with soy milk and soy cheese for a creamy, cholesterol-free weeknight pasta. Tossed with garlic, steamed vegetables, and cracked pepper in one pan.
Posole with hot Italian sausages, golden hominy, green tomatoes, onions, and oregano in a tomato-based broth. A Mexican-Italian fusion stew served in bowls with lime slices and warm tortillas.
Couscous with tomato-eggplant sauce simmered with green pepper, garlic, and a Mediterranean herb blend. Hearty, low-fat vegetarian one-skillet dinner.
Crispy oven-baked chicken breasts coated in a garlicky Dijon-breadcrumb crust, baked alongside Parmesan-topped tomatoes in one dish. A light, no-fry dinner with a crunchy crust and juicy roasted tomatoes.
Late summer tomato soup with shell beans, seared squid rings, and garlic-rubbed toast. A rustic Italian-leaning one-bowl meal that celebrates peak-season tomatoes and fresh beans.
Classic veal stock: deeply roasted bones, mirepoix, and caramelized tomato paste simmered for 12 to 16 hours. The professional-kitchen base for sauces and braises.
Indian-style red lentil soup (masoor dal) simmered with ghee-bloomed onion, peppercorns, bay leaves, dried red chilies and grated fresh ginger. Vegetarian, high in fiber, ready in 45 minutes.
Grilled chicken breasts with a silky French tarragon-Dijon butter sauce. Marinate in lemon and oil, grill until charred, then drizzle with buttery wine reduction spiked with mustard.
Three-cheese ball made with sharp cheddar, Swiss, and Roquefort, blended with garlic and Worcestershire sauce. Rolled in paprika or parsley for a bold holiday appetizer.
Classic tabbouleh salad with bulgur wheat, fresh parsley, mint, tomatoes, scallions, and a lemon-oil dressing. A refreshing Lebanese grain salad served cold on lettuce.
Southern chicken and okra gumbo with salt pork, fresh tomatoes, and hot pepper, served over fluffy white rice. A slow-simmered Plains-style gumbo with deep, smoky flavor.
Make your next dinner be a crowd-pleaser with this succulent dish that is sure to be one of your favorites!