Recipes with scallions, spring or green onions

Szechwan spicy scallops: quick-fried sea scallops tossed in a hot-sweet-sour sauce of red pepper flakes, soy, ginger, garlic, and scallions. A fiery Chinese restaurant classic in 40 minutes.

Creamy barbecue dip with sour cream, mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, and green onions. A tangy, smoky no-cook dip served cold with tortilla chips.

Ginger shrimp stir-fry with zucchini, red peppers, and jalapeño in a bright sauce of white wine, lime, mirin, and chicken stock. A 20-minute Asian-fusion skillet dinner finished with cilantro and scallions.

Gingered flounder in parchment seals flounder fillets with snow peas, red pepper, carrots, and scallions in heart-shaped paper packets, then steams them in a soy-ginger marinade. A French en papillote technique with Asian flavors.

Classic Chinese egg drop soup (don tong) with chicken broth, beaten egg ribbons, and cornstarch for a silky body. A simple, warming soup ready in minutes with just a handful of ingredients.

Southwest pasta salad with a creamy cilantro-lime-jalapeno dressing, fresh tomatoes, yellow bell pepper, and zucchini. A zesty make-ahead side that chills in an hour.

Calorie-counters who are hungry for flavor will find this a very satisfactory salad dressing. It is only 26 calories per tablespoon.

Sauteed chicken breasts with coconut milk: tender chicken in a silky coconut-lime pan sauce fragrant with sesame oil, scallions, and cilantro. A quick Southeast Asian inspired weeknight dinner ready in 25 minutes.

Triple onion walnut pate blends sweet caramelized red and yellow onions with scallions, walnuts, hard-cooked eggs, and asparagus into a rustic vegetarian spread for crackers or bread.

Peanut noodle stir-fry with a lime, soy sauce, and peanut butter sauce over linguine with julienned carrots, cucumber, and scallions. Ready in 30 minutes.

Pineapple salad with tart apple and scallions on romaine, dressed in a soy sauce and brown sugar vinaigrette with lemon juice. A sweet-savory fruit salad in 20 minutes.

Simple chicken saute is a lean 30-minute dinner for two: lightly pounded chicken breasts pan-seared in olive oil, then topped with a quick lemon, green onion, and mushroom pan sauce. Weeknight French bistro technique.

Vibrant rice salad tossed with crisp vegetables, toasted sesame seeds, and a tangy Asian-style dressing. Perfect way to transform leftover rice into a refreshing side dish or light lunch that travels well.

Couscous and chickpea salad with julienned ham, raisins, fresh vegetables, and a cumin-turmeric lemon dressing. A colorful 30-minute lunch salad that's equally great for meal prep or potlucks.

Jerk beef marinated 24 hours in allspice, thyme, hot sauce, and crushed tomatoes, then sauteed until browned. Serve over white rice for a Caribbean weeknight dinner.

Chinese cold noodles tossed with shredded steamed chicken, slivered egg crepes, and scallions in a soy-chili oil dressing with Chinkiang vinegar and ginger. A refreshing, spicy summer noodle dish.