Low calorie tomato bruschetta on garlic-rubbed toast with sauteed onion, oregano, and optional Parmesan. Just 1 teaspoon of olive oil keeps this appetizer light and fresh.
A simple chicken curry, perfect served over rice. Coconut cream gives this dish a rich taste.
Spicy beef satay skewers marinated in soy sauce, sesame oil, sherry, and ginger, grilled and served with a warm peanut dipping sauce spiked with red pepper flakes.
Split Pea Soup with Carrot and Sweet Potato recipe
Classic Mexican fideo with toasted vermicelli coils simmered in tomato sauce, garlic, and onion. A quick, comforting one-pot side dish with an optional ground beef add-in.
Linguine with white clam sauce built from canned minced clams, garlic, olive oil, and Italian herbs. Italian-American pantry pasta on the table in 35 minutes for 8.
Cold white-cut pork is a Cantonese classic: boneless pork leg gently poached with ginger, scallions, and rice wine, then ice-shocked and chilled. Sliced paper-thin for dipping in soy or chili oil.
Bring your family or friends together with this succulent pork roast that is simmered to perfection in ginger ale.
Garlic bread loaded with butter, Parmesan, mayonnaise, five cloves of garlic, and oregano on French bread. Baked in foil then broiled for a golden, cheesy, crispy top.
Spanish bean dish with kidney beans, smoky liquid smoke, dry mustard, strong coffee, and a finishing pour of brandy. The vintage retro casserole that builds layered flavor from pantry odds and ends.
Giant prawns stuffed with smoked salmon, bread crumbs, garlic, and parsley, then broiled in white wine and finished with a butter pan sauce. An elegant seafood appetizer for two.
Hearty mushroom barley soup simmered with white wine, thyme, dill, and a splash of dry sherry. Thick, earthy, and protein-boosted with optional soy flakes.
Summer vegetable spaghetti tossed with zucchini, yellow squash and green beans in a light tomato sauce with a pinch of chili powder. Low in fat, no oil needed, and just as good served cold as a pasta salad.
Fiery shrimp curry with a lemongrass, ginger, and chili paste simmered in coconut milk, lime juice, and mirin. A quick Southeast Asian-style dinner ready in 25 minutes.
Curried red lentil soup with turmeric, cumin, ginger, and cayenne simmered until thick and creamy. An oil-free vegan soup that's naturally high in protein and fiber.
Broccoli and avocado salad with blanched florets, ripe avocado strips, and a Dijon-garlic red wine vinaigrette. Light, fresh, and naturally vegan with creamy and crisp textures.