Asian-style Cornish hen wraps split hen breasts around asparagus spears and steams them in a bamboo steamer over rice with bok choy, broccoli, and peppers. Elegant pan-Asian dinner.
Scrambled Eggs Benedict made entirely in the microwave with Canadian bacon, hollandaise, and English muffins. A 15-minute shortcut to brunch that skips the poaching stress.
Cajun seafood stuffed flounder filled with shrimp, oysters, bacon, and cheddar, fried crispy on one side and finished in a blazing hot oven. Bold Louisiana flavors.
Brown rice casserole with tofu, mushrooms, zucchini, carrots, and cheese seasoned with cumin and nutritional yeast. A hearty vegetarian baked main dish loaded with vegetables.
Slow cooker vegan gumbo loaded with okra, lima beans, corn, and tomatoes in a clove and allspice-spiked vegetable broth. No roux, no oil, no fuss.
Chicken and chili stew with browned drumsticks, white beans, cherry tomatoes, and chili powder, finished with fresh cilantro. A make-ahead one-pot stew loaded with garnish options.
Turkey breasts, bell pepper, chickpeas and tomato sauce make this delicious yet nutritious meal.
OK Corral salad, a hearty cold pasta-and-tuna toss with pasta wheels, canned tuna, crisp radishes, and green bell pepper. Make-ahead potluck friendly.
Chicken Hawaiian with pineapple tidbits, cream of chicken soup, soy sauce, and green pepper served over rice and topped with butter-toasted slivered almonds.
South Indian sambhar made with toor dal, tamarind, coconut, and a ground spice paste of channa dal, dhania seeds, and dried red chiles. A tangy, protein-rich lentil stew for rice or dosa.
Chicken tostada salad piles a quick saute of chicken, beans, peppers, and lime over crisp lettuce, finished with cheddar, olives, and crushed tortilla chips. A 30-minute weeknight Tex-Mex bowl.
Championship chili layered with chicken broth, pork chops, flank steak, green chiles, and beer. A Texas-style three-meat bowl that's better the next day.
Pargo relleno: whole red snapper stuffed with a savory bread, ham, tomato, and sherry mixture, topped with shrimp and lobster, then roasted. A Caribbean-Latin American celebration dish.
Grilled chicken kabobs marinated in soy, mustard, and Worcestershire, then skewered with zucchini, peppers, onion, and mushrooms. Simple backyard dinner with big flavor.
Indian pakoras made with chickpea flour batter spiced with garam masala, coriander, and turmeric. Dip eggplant, potato, pepper, mushroom, or onion and fry until crisp. The chaiwala classic at home.
A warm beef and bacon stew is served over pasta. It's delicious and fills you up. A great fall or winter dish.