Recipes with green onions, scallions

Sesame gingered shrimp stir-fried with asparagus, orange and lemon zest, and a sherry-cornstarch sauce. A bright, citrus-kissed seafood stir-fry over fluffy long-grain rice.

Cucumber yogurt soup is a cool, no-cook summer starter blended with fresh dill, garlic, scallions, and tangy yogurt. Light, herbaceous, and ready in 10 minutes plus a chill. The answer to a sweltering afternoon.

Slow cooker orange chicken made with frozen orange juice concentrate and ginger, served over rice and topped with shredded coconut, fresh orange segments, and green onions.

These calzones are very healthy, some kinds of vegetables, very light and savory.

Warm smoked turkey dip with cream cheese, picante sauce, Parmesan, and green onions. A quick stovetop party dip ready in 15 minutes with just five ingredients.

Charleston chicken and rice toasts long-grain rice with green onions, then simmers it in chicken broth with paprika before folding in cooked chicken and pimiento. A Lowcountry one-pot dinner with a Worcestershire-mustard finish.

Korean-style grilled short ribs marinated in soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper. Charred and caramelized over medium coals.

Chinese red-braised beef (hong shao niu rou) with dark soy, sherry, star anise, and ginger. Slow-simmered chuck cubes glazed in a glossy mahogany sauce.

Cold tuna rice salad with green peas, celery, and scallions in a light lemon and hot sauce dressing. A no-cook, mayo-free lunch that chills in 30 minutes.

A simple and scrumptious salsa dip that doesn't take a lot of effort to make or even enjoy!

Chilled winter vegetable salad with blanched kale, julienned leeks, and sliced carrots served over a tangy garlic yogurt dressing with red wine vinegar.

Guisado rico, a Mexican pork stew with roasted loin simmered in green chiles, tomatoes, beer, and chicken broth. Served in bowls with cilantro, refried beans, and warm tortillas.

Szechuan cold noodles tossed in a sesame-soy-chili oil sauce with sliced scallions. A Chinese-style make-ahead noodle dish that improves with a few hours in the fridge.

Cream cheese dip with crumbled bacon, green olives, Parmesan, and hot sauce. Shape it into a cheese ball or serve as a dip with wheat crackers. No cooking required.

Cajun-style shrimp soup simmered in chicken broth with dry white wine, Louisiana hot sauce, scallions, and fresh parsley. A spicy, brothy bowl with bold Southern kick.

Parchment wrapped chicken: tender chicken strips marinated in ginger-soy, tossed with bean sprouts, scallions, and walnuts, folded into parchment parcels and steamed. A classic Chinese restaurant appetizer made at home.

Waldorf chicken with boneless breasts poached in apple juice and ginger, topped with a warm sauce of chopped apples, celery, raisins, and scallions.

Twice-baked creamy stuffed potatoes loaded with crispy bacon, sour cream, Parmesan, scallions, and paprika. Steakhouse side-dish classic at home.

Szechwan chicken with cashews is a fiery stir-fry of marinated chicken breast, blackened dried chilies, fresh ginger, green onions and toasted cashews tossed in a quick soy-vinegar glaze.

Shrimp pizza wedges on whole wheat tortillas with a spicy cream cheese spread, jalapeño, cumin, and cheddar. Crispy baked appetizer bites.

Twice-baked stuffed potato loaded with cottage cheese, cheddar, sunflower seeds, green pepper, carrots, and scallions. A lean, vegetable-packed baked potato made in the microwave.

Mussels mariniere steamed in dry white wine with scallion, garlic, parsley, bay, and thyme, finished with butter. The classic French moules style, ready in under 30 minutes from kettle to bowl.

Double corn pancakes blend buttermilk-soaked cornmeal with whole corn kernels, red bell pepper, and scallions, with whipped egg whites folded in for lift. Savory breakfast.

30-minute vegetarian chili with kidney beans, jalapeño, and bulgur for a meaty texture without meat. Ready in 30 minutes, served with yogurt, scallions, and cilantro.

Spicy Chinese stir-fried chicken with hoisin sauce, bamboo shoots, ginger, and crushed red chili peppers. Marinated in sherry and soy, wok-ready in 10 minutes.

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Chinese ginger beef stir-fries thin-sliced flank steak with julienned fresh ginger, garlic, oyster sauce, and silky ribbons of egg. A fast wok dinner with bold ginger punch.

Whole roast chicken stuffed with saffron rice, sauteed giblets, mushrooms, celery, and scallions. A golden-crusted centerpiece that uses every part of the bird.

Tomato basil mussels: fresh mussels steamed open in a broth of white wine, garlic, diced tomatoes, basil, and hot sauce. A 15-minute Mediterranean dinner served in its own briny-tomato broth.

Soft shell crabs simmered in a white wine tomato sauce with scallions, fresh mint, garlic, and red pepper flakes. An Italian-style seafood dish for two, ready in an hour.

Wild rice and turkey salad with chopped apples, raisins, celery, and scallions in an olive oil vinaigrette with nutmeg. A great way to use leftover turkey.

Miniature quiches loaded with cheddar, bell pepper, and Tex-Mex spices. Crustless, two-bite party appetizers baked in a muffin tin until the centers just set.

Homemade tartar sauce with sweet relish, chow chow relish, fresh parsley, scallions, and a dash of hot sauce. A Cajun-style batch recipe that improves overnight in the fridge.

Classic Crab Louis salad with chilled crab meat on shredded lettuce topped with a tangy Louis sauce of cream, chili sauce, lemon, and Worcestershire. A no-cook West Coast classic.

Quick microwave cheese stuffed zucchini with parmesan, tomatoes, and breadcrumbs. Tender zucchini boats filled with a savory vegetarian mixture in 30 minutes.

Minted couscous with currants, toasted pine nuts, green onions, and fresh dill. A fragrant Mediterranean side dish that comes together in just 5 minutes of active cooking.

Cold peanut noodles tossed in a blended peanut sauce with soy, garlic, sesame oil, and cayenne. Topped with steamed carrots, snow peas, cucumber, and green onions.

Crawfish Monsigneur with sauteed tails, mushrooms, and pimientos in a creamy white wine sauce with cayenne and Tabasco, tossed with egg noodles.

Ham and vegetable linguine with asparagus, mushrooms, zucchini, and peas in a Parmesan cream sauce. A loaded one-skillet pasta dinner ready in 30 minutes.

Spinach pasta soup with orzo, tomato paste, and chicken broth, ready in 30 minutes. A light, low-sodium soup loaded with fresh greens and tiny pasta in a savory tomato broth.

Easy carrot salad with shredded carrots, fresh herbs, scallions, and a bright lemon-and-safflower-oil dressing. A 15-minute vegan side that brings color and crunch to any plate.

Sea scallops simmered in a spicy fresh tomato sauce with red wine, garlic, and basil, tossed with fettuccine and finished with grated Parmesan.

Low-fat chicken fajitas with five peppers: red, yellow, green bell peppers plus jalapeno and black pepper. Lime and cumin marinated, served in whole wheat tortillas.

Steamed cherrystone clams in a white wine, garlic, and butter broth loaded with a full dozen garlic cloves, scallions, and Italian herbs. A punchy seafood starter served with crusty bread.

Chicken breasts Veronique-style with seedless green grapes: pan-simmered in white wine, orange marmalade, tarragon, and cream. A French bistro classic with a fruit sauce that comes together in 30 minutes.

Cucumbers in yogurt with fresh basil, mint, scallion, and garlic. Cool Mediterranean-style cucumber salad or dip for grilled meats and warm flatbreads.

Sesame noodles tossed with linguine, scallions, soy sauce, and toasted sesame seeds. A 5-minute weeknight pasta with nutty sesame oil, fresh cilantro, and a kick of red pepper flakes.

Spicy rice balls made with ground beef, uncooked rice, onion, celery, bell pepper, horseradish, and Worcestershire, baked in a spicy tomato soup sauce. A Southern-style porcupine meatball with serious kick.