Crispy golden crab and avocado fritters with salsa and green onions, fried to a crunch outside while staying creamy inside. Makes 4 dozen party-ready bites you can prep ahead.
Vegetable lasagne layered with ricotta, mozzarella, zucchini, mushrooms, and a garlicky tomato sauce. A meatless comfort classic that feeds a crowd and freezes beautifully.
Teriyaki your salmon with simple recipe that is sure to make your family excited about dinner.
Golden-seared veal cutlets topped with a warm bourbon-spiked apricot and orange compote laced with ginger. Sweet, savory, and citrusy all at once, this elegant 40-minute dinner for four feels like a special occasion.
A nutty, chewy side dish of wheat berries, pearl barley, and wild rice simmered in chicken bouillon with lemon zest, garlic, and green onions. Wholesome comfort in one pot.
Flounder au gratin baked under a creamy Swiss cheese sauce with scallions and celery. A light, elegant fish dinner ready in 40 minutes.
Pasta with Light Clam Sauce uses evaporated skim milk and clam juice instead of heavy cream - a brighter, lower-fat version with fresh tomatoes and basil, ready in 30 minutes.
Steamed halibut, onion, bok choy and shiitake mushrooms are drizzled with garlic-ginger-soy based vinaigrette. Refreshing and delicious.
Alligator Sausage & Crawfish Casserole: a one-pan Louisiana feast with crumbled gator sausage, smoked sausage, crawfish tails, and converted rice baked in tomatoes and creole seasoning.
Gado-gado is an Indonesian vegetable salad with steamed potatoes, carrots, cabbage, bean sprouts, and golden tofu, dressed in a warm coconut peanut sauce with chili.
Traditional Greek dolmas stuffed with rice, pine nuts, fresh herbs, cinnamon, and allspice, simmered in olive oil and lemon juice. This recipe makes about 50 stuffed grape leaves served at room temperature.
Simple cold lentil salad with a zippy Dijon vinaigrette, fresh tomatoes, and herbs. A high-fiber vegetarian side that's budget-friendly and packed with plant-based protein.
A hearty vegetarian miso soup loaded with mushrooms, snow peas, bean sprouts, turnip, tofu, and vermicelli noodles in a sesame-scented vegetable broth. Warming, nourishing, and ready in 40 minutes.
Quick, easy and delicious. An Ideal busy week-day dinner.
Ham and artichoke heart pasta salad with penne, green beans, tomato, and red pepper in a double-mustard vinaigrette. A hearty cold pasta salad with bold tangy flavor.
Szechuan sliced red snapper stir-fried with tree ear mushrooms, snow peas, water chestnuts, and bell peppers in a savory garlic-ginger sauce. An authentic Chinese fish dish with wok hei.
Cajun seafood dirty rice loaded with shrimp, lump crab, homemade shrimp stock, and the holy trinity. Spiced with cayenne and thyme for that real Louisiana bayou flavor.
Chicken and broccoli rolled in flour tortillas with a creamy mushroom, Dijon, and tarragon sauce, topped with melted Swiss cheese. A fast weeknight dinner in 45 minutes.
Baked pinto beans with chorizo, roasted poblano peppers, tomatoes, and green onions. A spicy, smoky Mexican-style bean casserole ready in 40 minutes.
Classic Chinese tofu and broccoli stir-fry in a silky ginger-garlic sauce with soy, sesame oil, and dry sherry. Tender-crisp veggies, 20 minutes, vegetarian.
Two savory strudel fillings: creamy mashed potato with crispy fried onions, or ricotta with scallions and egg. Classic Central European fillings ready to wrap in phyllo for baked strudel.
Sausage, leek and potato stew with hot Italian turkey sausage, cannellini beans, and a bright shower of fresh herbs. A dry white wine deglaze builds depth in this one-pot weeknight supper served with crusty bread.
Cubed chicken with mushrooms, water chestnuts, red pepper, and slivered almonds in a creamy soy-mushroom sauce, topped with crunchy chow mein noodles and baked bubbly. Retro comfort in one pan.
Ful medames is a traditional Egyptian stewed fava bean dish simmered with red lentils, cumin, lemon juice, and olive oil. Hearty, vegan, and high in protein.
Papas chorreadas are Colombian potatoes drenched in a creamy tomato, scallion, and cilantro cheese sauce. A comforting side that pairs with grilled meats or eggs.
A bold, no-cook layered Mexican dip stacked with bean dip, taco-spiced sour cream, two kinds of cheese, diced tomatoes, green chiles, scallions, and olives. Grab the tortilla chips and dig into this party-ready crowd pleaser in 10 minutes.
This hearty Cajun chicken and andouille gumbo starts with a deep chestnut roux, the holy trinity, and smoky sausage simmered into a rich, soul-warming bowl. Serve over rice with a splash of sherry.
Fragrant basmati rice cooked with garam masala, ginger, garlic, and chiles, then topped with toasted walnuts, cashews, dried apricots, prunes, and coconut. An Indian-inspired pilaf served with plum sauce.
A lighter take on classic potato salad using low-fat cottage cheese and just a touch of mayo. Packed with celery, green pepper, pimento, and olives for a single-serving side that's full of crunch.
Baked turkey spring rolls swap the deep-fryer for phyllo dough and the oven, with ground turkey, bok choy, ginger, and scallions wrapped into crisp golden rolls. Lighter take on takeout classic.
Creamy soup made from toasted sunflower seeds simmered with scallions and chicken broth until nutty and rich.
Hearty Cajun corn soup loaded with smoked sausage, cubed ham, tomatoes, and corn kernels in a roux-thickened broth with cayenne and hot sauce. Feeds a crowd and simmers for an hour.
Pan-sauteed chicken breasts with a quick raspberry vinegar cream sauce, green onions, and unsalted butter. An elegant 30-minute dinner with a tangy, silky pan sauce.
Hearty skillet cake with brown rice, ham, zucchini, carrots, and cheese. Crispy bottom, soft center, and golden top from the broiler. A perfect way to use up leftover ham and vegetables for a quick weeknight dinner.
Mee Krob: Thai crisp-fried rice noodles tossed in a sweet-sour-salty sauce with pork, chicken, or shrimp, topped with lacy fried egg nets. Crunchy, tangy, showstopping.
Seafood soup with garlic and ginger features tender shrimp and scallops in a clear chicken broth infused with sweet leeks, scallions and fresh aromatics. Light and warming.
A traditional Swabian flatbread (Flämmkuchen-style) topped with sour cream, scallions, chives, egg, and nutmeg on yeasted dough. Baked until golden and dotted with butter before serving. Germany's cozy answer to pizza night.
Bite-sized baked turkey meatballs seasoned with curry powder and served with a cool yogurt-chutney dipping sauce. Makes 48 pieces for parties and game day. Oven or microwave ready in under 35 minutes.
Southern cornbread dressing with a triple bread base of cornbread, biscuits, and bread crumbs seasoned with sage, onion, celery, and turkey broth. A classic Thanksgiving stuffing that makes 12 cups.
Tender cod simmered in a spicy Cajun sauce piquant built on the holy trinity of onion, bell pepper, and celery with garlic and cayenne. Serve it over rice for a Louisiana-style fish supper.
Sauteed chicken livers dusted with warm spices, deglazed with blueberry vinegar, and finished with creme fraiche and fresh blueberries. A French-inspired dish.
Scallop and shrimp dumplings pack a gingery seafood filling into pan-fried potstickers, crisp on the bottom and tender on top. Served with a bright ginger-garlic dipping sauce for dunking.
Moo goo gai pan is the classic Chinese chicken and mushroom stir fry: tender sliced chicken with snow peas, water chestnuts and a light, glossy white sauce. Fresh, crunchy and easy to make gluten-free.
Low-calorie potato salad with red potatoes, fresh dill, celery, and light ranch dressing. No mayo, no guilt, and ready in 15 minutes with pre-cooked potatoes.
Fettuccine with peas, ham, and mushrooms in a Parmesan cream sauce. A rich, one-skillet pasta dinner with browned mushrooms and sweet pops of green peas in every forkful.
Pirates pies are deep-fried meat hand pies stuffed with seasoned ground beef, rice, bell pepper, and ketchup in a homemade dough. A Cajun festival favorite with crispy golden crust.
Beef chuck slow-cooked in soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger and garlic until fall-apart tender, then piled onto toasted French rolls with napa cabbage and pineapple. Set it and forget it.
Thin-pounded chicken breasts rolled around a savory mushroom, carrot, and tomato filling, then sliced into spirals and served over a light lemon-thyme pan sauce.