Pad Thai the authentic way: softened rice noodles wok-tossed with garlic, shrimp, egg, fish sauce, peanuts, bean sprouts, and green onions, finished with a squeeze of lime. Street-food speed in under 15 minutes.
Warm artichoke and cheddar dip baked inside a hollowed-out bread bowl with cream cheese, sour cream, and garlic. The ultimate crowd-pleasing party appetizer.
Flour-dusted veal cutlets seared golden, then tossed with sautéed mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, and basil in a rich Marsala wine sauce. Served over fettuccine with a shower of Parmesan, this romantic Italian dinner for two is ready in 45 minutes.
Korean-style hot and spicy short ribs marinated 24 hours in soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, mirin, and toasted sesame seeds. Scored to the bone for maximum flavor, then oven-roasted until caramelized.
Noodle stroganoff with ground beef, mushrooms, Burgundy wine, and sour cream, made in one pan with the egg noodles cooked directly in the sauce. A 30-minute weeknight dinner for six.
Balsamic-honey marinated chicken skewers threaded with fragrant bay leaves, grilled until charred, and topped with a bright fresh tomato and basil salsa. Summer grilling at its finest.
Kona Coast pizza on English muffins with Hawaiian ham and pineapple, hoisin-spiked sauce, water chestnuts, and mozzarella. A quick tropical pizza snack ready in 15 minutes.
Marinated shrimp cocktail kebabs threaded with red bell pepper, green olives, and scallion daisies. The zesty lemon-garlic marinade with mustard and horseradish packs a bright punch. No cooking needed.
Chilled rice tossed with chicken, creamy avocado, black olives, and scallions in a tangy Dijon-red wine vinaigrette. Topped with toasted almonds and cherry tomatoes for a fresh no-cook summer salad.
Three pounds of beef chuck simmered for nearly 3 hours with cumin, oregano, jalapeño, and tomato concassé, thickened with a masa harina slurry. No beans, no shortcuts. This is cookoff-caliber chili built on patience and bold spice.
Szechuan eggplant sautéed in broth instead of oil for a low-fat, plant-based dinner that packs serious heat. Just 5 ingredients, 30 minutes, and a whole lot of spicy Szechuan-teriyaki flavor over rice.
Impossible tuna pie with bright lemon, garlic, and celery. Bisquick batter magically forms its own crust while baking for an easy one-bowl dinner.
Get some home-grown, store-bought or local farm-produced spring vegetables to make a hearty, tasty, chunky and crunchy spring stew, the fresh ingredients make the stew taste so refreshing.
Chilled penne pasta salad with julienned carrots, zucchini, green onions, and fresh basil in a light sesame-cream dressing. A vibrant make-ahead side dish.
Cheesy cornmeal casserole topped with sour cream, romaine, diced tomatoes, avocado, and olives. A hearty Mexican-inspired bake that feeds a crowd for Cinco de Mayo or any fiesta night.
Crushed red potatoes mixed with buttermilk and scallions, pressed into a skillet, and pan-fried until the bottom turns golden and crisp. Slice into wedges and serve hot.