Fluffy couscous pilaf with toasted coriander seeds, red bell pepper, cayenne, and cinnamon, finished with fresh mint. Served with a blended saffron cream of Neufchatel cheese and yogurt.
Mesa squash fry with sunflower seeds: roasted Anaheim chile, garlic, fresh corn kernels, julienned zucchini, red bell pepper, and a toasty seed finish. A Southwestern three-sisters-style vegetable side.
Southwest ham and black bean rice salad with crunchy jicama, bell peppers, olives, and a cumin-chili vinaigrette. A sturdy one-bowl lunch or picnic-ready side.
Gingered beef stir-fry with sirloin, snow peas, mushrooms, red pepper, and celery in a soy-ginger sauce. Includes both wok and microwave methods. Served over rice.
Rice casserole with brussels sprouts and red bell pepper, bound with egg and creme fraiche, topped with melted Leerdammer cheese, and finished with a spicy honey-sambal cashew garnish. A European-style vegetarian one-dish meal.
Southern black-eyed pea salad with spinach, pecans, Monterey Jack, and mushrooms in a smoky vinegar dressing. A make-ahead side that gets better overnight in the fridge.
A lean curry turkey stir-fry with snow peas, red pepper, celery, and scallions in a light sauce. Low-calorie leftover turkey done right in 30 minutes.
Javanese peanut pasta with fettuccine tossed in a spicy peanut sauce made from chunky peanut butter, soy sauce, ginger, and rice vinegar. Topped with coconut and cucumber.
Asian-style brown rice salad with sesame oil, rice vinegar, snow peas, corn, carrots, and scallions. A nutty, crunchy cold salad that's vegan and make-ahead.
Tex-Mex spiced chicken tossed with fresh mango, crunchy jicama, and bell peppers in a zesty lime dressing. Served in crispy microwaved tortilla bowls over shredded Bibb lettuce.
Vegetarian Greek moussaka with eggplant, zucchini, mushrooms, tomatoes, feta cheese, and bechamel sauce. Spiced with cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg for an authentic Mediterranean flavor.
Fettuccine with Gorgonzola sauce tossed with sauteed asparagus, leeks, artichoke hearts, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and garlic. A vegetable-loaded pasta with bold blue cheese flavor.
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Beef and mushroom stir-fry with bell pepper, snow peas, water chestnuts, and a soy-cornstarch glaze. A 30-minute Chinese-American weeknight dinner served over hot rice.
Crab cakes with roasted red pepper and lemon zest, triple-coated in breadcrumbs, pan-fried in butter, and served with a homemade basil aioli.
Grilled salmon soft tacos with cabbage slaw, citrus salsa, and cilantro-serrano crema. A chile-rubbed 20-minute summer grill dinner loaded with fresh acid, creamy heat, and crunchy texture.