Oysters and bacon soubise with pan-fried oysters and chopped bacon served over fettuccine or wild rice, topped with a Chablis-tarragon cream sauce thickened with arrowroot.
Bright Mexican calabacita salad with fresh corn, zucchini, red bell pepper, green chiles, and a zesty lime dressing. A colorful no-cook side dish that chills to even better flavor.
Spicy-sweet chutney with Granny Smith apples, fresh red chilies, and toasted pine nuts. This Indian-inspired condiment simmers for 30 minutes, then chills to develop complex flavors. Pairs with roasted meats or cheese boards.
Wild rice with a four-mushroom medley (button, shiitake, oyster, enoki) plus snow peas and red pepper, simmered in soy-scented broth. A high-fiber, low-fat vegetarian dish with real depth.
Wild rice with a four-mushroom medley (button, shiitake, oyster, enoki) plus snow peas and red pepper, simmered in soy-scented broth. A high-fiber, low-fat vegetarian dish with real depth.
Warm and soft pears poached in wine with vanilla and blue cheese.
Lentil and Spanish rice enchiladas wrapped in corn tortillas, smothered in red enchilada sauce, and baked under melty cheese. A budget-friendly vegetarian main that uses pantry staples and pulls together with one pot and one pan.
Floured cube steak browned in lard and simmered in a tangy homemade barbecue sauce with ketchup, Worcestershire, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Old-fashioned comfort food, fork-tender in about an hour.
Trail-friendly arroz con pollo made with freeze-dried chicken, dried peas, saffron, and rice. A lightweight backpacking meal ready in 25 minutes.
Pineapple snow with custard sauce: a light, fluffy gelatin dessert whipped with egg whites and pineapple juice, served with vanilla custard. Low-fat and diabetic-friendly.
Creamy baked noodle casserole with spinach, yogurt, cottage cheese, and melted cheddar on top. A low-fat vegetarian dinner for two that's cozy and satisfying.
Slow-braised beef eye of round simmered with soy sauce, dry sherry, fresh ginger, and mushrooms until fork-tender. Sliced and served over hot rice with a rich pan gravy.
A decadent dessert with a lovely french presentation. Egg white puffs shaped into quenelles topped with caramel and seasonal fruit. Guaranteed to wow any guests.
A decadent dessert with a lovely french presentation. Egg white puffs shaped into quenelles topped with caramel and seasonal fruit. Guaranteed to wow any guests.
Quick-pickled Japanese-style radish greens with a salt-sugar brine and a splash of soy sauce. Zero-waste side dish ready in 30 minutes that tastes nothing like the leaves you almost threw out.
Italian-style lentil soup with diced ham, fresh tomatoes, carrots, celery, and bay leaf simmered into a hearty, protein-rich pot. Top each bowl with grated Parmesan for restaurant flavor.