4,550 cooked recipes

Rigatoni tossed with a quick garlic-tomato sauce, oregano, fresh parsley, and a generous shower of grated parmigiano-reggiano. A weeknight pasta that comes together in 25 minutes.

No-cook summer spaghetti with a cold marinated sauce of Roma tomatoes, green olives, capers, garlic, and fresh herbs tossed with hot pasta.

Texas barbecued beef brisket rubbed with paprika and pepper, slow-cooked over very low coals for 6 to 7 hours, and served with a homemade ketchup-based barbecue sauce from the pan drippings.

Green chili salsa dip with 12 fresh tomatillos, five jalapenos, cilantro, lime, and an unexpected hit of tarragon. No cooking required, seriously spicy, and ready in 30 minutes.

Sunny citrus cubes: bright orange and grapefruit juice set with gelatin into firm, tangy jelly squares with a walnut crunch. A diabetic-friendly no-cook treat.

Open-faced tuna Danish stacked on toast with crunchy cabbage, grated carrot, cool cucumber slices, and a tangy yogurt-ketchup dressing. No-cook, 15 minutes, and diabetic friendly.

Homemade cherry butter with pitted cherries, crushed pineapple, and lemon juice cooked low and slow until thick and spreadable. A fruity preserve for toast, biscuits, and more.

Quick Rotel salsa made with canned Rotel tomatoes and chiles, fresh tomato, scallions, garlic, and lime juice. No cooking required. Mix and serve with chips, on salads, or over Southwestern dishes.

Creamy tahini sauce blended with mashed tofu, yogurt, and ginger. A high-protein, no-cook dipping sauce for tofu, vegetables, or grain bowls.

Saucy black beans with mushrooms, green chiles, and cilantro over fluffy brown rice. Loaded with veggies, naturally vegan, and on the table in 30 minutes.

Orange rice cooked in the microwave with orange juice, fresh orange zest, and orange sections folded in before serving. A fragrant, citrusy side dish ready in 30 minutes.

A quick one skillet veggie dish. ******** During the summer I cook my Ratatouille and serve it with fresh corn on the cob. The corn only cooks for three min so this is a fast summer meal. ***Ratatouille entree, a side of Chicken rice, fresh corn on the cob and just picked strawberry shortcake served with homemade ice cream. *** I am missing summer!

Tender duck breast meets creamy avocado and bright orange segments in this elegant no-cook salad. Topped with toasted pecans and citrus mayo, it's a showstopper appetizer.

Crunchy bean sprout and cucumber salad tossed in a toasted sesame oil, soy, and apple cider vinegar dressing. Ten minutes, no cooking, and refreshingly light.

Griddle flat bread cooks fast on a hot skillet with just flour, shortening, water, and baking powder. A no-yeast, pan-fried bread that pairs beautifully with sautéed greens like escarole.

A lighter noodle casserole made with low-fat cottage cheese, skim milk, carrots, and mushrooms seasoned with basil and thyme. Diabetic-friendly and big enough to feed a crowd. Serves 12.