10,000 fay fay recipes

Mushroom pita pizza with sauteed onions, fresh tomato slices, basil, oregano, and crumbled goat cheese on toasted whole wheat pita. Quick 20-minute lunch or light dinner.

Szechuan-style flank steak stir-fried with snow peas, mushrooms, carrots, and dried red chilies in an oyster sauce and sesame oil glaze. A spicy, authentic Chinese beef dish ready in about an hour.

From a manuscript in the British Library known as Harleian 479, dating from around 1420; recipe adapted.

Kangaroo Rump marinated in Aniseed Myrtle and Alpine Pepper served with mushrooms filled with ricotta and spinach.

Turkey quiche uses leftover stuffing as the crust, with diced turkey, Swiss cheese, and an evaporated-milk custard baked until set. Genius Thanksgiving leftover transformation.

Chicken livers simmered in butter with prosciutto and sage, perched on sautéed bread triangles, and drizzled with a Marsala wine pan sauce. An Italian classic ready in 20 minutes for two.

Smoky chicken chili built on toasted ancho and chipotle peppers, dark beer, and a whisper of cinnamon. No beans, no tomatoes, just bold, complex heat over rice. Ready in under an hour.

A healthier take on a traditional Chinese recipe, with no MSG or food colouring, which are often added to commercially made versions.

Layered Mexican chicken casserole with corn tortillas, cheddar cheese, and a creamy Rotel sauce. Freezer-friendly comfort food that bakes up hot and bubbly every time.

Low-cal crustless quiche packed with green chilies, Monterey Jack, roasted red peppers, and Dijon mustard. Spicy, cheesy, and lighter than traditional quiche.

Mandarin hot soup: the classic Chinese hot and sour soup with shredded pork, black mushrooms, wood ears, bamboo shoots, and silky egg ribbons. Tangy, peppery, and ready in 30 minutes.

Chilled curried avocado soup blended silky smooth with cream and vegetable stock. A no-cook, 6-ingredient cold soup that's rich, spiced, and ready after a quick chill.

Simple chicken saute is a lean 30-minute dinner for two: lightly pounded chicken breasts pan-seared in olive oil, then topped with a quick lemon, green onion, and mushroom pan sauce. Weeknight French bistro technique.

Poached eggs on toasted brioche with cream cheese and smoked salmon, drizzled with a homemade orange hollandaise sauce. An elegant eggs Benedict twist for brunch.

Ground turkey burritos with refried beans, green chilies, picante sauce, cumin, and Monterey Jack cheese wrapped in flour tortillas. A 30-minute Mexican dinner that's easy to customize.

A Victorian-era Irish lobster recipe from novelist Thackeray: tender lobster stewed in butter with mustard, vinegar, ketchup, and cayenne. Rich, briny, and steeped in literary history.