2,459 flesh recipes

Crispy sesame-crusted tofu steaks coated in black and white sesame seeds with whole wheat breadcrumbs. Low-fat, vegetarian, and on the table in 20 minutes.

Mediterranean rosemary chicken stew with potatoes, carrots, black olives, lemon juice, and a triple-herb finish of rosemary, basil, and parsley. Light, brothy, sun-soaked, on the table in an hour.

The cookies will keep, their flavor improving, for at least a week.

Butter-sauteed mushrooms, broccoli, bell peppers, and fresh tomatoes tossed with spaghetti and topped with Parmesan. A quick veggie-loaded pasta dinner ready in 35 minutes.

Chicken pieces poached in a seasoned broth, then baked in a robust tomato sauce loaded with green chiles and garlic. A two-step method that keeps the meat juicy while building deep, layered Mexican flavors. Feeds 8 to 10.

Double-crust pear and cranberry pie with a cranberry juice glaze drizzled on top. Tart cranberries balance sweet pears in a cornstarch-thickened filling.

Stir-fried okra with cumin, fennel, and cayenne pepper. Indian-spiced, low-slime technique that makes okra converts out of skeptics in under 30 minutes.

Indonesian nasi goreng with pork, chicken, shrimp, fresh chilies, soy sauce, and a sliced thin omelette on top. The classic Indonesian fried rice served with shrimp crackers for crunch.

A savory ground beef "pie" with a seasoned meat crust baked crisp, then loaded with melted cheddar and mixed veggies. Comfort food that kids and adults devour.

Cranberry pear crisp with a brown rice base topped with oats, pecans, and coconut. A unique fall dessert with tart cranberries and sweet pears.

Summer means fishing time, so try this succulent fish dish that's will have you licking your lips in satisfaction.

Lynn's vegetable pasta with broccoli, cauliflower, and mushrooms sauteed in garlic olive oil with red pepper, tossed with linguine and topped with ricotta and Romano cheese.

Italian zucchini ricotta fritters with garlic, scallions, and bright lemon zest, pan-fried in olive oil until crisp and golden. Crispy on the outside, tender and herby inside.

Orange-glazed bananas baked in fresh orange juice, Grand Marnier, butter, and brown sugar with toasted walnuts. A 15-minute warm fruit dessert. Spoon over vanilla ice cream.

Layered confetti macaroni casserole with whole wheat pasta, cottage cheese, zucchini, yellow squash, peppers, and tomatoes. No-boil casserole, healthy weeknight dinner.

Here is how Boston chef William Poirer makes red chowder, and it is good enough to convert the most diehard white chowder fanatic.