2,057 fred recipes

Lightened-up single-serving Boston clam chowder built on chicken broth and low-fat milk instead of cream, with leek, celery, red potato, canned clams and a handful of shredded spinach folded in at the end. Ready in about 30 minutes.

Spicy pickled plums in malt-vinegar brine with red chilies, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and mace. A British-style preserve for cold meats, cheese boards, or holiday ham.

Navy bean red pepper and green bean salad tosses canned navy beans, blanched green beans, and matchstick red pepper in apple cider vinaigrette. A 10-minute summer side.

Georgetown red rice cooked in bacon fat with tomatoes, onions, ketchup, and chicken broth. The Lowcountry South Carolina classic that holds the line as the unofficial state rice dish, smoky and tomato-stained.

Classic French coq au vin: chicken browned in butter, then simmered with red wine, brandy, pearl onions, and mushrooms. A rustic red wine chicken braise streamlined for the microwave.

Pork Diane skillet supper with tenderloin, red potatoes, mushrooms, and a Worcestershire pan gravy. A complete one-pan dinner ready in about an hour.

Ground beef and spinach scramble with eggs, Tabasco, and Parmesan, inspired by San Francisco's old-school Italian diners. A hearty one-skillet breakfast or dinner.

Steak with Green Peppers and Water Chestnuts recipe

Vegetarian fried rice with carrots, bell pepper, corn, fresh ginger, and chili in a wok with soy sauce. Uses cold pre-cooked rice for the best texture.

Plump shrimp tossed with pasta in a curry-tomato sauce spiked with ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and a splash of orange liqueur. A Caribbean-meets-Asian fusion dinner ready in 45 minutes.

Spicy Szechuan shrimp stir-fried with ginger and garlic, tossed with snow peas and linguine in a glossy soy-pepper sauce. A 30-minute weeknight dinner with serious wok-fired flavor.

Vegetarian kishke made with whole wheat flour, wheat germ, carrots, celery, and onions, baked in foil until golden and firm. A meatless take on the Jewish deli classic.

Savory nut pie with a potato crust: pecans or walnuts with sauteed onion, celery, rosemary, thyme, and tamari baked in an unbaked potato crust. A hearty vegan main dish.

Roasted eggplant caviar dip with fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil, and a splash of soy sauce. A smoky, rustic Middle Eastern-style spread for pita or crackers.

Quick Chinese-American lo mein using spaghetti, leftover ham, broccoli, mushrooms, bell pepper, and carrots with a soy and BBQ sauce glaze. A budget-friendly fridge-clearing stir-fry.

These plant-based sausages taste great, contain no added fat except the vegetable oil they're fried in, and are easy to make. These ingredients yield fairly mild sausages; after you've tried them, adjust the seasonings to please your palate.