12 mani recipes

Traditional Indian dish of roasted chunks of chicken in a spicy sauce. The chicken is a very good source of lean protein, while the sauce provides important nutrients such as vitamins A and C as well as calcium.

Maine potato donuts use cold mashed potatoes for an extra-tender, never-greasy fried doughnut. Traditional New England recipe spiced with ginger and vanilla. Makes 2 dozen old-fashioned donuts.

Crimini-shingled mahi mahi: fish fillets crowned with thin-sliced mushrooms seared golden, served on garlic mashed potatoes with slow-roasted tomato petals. A restaurant-style seafood plate.

Grilled mahi mahi marinated in saffron, white wine, and Pernod, served with sauteed fennel, crispy fried fennel stems, and homemade garlic aioli. Restaurant-worthy French seafood.

Maine lobster in tangy butter sauce with lemon, dry mustard, and Worcestershire, served on toast. Six ingredients, ten minutes, and pure New England luxury.

Spicy lemongrass tofu pan-fried with Thai chili paste and fresh minced lemongrass. A 30-minute vegetarian and gluten-free main served over brown rice with steamed vegetables.

Savory crepe flavorings with brandy, fresh herbs, and lemon zest stirred into melted butter. A simple mix-in guide that turns basic crepe batter into restaurant-worthy main course wraps.

Fresh tuna burgers with basil, mint, lemon zest, and red chili, grilled and stacked on whole-wheat ciabatta with wasabi mayonnaise. A lighter burger with a Thai-Japanese lean.

Quinoa has been called the supergrain of the future because of its complete protein profile and nutrient density. It contains almost twice as much fiber as most other grains, and is rich in magnesium, iron and vitamin B2, which improves energy metabolism within brain and muscle cells.

This delicate soup, popular 100 years ago, is now unusual. On no account should it be liquidized at any stage, as that ruins the texture

Red snapper a la Mexicaine with seared fillets baked in fresh tomatoes and herbs, finished with a creamy avocado sauce spiked with lime and Tabasco. French-Mexican fusion at its finest.

Middle Eastern braised ox ribs in pepper sauce with sumac, mace, and marjoram, slow-cooked with sweet red peppers and onions. Serve over rice or potatoes.