429 monte recipes

Pasta in almond garlic sauce blends blanched almonds, raw garlic, and parmigiano-reggiano into a silky, dairy-light coat for cavatappi. Fresh basil, mint, and a squeeze of lemon keep it bright.

Lobster in tomato sauce with saffron rice: Mediterranean-style shelled lobster simmered in tomato, white wine, orange juice, fennel, and saffron, thickened with lobster coral and liver. A rustic European coastal seafood feast.

A popular Egyptian soup, Ful Nabed is simple and nutritious.

Fusilli alla Sorrentina with canned tuna, fresh tomatoes, black olives, white wine, garlic, and fresh mint. A quick Southern Italian pantry pasta.

Chilled cinnamon peach soup with ripe summer peaches, warm spices, orange juice, and yogurt. A refreshing first course or light dessert that captures peach season in a bowl.

Lighter chicken Waldorf salad with Granny Smith apple, mango, candied ginger, and walnuts in a tangy light mayo-chutney dressing. A tropical twist on the classic.

Rhubarb bulgur pilaf with dried apricots, cinnamon, and a kick of cayenne. A vegetarian grain dish balancing tart rhubarb with sweet fruit and warm spices.

Potato cucumber salad with fresh mango, toasted spice blend, orange juice, ginger, lemon, and mint. A vibrant, low-fat summer salad with Moroccan-inspired warming spices and no mayo.

Blanched vegetables stir-fried in a rich almond-cashew paste with paneer, potatoes, and fresh mint. A vibrant Indian jalfrezi that's vegetarian and ready in 30 minutes.

Sicilian-style swordfish involtini: swordfish rolled around a toasted pine nut and parsley filling, braised in tomato sauce with white wine and chili flakes. Bright, briny, and weeknight-fast.

Chocolate peppermint pinwheel cookies swirl cocoa-rich chocolate dough with crushed peppermint candy dough into a spiral slice-and-bake Christmas cookie. A holiday tin classic with bracing mint and deep chocolate.

Lobster smoked over black lychee tea, brown sugar, and rice, then wrapped in rice paper with ripe mango, jicama, fresh herbs, and bean thread noodles. A spicy mango-sambal dipping sauce ties it all together.

Greek lobster plaki simmered in tomato sauce with saffron, white wine, fennel, orange juice, and fresh herbs. A luxurious Mediterranean seafood dish served over saffron rice.

Whole apples hollowed and stuffed with spiced chestnut puree, raisins, and maple syrup, then baked in white wine. An elegant vegan fall dessert.

Prevention's perfect kabobs: chicken and scallops marinated in yogurt-mint, skewered with vegetables and dried fruit. A balanced, colorful, Mediterranean-leaning grill plate.

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.