10,000 popper recipes

A healthy alternative to gumbo that's delicious and tantalizing down to the last bit!

Ginger shrimp skewers marinated in a pureed lime-jalapeno-ginger blend and grilled until pink and firm. A quick, bold appetizer for parties that takes just 2 minutes per side.

Sirloin strips stir-fried with zucchini, summer squash, mushrooms, and red peppers, tossed with wild rice mix. A colorful, protein-packed 30-minute skillet dinner.

Classic stuffed bell peppers filled with ground beef, rice, corn, and tomato sauce, then baked in a casserole dish. A filling one-dish dinner the whole family will love.

Andalusian gazpacho with 3 pounds of fresh tomatoes, bread, garlic, olive oil, and white wine vinegar, served ice-cold with a spread of diced vegetable garnishes. No cooking required.

Easy microwave salmon loaf with canned or cooked salmon, soft bread crumbs, eggs and lemon juice. Ready in about 12 minutes from a non-metallic loaf pan, no oven required.

Thai jungle curry paste (kaeng paa) pounded from shallots, garlic, galangal, lemongrass, dried chilies, kaffir lime leaf and shrimp paste. Fiery, herbal base for water-based Thai curries.

Broccoli mushroom casserole smothered in homemade cheddar sauce with sauteed mushrooms and green pepper. A vegetarian bake ready in 40 minutes.

Lighter clam chowder made entirely in the microwave with leeks, potatoes, sweet corn, and low-fat milk. No cream, no roux, ready in about 40 minutes.

Empanadas are Brazil's national appetizer, tiny pies filled with chicken olives, and peas.

A zesty chili rice salad loaded with kidney beans, green peppers, and onions tossed in a tangy chili-vinegar dressing with a kick of hot sauce. Serve it cold for potlucks, cookouts, or easy meal prep.

Fish kabobs thread cubed bass with mushrooms, peppers, pineapple, onion, and tomato, marinated in a tangy mustard-cayenne vinaigrette and grilled over coals. A summer cookout classic ready in an hour.

Grilled red and green bell peppers brushed with a Dijon mustard, garlic, and red wine vinegar marinade. A low-fat side dish ready in 20 minutes, served hot or cold.

Pasta primavera in a light evaporated milk sauce with mushrooms, bell peppers, and garlic sauteed in dry sherry. A low-fat vegetarian pasta with no butter or cream.

Fire stew is a slow-cooked ham, lentil, and kidney bean stew with a full 14 ounces of hot sauce stirred in. A four-hour low simmer that's serious heat in every spoonful.

Potatoes Rio Grande with boiled potato cubes tossed in a skillet with green chiles, garlic, stewed tomatoes, and bell pepper, topped with melted cheddar. A Tex-Mex potato side dish.