Quick Chicken Cordon Bleu for Two To make traditional cordon bleu, you layer prosciutto (or other ham) and cheese in between thin slices of chicken or...
Iberian-Style Sausage & Chicken Ragù This hearty sausage and chicken ragu was inspired by a fabulous stew Bruce Aidells enjoyed when he was traveling in...
Roasted Tomato & Almond Pesto The delightful richness of Ellie Krieger’s sundried tomato and almond pesto is a perfect partner for nutty whole-wheat...
Salsa alla Capricciosa This is a beautifully simple, but full-flavored tomato sauce from Lidia Bastianich. Serve over spaghetti or linguine,...
Salsa Palermitana (Palermo-Style Sauce) This wine-based sauce of cherry tomatoes, olives and capers gets a tangy punch from plenty of lemon. Serve over pasta...
Orange Polentina Italians enjoy cornmeal or polenta in countless preparations. Polentina is a creamier, porridge-like version, often...
Greek Walnut Spice Cake A rich, flavorful syrup infuses this Mediterranean-inspired walnut coffee cake with the bright aroma of oranges and...
Sautéed Cauliflower & Grape Tomatoes This Italian-inspired saute of cauliflower and tomatoes spiked with anchovies, garlic and vinegar pairs well with white...
Inside-Out Lasagna Here we take basic lasagna ingredients—ricotta cheese, pasta and tomatoes—and skip the layering and long baking time to...
Quick Paella with Shrimp & Mussels Our quick take on paella is studded with mussels and shrimp. Traditional paella made with short-grain rice takes a...
Mediterranean Sautéed Shrimp & Fennel Serve this sautéed fennel and shrimp with a tomato-caper sauce in whatever way suits your fancy—with pasta, whole...
Mediterranean Tuna Antipasto Salad Packed with protein and fiber, this tuna and bean salad is ready in a flash. For an extra kick, add a pinch of crushed...
Chopped Greek Salad with Chicken for Two Have a warm-weather supper on the table quickly with this Greek-inspired chicken salad. Feel free to substitute other...
Spiced Chickpea “Nuts” When roasted in a hot oven, chickpeas become super crunchy. They’re a great low-fat substitute for nuts when salty...
Zucchini, Fennel & White Bean Pasta Turn humble pasta and beans gourmet by adding roasted vegetables, fresh mint and tangy, salty aged goat cheese. When...
Minestrone with Endive & Pepperoni Considering that this minestrone soup incorporates mostly frozen vegetables, it is remarkably savory and aromatic. Look...
Ravioli & Vegetable Soup Fresh or frozen ravioli cook in minutes and turn this light vegetable soup into a main course. Look for whole-wheat or...
Dolmas Wrap This satisfying Middle Eastern wrap is full of dolmas and fresh vegetables. It makes a great take-along lunch if you...
Toasted Pita & Bean Salad Beans add protein to this tasty riff on the classic Middle Eastern salad fattoush, made with lettuce, cucumbers, tomato...
One-Skillet Bean & Broccoli Rabe Supper If beans and greens are not a part of your regular menu, this one-pot dish will change your mind. Sausage and garlic...
Homemade Potato Gnocchi Traditional homemade gnocchi (little Italian dumplings) are made with just potato, flour, egg and salt. Be sure not to...
Spinach Gnocchi Here we add a little cooked spinach to traditional potato gnocchi for a zip of color. They’re delicious tossed with a...
Sun-Dried Tomato Gnocchi Pureed sun-dried tomatoes add a bit of tomato flavor and color to traditional potato gnocchi. Toss them with Bolognese...