Warm Beet & Spinach Salad This warm spinach-and-beet salad is inspired by a dish from Penny Cluse Café in Burlington, Vermont. If you have cooked...
Braised Paprika Chicken Sweet Hungarian paprika gives this creamy braised chicken the best flavor. This is a good “pantry dish” since you...
Chicken in Garlic-Vinegar Sauce Braising chicken in vinegar and herbs is a very popular way of cooking in Mediterranean Europe. Often paired with sweet...
Braised Beef & Mushrooms Traditional braises usually call for the meat to be browned first to seal in the juices, but here that step is skipped...
Pork Chops au Poivre Turn your dining room into a French bistro when you dress up pepper-crusted pork chops with a rich, creamy brandy sauce...
Thai Bouillabaisse This flavorful seafood soup combines elements of the famous French bouillabaisse with the distinct Thai flavors of...
Three Sisters Black Mole This mole pairs well with any kind of cooked fish, tofu, vegetables or just beans and rice. Adapted from Cooking with...
Ancho Chile Salsa This mellow salsa, made with dried ancho chiles, is a good all-purpose salsa. It's delicious with anything from...
Baby Tiramisù If you're a fan of the classic Italian dessert Tiramisu, try this quick, lower-calorie variation the next time you...
Marmalade Chicken Orange marmalade and freshly grated orange zest make a deliciously tangy sauce for quick-cooking chicken tenders. Serve...
Broccoli-Bacon Salad A picnic favorite, this salad combines broccoli, water chestnuts, cranberries and just a little bacon for delicious...
San Francisco Crab Louis Crab Louis, a salad of crab, hard-boiled eggs, steamed asparagus and romaine, is a West Coast favorite that has often...
Whole-Grain Rice Pilaf Great-tasting whole-grain pilafs are available these days, and they are a step up (nutritionally speaking) from the...
Prosciutto-Wrapped Scallops Here we wrap plump and juicy scallops in a bit of mellow prosciutto for a more sophisticated take on bacon-wrapped...
New Mornay Sauce Pureed low-fat cottage cheese contributes a rich dairy flavor and Gruyère and Parmesan add nuance to a healthier take...
Creamy Tarragon Sauce This sauce is like a creamy béarnaise sauce except it skips the butter, egg yolks and fuss. It's spiked with lemon...
Sherry-Asiago Cream Sauce A small amount of a full-flavored cheese like Asiago combines with low-fat milk and dry sherry for a sophisticated...
Broiled Salmon with Miso Glaze for Two Combine miso, mirin, soy sauce and ginger, and you get a rich and delectable Japanese-style glaze for salmon (or...
Indoor S'Mores You don't have to sit around a fire to enjoy S'mores. Just be sure to watch them carefully under the broiler—...
Scallops Yakitori “Yakitori” is a Japanese word that literally means “grilled bird,” a reference to chicken bits on skewers in a sticky/...
Asparagus & Radish Salad This colorful asparagus and radish salad is dressed with a sesame-soy vinaigrette. Pair it with grilled shrimp and rice...