30 minutes or less

Salmon Roasted with Tomatoes & Olives

admin — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 17:58:08 +0000

Although you can use any firm-fleshed fish, such as halibut or cod, salmon is especially pretty with the roasted tomatoes and black olives. Serve with steamed green beans or broccoli florets and boiled new potatoes.

Stir-Fried Celery with Peanuts

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:25:00 +0000

Stir-Fried Celery with Peanuts

Prep all the ingredients before you begin the celery stir-fry—once the skillet is hot, the dish cooks in minutes. Cut zest from the orange with a vegetable peeler before you juice it.

Slivered Celery Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:18:53 +0000

Slivered Celery Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing

Blue cheese, celery and a dash of hot sauce—it’s a tried-and-true combo as an adornment for Buffalo wings. So it’s no surprise that it also works to make a killer salad! Serve with turkey burgers or roast chicken.

Pink Grapefruit & Avocado Salad

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:14:40 +0000

Pink Grapefruit & Avocado Salad

This is a special-occasion salad that pairs grapefruit segments with creamy avocado, pungent red onion, crunchy pomegranate seeds and aromatic, herby basil. Look for grapefruit with firm, shiny skin that are heavy for their size, which means they will have lots of juice. Store grapefruit for 1 week at room temperature or 1 month in the refrigerator.

Braised Celery Hearts with Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:05:45 +0000

Braised Celery Hearts with Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette

Braising makes celery tender and mild. Here we zip up celery with a sweet-and-sour honey-mustard glaze. Buy celery hearts trimmed and bagged or trim away the outer stalks from 2 big bunches and use the tender hearts.

Moroccan-Style Stuffed Peppers for Two

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:52:37 +0000

Moroccan-Style Stuffed Peppers for Two

Aromatic savory-and-sweet stuffed peppers are a satisfying supper, thanks to lean beef, brown rice and bell pepper in each bite. And this recipe makes just enough for two. Serve with rainbow chard sautéed with olive oil, garlic and parsley.

Moroccan-Style Stuffed Peppers

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:43:52 +0000

Moroccan-Style Stuffed Peppers

Aromatic savory-and-sweet stuffed peppers are a satisfying supper, thanks to lean beef, brown rice and bell pepper in each bite. Serve with rainbow chard sautéed with olive oil, garlic and parsley.

Couscous Paella Soup for Two

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:15:42 +0000

Couscous Paella Soup for Two

This soup recipe for two is inspired by the flavors and ingredients of paella, but unlike paella it's simple enough for a speedy weeknight dinner. If you can’t find Spanish chorizo, use pepperoni (add a pinch of smoked paprika if you have it). Serve with warm whole-grain garlic bread.

Couscous Paella Soup

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:45:15 +0000

Couscous Paella Soup

This soup is inspired by the flavors and ingredients of paella, but unlike paella it's simple enough for a speedy weeknight dinner. If you can’t find Spanish chorizo, use pepperoni (add a pinch of smoked paprika if you have it). Serve with warm whole-grain garlic bread.

Green Couscous & Shrimp

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:34:46 +0000

Green Couscous & Shrimp

This quick dinner recipe of couscous, white beans and shrimp is flavored with a potent parsley-and-basil dressing.

Leek & Lemon Linguine

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:21:25 +0000

Leek & Lemon Linguine

This simple pasta recipe has bold lemony flavor. It’s nice with a salad for a light supper or serve it along with seared fish, shrimp or chicken. Vary it as you please—add a bit of crumbled goat cheese, chopped rinsed capers, shelled edamame or thin strips of yellow bell pepper.

Chorizo Migas

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:07:27 +0000

Chorizo Migas

Migas, scrambled eggs with strips of tortillas, is a tasty breakfast or quick dinner. Poblano peppers, onion and salsa on top ensure you get some veggies in your eggs.

Candied Walnuts

Sarah Hoff — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 19:29:52 +0000

Candied Walnuts

Use these pretty candied walnuts as a dessert garnish. Try them on top of a pumpkin cheesecake or your favorite holiday dessert.

Pepper & Sopressata Bruschetta

Sarah Hoff — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:45:52 +0000

Pepper & Sopressata Bruschetta

We love the taste of these zesty Italian-style one-bite appetizers—topped with sopressata, red pepper spread and fresh mozzarella—on thin-sliced toasted focaccia bread. If you can’t find focaccia, toasted slices of baguette are a good substitute.

Goat Cheese & Veggie Morsel

Sarah Hoff — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:28:02 +0000

Goat Cheese & Veggie Morsel

Crackers topped with tangy goat cheese and a confetti of vegetables make a terrific vegetarian appetizer. Use soft goat cheese, plain or herbed, for easy spreading.