Butternut Squash Pilaf Grated butternut squash adds color and nutrients to this brown rice pilaf. Greeks like to use winter squash, especially...
Simple Sautéed Spinach Sautéed spinach (or any greens) with garlic and a squeeze of lemon (or vinegar) is a simple formula that lets spinach...
Homemade Hot Sauce This homemade hot sauce makes good use of the bountiful tomatoes, onions and peppers in your garden or farmers'...
Salsa Rojo Here's a homemade version of the tomato salsa served at taco stands and burrito joints everywhere. Try it with all...
Red-Wine Risotto Rich, red-wine-infused risotto is served as a first course or side dish all over Northern Italy. The type of wine used...
Hunter's Chicken Stew Hunter's Chicken is found across Northern Italy, with many variations. This version uses meaty bone-in chicken...
Broccoli Rabe with Garlic & Anchovies Pungent broccoli rabe (or broccoli rape, broccoli raab or rapini) is tossed with a rich mixture of garlic, olive oil...
Lamb, Fig & Olive Stew Not your Irish grandmother's stew, this version was inspired by ingredients commonly used in the south of France:...
Cheesy Chicken Pasta This ooey-gooey pasta dish is a crowd-pleaser for adults and kids alike—think rich and creamy macaroni-and-cheese...
Chicken Baked over Mushroom Dressing Roasting a chicken on top of a three-mushroom stuffing keeps it moist and juicy. This is a comfy treat any winter night.
Crispy Turkey Tostadas Shredded leftover turkey tops homemade tostadas in this Tex-Mex favorite. Making your own tostada shells from fresh...
Quail with Ginger-Cranberry Pilaf Here, we sear quail in a skillet and then finish them in the oven over a bed of pear- and cranberry-studded brown-rice...
Warm Winter Salad Sautéed radicchio, fennel and carrots are topped with chicken, walnuts and Gorgonzola in this warm and hearty main-dish...
Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Grape Sauce Here, we roast grapes to bring out their succulent sweetness, then combine them with thyme, mustard and Madeira in an...
Crispy Phyllo Spinach Tartlets Frilly layers of phyllo dough surround the festive spinach and sun-dried tomato filling in a dressed-up version of...
Savory Carrot & Tarragon Tart The bright orange carrots in this savory tart are a feast for the eyes and the palate. Tarragon lends bold flavor to...
Salmon with Pepita-Lime Butter Lime juice, chili powder and pepitas give this salmon Mexican flair. Serve with wild rice and steamed vegetables.
Seafood Linguine This restaurant-worthy seafood pasta dish is a snap to make and an easy way to impress guests. We like the sweet taste...
Green Bean Casserole This healthy revision of green bean casserole skips the canned soup and all the fat and sodium that come with it. Our...
Root Vegetable Gratin The rich flavor of Gruyère cheese brings out the nutty flavor of the roots in this creamy gratin. Any combination of...
Shredded Root Vegetable Pancakes Red beets and golden carrots look especially festive in these zesty horseradish-and-bacon-flecked cakes. Avoid parsnips...
Salmon with Pepita-Lime Butter for Two Lime juice, chili powder and pepitas give this salmon Mexican flair. Serve with wild rice and steamed vegetables.