Salmon Pinwheels Don't be intimidated by this fancy-looking breaded-salmon pinwheel, it's quite easy to do. This technique...
Shrimp Saganaki Shrimp top a delicious saute of fennel, scallions and feta in this version of saganaki. A saganaki is a shallow, two-...
Smoked Trout Salad The fast of Yom Kippur is often broken with smoked fish as in this trout salad. This easy dinner, which can be made...
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...
Grissini Long, crispy, thin breadsticks like these grissini are laid right on the tablecloth at many Piedmontese restaurants.
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...
Creamy Polenta This easy polenta takes only a few minutes of stirring before it's left to cook on its own to creamy perfection....
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:...
Roasted Parsnip Soup The earthy flavor of parsnips goes especially well with fragrant pears, but carrots or even rutabaga work nicely in...
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...
Red Wine Braised Roots Braised root vegetables, rich with red wine, mushrooms and thyme, make a fabulous vegetarian entree or side dish. Enjoy...
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...