Fall Flavors
Chicken Breasts with Steam-Roasted Parsnips, Leeks, and Thyme, Pasta with Wild Mushroom Sauce, Chipotle-Dusted Steak on Autumn Greens...
Dinner Party 101
When I moved away from home to go to college, I realized that the days of dinner magically appearing on the kitchen table were over. Yep, it was time...
Swiss Chard and Spicy Guacamole Quesadillas
Serves 4 / Cheese-free, but stuffed with veggies and creamy guac. Prep tips: Bright orange habanero peppers rate superhigh on the heat scale, so use caution when handling; or use a milder jalapeño instead. “Chiffonade” means cut into ribbons; layer chard leaves, roll up lengthwise, then cut crosswise into thin strips...
Sesame-Soy Halibut
Accompany with baby bok choy that's been sliced lengthwise, brushed with olive oil, and grilled for 10 minutes....
Turkey-Feta Burgers with Cantaloupe-Cranberry Salsa
Serves 4 / Serving tip: Place atop a mound of arugula tossed with olive oil and lemon juice....
Hot off the Grill
Cooking outdoors over an open flame is as much a part of summer as hammocks, swimming pools, and the Fourth of July. While food takes on a wondrously tasty quality when grilled, it's important to keep it healthy...
Shrimp, Avocado, and Tomato Salad with Potatoes Vinaigrette
Serves 4 / Prep tip: For even quicker cooking, cut potatoes into 1-inch cubes....
Soffrito Shrimp with Crispy Polenta Cakes
Serves 4 / Ingredient tip: Precooked polentais sold in plastic-wrapped logs. Prep tip: Chop the vegetables while the polenta cooks...
Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Vegetable Slaw
Serves 4 / If you prefer, double up on tortillas to ensure tacos won't fall apart. Serving tip: Top with plain yogurt to tame the spicy heat....
Shrimp Recipes
Shrimp, Avocado, and Tomato Salad with Potatoes Vinaigrette, Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Vegetable Slaw, Soffrito Shrimp with Crispy Polenta Cakes...
Spinach and Onion “Enchiladas”
Ready in 35 minutes. Serves 6. Prep tip: In the morning, put the package of frozen spinach in the sink to defrost....
Chiles Rellenos and Bean Casserole
Ready in 30 minutes. Serves 10. Prep tip: If you can get fresh roasted green chiles, they're an excellent choice. Serving tip: Accompany with corn tortillas or serve over rice....
Serrano-Lime Chicken Fajitas
Ready in 16 minutes. Serves 4. Serving tip: Set out bowls of salsa, sour cream, guacamole, minced scallions, and diced tomatoes to top these flavorful fajitas....
Mexican Food
16 MINUTES: Serrano-Lime Chicken Fajitas; 30 MINUTES: Chiles Rellenos and Bean Casserole; 35 MINUTES: Spinach and Onion “Enchiladas”...
Amaranth with Chipotle and Mushrooms
Serves 8 / The first time I tried amaranth, I hated it. Then I realized that its unique earthy flavor and odd texture require specific treatment, as in this Mexican-oriented dish. I think of it as a sort of Aztec polenta...
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