Simple and quick recipes

To make this dip, use low-fat cottage cheese (about 2%) instead of cream cheese. Blend it with canned white beans in a food processor, and...

A delicate, creamy, slightly tart cream cheese makes a wonderful base for a thick dip. Mix it with sour cream, grated mozzarella, and a little mayonnaise. For a vegetable topping...

An exquisite appetizer that will delight with its restaurant-quality appearance and stunning, multifaceted flavor. The finished polenta holds its shape perfectly after cooling and is perfect for serving mushroom ragout, and its...

One of the most popular Mexican dipping dishes is layered dip. It requires preparing several sauces and dips separately and layering them on a shared platter so that each...

A corn dog is a popular American street food snack, a sausage wrapped in cornmeal on a stick. Traditional corn dogs are deep-fried and delicious, but not very healthy. The same cannot be said for...

Stuffed potato skins are a popular American appetizer that's perfect with a glass of beer or for more formal occasions. To make them, you only need...

This dish can be prepared using either fresh or frozen peaches and enjoyed year-round. Peach slices are simmered in a tart Asian soy sauce-based sauce,...

A delicious and easy way to serve spinach is to make vegetarian Mexican tacos. For tacos, you'll need small corn tortillas, which you then fill with the filling and roll up...

Make a Mexican-inspired dinner with oven-baked chicken and a zesty pumpkin seed salsa. Before cooking, shred the chicken into manageable pieces and rub with a spice mixture...

Flank steak is an inexpensive cut of beef from the belly of a bull. This cut has a rich beef flavor, but to ensure it's tender and juicy, it requires marinating beforehand. Prepare...

Tilapia is loved for its tender, lean meat, and also because it pairs well with a variety of sauces, as it doesn't have an overpowering flavor. For example, you can...

Lemon curd (custard with lemon zest and juice instead of milk), made according to this recipe, can be refrigerated for up to five days. It turns out delicious, tender, and silky, and...

To bake delicious tilapia in the oven, you'll need the fish itself, a little salt and black pepper, lime juice, and butter. This is the secret ingredient that gives the fish its...

Even a snack like chicken fingers can be prepared so they're crispy, packed with exotic Asian flavor, and still healthy. The chicken is cut into strips and, instead of...

Risotto in a slow cooker is prepared almost the same way as on the stovetop, the only difference being that you don't have to stir in the broth in batches. First, sauté the vegetables and spices in...

If you have a bar of dark chocolate, dried fruit, and nuts, you can combine them to make mounds—little chocolate mounds loosely filled with filling. To do this, stir in...

These low-carb candies are made with dates, which impart all their natural sweetness and a pleasant toffee flavor even without the addition of milk or sugar. The dates are simmered in...

In this version, vegetables are gently sautéed in a small amount of olive oil for just a few minutes. This makes them softer and more digestible, while still retaining their...

Bake a simple Mexican-style breakfast casserole made with eggs, crispy corn tortillas, cheese, and mildly flavored canned chili peppers. Since some of the eggs are replaced with egg whites,...

This stunning, exotic beef and vegetable soup is infused with the flavors of Asian cuisine. The vegetables—sweet potato, radish (with its healthy greens) and onion—are simmered in a broth with a sweet and spicy teriyaki sauce.

This refreshing and filling salad pairs poached shrimp beautifully with blanched snow peas, fresh radishes, green onions, and a tart, spicy dressing. Simmered for 2...

Injera (or injera) is an Ethiopian sourdough pancake served instead of bread for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In Africa, it is also used as cutlery, as a plate, or as a spoon...

This rustic bread uses equal parts wheat and rye flour, which, along with a little brown sugar, gives the bread a rich, slightly sweet, and...

Fried fish with mushrooms and fresh arugula is an interesting combination that's sure to please those who appreciate bold flavors. The fish is first pan-fried on one side, then cooked through...

You can make perfectly crispy chicken fingers without even deep-frying them in the oven. They're just as delicious as fried chicken fingers, but contain much less fat. Cut the chicken fillet...

Fresh, juicy vegetables give this salad a springtime flavor: romaine lettuce, cucumber, bell pepper, and radish. Chicken and small new potatoes add heartiness and texture. Boil the potatoes directly...

Beans are the perfect substitute for meat in a veggie burger. They're also rich in protein, can be formed into patties, and add a wonderful flavor to the burger, especially when paired with...

A juicy and tender medium-rare strip steak pairs perfectly with grilled green beans and grape tomatoes. The vegetables will take a little longer to cook, so they're the first...

This thick, hearty soup is a wonderful way to use up leftover chicken and cooked rice from last night. Since the main ingredients are already prepared, it only takes...

The chicken in this recipe is grilled on a griddle, but it gets a wonderful barbecue flavor thanks to a sauce made with honey mustard, red onion, curry powder, brown sugar, and chicken...

Escarole and sugar snap peas will infuse your pasta with spring freshness and juiciness. The greens and peas are simmered in a delicately flavored sauce of white wine, olive oil, and butter...

These Parmesan-crusted fried chicken cutlets deliver perfect flavor with minimal effort. The chicken breasts are pounded with a mallet, then dredged in flour, then dipped in egg wash...

This hummus wrap with fried zucchini, fresh vegetables, and herbs makes a healthy alternative to traditional deli meat sandwiches. Hummus and pine nuts make it filling, while fried zucchini...

A superb vitamin-rich salad, rich in flavors and textures. It differs from other spinach salads in that it contains only fresh greens, while all other ingredients are cooked.

Asian-style chicken burgers are made with a chicken patty and fresh vegetables in a savory sauce. Combine the ground chicken with an Asian-inspired sauce blend, panko breadcrumbs, and ginger, then form into...

You can fry juicy, natural pork cutlets right in the comfort of your own home, so they taste like they were just pulled from the coals. You'll need a grill pan to coat the pork...

Slightly tough but richly flavored, beef brisket is perfect for a long braise, leaving it literally falling apart and melting in your mouth. Braise it in a slow cooker for...

This recipe uses natural pork cutlets, typically boneless loin steaks. To ensure tender and juicy cuts, slice the pork into thick pieces...

This pasta with vegetable sauce is unique because it's made with roasted bell peppers instead of the usual tomatoes. They give the pasta a stunning and unique flavor, and the feta cheese makes it even more...

Seasoned with salt and pepper, the chicken breast is pan-fried until golden brown, then finished in the oven. This ensures it retains its juiciness and tenderness. And the rich flavor...

Boiled chicken breast is considered the healthiest meat, but despite its apparent simplicity, it can sometimes be challenging to cook a truly delicious, juicy fillet. One way to avoid overcooking it is...

The main ingredients of this light soup are mushrooms, carrots, and cumin, which, when combined with the mushrooms, gives it a stunning flavor. The cumin is first sautéed in butter for a better...

This light, vitamin-packed salad incorporates ingredients from America's famous buffalo wings, capturing their flavor, beloved by millions. But unlike crispy wings, the chicken pieces...

Piccata is a popular Italian dish of fried, breaded cutlets topped with a sauce made with lemon juice, butter, and capers. This recipe differs from traditional piccata in that...

This natural yogurt-based sauce makes a great dip for vegetables and other appetizers, and is also a great alternative to greasy and unhealthy mayonnaise. Finely chopped cucumber and dill add a refreshing...

What could be more satisfying on a weeknight than a delicious dinner that doesn't require much fuss? This one-sheet-prep dinner can be made in minutes, and it's delicious, healthy, and...

This oatmeal cooks in your slow cooker while you sleep, and in the morning, all you have to do is spoon the hot porridge into a bowl and slowly savor its flavor. This recipe features more...

This rich, filling soup is perfect for warming up on a cool or rainy day. It's made with vegetables and Italian orzo pasta in chicken broth. This rice-based pasta will hold its moisture better...