Seasonal dishes

This light soup is a great way to enjoy summer vegetables during their harvest season. Corn, ground with low-fat milk, gives it a wonderful velvety texture, as if it were made with fatty...

Creamy leek soup is also known as vichyssoise. It's excellent served hot as a first course or cold as an appetizer. This soup is made using only white and...

A potato casserole will be lighter, healthier, and juicier if you replace some of the potatoes with zucchini. Add onion rings, spices, and top with a creamy, low-fat mixture...

You won't have to choose between sweet and savory for breakfast? This casserole harmoniously combines the sweetness of French toast with croque madame sandwiches made from white bread and Black Forest cheese.

Lemon zest infuses these Mediterranean-inspired chicken meatballs with a refreshing citrus flavor that pairs perfectly with the rest of the spices and aromatic herbs: chives, thyme,...

What could be better than waking up to a ready-made breakfast waiting for you? A slow cooker is a great way to do this, especially during holidays and when you have a lot of overnight guests. Download this...

This juicy spring frittata is filled with baby zucchini. Paired with eggs and ricotta, it makes a delicious healthy breakfast, lunch, or quick dinner after work. Added to...

Create another festive morning for your loved ones with a breakfast of Easter cake made the night before. This recipe uses Italian Christmas bread, panettone, as a base. Use the leftovers...

This frittata is made with egg whites—a great way to use up the yolks when they're used in another dish. The whites are whipped with cream, and the resulting mixture is poured over poached...

Potato frittata is a simple and filling dish for a late Sunday breakfast or brunch. Ina Garten happily spends all her morning hours preparing breakfast, and although the dish is ready closer...

If you're planning a summer party, make a large batch of natural homemade lemonade, adding lemon slices for garnish. It's made with just water, lemons, and sugar. No added flavorings...

Make your pancake breakfast special and bake them in a rich custard. In this case, it's best to fry the pancakes the night before rather than Sunday morning, which is very convenient and saves time.

This hearty vegetarian casserole is a delicious way to use up stale bread. The bread cubes in the bottom layer are soaked in a savory cream, creating a tender base for the casserole, and...

Frittata is the perfect breakfast dish that allows you to use whatever you have in the fridge. In this version, mushrooms pair beautifully with asparagus, onions, potatoes, greens...

This fresh Mexican pico de gallo salsa, in addition to the main ingredients—tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, and spicy jalapeño—also features roasted corn. Roast it right on the cob until...

This vegetable salad can be made a day in advance and refrigerated, and the longer it sits, the richer and brighter the color will be, thanks to the red cabbage.

Coarsely grated raw cauliflower replaces traditional bulgur in this Middle Eastern salad. It resembles the grain, but the tabbouleh is low-calorie and...

Halloumi cheese has a high melting point, making it ideal for frying, resulting in a soft and chewy interior with a crisp, crispy exterior. This summer salad...

An incredibly simple recipe for fried chicken wings in a sticky glaze. You don't need a deep fryer or oven for this recipe. The chicken wings are marinated for several hours in a soy sauce with ginger,...

Replace traditional mustard and ketchup on your hot dog with an exotic pineapple relish, where the fruity sweetness harmoniously combines with the tartness of lime and the heat of jalapeño. Simmer...

Infuse grilled corn with Mediterranean flavor and prepare it Greek-style with fragrant oregano, mint, garlic, and crumbled feta. The grilled corn is brushed with yogurt...

Corn lovers will be even more delighted when you offer them grilled corn on the cob, tightly covered with pieces of crispy bacon - because with fried bacon, any food becomes more delicious!...

Grilled corn develops a richer flavor and summery aroma, but it's even more delicious topped with a fragrant butter. It's the perfect appetizer for grilling parties...

This salad is loaded with juicy strawberries, tender, savory arugula, tart gorgonzola, crunchy almonds, and dressed with a wonderful strawberry vinaigrette with white balsamic vinegar. It's a real...

Pasta salad is perfect for summer. It's like Italian pasta, but instead of sauce, it's served with a dressing and served cold, which is perfect for hot weather. This salad...

Next time you fire up the grill, throw a few avocado wedges on the grate. You'll be amazed at the wonderful, deep, smoky flavor they'll acquire. It's the perfect picnic appetizer, filling,...

Sweet potato wedges, grilled to delicious black grill marks, are much healthier than regular potatoes, make a great side dish for almost any meal, and can also be eaten on their own...

The meaty caps of shiitake mushrooms, with their rich flavor and flat shape, make an interesting alternative to beef patties in these miniature sandwiches. They also cook faster...

Once you try this homemade ranch dressing, you'll never go back to store-bought plastic bottles! It's delicious, contains no confusing ingredients, and, most importantly, incredibly easy to make. Everything you need...

Give a classic caprese appetizer a meaty twist by adding Italian prosciutto. This appetizer will be a hit at your party. Slices of mozzarella are wrapped in paper-thin...

This vibrant summer salad is made with seasonal vegetables, fresh herbs, and grated cheese. It's perfect for picnics, as a hearty main dish, or as a side dish for grilled meats. To fill it up...

The patties for these delicious and healthy vegetarian burgers are made with a blend of fried mushrooms, walnuts, cooked quinoa, and sweet potatoes. Worcestershire sauce and smoked paprika...

A chili dog is a meat lover's dream. A fried sausage on a bun is topped with a generous portion of chili con carne (or simply chili), a Tex-Mex dish consisting of ground beef in a tomato sauce...

The Sonoran hot dog gets its name from the Mexican state of Sonora, where it was first prepared. It's a grilled sausage wrapped in crispy bacon, placed on...

Ham, cheese, eggs, and cream are the basic ingredients of a classic quiche, which is fairly easy to make if you have some store-bought or homemade pie dough lying around in the fridge...

This quiche isn't made with traditional shortcrust pastry, but with grated potato, which turns into a crispy, golden crust when baked. Make it with your little helpers:...

This spinach quiche is perfect for breakfast, and especially for a light, healthy dinner. It's low in carbs but rich in protein and fiber. The texture is tender and creamy, and...

A delicious, tender, and filling quiche without a crust is a dream for anyone on a low-carb or gluten-free diet. And the easiest way to make it is in a slow cooker, by spreading the filling on the bottom of the pan...

Juicy and sweet summer tomatoes make a wonderful base for stuffed appetizers. Fill them with a mixture of rolled oats, grated Parmesan, lemon zest, green onions, and butter, and...

Summer blueberries are a treasure trove of vitamins and antioxidants, and a real treat that transforms your oatmeal into an elegant dessert. Sweet, juicy, and healthy, they also delight with their...

Braised collard greens with black-eyed beans is a classic of Southern American cuisine. It's a simple and healthy dish, rich in protein, fiber, and exceptional flavor. It's also considered...

Everyone loves oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, but many will love this new, unusual flavor even more. Give your homemade oatmeal cookies a tropical twist by adding exotic dried fruits to the dough,...

Soft and fluffy oatmeal pancakes are topped with fragrant baked apples in a maple glaze—a healthy alternative to jam or other sweet sauces. Bake the sliced...

The combination of coconut milk, mint, and Madras curry gives this hearty and nutritious lentil and vegetable stew the magical aroma and warming flavor of a traditional Indian dish. Besides...

For dinner, prepare cod fillet with a delicious, crispy breadcrumb crust and serve with lentils, vegetables, and salad greens. Perfect for a quick, tasty, and healthy dinner. To...

A classic ranch dressing becomes healthier if you add avocado, rich in healthy fats, to the sour milk instead of mayonnaise. Its texture also complements the sauce perfectly, which...

To give your champagne or other sparkling wine a charming summery twist, simply add an ice cube with frozen berries, such as strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries, into the glass.

The Titian is an Italian cocktail made with Prosecco sparkling wine and grape juice. Like other similar cocktails, such as the peach Bellini or the orange Mimosa, this...