Category: Recipes

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Grilled Mahi Mahi With Avocado-Chile Salsa

Prep: 15 minutes; Cook: 12 minutes; Marinate: 20-30 minutes. This salsa can be served with any grilled seafood, poultry, or meat. Choose the kind of chile you use based on how much heat you like. Serrano chiles are hotter than jalapeño peppers; if you want more kick, don’t remove the seeds. Make sure you wear […]

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Stir-Fried Tilapia, Dill, and Scallion Lettuce Wraps

Inspired by the classic Vietnamese dish Cha Ca La Vong, these wraps are a fun way to serve up stir-fry. Swap in black cod for tilapia if you prefer a heartier fish. Ingredients 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon water 2 1/2 teaspoons sugar 2 teaspoons fish sauce 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 […]

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Korean Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Chicken lettuce wraps are an adventurous way to introduce new flavors and cuisines to your table of eaters. They’re a lot like tacos—handheld and highly customizable—and often very fast to prepare. For this Korean-inspired version, we let chicken marinate in big-flavor ingredients—gochujang, sesame oil, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Think of gochujang as Korean steak […]

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Sweet Potato and Shrimp Cakes with Nuoc Cham

consider this dish a modern Vietnamese cook’s interpretation of a classic. If you can find white sweet potatoes, use them–they’re drier and less sweet than their orange cousins, but traditional sweet potatoes will work just fine, too. Place the dipping sauce in a bowl surrounded by the lettuce and herbs so guests can build their […]

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Beef and Vegetable Kebabs

Using the broiler lets you enjoy the taste of kebabs year-round; they are also great cooked on the grill. Serve over rice. Ingredients 1 pound boneless sirloin steak, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes 8 (1-inch) pieces yellow bell pepper (about 1 pepper) 8 small mushrooms (about 4 ounces) 8 (1-inch) pieces green onions (about […]

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Peppered Flank Steak and Salsa

Serve a summery steak dinner tonight in just 30 minutes! Add a side of fresh veggies and plenty of crusty bread to round out the meal. Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 […]

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Grilled Steak with Pineapple Rice

Add a touch of tropical flair to your steak dinner with a flavorful side of grilled pineapple rice. From grill pan to table, this dish is dinner-ready in under 30-minutes; so quick, it’s basically a vacation from stressful supper prep. Ingredients 1/4 cup lower-sodium soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 (4-ounce) beef tenderloin […]

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Bacon and Egg Sandwiches with Caramelized Onions and Arugula

This upscale twist on the traditional breakfast sandwich features sweet, tender caramelized onion and peppery arugula. A fresh fruit salad would be a good accompaniment. Ingredients 4 slices center-cut bacon 2 cups thinly sliced onion 1 tablespoon water 1/2 teaspoon Mexican hot sauce (such as Cholula) or Tabasco 1 tablespoon butter Dash of sugar Cooking […]

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Egg Salad Sandwiches with Bacon and Sriracha

Look for precooked eggs, such as Eggland’s Best, in the dairy section of the supermarket. Ingredients 2 center-cut bacon slices 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions 2 tablespoons canola mayonnaise 1 tablespoon plain fat-free yogurt 1 1/2 teaspoons Sriracha (hot chile sauce, such as Huy Fong) 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon kosher […]

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Cucumber-Lox Toast

The loaded deli bagel works perfectly as an instant toast topper. Greek yogurt has the same tang and richness as cream cheese, and you don’t have to wait for it to soften. Sprinkle with additional chives for more punch. Ingredients 2 tablespoons plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives 1 (1-oz.) slice […]