Spicy Grilled Pork Sate

Spicy Grilled Pork Sate with Orange-Cilantro Cream
Diane Rossen Worthington

This Spicy Grilled Pork Sate with Orange-Cilantro Cream recipe was inspired by my favorite Thai restaurant, which serves an amazing pork sate with a creamy slightly exotic sauce that accompanies it. Piquant, skewered pork brochettes are accompanied by a spicy-citrus sour cream sauce instead of the usual peanut sauce. If you're not a cilantro lover, use fresh basil instead.

Pistachio and Goat Cheese Grapes Appetizer
Betty Rosbottom

When you bite into one of these delectable nuggets, you'll savor an enticing combination of flavors and textures. The grapes are juicy and sweet, the goat cheese salty and smooth, and the pistachios crunchy with a slight roasted accent. These delectable appetizers would make a fine starter for a summer supper, or they could be included in a party menu

 

Blueberry Crumb Cake

Blueberry Love: Blueberry Crumb Cake Dessert Recipe
Nick Malgieri

Fruit that has a short season is especially addictive. Every year I wait for the first blueberries and soon a parade of blueberry pies, muffins, shortcakes, cobblers and pancakes is emerging from my kitchen. This easy crumb cake takes full advantage of blueberries' sweet, slightly spicy flavor and their ability to melt to a jam-like consistency between the cake and crumb topping

Caramelized Lemon-Lime Tart Dessert
Wolfgang Puck Recipes

Citrus fruits are some of my favorite summertime tastes. With just the right balance of fruity sweetness and tart acidity, they refresh like nothing else can. Of course, citrus flavors are delicious and cooling in all kinds of frozen desserts. Sometimes, though, I prefer to highlight their wonderful flavors in a more impressive dessert: my Caramelized Lemon-Lime Tart

Refreshing Sorbets: Quick Summer Sorbet Dessert Recipes
Diane Rossen Worthington

Sorbets are a light and satisfying finish to any summertime meal. They are valued for their creamy texture and big flavor without the additional calories of milk or cream. t is well worth it to make your own sorbet. Here are a few sure-fire hits, each of which offers a unique flavor and texture.

Summer Punches: Strawberry Lemonade, Spiced Tea and Brandywine
Joyce White

When the temperature soars, a bowl of punch is a cool hit. Punch is best made before guests arrive. Stick it in the fridge and then chill out yourself, knowing that summer never really ends when a real cool drink is on the table. Remember to allow at least one or two cups of punch per quest; it goes fast on hot summer days. Here's a few punch recipes worth trying

Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Cherry Tomato Vinaigrette
Wolfgang Puck Recipes

A perfect example of the pleasures of good, simple ingredients can be found in abundance right now in supermarkets and farmers' markets: cherry tomatoes. In fact, peak-of-season cherry tomatoes are so flavorful that you don't even have to cook them to turn them into a fantastic sauce for seafood featured in the following Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Cherry Tomato Vinaigrette recipe

Summer Fish Chowder
Bev Bennett

Summer and soup belong together -- as long as you're not planning a long-simmering dish that curls the wallpaper. Chowder is the warm-weather choice. This chunky combination of vegetables, fish and broth is prized for its fresh flavor and quick preparation.

Harvest Vegetables and Spaghetti Pasta Dinner
Bev Bennett

Eggplant, garlic, mushrooms, tomatoes and onions make the following Harvest Vegetables and Spaghetti Dinner recipe special, but feel free to add even more vegetables. Select ingredients, such as bell peppers or leeks, with similar quick cooking times.

The Rare Charm of Home-Made Muffins
Kathy Hunt

Whether cooking an authentic English muffin or baking an Americanized version, homemade muffins are one of the simplest, most delectable offerings to come out of the kitchen. Here's three home-made muffins recipes worth trying -- Red Currant Muffins, Cinnamon-Raisin English Muffins and Zucchini-Sultana Muffins

For More Satisfying Salads Look for the Element of Surprise
Faye Levy

A salad is an ideal opportunity for experimenting with produce you don't generally use. Over the years I've been collecting ideas to keep our daily salads exciting. Here's three exciting salad recipes -- Colorful Chopped Salad with Papaya, Purslane and Walnuts; Almond-Topped Salad with Jicama, Peaches and Persian Cucumber; and Asparagus-Topped Dinner Salad with Snow Peas, Tomatoes and Walnuts

Microgreens Become Macro Trend to Follow
Sharon Palmer, R.D.

A relative newcomer to the produce scene, microgreens have sprouted into quite the culinary trend. Like many young stars, microgreens got their start in Southern California in the mid 1990s. What began as a few basic microgreen varieties like arugula, basil, beets, and cilantro, has burgeoned into dozens of varieties.

Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Summer Vegetables
Pat Baird

Prepare this delightful combination of potatoes and vegetables on the grill or in the oven. It can be made ahead of time and served at room temperature or reheated when you're ready to eat.

Banana Split S'mores
Kim Galeaz

Indoor s'mores made with frozen yogurt

Make-your-own Trail Mix
Kim Galeaz

Making your own trail mix means that picky eaters can enjoy -- without worrying about plucking out the icky bits. This version is chock-full of antioxidants, fiber and even a bit of chocolate from the dried plums.

Edible Yogurt Bowl
Kim Galeaz

This tropical snack features a waffle cone bowl filled with fruit and yogurt instead of ice cream

Mini Pizza Spirals
Susan Herr

Whether you need an easy last-minute snack or some kid-friendly hors d'oeuvres for your next get-together, these little bite Mini Pizza Spirals will fit the bill

 

Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Homemade Barbecue Sauce
Betty Rosbottom

In the South, pulled pork barbecue sandwiches are at the top of the food pyramid. Fans of this unique American creation think nothing of driving miles in search of the best pulled pork in their area. Here's my recipe for Pulled Pork Sandwiches with a delectable homemade barbecue sauce

 

Black Bean Burgers

Black Bean Burgers
Bev Bennett

Burgers and buns, that popular twosome, may be regulars at your dinner table. The duo is appealing because it's easy to prepare and gets along with any sides on the menu. But, as welcome as burgers are, you may still crave a little variety. If it's time to move beyond beef, here are some delicious alternatives to tuck in a bun

Gourmet Hamburger: Chopped Steak With Cabernet Sauce
Wolfgang Puck Recipes

I'm happy to see how popular gourmet hamburgers have become. It seems now that every day some new restaurant opens offering creative, high-quality burger sandwiches. Here's my very own Chopped Steak With Cabernet Sauce recipe

The Very Best Crab Cakes
Betty O. Corriher

Crab cakes are delicious even when it seems they're more cracker or breadcrumbs than crab. So it's just that much more delightful to bite into the kind of crab cake that Atlanta chef Kevin Walker makes, which uses a scant 2 ounces of ground cracker crumbs for every 20 ounces of crab. These are truly crab crab cakes. Here's Chef Kevin Walker's Famous Cherokee Crab Cakes

 

Chinese Chicken Salad

Layered Chinese Chicken Salad
Betty Rosbottom

One of my culinary assistants mentioned recently that, when summer arrives, the dish she turns to for easy entertaining is a colorful, Chinese-style layered chicken salad. It is, she explained, so light and refreshing that she often makes it the centerpiece of warm weather lunches and suppers

Vegetable Avocado Salsa with Baked Tortilla Chips
Diane Rossen Worthington

The simplest of salsas, called either pico de gallo, salsa crudo or salsa fresca, is composed of tomatoes, onions, hot chilies and cilantro. Salsa can be used as a flavoring agent in many dishes from soups to vegetables. This colorful, spicy vegetable dip recipe below elevates pico de gallo with the colorful addition of carrots, peppers corn and jicama

 

Plum and Ginger Muffins

Plum and Ginger Muffins
Bev Bennett

Whenever you have more fruit lovers than available fruit, is to make a small batch of muffins. A modest amount of fruit is usually enough to showcase its charms and stretch its flavor. Start with the basic recipe that follows

Quick Summer Breads Recipes
Margaret M. Johnson

Quick breads -- old-fashioned, fast rising breads that get their leavening by baking powder or soda rather than yeast -- are a baker's delight, especially in summer when the livin' is easy and farm stands and markets are overflowing with prime ingredients like seasonal berries, fruits and vegetables. Here's three wonderful summer bread recipes

 

Chef NickÕs Mango Gazpacho

Mango Gazpacho: Where Spain Meets Hawaii
Diane Rossen Worthington

On hot, humid days, few things are as refreshing as cool gazpacho. And if you're a fan of this cold soup, you'll want to try Chef Nick Mastrascusa's amazing version of it using mangoes. Beautiful to look at and with no cooking required, this could be your go-to summer soup. Here's Chef Nick's Mango Gazpacho recipe

The Underappreciated Eggplant: Roasted Eggplant and Pepper
Doug Oster

Midsummer brings with it a plethora of wonderful fresh foods to choose from. But one of the most beautiful vegetables that makes its appearance at this time is also one of the most misunderstood: eggplant. They're filled with flavor and eminently adaptable in the kitchen. This eggplant recipe can be served as an appetizer over fresh crusty bread or pita bread

Traveling Light: Healthy Eating for Business Junketeers
Lisa Tsakos

Every year, thousands of us travel for business to attend conferences, presentations and meetings. While these journeys are necessary, they involve a great deal of sitting and eating. Meals are often eaten in planes, hotels and automobiles and may lead to weight gain. Here are a few suggestions that will help you make better eating choices on your next business trip

Better Ways to Get Your Produce
Harvard Health

What's better than fruits and vegetables from the supermarket? Those you buy from a local farmer or grow yourself. Frequenting a farmers' market or growing your own produce can give you a new relationship with food, and perhaps with people; be good for your heart and muscles; and help you eat more fruits and vegetables

Cutting-Edge Cuisine Engages Senses Beyond Taste
Katie Robbins

With three Michelin stars, it's considered one of the finest restaurants in the world. But at the Fat Duck, playground of British chef Heston Blumenthal just outside London in the village of Bray, dishes are more than just plates of food. They are entrees to a multisensory experience that leaves delicious in the dust

Eat for Your Eyesight
Victoria Shanta Retely

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the largest cause of vision loss. Eye health is contingent upon multiple factors. The greatest risk factor for AMD is age, followed by smoking, obesity, race, family history and gender. But AMD is preventable. New research suggests that key foods and nutrients might be a simple option to help protect vision

Healthy Snacks for Energy
Michelle Perrone

No matter how strong your willpower, snacking is inevitable. So how can you make these daily indulgences healthier? There's nothing that says snacks can't be healthy. Here are five snacks that are not only excellent for you but also contain no added preservatives

Angel Food Cake
Pat Baird

This Angel Food Cake recipe is the consummate guiltless dessert: fat- and cholesterol-free! A big, plump strawberry sliced thin (not all the way through) and fanned out makes an attractive garnish

Get the Most Money out of Grilling
Kate Meyers

Grilling is one of summer's great pleasures, and there are plenty of reasons to indulge (besides the food). And if you shop well, you can expand your culinary repertoire without blowing your budget. Here, some things to think about before you head to market and fire up the grill

 

Ice Cream Sandwiches

Mocha Macadamia Nut Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches
Wolfgang Puck Recipes

Homemade ice cream sandwiches are a wonderful treat that everyone can enjoy on a hot summer's day. And, because you can buy good-quality ice cream for them in any supermarket, there's very little work involved apart from baking the cookies -- which is something you can and should do the day before.

 

Triple Threat Brownies

Triple Threat Brownies with Coffee Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce
Betty Rosbottom

Triple Threat Brownies are my latest take on this classic. Three types of chocolate are called for. Unsweetened chocolate flavors the batter; then chocolate chips (along with chopped pecans) are folded in. Finally, the baked brownies are dusted with cocoa powder. In this recipe the batter is prepared with a mixer, giving the brownies a lighter, cake-like texture

Stir-Fried Shrimp Salad
Wolfgang Puck Recipes

From the moment years ago when I first peeked inside a Chinese restaurant kitchen, I've been fascinated by chefs who can handle a wok expertly. I love watching as they cut up ingredients into small pieces that will cook quickly and uniformly; heat the big, curved metal pan; and then add the food and quickly stir, tossing it all around the interior of the pan.

How the Portuguese Conquered the World's Palate
Kathy Hunt

What would global cuisine be without Portugal? Probably pretty dull. From spices and fortified wines to seafood and various confections, this country on the southwest tip of Europe has introduced the world to a bevy of flavors. Here's three delightful Portuguese Recipes worth trying - Pasteis de natas, Clams a Bulhao Pato and Salt cod and potato casserole

 

Olive Oil Dip Recipes

Versatile Olive Oil Dip Recipes
Diane Rossen Worthington

While butter hasn't exactly been overthrown as the preferred accompaniment to bread, more and more people are moving on to olive oil, either for health reasons or because they prefer the fruity flavor. Even more delicious are the olive oil-based dips that blend different flavors together. Here's two olive oil dip recipes worthy of your pallette

 

Homemade Pizza

Looking for Something New for the Grill? Try Pizza
Emma Christensen

Take your homemade pizza to a whole new level by cooking it right on the grill. The intense heat of the grill bakes pizzas to crispy perfection in just a few minutes while simultaneously infusing them with smoky flavor. These pizzas are rustic, full of summer flavor, and incredibly fun to make.

 

The Herb Brush: A Great BBQ Tool

The Herb Brush: A Great BBQ Tool
Adam Perry Lang

I'll be using one of my favorite grilling tools, a do-it-yourself herb brush I use to baste the meat while it cooks. Besides looking cool, it lets you slowly, steadily and subtly layer on the aromatic oils in those herbs, while keeping the meat moist. Here's how you can make your own

Tomato and Cheese Crackers
Bev Bennett

With almost an entire aisle of crackers to choose from in the supermarket, why would you make your own? The answer for a twosome is the appeal of fresh crackers whenever you like. When you do the baking, you can have the snap and crunch of a delicious cracker without having leftovers go stale

Tuna Steaks

Sesame-Coated Tuna Steaks with Orange Sherry Mayo
Betty Rosbottom

Fresh tuna is endlessly versatile. It can be sauteed, grilled, roasted or even served raw, all with delectable results. Another bonus is that tuna needs only a very short cooking time, even less than most fish. For the light yet flavorful recipe that follows, tuna steaks are coated with sesame seeds, quickly pan seared and then popped into the oven

 

Buttermilk Pudding Cakes

Buttermilk Pudding Cakes with Sugared Raspberries
Diane Rossen Worthington

Matt and Ted Lee know something about great food. Winners of the coveted James Beard award for Cookbook of the Year 2007, the Lee brothers have a modern, magical touch with Southern cooking. Among the star recipes in their latest cookbook, 'The Lee Bros. Simple Fresh Southern,' are these individual Buttermilk Pudding Cakes with Sugared Raspberries desserts.

 

Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcakes

Strawberry Shortcakes
Nick Malgieri

Whether you can easily buy just-picked strawberries from a farm stand or you pick them yourself in the supermarket, enjoy them this summer in the following easy and delicious strawberry shortcake recipe. And, instead of the all-strawberry version, try a mixture of berries, or even peeled, sliced peaches with or without a few berries thrown in

Panna Cotta with Cointreau and Strawberries
Bev Bennett

Panna cotta is as creamy as a custard and as silken as creme anglaise, the French custard sauce, but without the drama of either dessert. How comforting is that? Give my Panna Cotta with Cointreau and Strawberries dessert recipe a try

 

Chicken Tortilla Wraps

Chicken Tortilla Wraps
Betsy Berthin RD, LD

Feeding kids healthy and nutritious meals is not as hard as you might think. The trick is to follow two basic rules. First, serve only quality meals. They won't know what they're missing -- i.e., junk and processed food -- if they never had it. Secondly, give them what they want. Yes, its that simple.

Healthy Grilling: Grilled Chicken Breast and Watercress Salad
Wolfgang Puck Recipes

Considering the dietary awareness that so many people understandably have these days, many are going to hear the same question: Can't you grill something healthy? This Grilled Chicken Breast and Watercress Salad is very satisfying combination for several reasons

Spinach-stuffed Sole
Pat Baird

This colorful Spinach-stuffed Sole entree is packed with flavor and low in fat, and it features fish, one of the most highly regarded heart-healthy foods

Gourmet Salt Facts from Food Fashion to Health Impact
Christine M. Palumbo, M.B.A., R.D.

Welcome to the world of gourmet salts, a culinary rage that covers the gamut, from artisanal handcrafted sea salts to salts from exotic locations, and infused salts. You don't have to look hard to find specialty salts; they're in supermarkets, gourmet food shops and in prepared foods with increasing frequency. What's so special about specialty salts?

Loving Legumes for all the Right Reasons: Health, Flavor and Value
Sharon Palmer, R.D.

From the pinto beans of Mexico to the chickpeas of the Middle East, legumes have been an important staple in many cultures for centuries. It's no wonder, because legumes -- a class of vegetables that includes beans, peas and lentils -- are as near to a 'perfect food' that you can find.

Radishes, Spring's Favorite Vegetable
Sharon Palmer, R.D.

Radishes were first grown thousands of years ago in ancient China, Egypt and Greece. This spicy, colorful vegetable soon conquered the world, becoming beloved in many cultures -- from Japan to France. Part of the Brassica family (also known as the mustard or cabbage family), radishes (Raphanus sativus) are edible roots that come in an astonishing variety of colors, shapes and sizes

The Microscopic World of Food Nanotechnology
Christine M. Palumbo, M.B.A., R.D.

Imagine 'smart' food packaging that changes color to alert you when a food spoils, or 'interactive' foods that are personalized to fit your needs. It may sound like the stuff of science fiction, but this kind of technology is real thanks to nanotechnology (or, nanotech), which has quietly moved to the forefront of innovation, poised to revolutionize the food industry

Frozen Strawberry Souffle Dessert Recipe
Wolfgang Puck Recipes

Don't be put off by the word 'souffle.' This Frozen Strawberry Souffle recipe isn't one of those baked souffles that make you have to tiptoe around the oven out of fear that the mixture might deflate. You'll love it so much that you may be tempted to try the recipe with other berries, too. Go ahead. It works great with raspberries, blackberries, or any really juicy variety

 

Chicken with Grilled Pepper

Chicken with Grilled Pepper and Tomato Sauce
Bev Bennett

Grilled vegetables have a sweet, smoky flavor and buttery texture that's hard to replicate with other cooking techniques. Use roasted bell peppers to add richness to the following Chicken with Grilled Pepper and Tomato Sauce skillet dinner recipe

 

Grilled Sirloin Steaks

Grilled Sirloin Steaks with Bearnaise Butter
Betty Rosbottom

Cooks everywhere move their kitchens outdoors and turn down the stress with simple grilled entrees. Throw a few steaks on the barbecue, boil some corn, and toss a salad -- that's the M.O. of many. Over the years I've learned to add a few embellishments to this winning formula that make such menus even more special. A good example is this Grilled Sirloin Steak with Bearnaise Butter recipe.

 

Grilled Shrimp

Grilled Shrimp with Old Bay Tequila Lime Marinade
Diane Rossen Worthington

This is one of those grilled recipes that never go out of style. Old Bay is the secret ingredient here and works magic on many foods, but is particularly delicious on seafood. The following Grilled Shrimp with Old Bay Tequila Lime Marinade recipe is a perfect example

 

Banana Ice Cream Sandwich

Go Bananas
Kathy Hunt

Speckled, yellow banana peels indicate ripeness and the ideal time for consumption. At this point bananas possess the least amount of starch and highest amount of sugar. Once bananas hit their prime, they can be used in a wealth of recipes including Banana Ice Cream Sandwiches with Toffee Sauce, Grilled Plantains with Cinnamon-Brown Sugar Glaze and Jibaritos

 

Sangria Popsicles

Grown Up Popsicles with Grown Up Tastes
Emma Christensen

Who says kids get dibs on all the good treats' As adults, we love popsicles just as much as we did when we were younger. The only difference is that now our tastes have evolved beyond strawberry and grape! Cocktails are great inspiration for grown up popsicles. The same combinations of fruit juices, syrups and liquors in our favorite drinks translate remarkably well into frozen form

Whole-wheat Corn Muffins
Pat Baird

These light whole-grain muffins contain far less fat than packaged muffins. They're perfect for starting the day off right -- or keeping them tucked away in the freezer for a handy, healthy snack

6 Shortcuts for 6 Summer Recipes
Aviva Patz

You don't want to be stuck in a steamy kitchen on a hot summer day. So how can you get dinner on the patio table faster? With just a little advanced planning and know-how, you can show up in the kitchen and pull it off. Here are tips for slashing your cooking time on six all-American summer foods

Strawberry Marzipan Tart Dessert Recipe
Wolfgang Puck Recipes

One of my favorite recipes for flavorful fresh strawberries is simply to slice them and arrange them on top of a layer of homemade almond paste, marzipan, in a simple sugar dough tart shell. The combination of crispy, crumbly pastry, sweet and mellow nuts, and fragrant berries is unbelievably good and pure. There's nothing complicated about the following Strawberry Marzipan Tart dessert recipe

 

Rum-Scented Marble Bundt Cake

Rum-Scented Marble Bundt Cake
Nick Malgieri

Marble cakes are both homey and slick at the same time. And a marble cake looks festive when you slice into it and reveal the delicate pattern of the two batters swirled together. Thanks to my old friend Ceri Hadda for sgaring her mother's Rum-Scented Marble Bundt Cake recipe

 

Eggs in a Nest

Eggs in a Nest Recipe
Bev Bennett

For the most basic dish, you'll need four eggs and some seasonings. But the more you enhance the dish, the more you'll enjoy it. Start with herbs, a natural pairing with eggs. Add a snip of fresh-from-the garden chives, tarragon or fresh thyme. Cheese can also make an appetizing appearance. Select a cheese with robust flavor like the shredded Parmesan featured in this Eggs in a Nest recipe

 

Lamb Chops and Couscous

Lamb Chops and Couscous with Asparagus, Mint and Almonds
Betty Rosbottom

Grilled Lamb Chops and Couscous with Asparagus, Mint and Almonds is a quick all-in-one main course. Tender rib lamb chops are marinated in orange juice, garlic and oil, and then popped on the grill for only a few minutes. Buttered couscous tossed with sliced, blanched asparagus, toasted almonds, and mint makes a fast and delicious side

 

Corn-Leek Cakes

Corn-Leek Cakes with Caviar, Smoked Salmon and Creme Fraiche
Diane Rossen Worthington

Corn pancakes with caviar and smoked salmon are an elegant beginning to a celebratory meal. Select sweet corn, either white, bright yellow or a combination of the two varieties. Use a fine cornmeal to give the cakes a tender texture. The sweet, slightly caramelized leeks add a depth of flavor that combines beautifully with the corn

Oatmeal Orange Mini Muffins
Kim Galeaz

This easy mini-muffin recipe also works great when making regular-size muffins. Just divide batter between 12 standard-size muffin tins. Try toasting the walnuts to bring out more flavor. You'll be able to use a smaller amount while still getting great nutty flavor

Salmon With Asian Ginger Glaze
Kim Galeaz

Salmon is one of the richest sources of omega-3 fatty acids, meaning it can help reduce the incidence of depression, improve brain function and lower risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Combined with this simple glaze, the following Salmon With Asian Ginger Glaze recipe is a quick meal that's good for you and easy to clean up

Hazelnut Pesto with Garlic Scapes
Doug Oster

My favorite way to use fresh scapes is in garlic pesto, in which minced scapes are substituted for basil. The following recipe compliments of Pittsburgh chef Brandy Stewart

Top 5 Ways to Never Waste Food Again
Peg Rosen

Even in this economy, the average American family of four wastes about 15 percent of the food they buy, losing about $600 a year. Many of us don't even realize how much we squander. When people learn how much of their groceries ends up in the bin, they're usually shocked. Ready to call a halt to all this waste? Make a list before you shop, stick to it and follow these quick tips at home

 

Couscous Pilaf Recipe

Couscous Pilaf with Chicken and Mushrooms
Bev Bennett

Pearl couscous, larger than a sesame seed and smaller than a grain of rice, deserves an outsized role when you're cooking. This product, also called toasted couscous or Israeli-style couscous, has a very appealing texture and pleasant flavor. And, although it's usually served as a starch instead of pasta, you may find this Couscous Pilaf with Chicken and Mushrooms recipe especially convenient

 

Penne with Asparagus & Gorgonzola

Penne and Asparagus with Gorgonzola Sauce
Bev Bennett

The possibilities are endless, but a mixture of vegetables, pasta and cheese sauce, is especially delightful, being both luscious and easy to prepare as in this Penne and Asparagus with Gorgonzola Sauce recipe

 

Green Bean and Mushroom Salad

Green Bean and Mushroom Salad
Betty Rosbottom

This simple yet distinctive Green Bean and Mushroom Salad recipe is a good example of a salad that might open a meal. Haricots verts, those delectable tender French green beans, are cut and blanched, then paired with thinly sliced mushrooms. Both are tossed in a subtly balanced sherry vinaigrette enhanced with some minced shallots.

Seafood Specialties Recipes
Faye Levy

As the weather warms up, fish dishes appear more frequently. Pairing seafood with seasonal vegetables and fresh herbs is perfect for this time of year. You'll find the following seafood specialities recipes -- Red Trout and Asparagus With Lemon Parsley Sauce, Salmon With Noodles and Leeks, Light and Creamy Seafood Soup With Green Vegetables -- quite extraordinary indeed

Grilled Salmon with Tomato Butter
Wolfgang Puck Recipes

It's hard to believe today, but two and a half decades ago grilled fish was still something of a novelty. 'Oh, you've got to try what Wolfgang does with fish,' people would say when they ate at my first Spago restaurant on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood. 'He actually cooks it on the grill!' Today, of course, almost everybody enjoys grilling fish

 

Upscale Sliders

Upscale Meatball Sliders
Diane Rossen Worthington

The term 'slider' comes from the famous White Castle burger chain. This simple upscale meatball sliders recipe combines ground meat, grated Parmesan, fresh sage, egg, and panko breadcrumbs. The 2-inch sliders are then grilled over high heat. Try these throughout grilling season instead of the usual burger. The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to suit a barbecue of any size.

 

Turkey Burgers

Turkey Burgers with Smoked Paprika and Avocado Salsa
Betty Rosbottom

Turkey Burgers with Smoked Paprika and Avocado Salsa are delectable. Prepared with both white and dark ground turkey, the burgers are seasoned with paprika, cumin, salt and ground pepper. When cooked, they are juicy and scented with a hint of smokiness. Garnished with an avocado salsa, these moist patties, enclosed in lightly toasted buns, pack a lot of flavor

 

Crispy Roast Chicken

Crispy Roast Chicken with Pesto Cream
Diane Rossen Worthington

If you are planning a luncheon or dinner, try this amazingly simple and flavorful Crispy Roast Chicken with Pesto Cream recipe. It's a great entree for large parties, and it can be served hot, at room temperature or chilled with equally delicious results. You can also serve this at a cocktail party by cutting each piece into small slices

Spring for the Season's Fruit
Kathy Hunt

As the days grow longer and warmer, thoughts turn to spring and all the sweet, succulent fruit that it brings. From plump cactus pears to stalky rhubarb, produce stands come alive with the bounty of the season. The following recipes -- Chicken, Apricot and Almond Tagine; Lemon-Rhubarb-Strawberry Trifle; and Pineapple Sorbet -- bring out the best in summer fruits.

 

Parisian Madeleines

5 Light and Elegant Cookie Recipes
Joyce White

When the calendar is crowded with spring and summer celebrations, a platter of cookies infused with citrus flavors and served with a berry sauce and a dab of ice cream is as cool as a sunset or a starry sky. These 5 elegant cookie recipes make for an ideal finale. What's more, you can embellish them with a world of flavors, drawing culinary inspiration from near or far.

Healthy Eating Tips for a Busy Lifestyle
Katrina Bertol

With deadlines to meet, after-work cocktails, frequent dining out, late nights and early mornings, it's easy to forget how simple it is to take control of your health. The following tips will outline some simple ways to enhance your everyday health, boost your metabolism, maintain a healthy weight, increase brain function and start feeling powerful from the inside out

 

Cheese Souffle

Cheese Souffle with Chicken and Spinach
Diane Rossen Worthington

Savory souffles are often too light for a main course, but the addition of chicken and spinach here bolsters this recipe into a substantial main course. When you break into it with your fork, the seductive aroma of cheese, chicken and spinach pours out. It's elegant, airy and fluffy

 

Incredible Egg Dishes

Southwestern Skillet Scramble and Lentil Stew With Poached Eggs
Emma Christensen

It doesn't matter if you're poaching, scrambling or frying: the lower the heat and the slower the cooking, the more creamy and custard-like your eggs will be. Here's two incredible egg dishes worth adding to your menu at home -- Southwestern Skillet Scramble and Lentil Stew With Poached Eggs

 

Roast Beef and Radicchio Sandwich

Roast Beef and Radicchio Sandwich Recipe
Bev Bennett

What could be better than an al fresco meal? For the time and effort you devote to making a picnic lunch for yourself you can double the ingredients and create a wonderful spread for two. This Roast Beef and Radicchio Sandwich recipe is the obvious choice.

 

Chocolate Cupcakes with Almond Crunch

Chocolate Cupcakes with Almond Crunch
Betty Rosbottom

Who would expect that Parisian patisseries would turn out cupcakes! On a recent visit to Paris, I discovered that plenty of the city's sweet shops were displaying fabulous versions, and fell in love with one in particular -- a dark chocolate little gateau, glazed with ganache and sprinkled with caramelized almonds. This Chocolate Cupcakes with Almond Crunch recipe is a close facsimile

Sweet Corn Chowder with Bacon and Jalapeno Cream
Wolfgang Puck Recipes

Depending on where you live and what your weather has been like this spring, you may already be seeing fresh sweet corn. By the time summer officially arrives, fresh locally grown corn will be available almost everywhere. With corn like that, you'll be ready to make one of my favorite summer recipes: Sweet Corn and Bacon Soup with Jalapeno Cream.

Sweet and Sour Shrimp With Asian Vegetables, Pineapple and Brown Rice
Kim Galeaz

Stir-frying is always a great way to create a fast and healthy meal. Adding edamame to any stir-fry provides cholesterol-free protein and valuable soy protein for heart health. Choose brown rice over white rice for more whole-grain nutrients and fiber. Give it a try with the following Sweet and Sour Shrimp With Asian Vegetables, Pineapple and Brown Rice recipe

Secrets to Speed Cooking
Aviva Patz

With a couple of insider strategies and some helpful kitchen tools, you can whip up delicious, nutritious fare in half the time it's taken you until now. Here's a four-pronged approach that can help you crank out great meals in no time

Enjoy the Health Benefits of Tea
Katrina Bertol

Tea can be warming, invigorating, soothing, and most importantly, health promoting. With thousands of varieties, tea is a versatile drink and great alternative to coffee or calorie-laden lattes. Many types of tea have outstanding health benefits, so while it's easy to be overwhelmed by the vast amount of tea to choose from, a little knowledge can set you on the right path

Fight Inflammation With the Right Diet
Lisa Tsakos

Arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis, periodontitis, prostatitis, allergies, inflammatory bowel disease -- most of us are afflicted by inflammation at one time or another, some of us on a daily basis. We may feel that we're out of options when medications aren't the answer, but nothing could be further from the truth. Julie Daniluk is convinced that diet can impact inflammation

Chicken Salad with Avocado and Mint-Soy Vinaigrette
Wolfgang Puck Recipes

As the weather warms up, you always hope to rely on is a good chicken salad -- cool, light, and satisfying. Just imagine the delicious flavors together in the following recipe -- chunks of juicy and flavorful chicken, crunchy celery and romaine lettuce, and cubes of ripe avocado. Doesn't sound like your usual kind of chicken salad, does it?

 

Entree Salad

Salmon and Roasted Vegetable Salad Recipe
Bev Bennett

In the following Salmon and Roasted Vegetable Entree Salad Recipe, you can taste the difference oven-roasting makes. This recipe calls for longer roasting times than you might find elsewhere. Let the green beans cook until they're deeply browned. The result is intense flavor and more appealing texture

 

Orange Scented Scallops

Orange Scented Scallops on Bed of Spring Asparagus
Betty Rosbottom

Fast and delicious are the words one of my kitchen assistants used to describe this recipe for Orange Scented Scallops on a Bed of Spring Asparagus. She was surprised to discover that this entree, which looks quite chic and sophisticated, can be prepared from start to finish in only 30 minutes. There are only a few steps involved in making this main course

 

Diane's Chocolate Chip Cookies

Diane's Chocolate Chip Cookies
Diane Rossen Worthington

Did you know that May 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day? Yes, I know -- what isn't there a holiday for? But who can complain about a day set aside to celebrate chocolate chips? I probably could make it a holiday every day, with all of the delicious dishes I develop using chocolate chips including this great chocolate chip cookie recipe

The Leafy Herbs of Spring and What to Do With Them
Doug Oster

As more consumers head to farmer's markets or join community-supported agriculture organizations to supply their produce needs, many find themselves confounded as to what to do with the bounty on offer. Early in the season, herbs are prominent. Here is some background on some of the more obscure examples you may run across

Coriander / Cilantro: Herbs Savored Round the World
Faye Levy

The French consider coriander to be Moroccan, the British used to call it Chinese parsley, and Americans associate it with Mexican cuisine. The coriander plant gives us two ingredients in one. In the U.S. its green sprigs are most often marketed by their Spanish name, cilantro, while coriander refers to the seeds. Here's four recipes that put cilantro / coriander to best use

Delightful Deviled Eggs With Chives
Kim Galeaz

Here's a great idea for eggs: make deviled eggs! Keep fat to a minimum by using light mayonnaise and reduced-fat sour cream. In-season fresh chives provide a boost of antioxidants along with garlic. Eggs contain valuable high-quality protein and over a dozen vitamins and minerals.

To Market The Farmers Market
Peg Rosen

It's the perfect time to pack up the kids and head to where farmers busily haul out their harvest. It's a place where flaming red tomatoes tumble from crates, peppery basil perfumes the air and homemade jams and jellies beckon. Forget the two-hour trek to the country farm stand; we're talking about your local farmers market. To make the most of your trip, try these suggestions

 

Coconut Walnut Bars

Coconut Walnut Bars
Betty Rosbottom

Recently a friend sent me a recipe that has been in her family for more than 50 years, handed down from one generation to another. Everyone in her clan, she explained, is crazy about these delectable Coconut Walnut Bars. It's not hard to understand why.

 

Lemon Bars

Lemon Bars Recipe
Bev Bennett

Bar cookies provide a delicious solution and they have the added benefit of being easy to make. No juggling baking sheets. Just pat a buttery crust into an 8-inch pan; add filling and bake. Start your small-batch baking with this luscious lemon bar recipe featuring a shortbread crust and lemon curd filling. It's delightful after dinner or as an afternoon snack with tea or coffee

 

Spicy Clam Stew

Spicy Clam Stew
Diane Rossen Worthington

In this dish, fresh clams are served in a light tomato broth, accented with garlic and white wine. The garlic provides a touch of creaminess and a nutty, tame hint of garlic flavor. As a variation, spoon the clams and steaming liquid over hot linguini. This also works well with fresh New Zealand mussels

 

Grilled Sardines

Grilled Spicy Citrus Sardines
Kathy Hunt

You would have to look long and hard before finding a fish more underappreciated than the sardine. For years this small, iridescent fellow has been written off as too boney, oily or fishy -- or just too startling, with head and tail intact, to see fresh or in a can. Yet, thanks to its environmental friendliness and healthful properties, the sardine seems poised to conquer American palates

Olive Oil the Fountain of Health
Betsy Berthin

Would you believe me if I told you there is an Israeli women who credits her longevity to drinking a glass of olive oil every day? She's allegedly 120 years old. Whether you believe her age or not, studies have shown that there olive oil adds more to the Mediterranean diet than just great taste. It's a fountain of health.

Veggielicous Brunch Casserole
Kim Galeaz

The veggies in this cheesy casserole make it rich in nutrients. The cheese gives it kid-friendly flavor. And the eggs contain high-quality protein to fuel your family for the whole day.

Chicken And Vegetable Quesadillas - Cinco de Mayo Treat
Wolfgang Puck Recipes

Like many American citizens who came here from somewhere else, I've always loved adopting not only the traditions of my own new country but also those that have been brought here by other immigrants. That's why I find Cinco de Mayo, the celebration next week on May 5 of a historic victory in the fight for Mexico's independence, so much fun.

 

Bread Pudding

Chocolate Cherry Bread Pudding Recipe
Bev Bennett

With Mother's Day approaching, celebrate another important twosome in your life: you and your mom. Show her your appreciation -- along with assurances you haven't starved since you left home -- by preparing a brunch. Then, once you've satisfied mom on the basics, pull out all the stops and dazzle her with a rich, indulgent variation on that mom staple: Chocolate Cherry Bread Pudding

 

Cookies

Giant White Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut Cookies
Roseanne Barr

Can you believe it: I ended up on the Nut Farm! Okay, no wise comments. I'm talking about a real nut farm in Hawaii, where my five kids and five grandkids can ramble around, work up an appetite (I don't have to work at it) and then enjoy some of the luscious Macadamia nut cookies that I'll be making for them on Mother's Day

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies
Wolfgang Puck Recipes

My mother always loved to watch me eat. Moms everywhere are like that: No matter how hungry they might be, they always want to feed their children before they feed themselves. So it's important, I believe, that anything children, whatever their age, cook for Mother's Day this coming Sunday should be something both mother and child would enjoy.

 

Coconut and Chocolate Marble Pound Cake

Coconut and Chocolate Marble Pound Cake
Diane Rossen Worthington

Author Lori Longbotham has penned a terrific book on coconut desserts. Who knew there was so much to know about coconut? She gives valuable tips on selecting coconut milk, coconut cream, shredded dried coconut and coconut extract. So, if your mom is a coconut lover, why not bake her a Coconut and Chocolate Marble Pound Cake and give her the book as her gift?

Kaiserschmarrn: Viennese Mother's Day Brunch
Nick Malgieri

If Mom has a sweet tooth and likes having you cook her something special for Mothers Day, then try Kaiserschmarrn, a treat from the glorious past of the Austrian Empire.

 

Chevre Tartlets

Chevre Tartlets with Hazelnuts and Fresh Herbs
Betty Rosbottom

Appetizers often receive far less attention from cooks than the main course or even dessert. That's unfortunate, for starters are the first thing guests see and sample at a dinner party. The best appetizers are always simple; they tempt but do not sate diners' palates. These Chevre Tartlets with Hazelnuts and Fresh Herbs make perfect hors d'oeuvres for spring entertaining

Whole-grain Macaroni and Cheese
Kim Galeaz

It takes a few extra minutes to make macaroni and cheese from scratch instead of a box. Whole-wheat macaroni boosts protein, fiber and whole-grain nutrients. Cut the total fat and saturated fat slightly by using a reduced-fat version of sharp cheddar and 1% low-fat milk. Just one cup of this scrumptious and comforting side dish contains over one-third of your daily value for calcium

 

Spanish Tapa

Fish In Pine Nut Sauce: Spanish Tapa for Dinner
Diane Rossen Worthington

Joyce Goldstein was my first cooking teacher many years ago. She has an amazing knowledge of Mediterranean food, and in her latest book, 'Tapas', she explores the world of Spanish flavors in small bites. This fish recipe, adapted from Goldstein's book, usually serves 8, but I prepared it as a main course for four along with braised spinach for a very satisfying meal

 

Roasted Salmon Fillets

Roasted Salmon Fillets Topped with Mustard Herb Butter
Betty Rosbottom

Fresh fish, whether cut in fillets or whole, makes a quick and deliciously simple main course, especially for those who are pressed for time. The recipe for Roasted Salmon Fillets Topped with Mustard Herb Butter is a good example

 

Margarita Cod

Margarita Cod Recipe
Bev Bennett

Take an unlikely blend of salty, tangy and sweet flavors, shake with a potent shot of tequila, and you've got the margarita, an appealing cocktail. But beyond their appeal in a cocktail, tequila and limejuice in combination add a flavor punch to mild-tasting fish such as tilapia and cod. You won't taste the alcohol, but the tequila's smoky, herbal flavor will shine through

Pasta with Mushroom Sauce
Wolfgang Puck Recipes

Whichever mushroom type you use, the most important factor in making the sauce is to saute them in a hot pan large enough to prevent overcrowding, so they'll color a bit and develop their flavor before they start giving up their moisture. As for the pasta, that's really a matter of your choice. Fresh or dried varieties work equally well

Better Supermarket Shortcut Meals
Emma Christensen

Want better flavor without losing the convenience of your favorite store-bought meals and sauces? No problem! With a little experimentation, these easy store-bought shortcuts can become tasty and satisfying meals.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Sugar
Sharon Salomon

Seems everyone's got an opinion about sugar. It's a safe bet that many people have resolved to give it up, because they think sugar negatively impacts their health. The relationship of sugar to health is an emotionally charged issue, with people taking sides for or against it with little, if any, scientific support for their beliefs.

Quinoa: Nutritious Mother Grain of the Incas
Sharon Palmer, R.D.

Known in the Inca language as the 'mother grain,' quinoa (keen-wah) sustained the people of the Andes mountains of Bolivia, Chile and Peru for the past 5,000 years. This nutritious seed was highly regarded in Incan culture, and was believed to provide stamina to warriors.

Omega-3 Enriched Eggs an 'Eggs-traordinary' Choice for Heart Health
Environmental Nutrition

You're not the only one puzzled over omega-3 fatty acids turning up in eggs. After all, you typically associate omega-3s with fish, not poultry eggs. How do omega-3s end up in eggs? It all starts with the chicken and not the egg, after all.

Omega-3 Rich Healthy Diet Recipe
John La Puma, MD

My Spaghetti with Toasty Walnuts and Flax recipe is just the ticket. Its flax meal and eggs are rich omega-3 fatty acid, which helps fight the body's inflammation, improving blood flow. The recipe's whole grains lower insulin resistance, unlike white pasta, crackers and most bread

Best Cooking Methods for Heartburn Sufferers
Jessica Goldbogen Harlan

Even if high-fat treats arenÕt one of your personal heartburn triggers, they can still lead to extra pounds, which in turn can make heartburn episodes more frequent and severe. By opting for low-fat cooking methods, you can fuel your culinary passion and create tasty meals while keeping heartburn symptoms in check. Here, the best cooking methods for heartburn sufferers

Pork Medallions With Onion Marmalade
Wolfgang Puck Recipes

Onions contain a lot of natural sugar. If you cook the onions gently and slowly, those sugars will caramelize while the more bitter elements become less harsh. The result is a fragrant, sweet, almost delicate vegetable that anyone can love. I like to refer to as an onion marmalade -- a favorite accompaniment for sauteed or grilled meat, poultry, seafood or in the following pork recipe

 

Spring Chicken Salad

Spring Chicken Salad Recipe
Bev Bennett

Just as you comb through the closet every spring, pulling out lighter garments, do the same with recipes. Chilled entree salads, sandwiches and cold soups -- not your first choice for January meals -- are welcome now. The following chicken salad recipe is a delicious example

 

Spring Pea Soup

Spring Pea Soup with Bacon and Chives
Betty Rosbottom

At last, days are getting longer, temperatures are climbing, and many yards are boasting patches of green, even flowers. Spring is officially here, and if you're ready for new, lighter fare, like I am, you'll be tempted by the following Spring Pea Soup with Bacon and Chives recipe.

 

Popover Pancake

Popover Pancake with Mascarpone and Berries
Diane Rossen Worthington

Like a popover, this over-sized lemon- and orange-scented pancake magically puffs up into a light yet satisfying breakfast or brunch main course. Easier than making individual pancakes, this big puffy pancake makes a dazzling presentation. Serve this pancake with grilled assorted sausages or crisp bacon. You can also serve the following recipe as a breakfast side dish

 

Smoked Salmon Tortillas

Smoked Salmon Not Just for Brunch Anymore Recipes
Kathy Hunt

With its delicate, coral flesh and mild savoriness, smoked salmon has become the darling of the brunch table. Yet it can do much more than act as a fancy finger food. Whether featured in a pasta dish, incorporated into a salad or filling a fajita, smoked salmon is a versatile, multi-faceted fish as evidenced by the following recipes

 

Artichoke Hearts

Sweet and Tender Artichoke Hearts Recipes
Emma Christensen

When it comes to artichokes, don't be deterred by those prickly outer leaves or that gag-inducing inner choke. Their sweet and tender hearts are a prize worth the effort. Artichoke hearts can be braised, steamed, roasted or grilled. Artichoke hearts are fantastic simply drizzled with olive oil and a little salt, but they can also make a lovely side dish as in the following two recipes

Going Green Organic Smoothies
Rachel Luther

In any healthy diet, it is always suggested that we consume more greens -- spinach, swiss chard, kale, romaine, dandelion and so forth. You have heard, read about and perhaps occasionally consume these sometimes intimidating 'creatures.' And let's face it, there are only so many salads one can consume. Don't worry, there's a tasty alternative: the green smoothie.

Pepper-spiced Pecans and Almonds
Kim Galeaz

What could be better than a crunchy snack filled with disease-fighting antioxidants? The ancho and chipotle chili peppers are a surprising source of antioxidants from the capsaicin, the compound that gives chilies their heat. Plus, both almonds and pecans are rich in heart-health properties and antioxidants.

Secrets to Money-saving Meals
Gail Belsky

If you're like most people these days, you're watching what you spend and cutting back on unnecessary expenses, like dinners out. Still, the more you eat at home, the higher your supermarket bills are -- and they can skyrocket depending on what you cook. So how do you reduce food costs without spoiling your appetite? Here are four easy, tasty ways to save money while still eating what you love

Food Allergy Update
Your Family Today

Food allergies are a very common concern among parents -- and with good reason. Even though the rise in allergies is very real, parents often blame food for mild symptoms that are actually caused by something else. To avoid a misdiagnosis by Dr. Mom (or Dr. Dad), here are common symptoms of exposure to nonfood allergens, plus a quick guide to the three methods of testing for true food allergies

Vegetables a la Greque
Wolfgang Puck Recipes

Many people hear 'a la Greque' and wonder what it means. The answer is simple, referring to the typically eastern Mediterranean ingredients with which those vegetables are first cooked and then marinated: tomatoes, garlic, onions, bell peppers, olive oil, white wine, herbs, and a hint of lemon. The results taste so delicious that, like me, you'll want to make this recipe again and again

 

Three Cheese Macaroni & Cheese

Three Cheese Macaroni with Caramelized Leeks, Prosciutto and Peas
Diane Rossen Worthington

Mac and cheese might just be the most comforting comfort food ever devised. It has all the attributes of feel-good food: cheesy, creamy and familiar. And it never seems to go out of style. Many restaurants are making upscale versions adding lobster, truffles or other exotic ingredients. Here's my upscale recipe. To make this a vegetarian dish, just remove the prosciutto

 

Beef and Bean Chili

Beef and Bean Chili Recipe
Bev Bennett

The following recipe for beef and bean chili is on the top of the do-ahead list because it doesn't need tending once you've got the ingredients in the pot. You can make this beef and bean chili on the stovetop or in a slow cooker, which spares even more of your attention.

 

Braised Chicken Thighs

Braised Chicken Thighs with Tomatoes and Fennel
Betty Rosbottom

When entertaining, nothing is more comforting than to have a dish, particularly a main course, that can be made completely in advance. Braised Chicken Thighs with Tomatoes and Fennel is such a main course recipe. You can assemble and cook this delectable creation up to two days ahead, and at serving time all you'll need to do is gently reheat it.

Asparagus, the Perennial Spring Miracle
Doug Oster

Every year as winter fades and the soil warms, a miracle happens in certain farm and in garden plots. The cool wet soil gives way to emerging asparagus spears. It's one of the first crops available for home gardeners and market farmers alike. And anyone who has had the pleasure of eating it raw knows that fresh asparagus is heaven.

Healthiest Artificial Sweetener
Julie Evans - Live Right Live Well

Which artificial sweetener is best for your health?

Enjoying Tuna Without Endangering Your Health
Jennifer Viegas - Live Right Live Well

Reservations about mercury are understandable since mercury can cause damage to the brain, kidneys and a developing fetus. Here's ow to enjoy tuna without endangering your health

Eight Uncommon Fruits Worth A Try
Daryn Eller - Live Right Live Well

A lot of exotic fruits are very rich in antioxidants, compounds that destroy disease-causing free radicals. Some of them can be expensive but by mixing them into a fruit salad or alternating them with more common kinds on fruit kebobs, you can keep the cost down. Here are eight uncommon fruits that are worth a try

 

Cheddar & Cherry Muffins

Cheddar and Cherry Muffins Recipe
Bev Bennett

The cheddar and cherry muffin recipe that follows is adapted from Mary Cech's book 'Savory Baking'. Serve these for lunch along with soup or a salad.

 

Roast Pork Tenderloin

Roast Pork Tenderloin with Balsamic-Maple Sauce Recipe
Bev Bennett

In the following main course dish, roast pork tenderloin is basted and served with a sauce of balsamic vinegar, garlic, tomato paste and maple syrup. The robust flavor is an excellent complement to the pork.

 

Blue Cheese Flans

Blue Cheese Flans with Baby Spinach & Scallion Salad
Betty Rosbottom

A simple sprinkling of crumbled blue cheese provides a tempting garnish to a salad, but when that same cheese is baked into a savory flan and paired with tender greens, it elevates this course to new heights. For the delectable flans featured here, a robust variety of blue cheese is mixed with butter and cream cheese, combined with eggs and creme fraiche, then baked and unmolded.

 

Linguine with Shrimp, Mint and Chili Flakes

Linguine with Shrimp
Betty Rosbottom

This recipe for Linguine with Shrimp, Mint and Chili Flakes definitely falls into the fast-and-easy-to-make category. It's also easy to assemble, calls for only a few ingredients and, when mounded into shallow bowls or on plates, makes a striking presentation.

 

Roasted Asparagus with Citrus Vinaigrette

Roasted Asparagus with Citrus Vinaigrette
Diane Rossen Worthington

Asparagus is fun to cook. It is equally delicious steamed, boiled, grilled or roasted. I often serve this warm as a first course or as a side dish along with a simple grilled entree. You can double the recipe and served it chilled or at room temperature. This is a standby recipe that I hope you will use again and again. Check out the many possibilities below.

Celebrate Springtime with Baby Vegetable Stew
Anne Willan

Early spring is prime time for a simple, hearty stew. Depending where you live, the first baby vegetables should be showing up in markets in a matter of weeks. A vegetable medley like this is ideal with grilled fish, turkey or veal escalope, or a pork chop. It can stand alone as a first course or vegetarian main, a tantalizing hint of warm-weather pleasures to come.

Margarine vs. Butter - Is margarine healthier than butter?
Nicole Gregory - Live Right Live Well

Butter contains saturated fat, which raises bad LDL cholesterol and increases your risk of heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes. Margarine has no saturated fat and fewer calories, but it may contain trans fat, which not only raises LDL cholesterol, but lowers good HDL cholesterol as well. Fortunately ...

The Perfect Potluck
Patricia Berry - Ideas That Spark

Hosting a potluck dinner, for instance, lets you be creative about making it fun and keeping it reasonable. Whether it's a one-off or a regular event, try adding a theme to your potluck party. It gives guests a good starting point for deciding what to bring and builds in a conversation starter. Here are a few jumping-off points

Easter Recipe - Make Perfect Scrambled Eggs for Easter Brunch
Wolfgang Puck Recipes

The recipe I share here offers just one example of that idea with a combination perfect for a springtime brunch: diced tomato and the medley of chopped fresh parsley, chervil, chives, and tarragon that the French refer to as fines herbes . Make these as the centerpiece of your Easter Sunday brunch, cooking them when everyone is ready to eat, and your guests will be delighted.

Easter Recipes - Easter Dinner for Two Or Twenty
Emma Christensen Recipes

No matter how many people are gathered around your table this Easter, you want a dinner that will fit the occasion. Lamb chops are guaranteed to make the meal feel fancy, and they have the bonus advantage of being incredibly easy to make. Lamb is also a classic choice for Easter and can make a refreshing change from the glazed ham most of us have come to expect!

Easter Recipes - Pastiera Napoletana Classic Taste of Easter in Southern Italy
Nick Malgieri Recipes

Easter and its traditional foods are replete with references to rebirth of all kinds, commemorating Christ's resurrection. In much of Italy, wheat is a potent symbol that has become linked with Easter. So it should come as no surprise that Pastiera Napoletana -- a pie filled with wheat berries -- is an almost obligatory part of the Easter menu in most of southern Italy

Passover Recipes - Sweet Treat on the Seder Plate
Diane Rossen Worthington

What gets most of the attention on the Seder plate is the sweet charoset. Charoset is a symbol of the mortar that the Jewish slaves used. It is one dish that kids and adults alike look forward to each year for its sweet nutty goodness. Charoset is a sweet relish of fruit and nuts. Watch how fast this Apple and Toasted Walnut Charoset disappears off the Seder plate

Passover Recipes - Showcase Spring Vegetables in Seder Side Dishes
Faye Levy

A challenge every cook faces during the eight days of Passover is how to make meals satisfying while avoiding the list of foods forbidden. One of the best ways is to include generous helpings of cooked vegetables. Featuring an array of vegetables at the Seder highlights Passover as a celebration of spring, while ensuring that the menu is colorful and wholesome

Passover Recipe - Pressure Cooker Braised Beef Shanks
Wolfgang Puck Recipes

For many years now one of my most popular Passover main courses has been braised beef short ribs, a tough, gelatinous cut that becomes incredibly flavorful and tender with long, slow braising. The same holds true for shank, one of the most delicious cuts of beef you can imagine, and I'm happy to share with you a favorite recipe for it here.

 

Mediterranean-Style Meatballs

Light Mediterranean-Style Meatballs with Double Tomato Herb Sauce
Diane Rossen Worthington

Meatballs seem to be one of those dishes that are as appropriate for children as they are for adults. They're universal comfort food. Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, herbs and a rich tomato sauce give these airy and fluffy meatballs a Mediterranean touch. Serve these meatballs alone, with your favorite pasta, or on a baguette with the tomato sauce spooned over them

 

Quinoa Salad

Asparagus Smoked Salmon and Quinoa Salad Recipe
Bev Bennett

You've no doubt read that whole grains are good for you. But you also know that whole grains usually take longer to cook than their refined counterparts. In the following recipe, quinoa is matched with asparagus and smoked salmon for an elegant entree salad. To prepare enough quinoa to make this dish again and again, double or triple the grain and the water.

Simple Pasta Recipe to Celebrate Spring
Wolfgang Puck Recipes

When I think of spring the first thing that comes to my mind is the season's tender fresh vegetables. These new seasonal vegetables are at their best when you prepare and eat them in the simplest of ways. That's why I like to serve them tossed with pasta, as I do in my recipe for Bow Ties with Spring Vegetables and Roasted Garlic.

Grilled Sausages and Braised Red Cabbage with Apples
Betty Rosbottom

Comfort food is popular any time of the year. Pan-grilled sausages served with braised red cabbage and apples definitely falls into this category. Robust and hearty, this soothing duo is simple, fast, and inexpensive to prepare.

 

Superfoods: Avocado

Superfoods Boost Health and Energy
Katrina Bertol

While there's no single food that is perfect, there are many foods that are nutritional powerhouses and will definitely help you feel your best. For a food to be considered a 'super food' it must be nutrient dense and packed with vitamins and minerals that will benefit your health and decrease the chance of nutrient deficiency. Examples include ...

 

Friendly Probiotics

Inside the World of Friendly Probiotics
Victoria Shanta Retelny, R.D.

Digestive health is a big priority these days -- the U.S. probiotic ('friendly bacteria') market is projected to be worth up to $2 billion or more by 2013. Yet even with famous faces and large food companies touting the gut health benefits of probiotics, confusion abounds. So what are these friendly microbes and how do they work?

Roasted Pepper Linguini with Arugula and Prosciutto Recipe
Doug Oster

When the days grow longer and the unmistakable smell of spring fills the air, gardeners and foodies alike rejoice; fresh ingredients are right around the corner. The first crops in the ground are greens. They thrive in cool weather, grow quickly and offer the fresh taste of the season we all long for.

Curry Recipes: History of Truly Global Cuisine
Kathy Hunt

To most Americans, curry is synonymous with the spicy, yellowish stew-like dish we like to order at Indian restaurants. Or we associate it with the aromatic powder we pull out the spice cabinet when we get the yen to attempt an exotic dish in the kitchen. Yet these images do little justice to the long history, endless variety and global reach of curried dishes including these three recipes

Bring out Your Inner Chef
Louise Tutelian - Ideas That Spark

Here's some food for thought: If you're cooking for everyone else all the time, take yourself off the back burner for a minute and think about pleasing yourself when you cook. These fun ideas will help you love what you make and make what you love

Frozen Yogurt Health Benefits
Nicole Gregory - Live Right Live Well

Does frozen yogurt have the same health benefits as regular yogurt?

Cutting Sugary Beverages
Michael Castleman - Live Right Live Well

Can cutting sugary beverages really help me lose weight?

Are Eggs Part of a Healthy Diet
Michael Castleman - Live Right Live Well

Eggs are a nutrition bonanza. Despite their high cholesterol content, eggs are an ideal protein choice and don't raise risk for heart disease in most people. Here' why

Chicken Fingers

Parmesan Chicken Fingers Recipe
Bev Bennett

It's March Madness time and the annual college basketball rite is a powerful lure for anyone with an interest in sports. Rather than begrudge the empty chair at mealtime, create a game-time meal for two. As a change from popular chicken wings, prepare chicken fingers as an entree.

Brownie Fudge Pie with Bailey's Whipped Cream
Betty Rosbottom

I, for one, love creating new confections such as a Brownie Fudge Pie with Bailey Whipped Cream. Extra rich and indulgent, this pie, which can be made a day ahead, yields 8 slices.

This Spring Make Time for Pantry Makeover
Dena Smith Givens

It's never too late for health-related resolutions. These five simple tips can help to jumpstart your efforts and give you a fresh start

White Bean Soup With Tomatoes and Spinach Recipe
Diane Rossen Worthington

I love this soup because it is easy to make and delivers great flavor without extra calories. It has a velvety texture because the beans naturally take on a creamy consistency when cooked. Better yet, no cream is added. Wilted spinach leaves added just before serving bring a vibrant green accent of color.

 

Cheddar-Colcannon Torte

Potato-Bacon Tarts Recipe
Margaret M. Johnson

A delicious, crustless potato torte includes bacon, cabbage, and Irish Cheddar; a quiche-like tart adds shallots and blue cheese; and a riff on a French tartiflette, a gratin generally made with reblochon cheese, substitutes Irish Swiss. Serve with a simple green salad, your favorite wine

Avoiding Heartburn
Jennifer Viegas - Live Right Live Well

For people who suffer from heartburn, it's like receiving the bill after an expensive meal: Somehow, you're not surprised, but it takes you aback nonetheless. To enjoy palate-pleasing meals without the miserable, burning sensation that acid reflux brings, Pat Baird, author of six cookbooks, recommends these measures

 

Panini

Grilled Pastrami and Cheese Panini
Wolfgang Puck Pizza Recipes

Panini, as you may know, is an Italian word that means 'little breads' and refers to all kinds of crusty griddle-cooked sandwiches filled with delicious ingredients and oozing with melted cheese. They're some of my favorite casual treats, with great tastes and textures and an endless capacity for creativity. Give the following Grilled Pastrami and Cheese Panini Recipe a try

 

Spiced Brioche French Toast

Spiced Brioche French Toast with Maple Pears Recipe
Bev Bennett

You may prefer to serve this luscious dish of brioche French toast with Maple Pears as a Sunday brunch for two. The recipe is adapted from Jim Stott's Stonewall Kitchen Breakfast cookbook.

 

Rustic Pizzas

Rustic Pizzas with Butternut Squash, Goat Cheese, and Bacon
Betty Rosbottom

Although traditional pizzas made with tomato sauce and shredded mozzarella remain a mainstay for many, more inventive pies with creative toppings are gaining in popularity. Take, for example, the rustic pizzas featured here today. In taste, color and texture, they easily rival conventional pizzas.

 

Scones Recipe

Scones with Currants Recipe
Diane Rossen Worthington

Scones fit into the easy-baking repertoire. Scones can be sweet or savory and couldn't be simpler to prepare. The best way to describe them is that they resemble a rustic-looking biscuit. They are meant to be golden brown on top and flaky in the center.

 

Scalloped Potatoes

Overcoming the Challenges of the Potato
Shirley O. Corriher

It's not as easy as you might think to prepare potatoes that make you feel good. But with a little insight into the different potato varieties and preparation techniques suited to the starchy tuber, you can make dishes that consistently satisfy. Here's your potato guide plus two wonderful potato recipes

 

Apple-Tuna Salad

How to Make Salads You Can't Stop Craving
Emma Christensen

A truly satisfying salad is one that we look forward to eating. Fill salads with ingredients that are fresh and full of flavor. Salads made from tender baby greens topped with crunchy seasonal vegetables and homemade vinaigrette will satisfy both our taste buds and our appetites. Here's two salad recipes that meet the requirement

The Real Cost of Fast Food
Lisa Tsakos

A fast-food meal may sound like a good deal, especially when you don't have time to prepare breakfast or lunch. A comparison of cost vs. nutritional value, however, paints a very different picture.

Immune-boosting Foods YouÕll Love
Barbara Ruhs - Sniffle Solutions

The better you eat, the stronger your immune power. On the other hand, the more nutrient deficiencies you have, the more vulnerable you are to getting sick. To keep your immune system working at its best, increase your intake of these foods during cold and flu season. YouÕll be glad you did.

How Antioxidants Can Save Your Life
Michael Castleman - Live Right Live Well

Want to cut your risk of cancer in half? Want to substantially reduce your chance of suffering a heart attack or stroke? Want to live a longer, healthier life? The answer is simple: Eat more fruits and vegetables. For optimal health, experts say we should be striving for seven to nine servings of fruits and vegetables a day

Big Breakfast Helps You Lose Weight
Nicole Gregory - Live Right Live Well

ItÕs those cravings that do us in -- cookies, ice cream, potato chips. The answer, however, is not to banish snacks from your home or to force yourself to resist those cravings through sheer strength of will. The key, according to a surprising new study, is to eat a big breakfast high in complex carbs and protein.

Omega-3 Power Boosts Health
Stacey Colino - Live Right Live Well

Omega-3 fatty acids, once found primarily in fatty fish, are being added to all sorts of foods, including fruit juices, soy milk, eggs, nutrition bars, cereal, yogurt -- even infant formula. In fact, theyÕve become the wonder nutrient du jour, largely because researchers are discovering more and more health benefits associated with them.

Is Organic Food Really Better
Jessica Goldbogen Harlan - Live Right Live Well

I've fallen prey to the dilemma of whether or not to buy organic. Scary headlines about toxins in our food are everywhere I turn, and each time I go grocery shopping organic offerings beckon. But is organic food really better? Can I afford organic food? If you've asked yourself these same questions, here are five important insights IÕve learned about going organic

Healthy Meals in 10 Minutes or Less
Susan Male Smith, R.D. - Live Right Live Well

Who has time to cook anymore? Fortunately, with more and more supermarkets catering to harried, time-strapped shoppers, itÕs easier than ever to find healthy, heartburn-friendly dinner fixings without resorting to overly processed convenience foods. follow these four steps to put together meals that are quick, easy and nutritious

Best Meals for Men Who Hate to Cook
Paul Berger - Live Right Live Well

Most men grow up without being encouraged to cook, and in adulthood they quickly find someone else to do it for them, notes Dave Joachim, author of more than 30 cookbooks. This is a shame, really, because cooking is a valuable skill. Dave Joachim shares valuable insight in this article

Whole-grain Sweet-potato Pancakes
Kim Galeaz - Live Right Live Well

Filled with whole-grain goodness and rich in vitamin A, these easy-to-make pancakes -- served with a sprinkling of cinnamon sugar -- can be served for breakfast, lunch or even dinner.

 

Gourmet Pizza at Home

Pizza with Barbecued Beef and Onions Recipe
Wolfgang Puck Pizza Recipes

Before you plan to serve the pizzas, preheat the oven with a pizza stone or baking tiles to the specified temperature. Unwrap the frozen or refrigerated pizzas and continue baking until they are hot, browned, and bubbly. The results will be so delicious that your family and friends are sure to award you the gold medal for cooking!

Cold Weather Pesto, a Cozy Condiment for Your Kitchen
Diane Rossen Worthington

This Winter Pesto is a delightful seasonal riff of the traditional sauce and can be made a few days ahead. Toss out the basil and take advantage of what's in season now: fresh dill, mint, chives and parsley.

 

Java Rub Chicken

The Health Buzz About Java Rub Chicken
Betsy Berthin RD, LD

Scores of studies have investigated the health benefits of coffee, and while none actually recommends coffee if you haven't already, some certainly give java drinkers a reason to be less jittery. If you just can't get enough of it in your cup, you might consider using it to cook. See what coffee can do on the barbecue with this recipe for Java Rub Chicken

 

Chicken with Bacon & Cherries

Chicken with Bacon and Cherries Recipe
Bev Bennett

The following Chicken with Bacon and Cherries Recipe takes its cue from the current trend to salty-sweet pairings. Bacon, dried cherries and Port mingle in a robust sauce. I call for peppered bacon for an extra dimension of flavor.

 

Flank Steaks with Chimichurri Sauce

Flank Steaks with Chimichurri Sauce
Betty Rosbottom

Flank steaks topped with spoonfuls of the piquant, green sauce turned out to be the most popular offering of the evening. If you've never tried chimichurri sauce, put it on your "to do" list.

 

Pears in Season

Pears in Season: Pear Tart With Caramel Sauce Dessert Recipe
Wolfgang Puck Dessert Recipes

Pears are delightful and make wonderful ingredients in savory and sweet dishes alike. I love the way they taste sauteed with chicken, duck, or pork, for example. Among my favorite ways of all to cook with pears is dessert pastries. So I'm delighted to share with you a classic recipe for Pear Tart with Caramel Sauce. It's a perfect winter dessert, and is surprisingly easy to make.

 

Lamb & Apricots over Orzo

Lamb and Apricots over Orzo Recipe
Bev Bennett

The following dish of ground lamb with cinnamon, tomatoes and apricots, which is inspired by Middle Eastern cooking, is sweet with a piquant hint. Serve it over orzo or rice.

 

Tomato Soup

Tomato and Roasted Garlic Soup
Betty Rosbottom

If you're entertaining, nothing is more convenient or forgiving to serve than a pot of homemade soup. Most all potages can be cooked ahead and reheated quickly, so you can say good-bye to last-minute hassle. Need a starter to open a dinner or a main course to anchor a lunch or supper? Soup, especially one like the tempting Tomato and Roasted Garlic Soup that follows, is the answer.

 

Homemade Pizza

Four Seasons Pizza Recipe: Any Season is Pizza Time
Diane Rossen Worthington

This classic deep-dish style pizza represents the four seasons with these toppings: artichokes for spring, olives for summer, mushrooms for fall and prosciutto for winter. If you have a large 14- by 16-inch rimless baking sheet, you can put both pizzas on the sheet; otherwise use 2 sheets. A crispy green salad is all you need to pull together a lunch or Sunday supper.

Stews and Casseroles: Mediterranean-Style Fish Stew, Oven-Braised Pheasant, Spirit Braised Chicken
Joyce White

As winter wears on, we count on cooking not just to keep the chill at bay, but to lift our spirits as well. Days may still be short and the skies may still be gray, but stirring a hot pot with flavors from around the world can transport your table to balmier, more exotic climes. Recipes for Mediterranean-Style Fish Stew, Oven-Braised Pheasant, Spirit Braised Chicken follow

Rutabaga and Kohlrabi, Loveable Outcasts
Kathy Hunt

For years the toy top-shaped rutabaga and spiky kohlrabi have endured being snubbed for their more glamorous brethren. Luckily, the culinary cold shoulder has come to an end. From salads and purees and to stews and casseroles, these versatile veggies finally get their due.

 

Beef Stroganoff

Beef Stroganoff, a Culinary Classic for Valentine's Day Recipe
Bev Bennett

Forget trendy; forget experimental cuisines. A romantic dinner shouldn't surprise the taste buds. Instead, look to culinary classics for inspiration and prepare time-honored beef stroganoff. The dish is familiar and comforting yet seductive in its richness.

 

Stir-Fried Garlic Lamb in Lettuce Cups Recipe
Wolfgang Puck

I thought it would be especially fun to share with you one of my favorite, easy recipes from China: Stir-Fried Garlic Lamb in Lettuce Cups, something you can cook not only in honor of Chinese New Year but also share with the one you love on Valentine's Day

 

Chocolate Caramel Mousse

Chocolate Caramel Mousse with Candied Peanuts Recipe
Betty Rosbottom

Chocolate, caramel and nuts! Is there a more celestial trinity when it comes to desserts? That's the winning combination in Chocolate Caramel Mousse with Candied Peanuts, a delectable recipe from The Hot and Hot Fish Club Cookbook, a new book by Chris and Idie Hastings, owners and chefs at the Birmingham restaurant of the same name.

 

Caesar Salad Recipe

Caesar Salad with Roasted Capers
Diane Rossen Worthington

Caesar salad has remained on restaurant menus for decades. What makes it so unforgettable? It is all about the dressing and the croutons. The key ingredients always include garlic, egg, Parmesan cheese, lemon and oil. Here, roasted capers replace the over-used bread crouton in this contemporary Caesar salad version.

 

Fig and Nut Pie Recipe

Figgy Winter Delights: Fig Recipes
Margaret M. Johnson

From cookies and pudding to chutney and jam, the humble fig, with a short but productive growing season in the U.S. (mid-May to mid-December), is quite the versatile little fruit. The two recipes that follow -- Winter Fruit Stuffing, Fig and Nut Pie -- are not only delightful and easy-to-make, but a great introduction to cooking with figs.

 

Basler Kaeswaie

Basler Kaeswaie: Cheese-filled Tart Recipe for Swiss-Style Carnival
Nick Malgieri

After eating my way through Basel's Fasnacht last year, I came up with this cheese-filled tart Basler Kaeswaie recipe drawing on information from my friend Erika Lieben, a native and part-time resident of Basel, as well as on the recipe in the cookbook "Basler Kochschule" (Friedrich Reinhart Verlag) by Amalie Schneider-Schloeth

 

Super Bowl Chili

Super Bowl Chili Recipe
Betty Rosbottom

My grown son, a self-confessed football fanatic, adores the Super Bowl, not the least because it's a reason to socialize. He often invites a group over to watch the game, and serves a simple, yet hearty meal at half time. The chili recipe which follows is perfect for such casual gatherings.

 

Chocolate

Chocolate Souffle Bread Pudding Dessert Recipe
Wolfgang Puck

Chocolate is the most traditional treat to give the one you love. Most people begin and end their efforts, however, by buying a box of chocolates. This year, I suggest you do something different: Make an amazing chocolate dessert for your Valentine. It's easy if you follow my recipe for Chocolate Souffle Bread Pudding. And nothing is likely to impress him or her more

 

Brownies Dessert Recipe

Mint Chocolate Brownies Dessert Recipe
Bev Bennett

With all the possibilities for chocolate lovers to splurge -- from fine-boxed chocolate to hot cocoa at your favorite cafe -- making a chocolate treat at home might seem superfluous. But as exciting as it is to open a package of luxury chocolates, it's just as pleasurable to bake a treat. As such, I recommend the following recipe for chocolate mint brownies

 

Pound Cake

Ina Pinkney's Famous Pound Cake
Shirley O. Corriher

There is always a humbling experience just around the corner. I knew totally and completely that my pound cake was the best. That is, I knew it until about a month ago, when, on a visit to Chicago, I had Ina Pinkney's pound cake!

 

Red Velvet Valentine Cupcakes Bring The Heat
Stevia

For Valentine's Day a delicious recipe for Red Velvet Valentine Cupcake. Sweets for your Sweet, this recipe uses the Stevia Extract In The Raw sweetener to cut in half the amount of sugar used.

Seafood and Angel Hair Pasta
Diane Rossen Worthington

Author Jesse Ziff showcases organic, seasonal and local produce in easy recipes that are both flavorful and visually satisfying. This adaptation of her seafood pasta recipe is a perfect example of her recipe style. Tender chunks of seafood marry beautifully with thin strands of pasta, leafy chard and a creamy tomato sauce.

Scallops with Spiced Mango & Baked Sweet Potato with Tamarind Sauce: Tropical Escape Recipes
Emma Christensen

If you can't manage to sneak away for a tropical vacation, you can certainly bring a bit of the tropics to you! Tropical fruits like mangos and papayas are readily available at local supermarkets and can be served with both sweet and savory dishes. They are especially good when paired with grilled fish and seafood. Here's two recipes to get you in that tropical mood

 

Endive Salad Recipe

Endive Salad with Roasted Beets and Goat Cheese
Diane Rossen Worthington

This Endive Salad with Roasted Beets and Goat Cheese combines the best of winter's produce. I like the sweet beet flavor contrasting with the mildly, bitter Belgian endive and the creamy, slightly pungent goat cheese. The vinaigrette includes balsamic vinegar and lemon juice that adds a more complex flavor to the dressing. Grainy Dijon-style mustard adds texture and a savory flavor.

 

Winter Salad Recipe

Winter Salad of Smoked Salmon Red Grapefruit and Fennel
Betty Rosbottom

If the words 'good airline food' are seemingly contradictory, then you'll be surprised to learn that the following recipe had its beginnings on a long haul transatlantic flight. A glorious salad of smoked salmon, red grapefruit and fennel that I sampled up in the air was so good that I recreated it at home and share with you today

 

Warm Spinach Salad With Goat Cheese And Sweet Onions
Wolfgang Puck

Spinach Salad with a warm vinaigrette is easy to prepare, and a perfect way to bring a taste of coming springtime to your table while it's still winter outside. Try this salad recipe soon, and you'll see why it was a favorite decades ago and why it still deserves to be one

 

Spanish Chicken & Potato Stew

Spanish Chicken and Potato Stew
Bev Bennett

You can bring piquant flavor and meaty texture to many dishes by including a few olives. Take inspiration from the gordal olive and try the following recipe for Spanish Chicken and Potato Stew. If you can't find the imported olive, substitute domestic green olives -- from an olive bar, not a jar -- to maintain the fruit's firm texture.

 

Simple Sopa Azteca (Chicken Tortilla Soup)

Recipes for Health: Can What You Eat Stave Off the Flu?
John La Puma, M.D.

My patient Rachel is taking a bite out of the flu. Now, with most of the flu season past, she wanted to know: Are there really foods she could load up on to help her avoid the flu and not make her gain weight? The answer is yes -- my Chicken Tortilla Soup recipes really does have healing properties and is also low in calories.

Home-Baked Pitas: Easier and More Delicious Than You Think
Nick Malgieri

Pita bread is a perfect solution - it mixes up quickly and is ready to be baked about an hour afterwards. Best of all you can invite friends over for pita sandwiches and let them bake the bread while you gather the fillings. When they see those little flat disks of dough puff they'll think you're a magician. Not bad for stirring some water, oil, yeast and salt into flour.

 

Indoor-Grilling

Indoor-Grilled Meat Patties With Eggplant And Mushrooms
Wolfgang Puck

Many people count indoor grills as among their favorite appliances. I love mine and have lots of fun coming up with delicious new recipes for it. I'm happy to share one of those recipes with you here, for delicious dinnertime burgers with a difference.

 

Barley Mushroom Soup

Turkey Barley Mushroom Soup
Diane Rossen Worthington

Simple to cook and serve, hearty one-dish soups are a good standby for family meals or informal gatherings. Just add bread and a salad and you're ready to eat. Plus this Turkey Barley Mushroom Soup makes for a satisfying meal on a cold day

 

Vanilla Lobster Supreme

Vanilla Lobster Supreme with Pasta and Almond Vinaigrette Recipes
Margaret M. Johnson

Adding a teaspoon or two of vanilla extract to a batch of brownies, chocolate chip cookies or creme brulee is no cause for surprise to any cook, novice or otherwise. Add the same to almond vinaigrette with your favorite salad, or serve the vanilla lobster sauce over bow tie pasta and you're in for a treat

Split Peas Recipes with Pizzazz
Faye Levy

If you're like most Americans, you probably don't think of split peas as an exciting food, having too often faced a bland, muddy-green bowl of soup. You may, however, be aware of the many nutritional benefits of split peas. Here's three recipes that showcase interesting and delicious uses for split peas

 

Roasted Sweet Potato and Onion Soup

Roasted Sweet Potato and Onion Soup
Bev Bennett

If you crave a little less frantic activity and a little more together time, plan a dinner around roasted vegetables. Roasted vegetables are perfect as the base for another dish, such as the following Roasted Sweet Potato and Onion Soup recipe

 

Potato and Chorizo Tortilla

Potato and Chorizo Tortilla
Betty Rosbottom

Although Americans tend to serve eggs as breakfast fare, other countries elevate them to star status later in the day. Such dishes make an inexpensive and delicious main course for dinner. Take for example the Potato and Chorizo Tortilla Recipe featured here.

 

Rice Cooker Mac & Cheese

Rice Cooker Macaroni And Cheese With Wild Mushrooms
Wolfgang Puck

The humble rice cooker -- a staple in almost every Japanese home -- produces perfectly cooked rice every time. More and more of us on this side of the Pacific are using rice cookers, too, including me. What most people don't know, however, is that you can use your rice cooker to cook other delicious dishes. One of my favorite rice cooker dishes is the macaroni and cheese recipe I share here

 

Tuscan-Style Soup

Tuscan-Style White Bean Soup With Crisp Croutons
Betty Rosbottom

Keep it simple, light, and not too costly is the mantra of many cooks. Delectable Tuscan-style Bean Soup with Crisp Croutons delivers on all fronts. A breeze to make, this Italian 'zuppa' assembled with inexpensive ingredients is satisfying, but not heavy

 

Vegetarian Stew

Portabella Mushroom, Tomato and White Bean Ragout: A Cozy Vegetarian Stew
Diane Rossen Worthington

I created this recipe one day when fussy food-loving vegetarians were coming to dinner. I wanted something slightly unusual but speedy to prepare. The result was a bit hit at our table. Everyone loved this combination of sturdy portabella mushrooms combined with tomatoes and creamy cannelini beans.

Recipes for Health: Relieving Arthritis Pain With What You Eat
John La Puma, M.D.

My patient Peggy had severe osteoarthritis. Its pattern of pain and stiffness was predictable, so we could use food to treat and even prevent the pain. Toasted Walnut and Creamy White Bean Pitas was the first recipe I prescribed

Artichoke & Red Pepper Frittata and Chicken Tikka Masala: Quick Meals for Busy Nights
Emma Christensen

When you've been running around all day and still have more to do, it's mighty tempting to order pizza instead of cooking a whole meal. But wait! Put down the phone -- a home-cooked meal might be quicker and easier than you think. Here's two perfect examples ...

 

Angel Hair Pasta

Shrimp and Leeks with Angel Hair Pasta
Bev Bennett

Before someone can get to your door with pizza delivery you can prepare a delicious meal -- that is, if you have a few staples in the kitchen. The recipe given here for shrimp and leeks with Angel Hair Pasta takes about 20 minutes start to finish.

 

Minestrone Soup with Lentils And Brown Rice

Minestrone Soup
Wolfgang Puck

On a cold winter evening when you suddenly feel the need for a comforting soup, you can simply and quickly put together my pressure-cooker minestrone soup. The version I share here gains extra heartiness from brown rice and lentils in place of the pasta many people associate with minestrone.

 

Sabayon (Zabaglione)

Creamy Champagne Sabayon (Zabaglione) Dessert
Wolfgang Puck

The most popular and classic sweet recipe based on Champagne or other sparkling wines is the rich, frothy dessert known in French as sabayon. That name, in turn, is a French pronunciation of the Italian zabaglione. I have come up with a version you can make ahead that stays stable until you're ready to serve it.

 

Grilled Cheese

Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Zesty Cranberry Applesauce
Bev Bennett

A golden grilled cheese sandwich is a cherished childhood memory. One bite into warm, melted cheese and crisp bread alleviated the worst of winter weather when you were young. You don't have to ignore this treat now that you're grown up. And this Grilled Cheese with Zesty Cranberry Applesauce Recipe is right for your grown-up taste buds.

 

Tandoori Fish

Tandoori Fish with Mango and Baby Spinach Salad
Betty Rosbottom

For an upcoming dinner where the guests are likely to be post-holiday dieters, I have found a menu that will miraculously tempt their palates while ignoring their waistlines. It centers around a Tandoori-style fish recipe.

 

Yogurt Parfaits: A Healthy Stylish Breakfast
Diane Rossen Worthington

In Domenica Marchetti's wonderful book 'Big Night In,' these layered fruit, granola and yogurt sundaes are presented in slender glasses that show off the varied colors and textures. These are perfect for family breakfasts as well as served for a Sunday brunch.

 

Pan Broiled Lamb Chops

Pan Broiled Lamb Chops
Bev Bennett

Rib lamb chops are a sweet-tasting, tender meat cut that turns dinner into a romantic repast. The following recipe is a delicious and easy-to-prepare showcase for lamb. Season the lamb with garlic and herbs a few hours in advance. Then pan-broil just before serving.

 

Grilled Entrecote

Grilled Entrecote with Mushroom Ragout
Diane Rossen Worthington

Entrecote is a somewhat obscure cut of beef on this side of the Atlantic. It is the rib-eye steak with the bone attached. Even if you want to serve just two steaks, make the whole recipe's worth of sauce -- because, let's face it, there can never be enough sauce.

Creamy Tender White Beans
Emma Christensen

Cannelini, Great Northern, Navy, Baby Lima. The next time you whip up a winter soup or want to round out a lunchtime salad, give one of these delicious beans a try! Here's 3 bean recipes to get you started

 

French Toast

Baked Eggnog French Toast with Apples and Apricots
Betty Rosbottom

A dish that is simple to prepare, that can be assembled in advance, and that delivers a bit of dazzle would be perfect. Baked Eggnog French Toast with Apples and Apricots is such an all-in-one morning entree.

 

Hot Chocolate

Spicy Hot Chocolate
Anne Willan

After an exhilarating day on the ski slopes or a tough workout freeing the sidewalk of snow, what better reward is there than a mug of steaming, frothy hot chocolate?

 

The New Green Diet: Good for You Good for the Planet
Betsy Berthin RD, LD

When our parents lectured us to eat green, they pretty much meant eat more broccoli. Decades later, that same advice is bound to mean something entirely new. How our food is grown, raised, processed, packaged and transported affects the environment and ultimately our own health and wellbeing.

Make Your Own Healthy Breakfast Cereals
Joanne Capano

Ask anyone who's ever taken their child to the grocery store and they'll agree: Avoid the cereal aisle. Most children gravitate to the colorful boxes that feature their favorite cartoon mascot promising a tasty -- yet, sugar-filled -- breakfast. However, there is a solution to the cereal dilemma. Here's a guide and some simple breakfast ideas to get you started ...

Gravlax Recipe

Gravlax (Cured Fresh Salmon) With Golden Caviar Sauce
Wolfgang Puck

Many people understandably choose good-quality smoked salmon, bought from a delicatessen, a gourmet shop, or a well-stocked supermarket. Of course, that's hard to beat. But it's also fun to cure salmon yourself with this recipe ...

 

Frittata Recipe

Winter Frittatas
Diane Rossen Worthington

For the overworked cook looking to make an easy one-pan main course, you can't do better than a frittata. Frittatas can be served for brunch, lunch or supper. This Frittata recipe is adaptable to whatever ingredients you enjoy. Swap out bacon for ham, cooked pasta instead of potatoes, try goat cheese instead of cheddar. For vegetarians, omit the bacon and add a pound of sliced mushrooms.

 

Crepes Suzette

Flipping for Crepes - 6 Crepes Recipes
Joyce White

The eminently adaptable crepe seems to fit the bill to a tee. It's perfectly at home on the breakfast table, but it shines as a dinner entree and as a dessert. Crepes are deceptively easy to make and assembling crepes for serving is just as easy. What follows is a recipe for the basic crepe, followed by 5 favorite dessert crepes. Bon appetit!

 

Poached Plums

The Secret Ingredient Is Beer
Emma Christensen

Next time you crack open a beer to have with dinner, you might think about pouring a little into your saucepan as well. Beer is bursting with flavors that can range from citrus to deep chocolate. And, like wine, in small doses it can add subtle nuances to your favorite dishes. Here's 3 beer-infused recipes worth trying

 

Cheese and Olive Focaccia

Cheese and Olive Focaccia
Bev Bennett

Focaccia is large flat bread slathered with olive oil and sprinkled with salt. Rosemary sprigs are sometimes tucked into the bread dough for flavor and eye appeal. However, don't be deterred if you have the urge for more like the following Cheese and Olive Focaccia recipe.

 

Crab & Grape Tomato Tart

Saffron-Scented Crab and Grape Tomato Tart
Betty Rosbottom

Entertaining seems to fall into two distinct categories. You can opt for a large, the-more-the-merrier fete or put together a small gathering for a few friends. However you plan to celebrate, the delectable and simple crab and tomato tart recipe that follows makes a stellar offering

Add Some Vegetarian Dishes to Your Feasts & Diet
Dr. Edward Group

There are over 7 million vegetarians in America, according to a Vegetarian Times pools. It has also been reported that following a vegetarian lifestyle lowers your risk of developing many types of cancer, but it can mean a bit of sidestepping around the dinner table. Here's a set of interesting Vegetarian recipes

Breakfast for Holiday Morning: Strata with Tomatoes & Gruyere
Wolfgang Puck

Holiday morning meals call for special recipes. They have to look beautiful, smell delicious, and be robust and warming enough to chase the chill. That's why strata is ideal to make ...

Flatbreads For Your Party: Crispy Flatbreads
Wolfgang Puck

'How do you make such delicious flatbreads?' That's a question we're asked all the time in my restaurants when we serve those thin, crispy pieces of freshly baked bread. Here's how ...

 

Lentils & Rice with Pancetta

Lentils and Rice with Pancetta
Bev Bennett

If you usually use all-American bacon, give pancetta a try. This Italian salt and spice cured pork product has a more complex flavor than bacon, and with less fatty taste. It's excellent in the following recipe of lentils and rice.

 

Christmas Cheesecake

Christmas Cheesecake
Betty Rosbottom

Rich, indulgent, and irresistible are words that describe the Christmas cheesecake featured here. This delectable cake comes with other bonuses for holiday cooks. It can be baked and garnished a day (even two!) ahead and improves in flavor as it rests in the fridge.

 

Braised Short Ribs

Beef Short Ribs with an Island Accent
Diane Rossen Worthington

Beef short ribs are one of the most flavorful cuts of beef. Long, slow cooking produces meltingly tender meat that almost falls off the bone. Enjoy this Island Style Braised Short Ribs with mashed potatoes, couscous or soft polenta

 

Holiday Entertaining Done Easy: An Array of Delectable Recipes
Joyce White

The best way to entertain during the hectic holiday season is to take it easy. Offer an array of delectable dishes that you can pull together without a lot of fuss and bother, so that you can enjoy the festive affair as much as your guests. 7 Delectable recipes from appetizers all the way thru to dessert.

 

Swiss Christmas Cookies

Swiss Christmas Cookies: Pretty as a Picture Anisbroetli (Swiss Anise Cookies)
Nick Malgieri

Cookie baking traditions all over the world are linked to holidays, none more than Christmas. My best-loved of all are the Swiss Anisbroetli (Swiss Anise) Cookies

How to Avoid Weight Gain During the Holidays
Lisa Tsakos

'Tis the season of decadent foods, overeating and weight gain. Many folks will put on anywhere from three to seven pounds in December alone. Why is it the holidays always seem to interfere with our best eating intentions? Rather than allowing food to ruin the festivities, these simple tips can help you maintain control of your diet and health

Festive Tart for Holiday Celebrations: Raspberry Linzer Torte
Wolfgang Puck

Whenever I think of the holiday season, the first memory that comes to my mind is the beautiful aromas that filled our kitchen when my mother started baking. From early December, she was busy making all sorts of treats, including crumbly vanilla crescents, delicate sponge balls, and feather-light meringues. But my favorite sweet holiday treats were always her Linzer tortes.

 

Pear and Chicken Salad

Pear and Chicken Salad
Bev Bennett

Although pears are both beautiful and bountiful, you may not fully appreciate the fruit if you're only serving them as a snack. Pears' distinctive flavors are equally delightful as ingredients in entrees and the following Bosc pear and simple chicken salad recipe.

 

Bite-Size Desserts

Bittersweet Chocolate-Peppermint Candy Bark
Diane Rossen Worthington

Chopped peppermint candies are mixed with deep, dark bittersweet chocolate to create a very refreshing and satisfying holiday candy. You can make this ahead since it can be refrigerated for a month or frozen for up to 2 months.

 

Okinawan Sweet Sweet Potato

Sweet Potatoes: 3 Sweet Potato Recipes
Faye Levy

Sweet potatoes are one of those delightful foods that are nutritious as well as enticing. They are an excellent source of vitamin A, and they contain vitamins C and B6 as well. And, with more exotic varieties becoming widely available, they can be wonders to behold.

Warm Mulled Cider
Betty Rosbottom

Office parties, trim-the-tree fetes, caroling nights, friends' gift exchanges ... there are countless occasions for entertaining once December arrives. Most of us, though, find ourselves with little time to undertake anything but the simplest of recipes during this hectic season. At our house warm mulled cider is a holiday staple. It takes only minutes to prepare

2 Food Network Recipes
Francine Segan

A pair of wonderful recipes courtesy of Claire Robinson 'Five Ingredient Fix' host on the Food Network

 

Belgian Endive Spears

Belgian Endive Spears with Herbed Cream Cheese and Smoked Salmon, a Colorful Holiday Appetizer
Diane Rossen Worthington

When it comes to holiday appetizers, it's always a challenge to balance deliciousness with healthfulness. When I want to do something a bit more special I serve crisp Belgian endive spears bejeweled with a dollop of herbed cream cheese and smoked salmon.

 

Classic Quiche Lorraine Recipe

Quintessential Quiche: 3 Quiche Recipes
Joyce White

The fall entertaining season is in full gear and the menu cries out for a classic -- Quiche Lorraine. As I discovered on a recent visit to the City of Light, this old standby still reigns at Paris sidewalks cafes and bistros. It also continues to star in many variations. Here's 3 variations of my own including the Classic Quiche Lorraine

Breakfast 'Bread Pudding'
Bev Bennett

The following bread pudding, which calls for a small amount of sausage and fruit, makes a wonderful brunch entree. Vary the recipe according to what's lurking in your refrigerator.

 

Linguine Recipe

Linguine with Roasted Garlic Cream
Betty Rosbottom

Most cooks are kitchen-weary and looking for dishes that are simple and fast to prepare. Linguine with Roasted Garlic Cream gets A-ratings on both these fronts. It's made with fresh pasta -- linguine or spaghetti are the best choices -- tossed with a delectable mixture of roasted garlic, butter, creme fraiche and Parmesan cheese.

Time to Go Nuts
Faye Levy

As soon as the markets start featuring nuts in their shells, many cooks begin planning their holiday baking. Yet nuts are equally useful on the savory side of the menu. Because they have protein, they are satisfying and they play sensational roles in salads, vegetable dishes, rice and pasta.

 

Pasta with Sage and Chocolate

Chocolate for Dinner an Italian Tradition
Francine Segan

Most of us think of chocolate as something just for dessert, but the Italians have been adding it to pasta, risotto, polenta and meat dishes for centuries. Among the most classic and simplest uses of chocolate in savory food is as a topping to certain pasta dishes. Here's an assortment of 7 Italian recipes which feature Chocolate

 

Sauteed Boneless Pork Chops With Orange Sauce
Wolfgang Puck

As you'll see in the recipe I share with you here for sauteed pork chops, deglazing and reduction will yield a delicious sauce -- here, using orange juice as the deglazing liquid -- in a matter of minutes instead of hours.

Get a Head Start on Your Holiday Fruitcake
Nick Malgieri

Every year, I promise myself that I'll get organized in advance of Christmas. Finally living up to my promise, I'm making several Macao Christmas Cakes putting them away in rum-soaked cheesecloth a month or so before the big day.

Holiday Cookbook Review: Warm Bread and Honey Cake
Nick Malgieri

Among the latest crop of new baking books, the hands-down winner is undoubtedly 'Warm Bread and Honey Cake, Home Baking from Around the World,' by Gaitri Pagrach-Chandra

Scallops and Green Beans with Capellini
Bev Bennett

If you'd like to loosen up your cooking style, a few tricks can help. These are especially easy to incorporate when you're cooking for two and not facing a mound of ingredients. Follow the recipe for Scallops and Green Beans with Capellini, or guesstimate. You can't go wrong.

 

Corvette Diner, San Diego

10 Hip and Kid-Friendly Restaurants in San Diego
Debbie K. Hardin

Fresh, high-quality ingredients are a passion with San Diego chefs, which makes finding superior dining in the city a cinch. And for those of us who travel with our families, the city offers hundreds of kid-friendly dining experiences that will keep children happy and satisfy discerning parents. Here's a list of my family's favorites

 

Turkey Tutorial

Turkey Tutorial: Tips for a Perfect Thanksgiving Bird
Anne Willan

You'll find the same basics of oven temperature, timing, seasonings and gravy making in any household cookbook, so I won't repeat them here. What I want to share are the background tips I've picked up over the years for making a perfect Thanksgiving Turkey

Thanksgiving Stuffing

Thanksgiving Turkey Stuffing - 3 Super Stuffing Recipes
Kathy Hunt

While the tried and true breadcrumb stuffing goes well with virtually anything, wild rice stuffing partners best with such fowl as goose, turkey, chicken and Cornish game hens. Apple-cranberry cornbread enlivens duck, goose, pork and turkey. As for the zesty gingerbread, that compliments turkey perfectly.

Chicken-Apple Sausage, Chestnut, Dried Fruit and Nut Stuffing
Diane Rossen Worthington

In my home, stuffing is a highly prized part of the holiday dinner, so I make at least two kinds. The recipe below is a must-have every year. I usually cook it in a large ovenproof casserole, assembling it ahead of time and baking it before serving. This recipe is great for stuffing a 16-pound turkey

Turkey and Succotash Cream Soup
Bev Bennett

Succotash. The name, from a Narragansett Indian word for boiled corn kernels, can't begin to explain the dish that tastes better than you'd imagine. Succotash is a combination of corn and beans and sometimes tomatoes, depending on regional availability and preferences. The formula may seem plain, but when you put the basics together you get a dish that's comforting and tasty.

Pumpkin Pie Bars

Pumpkin Pie Bars
Betty Rosbottom

For the holiday that more than any other is associated with food and feasting, I've got a delicious new pumpkin dessert to add to my menu. Several weeks ago, while discarding some old files, I came across a hand written recipe for pumpkin pie bars that a student had given me more than 20 years ago. Somehow it had been tucked away and left undiscovered.

Creme Brulee

Ginger Creme Brulee
Lisa Odegard

Some might say creme brulee cannot be improved upon in its classical form of cream, egg yolks and sugar. But ginger adds a zesty kick -- but be sure to follow the instructions carefully. This recipe is gluten-free, and makes a perfect light dessert for after heavy holiday dinners.

Cranberry Chutney
Bev Bennett

The following chutney recipe omits the usual vinegar because the cranberries yield enough tart flavor on their own. The recipe calls for enough red pepper flakes to deliver substantial heat, but you can reduce the amount if you prefer.

Braised Pork Chops

Braised Pork Chops with Apricot Cranberry Sauce
Diane Rossen Worthington

Pork chops are perfect for quick meals since they don't take long to prepare. They come from the loin portion of the pig and are available boned and with the bone attached. The following Braised Pork Chops with Apricot Cranberry Sauce recipe is quite the satisfying main course

Braised Pork Chops with Rosemary, Tomatoes and Mushrooms
Betty Rosbottom

Whenever I discover a recipe that can be made in advance, I tag it for entertaining. Nothing is more reassuring when you have company than knowing that a dish -- especially a main course -- can be assembled ahead and that it requires no last-minute attention. Braised Pork Chops with Rosemary, Tomatoes and Mushrooms definitely falls in this category

Roasted Pork Loin With Granny Smith Apples
Wolfgang Puck

One of my favorite main-course combinations to cook is roasted pork with apples. Pork is such a wonderful meat. It's full of hearty flavor and texture, yet also mild and sweet. Apples, with their tangy-sweet flavor and crisp, juicy texture, pay the perfect complement to pork, resulting in dishes that are satisfying and down-to-earth.

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Figs, Pancetta and Gorgonzola
Betty Rosbottom

A delectable trio of Italian ingredients -- dried figs, crispy pancetta and creamy Gorgonzola -- are used as a filling for boneless chicken breasts, which are quickly sauteed until golden. Then a simple sauce, which takes only 5 minutes to prepare, is assembled with the pan drippings, white wine, stock and a swirl of butter.

Stew in a Jiffy: Moroccan Lamb Stew
Wolfgang Puck

Especially during the colder months, I always love a great stew. And it's not hard to understand why. Just imagine the ultra-tender, succulent, bite-sized pieces of meat, poultry, or seafood, all swimming in flavorful liquid. Every spoonful offers soul-satisfying pleasure.

Sesame-Ginger Salmon Fillets With Celery Root Puree
Wolfgang Puck

As you'll see from my recipe for salmon with celery root puree, a recipe I've prepared in the past for the stars attending the Governors Ball following Hollywood's Academy Awards ceremony, the celery root vegetable cooks as quickly as potato. You can even make this puree in advance

Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Cups
Wolfgang Puck

I can understand why many American adults still secretly enjoy that childhood favorite. After all, I fell in love with peanut butter as an ingredient in desserts, cookies, and candies. For instance, Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Cups ...

Huevos Rancheros - Put More Power in Your Breakfast
Betsy Berthin

Your morning java may give you that quick jolt to get you on your way, but if you want that get-up-and-go feeling to last throughout the day, there's only one reliable way to get it: take the time to have breakfast like the following Huevos Rancheros recipe.

 

Diet Plays an Important Role in the Quality of Sleep
Lisa Tsakos

While numerous medical issues such as chronic pain or sleep apnea can interfere with a restful slumber, stress and an overactive nervous system is the culprit for most of us. We may not have much control over work schedules or stress levels, but sleep can be positively or negatively influenced by diet.

Soup-Making Season

White Bean Soup with Pancetta and Swiss Chard
Wolfgang Puck

There comes a time every year when the urge to make soup grows stronger. Maybe it's that the days are noticeably growing shorter, and there's an occasional hint of crispness in the air. Whatever the reason, now is the time when big soup pots migrate to the stovetop, just begging to be filled with robust soups such as this White Bean Soup with Pancetta and Swiss Chard recipe.

Mississippi Apple Pie

Mississippi Apple Pie
Wolfgang Puck

Once you have the right apples, it's time to start cooking them into a great fall dessert. And that doesn't mean you suddenly have to become a strudel-making expert -- or even make a traditional two-crust pie. In fact, I came up with a great, easy way to make an apple dessert in a matter of minutes improvising a recipe I playfully called Mississippi Apple Pie

Quiche Lorraine the ultimate comfort food

Quiche Lorraine
Wolfgang Puck

Quiches are easier to prepare than omelets or just about any other egg dish that goes beyond boiling, frying, or scrambling -- especially when you skip making pastry for its shell and start instead with the good-quality store-bought pie pastry. Add a simple salad and a glass of good dry white wine and you have a perfect, satisfying meal

Steamed Fish Filets with Tarragon Butter

Steamed Fish Filets with Tarragon Butter
Wolfgang Puck

Steaming is an ideal way to cook delicate fish filets that might otherwise fall apart or dry out if you try to saute, grill, or roast them. And it has one big advantage: instead of having flavor leave the fish and enter the cooking water, steam allows all of the flavor to stay inside the fish.

Fettuccine with Roasted Red Peppers

Fettuccine with Roasted Red Peppers
Wolfgang Puck

My recipe for Fettuccine with Roasted Red Peppers will show you just how easy it can be to serve pasta whenever you like -- even at every meal! It's a very simple recipe, true to the way so many Italians like their pasta. And it's quick.

Roasted Red Pepper, Wine and Red Lentil Soup
John La Puma, M.D.

Could eating good, flavor-rich, home-cooked food lower Ellen's health care costs -- and still taste like dinner? Yes, it can. My patient Ellen still takes prescription medicine, by the way. But she's now looking at food as tasty, affordable, culinary medicine, too, including this Roasted Red Pepper, Wine and Red Lentil Soup.

The Beauty of Brown Butter
Kathy Hunt

Brown butter sauce is popular with cooks not only for its versatility but also because it is so simple to prepare. All you need is a pan, a burner and unsalted butter. Once the sauce is finished, it can be used immediately or stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Whether added to a dessert or dressing up an entree or side, brown butter bestows a dash of nuttiness and color to a wealth of foods including the following three recipes

Thai Coconut Sticky Rice with Mango

Thai Coconut Sticky Rice with Mango
Nick Malgieri

In Thailand, a ripe mango accompanied by steamed sticky rice enriched with coconut cream is a doubly festive dessert. The dessert is simplicity itself: a mango half, sliced or not, occupies a dessert plate next to a small mound of steamed sticky rice that has been seasoned with coconut cream, sugar and salt

Eggplant Recipes

Eggplant Recipes, King of Middle Eastern Vegetables
Faye Levy

Once a stranger on the American culinary scene, eggplant has made great inroads on these shores in the past few decades. Eggplant moussaka has become well known from Greek eateries, eggplant bharta from Indian ones, and ratatouille from French bistros and Baba ghanoush, Middle Eastern roasted eggplant dip with sesame paste. Here's some other recipes for eggplant.

Portobello and Goat Cheese

Portobello and Goat Cheese Vegetarian Sandwich
Diane Rossen Worthington

The portabella mushroom has a meaty texture, and when combined with creamy goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil leaves become a substantial sandwich. Think of it as a great alternative to the hamburger for your vegetarian friends.

Grilled Chicken & Onion

Chicken and Onion Grilled Sandwiches
Bev Bennett

To transform the typical sandwich into a robust meal, layer on flavors and textures. Every additional step you take makes a sandwich more satisfying. In the following delicious example, a fresh chicken breast half takes the place of deli meat. An average chicken breast half will serve two if you slice the breast in half to create two fillets

Emily's Tomato Risotto

Emily's Tomato Risotto
Betty Rosbottom

When a talented assistant of mine returned from a walking tour through the English countryside, she couldn't wait to tell me about a luncheon dish -- a tomato risotto -- she had devoured at a small inn. Not expecting to find an Italian specialty on the British menu, she was stunned by the delectable creativity of this entree and was anxious to try duplicating it at home.

Pear and Almond Pie

Perfect Pear Dessert Recipes
Margaret M. Johnson

Crisp, crunchy, and sweet, pears are harvested from the middle of August through the end of November. They're great for snacking, as an addition to a salad, or partnered with a smooth blue cheese with a glass of wine. But they can also be used for the following dessert recipes -- Pear and Almond Tart, Poached Pears in Spiced Honey Wine.

Whipped Ricotta Dip

Whipped Ricotta Dip with Garlic-Rubbed Toasts
Betty Rosbottom

What's more popular as an appetizer than a dip? The dip featured here is uncomplicated and quick to assemble. In fact it calls for only four ingredients: good quality ricotta, grated Parmigiano Reggiano, fresh-chopped thyme, and a touch of salt! The toasted baguette slices that accompany it are just as effortless. They are brushed with olive oil, toasted in the oven, and then rubbed with a cut garlic clove.

Maque Choux and Skillet Pork Chops

Maque Choux and Skillet Pork Chops
Bev Bennett

A recipe you can dress up or down, that's comfortable in a breakfast, lunch or dinner menu, and that always makes you look good as a cook. It's called maque choux (pronounced "mock shoe"), and unless you're from Louisiana chances are you haven't heard of it. Think of the best of the harvest -- sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers and onions -- coming together with butter and seasonings, and you've got maque choux.

Beignets

Doughnut Delight - 3 Doughnut Recipes
Kathy Hunt

The doughnut has become an American favorite, no doubt in large part because of how easy it is to make, carry and eat. It isn't that hard to whip up a good batch of doughnuts: Mix together flour, eggs, milk and a leavening agent such as yeast or baking powder. After the ingredients are combined, roll and cut the resultant dough. Give it a try with these three delightful recipes for Churros, Beignets and Chocolate Sour Cream Doughnuts

Farmer's Market Cobb Salad

Modern and Lighter Farmer's Market Cobb Salad
Diane Rossen Worthington

Growing up in Los Angeles, I had the opportunity to enjoy just about every version of the famous Brown Derby Cobb salad that was offered. You can still find the original Cobb salad, named after Bob Cobb, the owner of the Brown Derby, at any number of California restaurants. In fact this salad has become a national favorite in restaurants across the country. I've reinterpreted this salad wth the following recipe ...

Pear, Ginger and Pecan Muffins

Pear, Ginger and Pecan Muffins
Bev Bennett

Stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in a large bowl. Beat together egg, milk and melted butter in a small bowl; pour over flour mixture. Stir just to mix ingredients. Stir in pear, ginger and pecans and walla your well on your way to making Pear, Ginger and Pecan Muffins.

Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

Roquefort Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Pears
Betty Rosbottom

In the recipe that follows, tenderloins are split, filled with a Roquefort and herb stuffing, then roasted along with quartered pears. When the tenderloins are roasted and cut, this stuffing, prepared with crumbled Roquefort, fresh breadcrumbs, and generous seasonings of rosemary and thyme, appears as a nugget in the center of each slice, an assertive accent

Caramelized Apple Crepes

Caramelized Apples: One Recipe with Many Variations
Emma Christensen

Fresh apples are so good that they barely need any help to become a fabulous dessert. Just a few minutes in a hot skillet with a little melted butter and some spices is all that's needed to caramelize the apples and coat them in delicious syrup. From there, we can use these caramelized apples to make caramelized apple crepes, caramelized apple turnovers or use the caramelized apples to pour over pancakes or ice-cream.

Veal Ragu on Papparadelle

Pappardelle Topped with Veal Ragout
Diane Rossen Worthington

Pappardelle is a funny name for a wide noodle. The word comes from an Italian verb that means 'to gobble up,' which may be exactly what you want to do after you make this veal dish. In Italy the noodle is often paired with wild boar or hare sauces. This recipe, a lighter take on that Italian classic, is robust and satisfying yet lighter than game-based sauces

Warm Apple & Plum Crisp

Warm Apple and Plum Crisp with Ginger Snap Crust
Betty Rosbottom

Easier than a pie, but requiring more effort than simply putting out a bowl of fruit, crisps and crumbles are the darlings of home and professional chefs alike. My friends are all avid fans, and the restaurants always list 'a crisp of the season' on their menus. Simple, plain and homey, this Apple and Plum Crisp with a Ginger Snap Crust is a little taste of heaven, especially when served warm with scoops of ice cream.

Sausages and Peppers in Beer
Bev Bennett

The following Sausages and Peppers in Beer recipe calls for chicken- or turkey-based sausage. Both deliver the taste and texture you enjoy in sausage, but with less fat and fewer calories than the red-meat counterparts.

13 Ways to Add Fruits and Vegetables to Your Diet
Harvard Health Letters

Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables is a cornerstone of good health. It helps control blood pressure and cholesterol, keeps arteries flexible, protects bones, and is good for the eyes, brain, digestive system, and just about every other part of the body. But many of us have trouble putting that knowledge into practice and getting five or more servings per day.

 

Frittatas - Wolfgang Puck

Frittata with Yogurt and Parmesan
Wolfgang Puck

A perfect omelet to make for a family dinner is a frittata, the Italian-style flat omelet. It's incredibly fuss-free, since you can make enough for four people in a single skillet, there's no flipping of the wrist to fold the omelet over the filling, and most of the cooking takes place in the oven, without any direct involvement on the cook's part.

 

Smoked Trout

Smoked Trout and Apple Salad
Wolfgang Puck

The sweet, smoky flavor of the fish goes well with sweet, tangy, spicy, and slightly bitter ingredients, like those in my recipe for Smoked Trout and Apple Salad. The Granny Smith apple and the lemony dressing provide both fruity sweetness and tart, zesty tang.

 

Boneless center-cut pork chops

Stir-fried Pork with Bell Pepper, Onion and Carrot
Wolfgang Puck

Stir-frying is such a quick cooking technique for several key reasons. First, there's the fact that you cut up the solid ingredients into small, uniform, bite-sized pieces that cook through evenly in just a few minutes; and the liquid ingredients and seasonings are usually combined in advance and added to form a sauce virtually in seconds. Next, there's the cooking vessel you use.

 

Kevin's Spicy as Hell Bloody Mary

The Endlessly Improvisable Bloody Mary: Not Just for Brunch Anymore
Kevin Garbee

Ask a hundred people for their Bloody Mary recipe, and you will get a hundred variations -- from spicy to sweet to herbaceous to smoky. That's because vodka and tomato juice can stand up to a lot of experimentation. The Bloody Mary remains the ultimate improvisational drink. So feel free to play around. Here are a few tips to get you started

 

Vanilla Ice Cream

Vanilla Ice Cream with Wild Turkey Walnuts and Caramel
Bev Bennett

With all the premium ice cream on the market, you may wonder why you'd want to make your own.

The answer is simple and luscious: because ice cream is easy to make and you can add even more indulgent ingredients than the name brands do.

 

 

 

Bacon Lettuce and Tomato Salad

Bacon Lettuce and Tomato Salad
Betty Rosbottom

Although the famous BLT is a favorite of mine, I haven't limited this irresistible combo of flavors to sandwiches. Over decades of cooking I have revisited the exquisite pairing of crispy bacon, juicy ripe tomatoes, and fresh salad greens in many forms

 

Asian Twist on Pasta Salad

Noodles with Peanut Butter Dressing: An Asian Twist on Pasta Salad
Diane Rossen Worthington

This spicy yet slightly sweet vegetarian noodle salad is a welcome treat. Dark sesame oil is enriched with rich and nutty peanut butter as the base of the Asian-style dressing. Fresh lime and spicy chili paste enliven the dressing further

 

Tapas-sized desserts like this Clafoutis

Red Berry Clafoutis Batter Pudding
Anne Willan

Clafoutis, a batter pudding made in little dishes with seasonal fruits such as cherries, apricots or plums, with apples in winter. My favorite is juicy red berries, both sweet and tart. I aim for a mixture of raspberries and strawberries, with a few blackberries or blueberries added for contrast of color. Best served hot from the oven, clafoutis can be prepared ahead and baked at the last minute.

 

Cappuccino-Chocolate Ice Cream

Chocolate at a Glance Dessert Recipes
Faye Levy

Chocolate isn't what it used to be in America. Not long ago supermarkets stocked three kinds of chocolate: semisweet, unsweetened, and milk. Now there's an impressive array not only of fine European imports but also of American chocolates that give them a run for their money.

 

Roast Chicken Breast

Roast Chicken Breast with Mango and Black Bean Salad
Bev Bennett

For the following recipe, select chicken with a generous covering of skin. Tuck a sprig of herbs under the skin and you'll be rewarded with a wonderful aroma as the chicken roasts. To save calories and reduce the amount of fat you're consuming, remove the skin just before serving the chicken.

 

Shrimp and Cucumber Salad Recipe

Shrimp and Cucumber Salad
Bev Bennett

For a refreshing entree salad, try shrimp and cucumber with an Anaheim chili mixed in. You'll enjoy the chili's subtle accent in this dish. If you prefer a bold statement, substitute a jalapeno or serrano chili.

 

Lemon Ripple Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Lemon Ripple Cheesecake Bars
Betty Rosbottom

Just when I thought I'd seen every variation possible on cheesecake, I came across Elinor Klivans' recipe for Lemon Ripple Cheesecake Bars. A talented pastry chef, Elinor uses a square rather than a round pan and cuts squares instead of wedges from this particular cheesecake dessert. But these delectable bars are truly inventive because of the unusual way the filling is prepared

 

Chocolate pudding

Dietitian Approved Sweet Treats
Betsy Klein RD, LD

Does eating dessert have to make you feel guilty? Of course not.

Contrary to popular belief, dietitians like myself don't skip dessert and we don't restrict ourselves to sugar-free Jello to sate our sweet tooth. We do, however, follow some rules.

 

 

Mini Chicken Burgers

Mini Chicken Burgers
Bev Bennett

Now there's an appealing trend for smaller household: mini burgers. These one-bite morsels are showing up in food magazines, on restaurant menus and even at wedding receptions. And although mini burgers are having their moment of fame for special occasions, you'll find the concept makes sense for everyday dinners, as well.

 

Grilled Lamb Kabobs

Grilled Lemon and Mint Lamb Kabobs
Betty Rosbottom

I look for dishes, in particular main courses, that are simple and stress free. Grilled Lemon and Mint Kabobs are such an entree. A marinade prepared with a minimum of ingredients, including fresh mint, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil, takes only minutes to assemble. Then, cubes of boneless leg of lamb need several hours or an overnight in the fridge to soak up all the flavors.

 

Mai Tai

Royal Hawaiian Scratch Mai Tai
Diane Rossen Worthington

No one knows for sure who produced the first Mai Tai. The Mai Tai's creator may still be dubious but there is little debate on the deliciousness of the drink itself. Don the Beachcomber and Trader Vic each alleged to be the inventor of the colorful rum cocktail. Both were creating rum cocktails using similar ingredients, but Victor Bergeron claims he created the drink for his Tahitian friends in his Oakland Trader Vic's restaurant.

 

EGGS-ACTLY
Shirley O. Corriher

Many times, eggs are exactly the what-to-fix answer--not just for breakfast. Have you ever noticed at a buffet that the first platter to empty is the deviled eggs? I love deviled eggs--especially creamy deviled eggs with just a hint of sweetness from finely minced shallots

 

Natural Cuisine From Around the World
Andrea Donsky and Randy Boyer

It's no secret that people who follow traditional styles of eating are generally healthier than those of us who've adopted a Western-style diet. Cultures that enjoy diets that are based on natural foods, whole grains, fish, and limited unhealthy fats continue to reap the health rewards.

Grilling Chicken on the Bone
Wolfgang Puck

Cooking chicken on the bone and covered with skin helps keep the meat more juicy and flavorful, particularly over the intense dry heat over a backyard barbecue fire. Starting with a whole chicken has the added advantage that you don't pay a premium for the time the butcher spends cutting up the bird. And if you prefer

The Pleasures of Grilling Corn
Wolfgang Puck

To me, corn speaks of summer more eloquently than just about any other vegetable, golden like the sun and bursting with the season's sweetness. When corn is at its peak, as it is right now, there's no end to the ways you can use it.

My Secrets for Great California Surf and Turf
Wolfgang Puck

Here in California, we get great fresh salmon from the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, and I find the richly flavored fish a perfect companion to good steak. Substituting salmon for lobster in my California-style surf and turf also has the advantage of making the cooking easier

Recipes Bean Medleys
Faye Levy

Every since my first taste in Paris of haricots panaches, the classic French side dish of green beans and flageolets, a pale green dried bean, the mixture has been a favorite of mine. Cooked simply in water, the beans are traditionally heated with butter or goose fat, parsley and sometimes other herbs or garlic. This tasty dish is versatile enough to be served in many other ways ...

Linguine with Zucchini, Garlic and Capers
Betty Rosbottom

How to use those ubiquitous summer zucchini creatively is every cook's dilemma at this time of the year. The popular vegetable grows with abandon in home gardens, makes star appearances in all shapes and sizes at local farmers' markets, and is a perennial item at roadside farm stands.

Pork Loin Back Ribs with Tomato Bourbon Sauce
Bev Bennett

Create this mouthwatering meal of pork loin back ribs slathered with your homemade basting sauce and topped with a delightful peach and bell pepper salsa

Pork Tenderloins with Fresh Peach Salsa
Betty Rosbottom

When peaches appear in our summer markets, most of us think immediately of using them in luscious desserts such as pies, tarts, shortcakes or homemade ice creams. The truth is, however, that this fruit is just as tempting in savory creations. A fresh peach salsa paired with sauteed pork tenderloins is a good example.

Proof of the Burger is in the Sides - Turkey Burgers
Bev Bennett

A burger is only as good as the sides that accompany it. Serve a decent burger with watery ketchup and chances are you'll remember the ketchup, not the main event. But if you pay attention to the sidekicks on the plate, you'll have a meal that's even more delicious than its parts.

Carrot Zucchini Muffins
Joanne Capano

Prepare a batch of these tasty high fiber muffins to have on hand for a quick and easy start to your day.

Sweet Cheese Souffle with Compote of Cherries
Nick Malgieri

I was thrilled when I received an e-mail from Chef Marcus Lindner of Restaurant Mesa in Zurich, Switzerland, offering me a recipe for a sweet cheese souffle accompanied by a spiced, vanilla-scented compote of sweet cherries.

Chocolate Truffle Brownies, Chewy, Moist and Divine
Diane Rossen Worthington

I have served the truffle-like brownies in the following recipe, an adaptation of a friend's recipe, for school events and as a more formal dessert, with equal raves from my guests. Since there is no leavening in the mixture, the brownies are shallow yet packed with rich chocolate flavor.

My Own Answer to the Lobster Roll
Wolfgang Puck

One of my favorite summertime lunch traditions is the New England lobster roll. Our most famous sandwich turned out to be inspired in part by lobster rolls. We took chunks of freshly cooked, shelled lobster and bathed them in a white wine butter sauce to create our Lobster Roll Club Sandwich with White Wine Butter Sauce.

A Summery Crab and Shrimp Seafood Salad Recipe
Wolfgang Puck

Summer is a perfect time to enjoy seafood. During warm weather, I love to make seafood salads, especially those featuring crabmeat as well as shrimp. As relaxing to eat as my recipe is for Crab and Shrimp Salad, it's also incredibly easy on the cook.

Asian Coleslaw Recipe
Joanne Capano

By now, barbecue and picnic season is really heating up. This Asian inspired coleslaw is a lighter, lower fat, twist on the traditional mayonnaise based slaw.

Dessert Crostini Recipe
Diane Rossen Worthington

Dessert crostini are a Seriously Simple cook's best friend. They require little more than bread, fruit, cheese and a drizzle of honey. These tasty sweet bites take just a few minutes to put together, so consider serving them when you are pressed for time. They're just the thing for an afternoon tea or as an elegant end to a meal.

Blueberry Pie Dessert Recipe
Nick Malgieri

For me, the summit of American baking is the fruit pie. Apple, peach, pumpkin and pecan are all favorites, but if I had to choose one above all other it would be blueberry. Something almost magical happens to the flavor of blueberries when they're sweetened and cooked, and when that happens inside a pie, I'm perfectly happy.

Fiery Jerk: A Taste of Jamaica Jerk Barbecue Recipes
Joyce White

The barbecue season is now in full swing, and this is the time of year I fire up the bracing barbecue favored in beautiful Jamaica, known as jerk. on a recent visit to Jamaica I finally realized that jerk shares this quality with American barbecue: There are regional influences and personal preferences. Here are two Jamaican Jerk-Style Barbecue Recipes

Savory Chicken with Asian Noodles Recipe
Bev Bennett

The following recipe for chicken and vegetables offers a choice of soba or udon noodles. Make Savory Chicken with Asian Noodles either way; serve hot or tepid and expand your pasta palate.

Greek Yogurt with Apricot Compote and Pistachios Recipe
Betty Rosbottom

After a delicious meal at Persephone, a fairly new restaurant in Boston, I ordered the Greek yogurt with an apricot compote and pistachios for dessert. After only one bite, I knew that this simple and delectable creation would be perfect offered at brunch or breakfast.

Sauteed Scallops on Bed of Fresh Tomato Sauce Recipe
Bev Bennett

Fortunately, you can still find bargains in the frozen fish aisle, and you don't have to sacrifice flavor or texture. Scallops are a perfect example and are well-suited for this Sauteed Scallops on Bed of Fresh Tomato Sauce recipe

Strawberry Rhubarb Parfait Recipe
Betty Rosbottom

Strawberry and rhubarb are winning partners. The sweetness of the berries balances perfectly the tartness of the sleek red and green stalks. This tempting duo has long starred in pies, tarts, crisps and crumbles, but the following recipe for Strawberry Rhubarb Parfaits could easily rival these classics as a delectable alternative

Greek Salsa with Pita Crisps Recipe
Diane Rossen Worthington

Kathy Casey's Greek salsa combines the usual tomato salsa ingredients with some new additions such as pickled hot chili peppers, kalamata olives and crumbled Feta cheese.

Summertime Mexican Punch with Tequila
Jenn Garbee

Summer poolside parties and backyard cookouts can be ideal occasions to dust off the punch bowl -- if you stick to a few simple rules. Choose lighter spirits as your base, let ripe summer fruit to do all the flavor work, and don't overly sweeten your warm-weather potions.

Take a Stab at Kebabs - Adana Kebab, Tuna Satay & Chicken Souvlaki Recipes
Kathy Hunt

If you're looking for something different to offer at your next barbecue, consider grilling kebabs. Every country seems to boast its own kebab recipe. Most kebab recipes are quite simple. So do take a stab at these three recipes: Adana Kebab, Tuna Satay & Chicken Souvlaki

Raspberry-Topped French Toast Recipe
Bev Bennett

Comfort food is delicious and familiar fare that reminds you of pleasant times. The simple flavors make comfort food desirable as well. That's the power of this Raspberry-Topped French Toast recipe, a delicious example of comfort food. And, while it's not cutting edge, that's its charm.

Grilled Shrimp with Southeast Asian Dipping Sauce
Betty Rosbottom

The cuisine of Southeast Asia is especially vibrant, defined by a palate that includes sweet, salty, hot, and sour flavors. Perfect for the hot climates where they originated, these foods are uncomplicated to prepare, and inspired the Grilled Shrimp with Southeast Asian Dipping Sauce recipe that follows

Chilled Curried Corn Soup Recipe
Diane Rossen Worthington

Corn and Curry Add Zing to this Chilled Soup recipe. I never tire of fresh corn soups in the summertime. In this refreshing version I have included lemon juice and curry powder for an Eastern accent. This amount of curry might seem overwhelming, but in fact it's just right. The lemon adds a citrus tang.

Strawberry Rhubarb Almond Crumble Dessert Recipe
Wolfgang Puck

One of my favorite things to do with fresh berries is to prepare a crumble. This classic dessert is made by tossing the fruit with a little sugar and sweet spices; spreading it in a baking dish; scattering on a hand-crumbled mixture of flour, other grains, or nuts, sugar and butter; then baking the whole thing until the juices are syrupy and bubbly and the topping turns brown and crunchy.

Salad Nicoise, A Colorful Summertime Salad Recipe
Diane Rossen Worthington

This classic Provencal salad is said to originate in the city of Nice, France. It can be served on a bed of lettuce with the vegetables grouped together along with the eggs, tuna and black olives.

Shrimp and Salad Greens Recipe
Bev Bennett

Shrimp is delicious in a simple salad of greens and an Asian-influenced salad dressing. Nuts bring a lively texture to the dish.

Salt and Pepper Shrimp: Sweet, Salty, Crisp -- the Perfect Shrimp Recipe
Anne Willan

Occasionally an ideal recipe comes along, and here is one of them. Salt and pepper shrimp need only a skillet (well, two actually) and tongs for turning. They can be cooked indoors or outside on the grill. Any shrimp will do, large or small

Mocktails: Making Memorable Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Jenn Garbee

You've hosted dozens of summer barbecues without giving the non-alcoholic beverages a second thought. However, serving powdered lemonade again this year suddenly sounds like a bad idea. The good news is making memorable mocktails -- cocktails without the power -- is even easier than shaking up spiked drinks. Without the spirit, you're dealing with one less flavor wild card. It's easier still if you approach them as gussied up versions of lemon and limeade.

Corn, Leek and Chorizo Gratin Recipe
Betty Rosbottom

This Corn, Leek and Chorizo Gratin Recipe is delectable as a summer staple. Diced chorizo, the slightly spicy Spanish sausage, fresh corn kernels, and chopped leeks are sauteed. This dish makes a fine side to such main courses as barbecued chicken, grilled steaks, or sauteed pork chops.

Bulgur Pilaf with Walnuts and Dried Cranberries Recipe
Joanne Capano

In addition to being delicious, this pilaf also has the virtue of using healthier ingredients than you might otherwise find in the dish. Bulgur Pilaf with Walnuts and Dried Cranberries

Goodness Gracious Greens Recipes
Joyce White

Today supermarkets and farmers markets almost everywhere offer collards, mustard greens, turnips, kale, dandelion, spinach, chard, broccoli raab and bok choy. Then savor the goodness. Here are favorite recipes, along with tips on buying, washing and trimming greens for the pot.

Baby Beet-Salad with Arugula Goat Cheese & Hazelnuts Recipe
Wolfgang Puck

I've found it fascinating to watch how people's tastes have changed regarding certain ingredients during my four and a half decades in the restaurant business. Beets are a perfect example.

Barbecues: Celebrity Chefs Bobby Flay, Sara Moulton & Mollie Katzen Recommend - Tips & Recipes
Francine Segan

For this 4th of July's cookout and summer barbecues, I asked TV chefs Bobby Flay and Sara Moulton, as well as award-winning cookbook author Mollie Katzen, to share tips and recipes.

Roasted Eggplant Dip with Tomato Relish & Crispy Pita Toasts
Diane Rossen Worthington

Even if eggplant is not your favorite vegetable, you'll find this dip is a winner for dinner parties or backyard barbecues -- and perfect to serve as an appetizer

Smoked Salmon Picnic Spread
Bev Bennett

Blend goat cheese with chopped smoked salmon and herbs; stir in yogurt to create a spreading consistency. Prepare this up to a day in advance and refrigerate

Strawberry and Rhubarb Crumble Dessert Recipe
Bev Bennett

Even if you don't own a rolling pin or never made a pastry recipe, you can make a mouthwatering, crust-topped dessert. A crumble is the easy and delicious cousin to a pie.

Chocolate Banana Crepes Dessert Recipe
Lisa Odegard

Dessert crepes are a perfect way to end the meal and not feel like you have consumed a ton of calories

Old Fashioned Pound Cake with Honey Whipped Cream Dessert Recipe
Betty Rosbottom

Pound cake is definitely an all-American favorite, not only because of its tempting butter-rich taste and fine texture, but also because of its simplicity.

Strawberries in Their Prime: Strawberry Souffle with Strawberry Sauce Dessert Recipe
Nick Malgieri

Try this easy strawberry souffle. It's nothing more than pureed berries, sugar and whipped up egg white, and it preserves the flavor of the berries intact without drowning them in oceans of butter, flour and eggs

Summer Berries: Cooking With Just One Pint Dessert Recipes
Emma Christensen

One solution is to make scaled-down versions of these classic summer dessert recipes. Individually baked berry cobblers and parfaits served in wine glasses give a taste of the season without breaking the budget or feeling overwhelming to prepare.

Sesame Coated Chicken Breasts with Watercress Salad
Betty Rosbottom

Sesame Coated Chicken Breasts with Watercress Salad. Sesame-coated chicken breasts served with a peppery watercress salad is an easy and delectable way to showcase this fowl

Broiled Pork Kebabs and Jicama, Cabbage & Scallion salad
Bev Bennett

The following recipe for broiled pork kabobs is equally delicious cooked indoors or out. Serve the kabobs with a Jicama, Cabbage and Scallion Salad.

Potato, Leek and Spinach Frittata

Potato, Leek and Spinach Frittata Recipe
Diane Rossen Worthington

The classic Italian frittata is a flat, open-faced omelet cooked over low heat until firm on the bottom and then finished in the oven. This version, which has potatoes, leeks and spinach tucked inside, can be decorated with sun-dried tomatoes, dollops of sour cream and shredded basil. You can be as inventive as you wish.

 

Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Syrup Recipe
Cupcake Recipe by Wolfgang Puck

One of my favorite ways to give my kids lovingly homemade treats that meet their need for instant gratification is to make cupcakes. From start to finish, most cupcake recipes take little more than half an hour as does this Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Syrup Recipe.

Grilled Sirloin Steak with Gorgonzola Recipe
Betty Rosbottom

Is there a man around who will turn down a juicy, perfectly cooked steak? Even the most demanding steak-eating dads will love this recipe, which requires only minutes for mothers and kids to prepare.

Twice-Cooked Barbecued Chicken & Potato Salad Recipe
Diane Rossen Worthington

For Father's Day, what could be better than a simple backyard menu of succulent barbecued chicken and creamy potato salad, enhanced with lots of chopped celery and scallions?

Thai Marinated Grilled Chicken Salad with Coconut-Lime Vinaigrette Recipe
Wolfgang Puck

Whether I'm serving lunch at one of my fine dining restaurants, such as Spago or Chinois, or at my casual Wolfgang Puck Expresses, I always offer some kind of Asian-inspired chicken salad.

Not only do I love the way it tastes, but my guests have come to think of such salads over the last few decades as an ideal midday main course.

Skirt Steak with Mango & Pepper Chutney Recipe
Two's Company Recipes by Bev Bennett

If you're looking for inspiration, I recommend skirt steak is one of my favorite cuts of beef for grilling. It's flavorful, cooks quickly and can beckon noses from halfway down the block.

Fresh Meals for Spring Recipes
Emma Christensen

The pickings at your local farmer's market might remain a bit slim for another few weeks, but fresh produce has finally begun to trickle in! Beyond being the first sign of good things to come, these spring vegetables can be cherished in their own right for the bright flavors they bring to our winter-weary tables.

Four Recipes: Spring Green Salad of Roasted Asparagus, Prosciutto and Fried Egg; Flatbread with New Potatoes, Ramps & Asiago; Pizza Dough; and Rhubarb Granita.

Shrimp and Bulgur Salad Recipe
Bev Bennett

Start with a whole-grain base and you can have an entree salad that's as filling as it is healthful. Bulgur and whole-wheat couscous are two of my favorite whole grains for flavor and cooking convenience. In the following Mediterranean-inspired recipe, bulgur is mixed with baby shrimp, olives and tomatoes.

Carbs and Breakfast Cereals
Lisa Tsakos

Technically there is no such thing as a low-carbohydrate cereal because cereal is made from grains, and grains are mostly carbohydrates. Today, many cereals include soy for additional protein. That leaves you with three options ...

Zucchini, Goat Cheese and Bacon Tart Recipe
Betty Rosbottom

Why is it that we don't use savory tarts as main courses more often? They often begin a meal or get their due as luncheon fare, but the truth is that they make fabulous entrees for supper, especially in the summer. The secret to a good tart is two-fold: You want a tender, flaky crust paired with a complementary filling. The Zucchini, Goat Cheese and Bacon Tart featured today is a winner on both fronts.

Sausage and Scallop Stew Recipe
Bev Bennett

If, like me, you enjoy hearty meat dishes, but want to cook simply and healthfully, I recommend you try this sausage and scallop stew.

Fun with Phyllo: Chicken-Almond Bisteeya, Open-Faced Apple Pies & Cherry Choclava Recipes
Kathy Hunt

3 Fun with Phyllo Recipes: Chicken-Almond Bisteeya, Open-Faced Apple Pies & Cherry Choclava Recipes.

Whether you're searching for exotic appetizers or just a lighter alternative to standard dessert crusts and use phyllo. Layered into stacks, this tissue-thin dough adds a bit of zest to commonplace fruit pies and a hearty crunch to vegetable, meat and cheese snacks.

Grilled Mahi Mahi with Red Onion Butter Recipe
Wolfgang Puck

I often get asked to predict the latest trends in cooking.

Right now, with the Memorial Day weekend approaching and with it the unofficial start of the grilling season, that prediction is easy to make: People everywhere will be grilling, and more of them than ever will be grilling fish.

And grilling is one of the best ways I know to prepare fish, as the intense direct heat cooks the delicate flesh quickly, giving it a beautifully browned, slightly smoky surface while keeping the interior wonderfully moist.

 

Roast Chicken Breast Sandwiches with Basil Aioli Recipe
Wolfgang Puck

For some reason, many people think that if you're the chef of an upscale restaurant, you don't eat sandwiches. Even the most casual sandwiches can be creative. Take my recipe for Roast Chicken Breast Sandwiches with Basil Aioli.

Salmon Burgers with Tartar Sauce Recipe
Diane Rossen Worthington

If you love burgers but are looking for lighter options, why not forego beef in favor of salmon? With summer around the corner, cooks will be looking for a barbecue dish that will make my guests happy and satisfied, and these salmon burgers will do the trick.

Gluten-Free Barbecue Chicken Wings Recipe
Jenny Lass & Jodi Bager

This summer, there's no need to leave guests with gluten allergies to fend for themselves. These Gluten-free Barbecue Chicken Wings are great either off the grill or baked in the oven.

Pepper-Coated Flank Steaks with Aioli Recipe
Betty Rosbottom

In the following recipe, I add minced garlic to classic mayo to turn it into aioli, the popular Provencal accompaniment served with fish, meats and vegetables in the south of France. This garlic-infused sauce is wonderful atop grilled pepper-coated flank steaks.

The Emininently Adaptable Brownie
Four Awesome Brownie Dessert Recipes from Joyce White

There's nothing you can't do with a brownie. It is a veritable chameleon among desserts, perfect to match with any number of flavors. You can dress it up to create a fancy dessert, or pack it plain in a lunch sack or basket for a trip to the beach. And to prove it, four delectable brownie dessert recipes.

Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe
Seriously Simple Recipes by Diane Rossen Worthington

We Americans love salad and will make just about anything into one.

One of the more popular genres is the so-called "Chinese" chicken salad.

No doubt some ingenious American cook came up with adding Chinese ingredients to shredded chicken, and ever since then chefs have never looked back.

Maple-Pecan Pancakes with Warm Maple Syrup Recipe
That's Entertaining Recipes by Betty Rosbottom

These pancakes are made with a classic batter of milk, flour, eggs and melted butter, but the addition of two extra ingredients -- some maple syrup and some toasted chopped pecans -- makes them extra special.

Year-Round Little Peach Pies Recipe
Two's Company Recipes by Bev Bennett

Flo Braker is a no-holds-barred dessert lover. This isn't the baker you'd ask to provide fat-free alternatives to your favorite sweets. "I can find any excuse, any occasion to bake," says Braker. Braker recommends Year-Round Little Peach Pies, a recipe she often makes to stock her freezer.

Nasi Goring Recipe
(Indonesian-style Fried Rice)
Seriously Simple Recipes

You've probably enjoyed one-dish rice dishes like arroz con pollo, paella or risotto.

Nasi Goreng (which means fried rice in Indonesian) is a bit more unusual than these other dishes.

Spicy and full of bright flavors, but also hearty and satisfying, this dish is just the thing to pick you up on a chilly night.

 

Make Your Own Yogurt
Naturally Savvy Recipe

Homemade yogurt is an essential building block for so many other healthy, easy-to-digest recipes. Making yogurt from scratch allows you to control not only its fat content, but also its fermentation time.

Lamb Burgers with Mango Chutney & Yogurt Sauce
Betty Rosbottom

I seasoned the lamb with curry powder, ground tumeric, and cumin to give it a spicy layer of flavoring, then shaped it into patties. Grilled until slightly charred outside and rosy pink within, the burgers were delectable topped with a yogurt sauce (made with Greek style yogurt, ground cumin, and chopped cilantro)

Afternoon Tea Revival Recipes
Margeret M. Johnson

Who among us doesn't love a cup of tea, especially when it's part of a formal afternoon tea, that lovely tradition where a fondness for tea and a penchant for sweets comes together most agreeably around 4 o'clock each afternoon. While we may be more of a nation of coffee drinkers these days, the ritual of afternoon tea is still alive and well

Spring Vegetable Minestrone Soup Recipe
Wolfgang Puck

For my father, a meal was never a meal without soup. That's not surprising, considering the wonderful vegetable soups my mother produced from her small garden. And vegetable soup was always my father's favorite, since in his younger years he'd been a gymnast and amateur boxer and was always interested in eating healthy foods.

Chicken Pot Pie with Drop Biscuits
Bev Bennett

Is it any wonder that this old-fashioned chicken pot pie dish is making a comeback? Everyone craves a little comfort food, and this entree delivers.

Vanilla Pound Cake with Raspberry Compote
Wolfgang Puck Recipes from Wolfgang Puck's Kitchen

One of the ways you know that you've given the perfect gift is when the person who receives it wants to enjoy it again and again. By that definition, pound cake is an ideal treat for you to prepare for your mom, or your children's mom, this Mother's Day.

Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe
AN EASY BREAKFAST TREAT TO MAKE FOR MOM by Wolfgang Puck

Whatever your age, you know you want to make Mom happy on Mother's Day. Something freshly baked is a good start. Before baking, the biscuits chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour, which lets the dough relax a bit for more tender results.

Buttermilk Panna Cotta with Blueberries Recipe
Dessert Recipe by Brian Alberg

A classic Italian dessert, panna cotta (Italian for cooked cream) is a gloriously smooth custard made without eggs. It is bound with gelatin and typically served chilled.

The panna cotta recipe that follows is from chef Brian Alberg ...

 

 

Pizza Mexican Style Recipe
SPICY CHICKEN PIZZA Recipe by Wolfgang Puck

With Cinco de Mayo's celebration of Mexican heritage and culture coming next week on Tuesday, May 5, it's the perfect time to brush up on your pizza-making. Yes, pizza. ...

 

Three-Cheese Quesadillas and Classic Guacamole
Wolfgang Puck Recipes from Wolfgang Puck's Kitchen

I like to make my own cheese quesadilla by sandwiching three different kinds of cheese between two tortillas and then frying it in a little olive oil. The result is a uniformly golden-brown quesadilla that delivers the full nutlike flavor and crunchy texture of the tortillas. I serve it with a classic version of guacamole ...

 

Sauteed Chicken with Mediterranean Relish Recipe
Recipes for Two by Bev Bennett

Just as accessories add sparkle to a basic wardrobe, flavorful toppings make everyday entrees mouthwatering.

For example, you know how salsa, the combination of tomatoes, chilies, herbs and spices, adds heat and tang to grilled chicken, beef or pork.

 

Potatoes Lyonnaise Recipe
Pan-Fried Potato Cake with Onions & Bacon Recipe by Wolfgang Puck

I've always loved potatoes, and I've learned to cook them in many different ways. I enjoy them most of all when they're crispy on the outside and tender within, especially when cooked with butter. Add another earthy vegetable, onion, as well as some bacon and the combination only gets more irresistible.

That's the secret behind one of the great dishes of onion-loving Lyons, France: Potatoes Lyonnaise. A thick cake of potato shreds with a layer of caramelized onion in the middle, it makes a terrific side dish for roasted meat or poultry.

 

Food Friendly City: Portland, Oregon
World's Fare By Marguerite Thomas

On the western edge of Oregon where the Willamette and Columbia rivers meet, lies Portland, Oregon, one of North America's finest epicurean destinations.

I'm not just talking about expensive gourmet restaurants, although there is no lack of these here too.

What I am referring to is the kind of genuine food culture that may be a way of life in other countries (France & Italy come to mind), but is less common in the US.

 

RECIPES FEATURING WOLFGANG PUCK

Kiwi Fruit Tart Dessert Recipe
Dessert Recipes by Wolfgang Puck

Despite the jokes some people made, I didn't use Kiwi as a garnish for grilled chicken or seafood.

The kiwifruit had to go into a dessert, and at the time I was not only Ma Maison's executive chef but also its pastry chef.

 

I knew just what I wanted to do: Put kiwi into a variation on France's classic clafoutis, a custardy baked pudding that usually features fresh summer cherries.

Glutten-free Goldenmarsh Cookies
Foodstyles by Jennie Lass and Jodi Bager

These cookies are named after two dear friends who ate them and said they tasted like sunshine. They're gluten-free and chock full of nuts and seeds, and they're great either soft and chewy, or double-baked for a crispy cookie.

Roast Salmon & Asparagus Salad Recipe
Main Course Salad Recipe by Bev Bennett

To best appreciate the taste of asparagus prepare it simply without a heavy sauce. You can cook asparagus on top of the stove or roast it in the oven, which brings out the vegetable's sweetness. Roasting asparagus is easy, using the directions provided in this Roast Salmon and Asparagus Salad.

Spicy Braised Veal with Rice Recipe
Recipe by Wolfgang Puck

Mild, sweet, tender veal is a tasty choice for an Easter or Passover dinner.

Too many people mistake spending lots of time in the kitchen with serving an enjoyable holiday meal.

Sure, you want to cook something special for an occasion like Passover or Easter. But that's no reason to slave over the stove.

 

Striped Bass in Ginger Vinaigrette Recipe
Striped Bass Recipe by Wolfgang Puck

If I told you that I love to serve main-course fish fillets with a salad dressing, you might be excused for thinking it was an April Fool's Day joke. But when it comes to dressing fish with vinaigrette, I'm serious. Think about it for a minute.

Spring Lamb Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette Recipe
Springtime Salad Recipe by Wolfgang Puck

Tender, sweet lamb is an ideal choice to top a salad, especially in springtime when the meat is at its best. But the recipe I share with you here will work equally well with beef, pork, chicken, or seafood. You can vary the salad beneath it with any fresh greens you like, too. Enjoy the salad as a lunchtime main course, or offer it in smaller portions as a dinner appetizer.

Asparagus with Orange Mustard Sauce Recipe
Wolfgang Puck Springtime Recipe

We celebrate this seasonal treat by serving Asparagus simply as an appetizer, cooked tender-crisp and then chilled until serving time, when we accompany it with classic, rich sauces that complement its flavor, such as the sweet, tart, and spicy mixture of orange juice, mustard, and cream I share here.

For something lighter, serve it with your favorite vinaigrette dressing.

Either white or green asparagus may be used for this recipe.

 

 

Hearty Potato Soup with Irish Cheddar & Corned Beef
Wolfgang Puck Saint Patrick's Day Recipe

One country whose cooking is very closely associated with potatoes is Ireland, where Sir Walter Raleigh first introduced the tubers in 1589. So it makes perfect and delicious sense to enjoy a bowl of potato soup along with your corned beef and cabbage and green beer this coming St. Patricks Day.

Marinated Lamb Kabobs with Mint Pesto Recipe
Irish Meets Italian - Saint Patricks Day Recipe

If you are tired of the sometimes gray-looking lamb stew that often accompanies a St. Patricks Day celebration, then spice up your Saint Patricks Day menu this year with lamb kabobs.

Clam & Mussel Soup Recipe
Wolfgang Puck Shellfish Soup Recipe

With great fresh mussels and clams still abundantly in season, now is the perfect time to try my recipe for this shellfish soup. Making it begins with a visit to the best seafood shop near you, one that has a reputation for offering a wide variety and quick turnover of outstanding product. Buy only shellfish that have a fresh, clean, briny smell of the ocean.

Potato & Pea Samosas Recipe
Crispy Pastry Packets popular in India as a snack, appetizer or casual meal

One of the first Indian dishes I learned to make is an excellent introduction for anyone to that country's foods and spices: Samosas, small pastry turnovers filled with a mixture of spiced potatoes, garlic, onion, chilies and other vegetables. You can add any vegetable to the potato mixture. Some also add a generous helping of sauteed minced lamb, chicken, or other protein.

Pressure Cooker Jambalaya Recipe
AN EASY TREAT FOR OSCARS & MARDI GRAS

A popular one-pot meal featuring rice, bell peppers, onion, garlic, okra, tomato, a touch of hot chilies, and any combination of meat, poultry, or seafood, jambalaya is one of the mainstays of the New Orleans kitchen. Yet, it's really global in its appeal, with similar dishes found around the world, only the seasonings and proteins changing.

Bourbon Fudge Cake

I know some women prefer to receive impressive jewelry, along with roses, on Valentine's Day.

But I just don't get it. Why give jewelry when you can cook her something beautiful?

After all, who likes the aroma or taste of a stone?

Make her a wonderful chocolate dessert like my Bourbon Fudge Cake, however, and you'll fill your kitchen and probably the rest of your home with a wonderfully romantic aroma. Then, you can offer a sensually delicious flavor you both will enjoy. (For ladies who are reading this, I can tell you that we men will also love this treat, should you be doing the cooking on Valentine's Day.)

Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Goat Cheese & Fresh Herbs

Chicken breasts, as the millions of people for whom the lean meat is a primary protein source these days know, can turn dry with cooking, and can taste bland even when still moist. But by stuffing chicken breasts under the skin with a moist filling, and serving them on top of a simple sauce, you can create a truly succulent and delicious main course.

 

Beef Filets in Puff Pastry Recipe
A Retro Favorite Recipe by Wolfgang Puck

The hilarious 1993 movie "Groundhog Day" -- in which a reporter played by Bill Murray, on assignment in Punxsutawney, relives that day over and over again until he gets his life right -- makes me reflect on what retro foods deserve to keep coming back again and again.

One of my favorites, always worthy of revival, is beef filet baked in puff pastry.

 

Tangy Granny Smith apples are ideal for this light dish, which can also be served as an appetizer.

Bay Scallops with Sauteed Apples Seafood Recipe New Year's Resolution Recipe for Healthy Eating by Wolfgang Puck Even though fish and shellfish are protein choices many people think about as part of their New Year's resolutions to eat more healthfully, many of us regard seafood as something to eat mostly during warmer weather.

Rice Souffle with Pears & Raspberries Recipe
Wolfgang Puck Home-Style Dessert Recipe

More than just about any other kind of recipes, desserts you make at home for your loved ones feel like food that comes straight from the heart. Winter calls for warm, satisfying desserts that raise the comfort level even more.

 

New Year's Resolution Recipe Substitute white flour for up to half of the whole-wheat.

RSS       SHARE Good-Carb Pizzas with Whole-Wheat Dough New Year's Resolution Recipe When it comes to the most widespread New Year's resolution, to cook and eat more healthfully, it sometimes seems as if the only thing we know for sure is that we don't know anything for sure. Take carbohydrates, for example. Experts now recommend eliminating fats while eating diets high in non-sugary carbs. With that in mind, I've developed a whole-wheat pizza dough to help you eat more good carbs in the foods that you love. Not only is it better for you, but it also has more flavor, and a chewier texture, than regular white dough.

Italian-Style Poached Halibut in Broth
New Year's Resolution Recipe

One solution for cooking deliciously healthy fish is to poach it in cooking liquid that you first pack full of flavor. That's the secret behind my recipe for Italian-Style Poached Halibut.

Torta Regina Cake Dessert Recipe

An easy-to-make dessert you can put together quickly with ingredients found in most pantries and refrigerators, yet one that delivers great results.

Rack of Pork with Prunes & Dates Recipe

With Christmas fast approaching, many people suddenly realize they're planning to serve the same main dish as last year and the year before. So please let me suggest a new star for your holiday table, a rack of pork stuffed with dried fruit.

Pecan & Walnut Tart with Chocolate Icing
Walnut & Pecan Halves give this Wolfgang Puck tart recipe its crunch

One of my favorite desserts from the early days at Spago was our Pecan and Walnut Tart. Cut into thin wedges, it's as close as a dessert pastry can come to resembling a great piece of candy, with its filling of crunchy nuts bound by a rich, chewy caramel, all held together by a sweet, buttery crust and a layer of smooth, creamy chocolate.

Let the Holiday Baking Begin Gugelhupf
Wolfgang Puck Recipe Gugelhupf is a sweet holiday bread, rich in butter and eggs.

When I was a boy, one of the ways I knew the holidays had really arrived was waking up to the smell of gugelhupf baking. That warm, sweet, spicy, yeasty, toasty aroma told my sisters, brother, and me that it was a special day, and we practically ran to the kitchen to enjoy it straight from the oven with hot chocolate

Roast Beef Panini Horseradish Aioli & Steak Sauce
Wolfgang Puck Recipe Meal-in-Themselves Sandwiches

You can imagine that, by the time the weekend is over and I've worked my way through all those leftovers, I'll be very tired of turkey and of all the cooking that went into it. I bet you'll feel the same way. So I thought I'd share with you a recipe you can really enjoy once all that turkey boredom has set in.

Wolfgang Puck Recipes Holiday Recipes: An Old-Fashioned Holiday Recipe with a Twist

Cream Vanilla Sweet Potatoes Recipe Thanksgiving Holiday Recipe Pro chefs and casual cooks alike will soon create confections for the holiday season. The best-loved delicacies will have one of the world's most popular flavors in common -- vanilla, with its heady, aromatic taste combined with sweet, fruity and floral scents. One way to expand your holiday recipe list this year is to use vanilla in savory dishes like Creamy Vanilla Sweet Potatoes, in addition to cakes and cookies. Vanilla helps to enhance the inherent flavors of sweet potatoes, rather than concealing their flavor in sweeteners.

Thanksgiving Turkey Oyster Dressing Stuffing
Recipes by Wolfgang Puck: An Old-Fashioned Holiday Recipe

With just a week to go before Thanksgiving, many of us are planning the final touches for the feast, especially the stuffing or dressing for the main-course turkey. And included in that decision is the question of whether you'll make a stuffing or a dressing.

Braised Beef Short Ribs Tomatoes & Red Wine
Recipes by Wolfgang Puck: Slow Cooking Warm to the Heart

In our fast-paced world, it can be a relief to come across something that's better for being slower. And that can certainly be true for preparing meals, with some of the most delicious, satisfying cold-weather main dishes resulting from slow, gentle stewing or braising. Take the beef short ribs that star in the recipe I share here. Not too long ago, nobody was cooking them in fine restaurants. But I like to think that I've done my part to change that situation, frequently including short ribs on my menus. After they've spent several hours cooking, their rich-tasting meat literally melts in your mouth.

Wolfgang Puck Recipes You don't even have to make pound cake in a loaf pan. Doubled in quantity, the batter bakes well in a Bundt pan.

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Deep-Dish Pumpkin Pie with Cranberry Marmalade
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It may be one of the most popular American desserts from Halloween through Thanksgiving and into the New Year. But not everyone loves pumpkin pie.

I'll be the first to admit that I didn't like it when I first came to the United States. It struck me as too sweet, and the smooth, spiced filling seemed slightly monotonous.

I prefer subtle contrasts in the food I cook and eat, the yin and yang of hot and cold, soothing and spicy, sweet and tangy, soft and crunchy. So, I wondered, how could I make a more complex, balanced pumpkin pie?

Sauteed Pork Tenderloin Strips in Paprika-Mushroom Cream Sauce
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Suppertime feels more and more important as autumn closes in. As the weather grows cooler and night comes earlier, your ability to serve a warm, sustaining meal can seem crucial. A lot of people assume, though, that cooking a heartwarming dinner has to take lots of time. After all, quick cooking methods help you avoid the heat of the kitchen, making fast dishes ideal for summer. So the opposite must be true for fall. Right? Not necessarily.

Wolfgang Puck Recipes Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon in Baked Potato Boats

RSS       SHARE Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon in Baked Potato Boats Recipes by Wolfgang Puck: AN ELEGANT AND EASY AUTUMN BRUNCH STAR The beauty of brunch is that it's all about ease -- dishes you can make quickly, or in advance, or with very little effort; and casual styles of serving food, encouraging guests to help themselves. My recipe for Baked Potatoes with Scrambled Eggs and Smoked Salmon is just that sort of star for your brunch table -- a neat one-dish combination of morning eggs and potatoes.

Growing up in southern Austria, I ate many foods people identify as Italian, especially noodle dishes like Grandma's ravioli.

Grandma's Italian Ravioli Austrian Style Recipes by Wolfgang Puck: Recipes by Wolfgang Puck: Italian Food, Austrian Style With Columbus Day being celebrated this Monday, Oct. 13, it's the time of year when everyone feels at least a little bit Italian. Of course, that's not difficult, considering the widespread availability and popularity of Italian food. To tell you the truth, I've always felt partly Italian myself, even though I'm Austrian by birth and American by citizenship.

If you know anything at all about history and geography, you realize that those sorts of national distinctions are flexible, and not just when it comes to food.

Carrot Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
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Food lovers are always excited to talk about the latest cooking trends.

What I find interesting, as someone who grew up speaking German, is that the word "trend" comes from an old Germanic word that means to turn or revolve.

Which implies that food trends are often something old that feels new again because we haven't seen or tasted it in a while and someone has reintroduced it with a fresh twist.

That's certainly true of cupcakes.

Small, individually portioned cakes have been around for at least two centuries, and every American grownup I know remembers them fondly from childhood.

Roast Chicken Breasts with Raisins & Couscous
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With Rosh Hashanah coming in just a few days on the evening of September 29, it's that time of year again when many of my friends and restaurant customers ask me the perennial question: Do you have any ideas for something different I can cook for the Jewish New Year?

I'm not Jewish myself. My two oldest sons, however, have been raised to celebrate that heritage, and I've enjoyed and helped to cook many excellent traditional meals.

What impresses me the most when I do is how similar so many Jewish dishes are to the cooking I grew up with in Austria.

Eggplant, Zucchini & Tomato Gratin
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So, what do you cook for the early weeks of fall? How do you cook with the seasons, a popular culinary concept these days, when the seasons are changing? One of my favorite solutions is to create a gratin of summer vegetables.

Saffron Risotto with Shrimp
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Years ago, nobody would have thought to cook risotto at home, enjoying it only when they dined at upscale Italian restaurants. The chewy short-grain rice suspended in a creamy sauce seemed almost magical, a world removed from steamed rice.

These days, risotto at home seems almost as common as pasta.

Cooks everywhere have discovered that making it successfully is simply a matter of having the right ingredients, adding good broth and seasonings, and stirring, stirring, stirring.

Smoked Gouda & Prosciutto Panini
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Panini (the word means "little breads") are, in fact, nothing more than Italian-style grilled cheese sandwiches. What's the difference? Not much, really. But the small details open up a wealth of creative possibilities.

Grilled Lobster & Summer Vegetables with Spicy Herb Butter
A Final Summer Grilling Blowout Recipe by Wolfgang Puck

Even though many people nowadays love to grill year round, the Labor Day weekend has become the traditional official end of the summer grilling season. And that means that many outdoor grill fans are on the lookout for a recipe that will be the perfect grand finale for this year's adventures in the outdoor kitchen.

So now is the time to grill some lobster! Yes, I know lobster can be expensive. But once in a while we all want to splurge and reward ourselves a little. And now is just the right time to do it.

Sake-Marinated Tataki Beef Salad
Cool Beef for Hot Summer Days & Nights by Wolfgang Puck Sake-Marinated Tataki Beef Salad Recipe

Deep in the hottest days of summer, many people shy away from eating beef. It's just too heavy to eat, they think, when the heat and humidity are already slowing you down. My answer to that dilemma, however, is to eat good beef in the lightest, coolest way possible: quickly pan seared, chilled in a marinade full of lively flavors, thinly sliced, and served with a crisp, cold salad. Anyone who frequents Japanese restaurants probably knows a dish called tuna tataki, barely seared sushi-grade tuna marinated in a mixture of Japanese sake, the nation's popular wine-like beverage, rice vinegar, and finely grated ginger. That sort of treatment also works really well with beef.

Sauteed Halibut with Sweet Corn and Clam Ragout Recipe
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Halibut is a perfect fish for letting your culinary fantasies run wild. Meaty yet very mild, moist, and tender, it goes well with so many different combinations of flavors. Make sure you purchase halibut that is wild-caught Pacific halibut from Alaska. (You can also try the recipe with long-line Pacific cod, striped bass, wild-caught red snapper from Hawaii, or almost any other sustainable fish you like.)

Summer Cantaloupe Salad with Prosciutto, Burrata and Ice Wine Dressing Recipe
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Cool Off with Cantaloupe. Thanks to modern airfreight, you can find melons in stores year round. I think many Americans take cantaloupe for granted. The Italians have always seemed to have a better understanding of cantaloupe's potential.

Wolfgang Puck Recipes Grilled Tandoori Lamb Chops
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Many popular ethnic cuisines -- Italian, Greek, North African, Middle Eastern -- all do wonderful things with lamb. But to me, the lamb recipes of the Indian kitchen really stand out, featuring wonderfully fragrant spices that harmonize beautifully with the meat's sweet, rich flavor. My favorite Indian way of cooking lamb is in the style of tandoori.

Wolfgang Puck Recipes Grilled Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp with Apricot Mustard Sauce
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Shrimp are such an excellent choice to start a summer grill party. Almost everyone loves them, and the hint of smoky flavor they get from the fire goes well with their naturally sweet taste. They're easy to prepare and cook quickly on the grill, so very little extra work yields a rapid, positive payoff.

Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Salad Wolfgang Puck Recipe
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In cooking, as in life, sometimes the simplest things can be the hardest to get absolutely right. For proof, look no further than one of the most popular appetizers in restaurants everywhere at this time of year: Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil Salad. But how you select each main ingredient can impact the final results. Make the wrong choices, and you might wonder why everyone raves about the salad. Do it the right way, and everyone you serve it to will say you're the best cook ever.

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Grilled Fish as good as steak. We're beginning to reach that point in summer when I regularly start telling people they ought to be grilling fish. Fish fillets are another matter. And meat lovers need not feel like they're missing out when fish stars on the menu.

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Side dishes such as Asian Coleslaw and Smashed Red-Skinned Potato Salad are an important part of backyard entertaining. Made in advance and fairly easy to prepare, these are the recipes that let creative home cooks excel in the open air. After all, anyone can sprinkle salt and pepper on a hamburger. Not everyone, however, can produce a side that has people coming back for seconds and thirds.

Vanilla Panna Cotta with Strawberries
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Refreshingly cool, smooth, and silken, panna cotta is one of the best desserts for summer or at any time. And it's so easy. Flavored with a touch of vanilla, it's a perfect complement to fresh summer berries.

Stuffed Zucchini Flowers Tempura
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One of the best reasons for going to the farmers' market is the chance it offers to find fresh seasonal items not ordinarily sold in supermarkets. Zucchini flowers are a perfect example.

Fresh Cherries Jubilee
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Usually, just rinsing cherries with cool water and putting it in a bowl does nicely. Sometimes, though, it's fun to do a little bit more, like putting it into a fruit salad, cobbler, or pie. Or you can take a page out of the book of the great French chef Auguste Escoffier and make Cherries Jubilee.

Chicken Kabobs with Lemon & Thyme
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An Easy Grill Favorite. Grilling season is in full force! I know this all too well, because people are already asking me for easy ideas that will help them create something new, different, delicious, and impressive when they cook outdoors. One excellent strategy is to make kabobs.

Mediterranean Shrimp & Pasta Salad
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In the 1980s, pasta salads were all the rage. Today, pasta salads can seem like a bit of an afterthought. Well, I'm here to tell you, without hesitation, that I still love pasta salads.

Grilled Salmon Sandwich
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When it comes to grilling, most people still think of quickly cooked burgers, sausages, steaks, or chicken breasts, or more slowly, gently cooked ribs, brisket, or turkey breasts. But I'd like to suggest expanding your horizons with something that's quick and easy to grill: salmon fish fillets.

Lamb Chops with Shallot Cream Sauce
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Since the early days of Spago, one of my favorite ways to offer lamb chops has been to saute them and then prepare a quick pan sauce with chopped shallots, vinegar, white wine and cream, a recipe I first learned back in the early 1970s at Oustau de Baumaniere in the south of France.

Vanilla Pound Cake with Raspberry Compote
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One of the ways you know that you've given the perfect gift is when the person who receives it wants to enjoy it again and again. By that definition, pound cake is an ideal treat for you to prepare for your mom, or your children's mom, this Mother's Day.

Three-Cheese Quesadillas and Classic Guacamole
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I like to make my own cheese quesadilla by sandwiching three different kinds of cheese between two tortillas and then frying it in a little olive oil. The result is a uniformly golden-brown quesadilla that delivers the full nutlike flavor and crunchy texture of the tortillas. I serve it with a classic version of guacamole, the popular Mexican dip of mashed avocado and seasonings. Add some fresh tomato salsa and you've got the perfect combination of Mexican flavors and colors, an ideal treat for celebrating Cinco de Mayo

Carrot and Ginger Soup
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Next Tuesday, April 22, is Earth Day, an annual international event that, since 1970, has promoted awareness of our environment and the positive impact each of us can have on it if we try. That's certainly true for those of us who love to cook and eat good food. In all of my restaurants, I'm committed to using fresh, natural, organic ingredients, produced through sustainable and humane farming and fishing practices. No other approach better safeguards our planet or sustains our health and our quality of life

Crustless Caramel Flan Cheesecake
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Cheesecake is an all-American favorite, not to mention a classic in Italy and other countries where mild, creamy cheeses are mixed with eggs, sugar, and flavorings, then baked. Nowhere else but here in the U.S., however, does cheesecake continue to be adapted into a multitude of different creative treats.

Thai Flavors Wolfgang Puck's Pork Loin with Thai Sauce and Papaya Salad Recipe
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One of my favorite surprises as a chef, and also as someone who loves delicious, beautifully cooked food, has been the growing popularity of Asian cuisine. I quickly fell in love with Thai cuisine and its combinations of seasonings offering dishes like Pork Loin with Thai Sauce and Papaya Salad on the menu at Spago.

Wolfgang Puck's Greek Salad with Shrimp Recipe
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Many chefs invent new recipes by playing around with the classics. I like to take a dish with which everyone is familiar and look for ways to modify it for today's tastes.   This is the strategies I used, for example, to come up with one of the most popular lunchtime salads at my Spago restaurants: the Greek Salad with Shrimp.

Wolfgang Puck's New York Steak with Wasabe Sauce Recipe
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When it comes to cooking at home steak seems more seasonal. People wait until the weather is warm enough for them to throw steaks on the outdoor grill. And that's a shame, because steaks are actually easy to cook indoors.

Wolfgang Puck's Pizza with Scrambled Eggs & Smoked Salmon
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If you're trying to think of something different but perfect to serve for Easter brunch this year, or for brunch any time you want to surprise your guests, let me suggest pizza. Pizza? But I'm not talking here about the usual pizza with tomato sauce, cheese, and maybe pepperoni. I mean a pizza that is really ideal for a weekend morning meal.

Wolfgang Puck's Pan-Roasted Chicken with Whole-Grain Mustard and Port Recipe
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Step-by-step Instructions for preparing one of Wolfgang Puck's favorite chicken recipes.

You know a recipe you've cooked is a classic when people remember it and crave it years, or even decades, after they first ate it. That's what happened with me recently when an old friend, a business mogul who had lived in London for many years and just moved back to California, stopped by for dinner at Spago in Beverly Hills.

Wolfgang Puck's SPAETZLE WITH GRUYERE AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS Recipe
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Step-by-step Instructions for preparing Wolfgang Puck's SPAETZLE WITH GRUYERE AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS recipe.

So many people still seem to believe that pasta is strictly Italian. Yes, they know that central Europeans and Asians eat all kinds of noodles. But noodles are noodles, they think, and pasta is pasta.

Wolfgang Puck's Fettuccine with Clams Recipe
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Step-by-step Instructions for preparing one of Wolfgang Puck's favorite seafood pasta recipes.

Fortunately for me, we lived in southern Austria, not far from Italy. So, when I did eat shellfish, I got to know one of the world's best ways to prepare them: as the Italians do, quickly cooked with olive oil and butter, white wine, lots of garlic, and a pinch of hot pepper flakes, then tossed with pasta.

Wolfgang Puck's Chunky Chicken Pot Pie Soup Recipe
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Step-by-step Instructions for preparing one of Wolfgang Puck's Chicken Pot Pie recipe.

Yes, I call it a soup, mainly because I like to serve it in a soup bowl. But the soup is so chockfull of chicken and vegetables, all coated in a thick and creamy broth, that if you ladled it into shallower bowls or plates you could be forgiven for swearing it was a delicious stew.

 

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