Holiday Spiced Sweet Potatoes (Yams)
Garnet yam sweet potato recipe, pureed garnet yams with butter, brown sugar, and holiday spices. Perfect for Thanksgiving.
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Home Fries
Simple and easy home fries two ways, one recipe starting with raw potatoes, another starting with cooked. Both skillet fried.
Honey Glazed Lemon Roast Chicken
Simple roast chicken recipe, marinated in lemon juice and glazed with honey.
Honey Mint Glazed Chicken
Grilled chicken pieces, marinated first, then glazed with a simple fresh mint and honey glaze.
Honey Mustard Chicken
Chicken thighs baked in a simple honey mustard sauce until golden brown, with sprigs of rosemary.
Hot and Sour Soup
Classic Chinese American hot and sour soup, with Chinese mushrooms, bamboo shoots, chicken broth, vinegar, tofu, chili oil, and a beaten egg.
How to Make Chicken Stock
Two tried and true methods for making homemade chicken stock. One method involves simmering a chicken carcass with vegetables. The other method requires sauteing chopped pieces of backs and wings first, before simmering with water and veggies. Chicken stock recipe.
How to Make Shellfish Stock
Make your own shellfish stock with the shells from crabs, shrimp, and lobster. Homemade shellfish stock recipe with photos and step-by-step instructions.
Huevos a la Mexicana
My mother's special version Mexican style scrambled eggs. Eggs are scrambled in a sauce of tomatoes, onions, and jalapeno. Huevos a la Mexicana recipe.
Huevos Motuleños
A specialty of the Yucatan, huevos Motuleños with fried eggs over black beans on a fried tortilla, served with salsa, plantains, chorizo, and queso fresco.
Huevos Rancheros
Huevos rancheros recipe with fried eggs served on corn tortillas and smothered in cooked salsa. The best Mexican breakfast ever.
Hummus
Simple and delicious hummus, made with garbanzo beans, also known as chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and salt.
Indian Style Rice
Aromatic basmati rice, cooked with onions and flavored with cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, cumin, mustard seed, chili and turmeric.
Italian Party Flank Steak
Butterflied flank steak that is marinated, rolled up with prosciutto, basil, Parmesan, and roasted bell peppers, and then roasted in the oven. Great for a party.
Italian Pot Roast
Italian pot roast recipe. Rump or chuck beef roast, first browned in olive oil, then slow cooked in a sofritto base of carrots, celery, and onion, with Italian plum tomatoes and red wine.
Italian Sausage and Mushroom Risotto
Mushroom risotto with Parmesan cheese, portobello mushrooms, and sweet Italian sausage.
Italian Sausages with Ratatouille
Italian sausages cooked in the oven with ratatouille, sauteed zucchini, bell pepper, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and eggplant.
Jamaican Rice and Peas
Long grain rice, cooked in coconut milk with beans, a favorite side dish of Jamaica.
Jerk Chicken
Caribbean jerk chicken full of flavor and and a good amount of heat, using habaneros (or scotch bonnet chili peppers) and allspice.
Jerusalem Artichoke Soup
A smooth soup made from jerusalem artichokes, onions, garlic, celery and stock.
Kale and Roasted Vegetable Soup
A hearty winter soup recipe with kale, white beans, and roasted carrots, butternut squash, tomatoes, onions, and garlic.
Kale with Sausage and White Beans
Kale sautéed with Italian sausage, onions, garlic and white beans.
Keller’s Roast Chicken
Whole roasted chicken, roasted on a bed of root vegetables in a cast iron pan. Easy one-pan roast chicken dish.
Lamb Curry
Lamb curry recipe, lamb shanks and shoulders braised in curry sauce with potatoes, apples, raisins, and lemon. Serve with chutney, yogurt, and rice.
Lamb Shank Stew with Root Vegetables
Lamb stew made with lamb shanks, parsnips, carrots, rutabagas, and turnips.
Lamb Shanks with Butternut Squash
Rich and hearty lamb shank and butternut squash stew, served with parsley, garlic, and lemon gremolata.
Lamb Stew with Almonds and Apricots
Sweet lamb stew with honey, almonds, and apricots. Traditional North African Mrouzia tagine.
Lemon Chicken
Classic American lemon chicken recipe, not too lemony, just right. With garlic, butter, lemon, thyme, and rosemary.
Lentil Stew with Sausage
Warm and hearty lentil stew with a bacon, onion, carrot, celery base, and Italian sausage and parsley.
Lentils and Ham
Lentils cooked in a rich broth made from leftover ham and served with slices of that same leftover ham.
Ling Cod with Tomato and Orange
Ling cod fillets cooked in onions, green olives, tomatoes and orange slices.
Maple Orange Glazed Carrots
Rounds of carrots, sautéed in butter and glazed with maple syrup and orange juice. Perfect for the holidays!
Maple-Glazed Yams with Pecan Topping
Sliced, baked sweet potato yam recipe, with maple syrup, brown sugar, and pecans.
Marc’s Cashew Chicken
Chicken marinated in peanut oil chili powder, tamari, and honey, then fried with cashews, onions, and mushrooms. Served over rice.
Marinated Tri-Tip Roast with Mushrooms and Garlic
Marinated tri-tip roast recipe with mushrooms and garlic.
Marsala Glazed Mushrooms
Button or cremini mushrooms, dry sautéed, then sautéed with butter and Marsala wine, and reduced until the wine is just a glaze on the mushrooms.
Martha’s Chinese Chicken Salad
A Chinese chicken salad that combines toasted sesame seeds, almonds, and bean threads. Topped with a dark sesame oil and vinegar dressing.
Mashed Potatoes with Brown Butter, Goat Cheese, and Sage
Creamy mashed yukon gold potatoes with goat cheese, sage, and browned butter.
Mexican Green Bean Salad
Mexican green bean salad with fresh green beans, cilantro, jalapeno, red onion, cotija cheese, avocado, tomato, olive oil and lime juice.
Mexican Three Bean Salad
Classic three bean salad with a Southwestern twist. Pinto beans, black beans, and green beans, with onions, jalapenos, Cotija cheese, cilantro with a sweet lime dressing.
Mexican Tostada
Bean tostada with crispy fried corn tortilla topped with refried beans, grated cheese, chopped avocado and tomato, sliced lettuce, and salsa.
Meyer Lemon Risotto
Simple risotto made with arborio rice, onion, meyer lemon zest and juice, white wine, oregano, topped with toasted pine nuts and Parmesan.
Minestrone Soup
Minestrone soup with cannellini beans, salt pork or pancetta, broth, cabbage, potato, zucchini, carrots, plum tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese.
Mixed Berry and Banana Fruit Salad
Get out your red, white, and blue with this simple fruit salad of strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, apple, and bananas, tossed with honey and lemon juice.
Mom’s Baked Apple Slices
Baked apple slices recipe with fresh apple slices, baked with sugar, maple syrup, and cinnamon.
Mom’s Chicken Enchiladas
Tex Mex chicken enchiladas, corn tortillas dipped in red chili sauce, rolled up with cooke chicken, covered with more sauce and shredded cheese, and baked.
Mom’s Chili Beans
Louisiana style chili beans with ground beef and pinto beans, served over rice.
Mom’s Ground Turkey and Peppers
Quick and easy, sautéed ground turkey with onions, garlic, bell peppers, and seasoned with chipotle chili.
Mom’s Macaroni Salad
Quick and easy macaroni salad with hard boiled egg, roasted red bell pepper, onion, mayonnaise, and paprika.
Mom’s Pan-fried London Broil Steak
Top round steak, seasoned with dry mustard, salt, pepper, and rubbed with butter, pan fried to brown, then finished in the oven if necessary with thicker cuts.
Mom’s Perfect Pork Chops
Quick and easy pork chops, with a cumin and pepper dry rub, pan fried to perfection.
Mom’s Roast Turkey
My mother's tried and true roast turkey recipe. How to roast the most succulent Thanksgiving turkey. Step-by-step instructions with photos and reader comments.
Mom’s Stuffed Bell Peppers
Classic stuffed bell peppers recipe. Bell peppers, first steamed then stuffed with a mixture of ground beef, rice, and herbs, and then baked in the oven.
Mom’s Summer Squash
Zucchini and summer squash, sauteed with bell peppers, fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, basil, and served with melted cheddar cheese.
Mom’s Turkey Soup
Classic turkey soup recipe. Every Thanksgiving my mother takes what's left of the turkey carcass and makes a delicious turkey soup that we enjoy for days.
Mom’s Warm Potato Salad
Warm potato salad with Yukon Gold potatoes, celery, red onion, olives, parsley, and a simple rice vinegar vinaigrette
Moqueca – Brazilian Fish Stew
Brazilian moqueca, a fish stew made with firm white fish, onions, garlic, bell peppers, tomatoes, cilantro, and coconut milk.
Moroccan Chicken with Lemon and Olives
A traditional Moroccan dish of chicken pieces braised with spices, garlic, onion, olives, and preserved lemon. Cooked in a tagine.
Moroccan Spiced Grilled Chicken Breasts
Skinless, boneless, chicken breasts marinated in yogurt with garlic, paprika, and cumin, then grilled.
Mushroom Caviar
Mushroom caviar, an appetizer of finely chopped fresh mushrooms sauteed in butter with shallots, garlic, and white wine, then mixed with sour cream, pine nuts, lemon juice and parsley.
Mushroom Risotto
Rich, creamy mushroom risotto recipe with risotto rice, brandy, Parmesan and mushrooms.
Mushroom Sugo
A Genoese mushroom sauce for pasta or polenta, with dried porcinis, tomato, onions, celery, carrots, garlic, and a little red wine. Sugo ai Funghi.
Mussels in White Wine Sauce
A traditional French dish, mussels mariniere, or moules mariniere. Mussels steamed in white wine, served in sauce of juices from the mussels, wine, butter, and shallots.
New England Boiled Dinner
New England boiled dinner, a one pot dish consisting of corned beef or plain brisket, cabbage, carrots and potatoes.
New Potatoes with Cheese and Tomatoes
Red skinned new potatoes recipe with a sauce of Mozarella, cream, tomatoes, onions, cilantro and oregano.
Nicoise Salad
Salad Nicoise, a French composed salad with tuna, green beans, hard boiled eggs, tomatoes, onion, capers, and potatoes.
Nopalitos with Tomatoes and Onions
Nopalitos, chopped prickly pear cactus paddles sautéed with onions, garlic, jalapeno, and tomatoes.
Oil-Poached Artichoke Heart Salad
Salad of thinly sliced artichoke hearts that have been slowly poached in garlic infused olive oil and tossed with herbs.
Okra and Tomatoes
Okra, sliced and quickly seared on high heat, then cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions, and jalapenos.
Onion Potato Gratin
Onion potato gratin with sliced Yukon Gold potatoes, baked with onions, with heavy cream and Gruyere and Parmesan cheeses.
Orange and Beet Salad
Colorful beet salad with sliced beets, navel oranges, red onions, arugula in a light vinaigrette.
Orange Marinated Chicken
Chicken thighs, pounded thin, marinated in mixture of chopped oranges, onion, garlic, herbs, and chipotle, then quickly pan fried.
Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Wedges or slices of sweet potatoes, tossed in olive oil, sprinkled with spices, and baked on high heat until crispy and browned. Addictive!
Oven-fried Potato Chips
Oven-fried homemade potato chips recipe, made with thin slices of Russet potatoes, butter, and salt.
Oven-Roasted Salmon, Asparagus and New Potatoes
Salmon, roasted in the oven with new potatoes and asparagus, with olive oil, fresh dill, garlic, and lemon.
Oxtail Stew
Deliciously rich oxtail stew recipe, with oxtails braised in red wine and stock, with onions, parsnips, and carrots.
Pan Seared Salmon with Avocado Remoulade
Pan seared salmon with a creamy avocado remoulade sauce, avocados puréed with lime juice, olive oil, shallots, parsley, and Dijon.
Papaya, Prosciutto, and Lime
Slices of fresh papaya served with thinly sliced prosciutto and fresh squeezed lime.
Parsnip Soup with Leeks and Parsley
A vivid green soup with sauteed leeks, simmered with parsnips and stock, pureed with fresh parsley.
Pasta with Artichoke Hearts, Sun Dried Tomatoes, and Toasted Almonds
Fusilli pasta tossed with marinated artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, and toasted almonds.
Pasta with Tuna, Arugula, and Hot Pepper
Quick, easy, and surprisingly delicious, pasta with wilted arugula or spinach and a sauce made of olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes and canned tuna.
Pecan Meringue Cookies
Light and sweet meringue cookies with pecans. Made with beaten egg whites, these meringue cookies are also known as Easter cookies.
Penne Pasta with Meat Sauce
Penne pasta with a tomato meat sauce, with ground beef, onions, Italian seasoning, garlic, and basil.
Peperonata
Italian bell pepper, onion, tomato sauté, with garlic, ground oregano, and fresh basil.
Peppercorn Steak
Classic Steak au Poivre, or steak with a creamy peppercorn sauce
Peppermint Ice Cream
Homemade peppermint ice cream, perfect for the holidays. Step-by-step instructions with photos.
Peppermint Meringue Cookies
Light and airy peppermint meringue cookies, made with egg whites, sugar, crushed candy peppermints, and optional chocolate chips.
Peppery Garlic Prawns
Shrimp marinated in a mixture of garlic, pepper, lemon juice, and brandy, quickly sautéed and served over rice with a sprinkling of parsley.
Perfect Guacamole
Classic guacamole recipe, made with ripe avocados, Serrano chiles, cilantro and lime. Garnish with red radishes or jicama. Serve with tortilla chips.
Perfect Mashed Potatoes
Heavenly mashed potatoes recipe using buttery Yukon Gold potatoes, cream, butter, milk, salt and pepper.
Persimmon Pomegranate Fruit Salad
Persimmon salad with fuyu persimmons, pomegranate seeds, chopped apple, lemon, honey, and mint.
Pickled Beets
What a midwestern classic, pickled beets! Here's our favorite pickled beets recipe, easy to make with beets, cider vinegar, sugar, and olive oil.
Pinto Beans with Bacon and Jalapeños
Pinto beans with sautéed onions, bacon, and pan roasted jalapenos.
Poached Chicken
A method for poaching chicken which retains all the chicken's flavor and juices without overcooking the breast meat.
Poached Salmon
Poached salmon, the easiest way to prepare delicious salmon steaks or fillets, poached in white wine, seasoned with fresh dill.
Polenta Sausage Mozzarella Casserole
Italian sausage casserole with polenta, Italian sausage, tomato sauce, and Mozzarella cheese.
Pork and Poblano Stew
Hearty fall stew with pork shoulder, roasted poblano chiles, chipotle, onions, sweet potatoes, and corn.
Pork Chops
Delicious pork chops with an easy-to-make sweet and sour sauce made with red currant jelly and Dijon mustard. Simple pork chop recipe.
Pork Chops with Dijon Sauce
Pan-fried pork chops with a creamy, Dijon mustard sauce.
Pork Mango Picadillo
Spicy ground pork with mango, almonds, and cilantro. Served over rice. Ground pork picadillo recipe.
Pork Medallions with Mustard-Caper Sauce
Pork tenderloin medallions, sauteed in butter and served with a caper mustard cream sauce.
Pork Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Traditional Hungarian stuffed cabbage rolls. Cabbage leaves, stuffed with ground pork, onions, garlic, egg, rice and spices, braised in a tomato sauce.
Portuguese Salt Cod Stew (Bacalhoada)
Traditional bacalhau recipe, a Portuguese salt cod stew made with salt cod, potatoes, onions, hard boiled eggs, olives, and lots of olive oil.
Posole Rojo
Traditional Mexican posole (pozole), a broth rich soup made with pork, red chiles, and lots of add-ins like shredded cabbage, radishes, cilantro, lime, and avocado.
Pot Roast
Beef pot roast recipe, slow cooked on stove top or in oven with onion, garlic, carrots, and red wine. Slow cooking on low heat practically ensures a tender pot roast from the tougher beef chuck or shoulder roast cut.
Potato Leek Soup
Simple and easy potato leek soup recipe. Tastes creamy but has no cream. A hearty, tasty soup.
Potato Salad
Classic potato salad with boiled potatoes, sour cream, mayo, green onions, celery, parsley, pickles and bacon.
Potato Salad with Apples and Bacon
Perfect summer potluck potato salad with Yukon Gold potatoes, bacon, onions, and chopped apple.
Pralines
Traditional southern candied pecans, or pecan pralines, made with pecans, sugar, cream, butter, and vanilla.
Prime Rib
Prime rib recipe, how to cook to perfection a standing rib beef roast, step-by-step instructions and photos. Ideal for Christmas and the holiday season.
Provencal Potato Salad
New potatoes or fingerlings tossed warm in a Dijon vinaigrette with capers, olives, garlic, and parsley.
Provencal Seafood Bisque
Outrageously good seafood bisque inspired by Provencal flavors, with saffron, tomato, and mild, white fish. Great with crusty bread.
Pumpkin Soup with Smoked Paprika
Rich and creamy pumpkin soup recipe with a smokey, spicy flavor from smoked paprika. Make with pumpkin purée, onions, apple, garlic, spices, stock, milk and cream.
Puréed Roasted Parsnips
Caramelized roasted parsnips are pureed into a delicious mash, seasoned with butter, salt, pepper and a dash of nutmeg.
Purple Potatoes with Caramelized Onions and Shiitake Mushrooms
Beautifully vibrant purple potatoes fried with caramelized onions and shiitake mushrooms.
Quick and Easy Pan-Fried Flank Steak
A quick and easy way of cooking lean flank steak on the stovetop.
Quick and Easy White Bean Salad
Simple white bean salad with red onions, a little lemon juice, chopped parsley, olive oil, vinegar, herbs, salt and pepper.
Quick Beef Stew with Mushrooms and White Beans
Beef stew, quickly prepared with top sirloin steak, white beans, carrots, onions, tomatoes, and mushrooms.
Quinoa con Queso
Quinoa served with sauce of fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, and queso fresco, or fresh farmer's cheese.
Quinoa Pilaf
South American high-protein quinoa, cooked with onions, garlic, bell peppers, pilaf style, with chopped fresh herbs added for the finish.
Quinoa Salad with Black Beans, Corn, and Tomatoes
Quinoa salad with black beans, corn, fresh tomatoes, jalapeños, farmers cheese, lime juice, and cilantro.
Rabbit in Mustard Sauce
Classic French rabbit in Dijon mustard sauce, or Lapin à la moutarde.
Red Chile Marinated Grilled Chicken
Chicken pieces marinated in a spicy, flavorful red chili sauce, then grilled or baked. Pollo adobado recipe.
Red Flannel Hash
A New England tradition, red flannel hash made with cooked potatoes, beets, corned beef, fried up with onions and butter.
Red Lentil Dal
Simple Indian dal, made with red lentils, onions, garlic, spices, tomatoes, and cilantro.
Refried Beans
Traditional Mexican refried beans recipe, both regular and pressure cooker methods.
Rice Pilaf
My mother's rice pilaf recipe, made with long grain white rice, onion, celery, stock, seasoned salt, pepper, and cayenne.
Rice Pilaf with Mushrooms and Pine Nuts
Rice pilaf, rice browned first then cooked in stock with mushrooms, onions, and toasted pine nuts.
Rice Pudding
Classic, creamy rice pudding recipe. Boiled rice with milk, cream, egg, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and raisins.
Rice with Carrot, Lemon, Onion and Mint
Festive rice recipe with carrot, lemon, onion, and mint.
Ricotta Stuffed Chicken
Butterflied chicken stuffed with ricotta, Parmesan and herbs, then grilled or baked.
Ricotta-Mascarpone Mousse with Balsamic Strawberries
A beautiful blend of fresh strawberries, aged balsamic vinegar, and a hint of sugar, topped with a ricotta-mascarpone mousse.
Risi e Bisi, Italian Rice and Peas
A classic Italian comfort food of rice with peas and chunks of ham.
Roast Beef
Classic roast beef recipe using rump roast, round roast, or sirloin tip. This slow roasting method at low heat is good for tougher cuts of beef; the lower heat prevents any gristle from getting too tough.
Roast Chicken with Grapes
Whole roast chicken, stuffed with grapes and seasoned with rosemary, thyme, onions, and lemon.
Roast Leg of Lamb
Classic roast leg of lamb recipe. Leg of lamb marinated in a citrus rosemary marinade, then oven seared and slow roasted.
Roast Quail with Balsamic Reduction
Simple roast quail, roasted quickly on high heat and served with a balsamic vinegar reduction.
Roasted Asparagus
Quick and easy roasted asparagus recipe, with thick asparagus spears, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and a little lemon juice.
Roasted Baby Carrots
Tender young carrots, roasted with red onions with rosemary, salt, and pepper, until lightly caramelized.
Roasted Beets with Balsamic Glaze
Ruby red beets, oven roasted, then tossed with a little orange zest and a balsamic glaze.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts, oven-roasted with garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese.
Roasted Cauliflower
Oven roasted cauliflower recipe, made with cauliflower florets, garlic, lemon, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese.
Roasted Chicken with Carrots
Savory chicken, roasted whole in a large cast iron pan, surrounded by carrots and garlic, and stuffed with lemon and thyme.
Roasted Eggplant and Tomato Soup
Roasted eggplant and tomato soup recipe made with oven roasted tomatoes, carrots, garlic, chickpeas, and eggplant. Seasoned with curry powder and cilantro.
Roasted Fennel
Quick and easy roasted fennel recipe. Sliced fennel oven roasted in olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Roasted Garlic
How to roast whole heads of garlic in the oven so you can eat warm, toasty cloves right out of the garlic head.
Roasted Garlic Chicken
Roasted garlic chicken recipe, whole chicken, brined in a garlic salt brine, then roasted.
Roasted Green Beans with Onions and Walnuts
Oven roasted green beans, drizzled and cooked with balsamic vinegar, honey, thyme, and garlic.
Roasted New Potatoes
Oven roasted new potatoes recipe with olive oil, garlic, rosemary, and halved new potatoes.
Roasted New Potatoes with Caramelized Onions and Truffle Oil
Roasted new potatoes recipe with caramelized onions and truffle oil. An incredibly easy way to take roasted potatoes to whole new level of deliciousness.
Roasted Parsnips
Parsnips roasted in butter and stock with parsley, chives, garlic, and a touch of horseradish.
Roasted Red Pepper Potato Soup
Roasted red bell pepper soup with potato, garlic, onion, and red bell peppers.
Roasted Zucchini with Garlic
Roasted zucchini recipe, fresh zucchini, cut lengthwise, oven-roasted with olive oil, garlic, black pepper, and Herbes de Provence.
Rose Petal Flan
Light caramel flan with a hint of roses, custard made with whole milk, sugar, and eggs.
Rosemary Chicken Skewers with Berry Sauce
Rosemary marinated chicken skewers, grilled or broiled, and served with a blackberry sauce.
Rosemary Duck with Apricots
Duck breast seasoned with rosemary and served with a sweet sour apricot sauce.
Saffron Rice Pilaf
Indian rice pilaf, seasoned with saffron, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, orange zest, pistachios, and almonds. Also called parsi pulao.
Sake Ginger Glazed Salmon
A healthy way to nourish your body with Omega 3, this sake ginger glazed salmon recipe does just that. Marinated over night in a Japenese yakitori sauce and fresh ginger.
Salmon Fish Stew, Brazilian Style
Salmon stew based on Brazilian style moqueca fish stew. Salmon marinated in garlic, lime juice, paprika and cumin, the cooked with onions, bell peppers, tomato, cilantro, and coconut milk.
Salmon Provencal
Baked salmon provencal recipe with a sauce of fresh tomatoes, fresh chopped herbs, a few shallots, lemon juice, balsamic and olive oil.
Salmon with Lemon Cream Sauce
Sautéed salmon fillets served with a simple lemony cream sauce.
Salmon with Tomato, Onions, and Capers
Salmon fillets poached in a tomato onion caper sauce with white wine.
Santa Maria Style Tri Tip
A California classic, Santa Maria style tri tip beef roast, a triangle shaped bottom sirloin cut, with a peppery, salty, garlic-y crust.
Sauerkraut with Bacon and Apples
Sweet, savory, and smokey sauerkraut, with onions, apples, and bacon.
Sauteed Baby Artichokes
Recipe for baby artichokes, sauteed with onions and garlic, served with grated Parmesan cheese.
Sautéed Chestnuts, Onions, and Bacon
Roasted chestnuts, sautéed with pearl onions and bacon, for a festive holiday side dish.
Sautéed Greens with Pine Nuts and Raisins
Sautéed kale, mustard, turnip, beet or collard greens, tossed with toasted pine nuts, golden raisins, a little red pepper and black pepper. Sicilian-style greens.
Sautéed Kale with Smoked Paprika
The best sautéed kale you will ever taste. Seasoned with smoked paprika and crushed chile pepper flakes.
Sautéed Kale with Tahini Sauce
Chopped kale sautéed with onions and garlic, mixed with a sauce of sesame tahini, sesame oil, lemon juice, and salt.
Sautéed Kale with Toasted Cashews
Chopped fresh kale, lightly sautéed in olive oil with onions and red pepper flakes. Tossed with toasted cashews.
Sautéed Petrale Sole in Herb Butter Sauce
Pacific petrale sole fillets, quickly sauteed and served with a sauce of white wine, shallots, butter, and herbs.
Sautéed Swiss Chard with Mustard Seeds
Swiss chard, quickly sautéed with shallots and mustard seeds, seasoned with salt and rice vinegar.
Sautéed Zucchini with Gruyere
Simple sauteed zucchini recipe with onion, garlic, fresh tarragon, basil, and Gruyere Swiss cheese.
Scalloped Potatoes
Delicious scalloped potatoes, thinly sliced potatoes baked with butter, bacon, onion, chives, parsely, Gruyere, Parmesan and cream.
Scrambled Eggs with Tomatillos
Huevos en salsa verde. Eggs scrambled in a green chile sauce made with jalapenos, tomatillos, and onions.
Sea Scallops with Asparagus Sauce
Seared thick sea scallops served with a simple asparagus and butter sauce.
Seared Ahi Tuna
Ahi tuna, also known as yellowfin tuna, marinated in sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, green onion, and lime juice, then pan seared.
Seared Sugar Snap Peas
Sugar snap peas seared in olive oil with green onions, mint, lemon zest and black pepper.
Seared Tuna with Avocado
Sushi-grade tuna steaks, pan seared, served with slices of avocado and a ginger, soy, cilantro, lime, garlic sauce.
Shaved Fennel Salad
Simple and easy fennel salad with shaved fennel, olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, parsley, and Parmesan.
Sherry Potatoes
Sherry potatoes, thinly sliced russet potatoes baked in the oven with butter and dry sherry.
Shrimp and Avocado Salad
Shrimp and avocado salad recipe. Freshly cooked shrimp and creamy avocado are a perfect match, especially with a crisp vinaigrette. What better way to cool down in the heat of summer than with a delicious cold salad?
Shrimp Ceviche
Cool and tasty shrimp ceviche recipe, shrimp served with chopped red onion, chile, cilantro, cucumber, avocado with lemon and lime juices.
Shrimp Fried Rice
Classic shrimp fried rice with fresh shrimp, rice, green onions, peas, carrots, and sesame oil. The secret? Use day old cooked rice.
Shrimp Risotto
Simple shrimp risotto, in the Venetian style, with tiny pink shrimp, shallots, parsley and lemon zest.
Shrimp Scampi
Quick and easy shrimp scampi, shrimp sautéed with garlic in butter, olive oil, and white wine, tossed with red pepper flakes and parsley.
Sichuan Style Stir-Fried Chinese Long Beans
Long and crunchy Chinese green beans, quickly stir-fried Sichuan style with red chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, and sesame oil.
Simple Cauliflower Soup
Simple and easy cauliflower soup with just cauliflower, butter, salt, olive oil, and chives.
Simple Peas and Onions
Quick and easy peas and onions, a go-to side for almost any meal.
Slow Cooked Boston Baked Beans
Slowly cooked Boston baked beans, white beans cooked with salt pork and onions, in a molasses and mustard sauce.
Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder with Savory Apple Gravy
Slow-cooked pork shoulder with a savory gravy made with roasted apples and onions.
Slow-Cooked Turkey with Mustard Sauce
Turkey thighs, slow-cooked, braised in a mustard sauce with root vegetables.
Smashed New Potatoes with Garlic and Chives
New potatoes oven-roasted in butter, smashed with garlic and minced chives.
Smoked Paprika Roasted Chicken
Whole chicken roast with a rub of smoked paprika, butter, garlic salt and pepper, and glazed with lemon juice and honey.
Snow Peas with Pine Nuts and Mint
Snow peas lightly sauteed and tossed with toasted pine nuts, mint, garlic, olive oil, and sesame oil.
Spanish Baked Chicken
Known as Pollo Estofado this stewed chicken recipe is Spanish in origin. The chicken is marinated overnight in a spicy vinaigrette with olives and raisins. The chicken is then cooked in its marinade with the addition of wine and brown sugar.
Spanish Rice
My mother's signature Spanish rice recipe, a delicious accompaniment to steak, chicken, and Mexican entrees such as tacos or enchiladas. Spanish rice is browned first with onions and garlic, then cooked in chicken stock with added tomato.
Spanish Roasted Potatoes with Tomato Sauce
A classic Spanish tapas appetizer known as patatas bravas, or angry potatoes - roasted potatoes tossed with a spicy, smoky tomato sauce.
Spanish Tortilla
Classic Spanish tortilla, or a Spanish potato omelette, with the emphasis on potato. Thinly sliced potatoes, fried in olive oil, layered in a pan, covered with beaten eggs, and cooked.
Spareribs and Sauerkraut
Pork spareribs cooked with sauerkraut, onions, white wine, and juniper berries. Classic German spare ribs and sauerkraut.
