Seared Sugar Snap Peas
Sugar snap peas seared in olive oil with green onions, mint, lemon zest and black pepper.
Recipe Index: Gluten-Free
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 Cooker Mexican Pulled Pork
Slow cooker pulled pork shoulder, in a chile spice rub, shredded to serve with tortillas in tacos or burritos.
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.
Spaghetti Squash and Chard Sauté
Spaghetti squash, first baked, then shredded and sautéed with chard, garlic, rosemary, and Parmesan.
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.
Spicy Chicken Drumsticks
Spicy chicken drumsticks prepared with a Carribean jerk rub and then broiled.
Spicy Cranberry Sauce with Pinot Noir
A delightful spin on classic cranberry sauce. Spicy cranberry sauce with ginger, Pinot Noir red wine, curry powder, and Chinese five-spice.
Spicy Garlic Cashew Chicken
Zesty and spicy chicken, marinated with a cashew, garlic and jalapeño sauce. Grilled to a crisp golden brown and served with lime wedges.
Spicy Garlic Shrimp with Coconut Rice
Camarones al Ajillo garlic shrimp recipe. Garlic and jalapeno marinated shrimp sauteed in coconut milk and served on a bed of coconut white rice.
Spicy Lamb Stew
Spicy lamb stew, lamb shoulder slow cooked in white wine with onions, garlic, bell peppers, pasilla chiles, paprika, cumin, tomatoes, raisins, and herbs.
Spicy Lamb Stew with Butternut Squash
Spicy lamb stew recipe with butternut squash. Lean lamb shoulder braised in tomato sauce with butternut squash, garbanzo beans, and garlic. Spiced with paprika, cayenne, and black pepper.
Spicy Pork Stew with Chickpeas and Sausage
A spicy, hearty stew with pork shoulder, sausage, chickpeas and onions, garlic and paprika.
Spicy Pumpkin Soup
I love pumpkin soup, don't you? This recipe is adapted from one featured in Oprah Magazine. Creamy and spicy pumpkin soup made with pumpkin puree, chicken broth, milk and cream, and a mixture of curry, coriander, and cayenne.
Spicy Vegetarian Chili
Vegetarian chili with eggplant, plum tomatoes, onion, garlic, zucchini, bell peppers, jalapenos, white beans, kidney beans, and cilantro.
Spicy, Citrusy Black Beans
Black beans cooked with onions, chili peppers, garlic, oregano, red chili sauce, chipotle, cumin, orange juice and lime.
Spinach
Classic spinach recipe. The best way to cook delicious fresh spinach, with olive oil and garlic. Step-by-step instructions and photographs.
Spinach Frittata
Quick and easy spinach frittata recipe with eggs, fresh spinach, onions, garlic, Parmesan and goat cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes. Photos and step-by-step instructions.
Spinach with Sesame and Garlic
Asian spinach recipe with sesame and garlic. A simple Korean method for cooking spinach.
Split Pea Soup
Classic split pea soup. Dried split peas are cooked with water and ham hocks, onions, garlic, and leeks. Filling, hearty winter soup.
Spring Fava Bean Fennel Salad
Fresh fava bean salad with sliced fennel, mint, scallions, and Parmesan.
Spring Lamb Stew
Savory lamb stew with spring garlic, new potatoes, peas, and roasted garlic.
Spring Pea Hummus
A tangy, vibrant dip or hummus-like spread made from peas, tahini, sour cream and mint.
Spring Succotash
Springtime succotash with medley of corn, carrots, ham, spring onions, and fava beans.
Steak Diane
Pan-fried steak with a Diane sauce of cognac, shallots, butter, mustard and cream.
Steak Salad
Quick and easy steak salad with thin slices of steak served over arugula and lettuce greens, goat cheese, walnuts, scallions, and bell pepper. Serve with lemon vinaigrette.
Steak Teriyaki
Seared flank or skirt steak, marinated first in a teriyaki marinade made with mirin, sake, and soy sauce, glazed with the sauce while cooking, and cut thinly against the grain to serve.
Steamed Broccoli
Delicious basic steamed broccoli recipe, the easiest way to cook this wonderful vegetable.
Stove-top Baked Beans
A richly flavored stove top baked bean recipe combining molasses, bacon, ketchup and vinegar - a great addition to hot dogs too.
Strawberry Rhubarb Terrine
Molded strawberry rhubarb dessert terrine, with fresh strawberries, rhubarb, lemon juice, and orange zest.
Strawberry Shortcake
Old-fashioned strawberry shortcake recipe, with fresh strawberries, sliced and macerated in sugar, spooned over freshly baked biscuits, topped with whipped cream.
Strawberry White Chocolate Mousse
Smooth and creamy strawberry mousse made with fresh strawberries, cream, gelatin, sugar, lemon juice and white chocolate.
Stuffed Zucchini with Turkey Sausage
Large zucchini stuffed with ground turkey, mushrooms, tomatoes, basil, rosemary, and Parmesan cheese.
Summer Pea Soup
Delicious fresh pea soup recipe with petit peas, mint, cream, broth, and shallots.
Summer Squash Salad
Summer squash salad. Zucchini carpaccio. Thinly sliced summer squash served with olive oil, lemon juice, mint, Parmesan cheese, and toasted pine nuts.
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Chinese-style sweet and sour chicken, stir-fried with bell peppers and pineapple chunks.
Sweet and Sour Onions
Sweet and sour braised pearl or boiling onions flavored with vinegar and honey.
Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage
Traditional German and Austrian sweet and sour red cabbage. Shredded red cabbage cooked with vinegar, sugar, and butter.
Sweet and Spicy Mushroom Stir Fry
A simple sweet and spicy mushroom stir fry using honey, ginger, garlic, and dried chilies.
Swiss Chard
Swiss chard recipe, sautéed in olive oil with garlic and crushed red pepper.
Swiss Chard Tzatziki (Yogurt Dip)
Tzatziki recipe with yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and Swiss chard instead of cucumbers.
Swiss Chard with Olives
Swiss chard, or other leafy green, sautéed with green olives, capers, green onions, and rosemary.
Tapioca Pudding
One of our favorite desserts growing up. This tapioca pudding recipe uses small pearl tapioca, milk, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
Tarragon Corn
Fresh corn kernels, poached slowly with shallots in butter and ouzo, with fresh tarragon stirred in to serve.
Tarragon Corn Chowder
A light corn chowder with fresh corn, yukon gold potatoes, chopped fennel and onion, and fresh tarragon.
Teriyaki Chicken Breasts
Quick and easy. Skinless chicken breasts poached in teriyaki sauce, served with teriyaki sauce and toasted sesame seeds.
Tex-Mex Lasagna
Tex-Mex lasagna, also known as Mexican casserole or Mexican lasagna recipe. Layered casserole with corn tortillas, ground beef, chile, beans, salsa, and cheese.
Three Bean Salad
Classic American three bean salad, perfect for summer picnics and potlucks. With cannellini beans, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, celery, red onion, parsley, and a sweet and sour dressing.
Three Teacup Chicken
Chinese dish of chicken braised with ginger, garlic, scallions, soy sauce, and Chinese cooking wine.
Three-Bean Baked Beans
Baked beans are just the thing for a blustery day. This delicious baked beans recipe uses kidney, black, and cannellini beans, baked with bacon in a molasses-based sauce.
Tilapia with Pimiento Sauce
Quick and easy, mild tilapia fish fillets cooked with onions, garlic, diced tomatoes, mushrooms, and olives.
Tomato, Onion, Avocado Salad
Fresh tomato, red onion, and avocado salad, seasoned Italian style with oregano, fresh parsley, garlic, olive oil, wine vinegar, salt and pepper.
Tortilla Soup
Crispy fried strips of corn tortillas in a tomato-based Mexican soup with chicken stock, chiles, avocado, Jack cheese, cilantro and lime.
Traditional Roast Beef Hash
Traditional roast beef hash recipe. Cooked beef, ground through a meat grinder with onions and potatoes and then fried.
Turkey and Bacon Rolls
Turkey bacon roulades. Turkey cutlets layered with Provolone cheese, ham, and seasonings, rolled up and wrapped with bacon, then baked.
Turkey Chile Verde
Chile verde made with turkey thigh meat and homemade tomatillo salsa verde.
Turkey Stew with Root Vegetables
Filling, delicious, and affordable, this turkey stew is made with turkey thighs or legs, slow cooked with onion, celery, carrots and other root vegetables.
Turkey Tacos with Cranberry Salsa
Turkey tacos recipe with cranberry salsa. Another great way to use up Thanksgiving turkey leftovers.
Turkey White Chili
White chili made with turkey meat, great for using up Thanksgiving leftovers, with white beans, green chiles, jalapeno, and garnishes.
Turnip Potato Soup
Turnip and potato soup recipe, an unassuming but surprisingly good soup with simply turnips, potatoes, chicken stock, butter and onions.
Tuscan Scrambled Eggs
Slow cooked tomatoes and onions are the base for this delicious scrambled eggs recipe.
Twice Baked Potatoes
Twice baked potato recipes. One with a cheddar cheese and bacon stuffing, the other with a blue cheese and chives stuffing.
Vegetable Soup with Sweet Basil
Wonderful vegetable soup recipe with fresh tomatoes, leeks, potato, onion, celery, zucchini, green beans, carrots, and basil. From Wolfang Puck's mother.
Vegetarian Banana Leaf Tamales
Banana leaf tamales recipe. Tamale corn masa, stuffed with cheese, calabasitas squash, carrots, tomatoes, garlic, and chili sauce, wrapped in banana leaves and steamed.
Veggie Tacos
Veggie tacos with onions, zucchini, tomatoes, green chiles, jalapeños, cheddar and cotija cheeses, and cilantro in corn tortillas.
Vichyssoise
A somewhat lighter version of the traditional vichyssoise chilled potato leek soup, with Yukon Gold potatoes.
Waldorf Salad
First presented at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in 1893, this all-American Waldorf salad recipe includes chopped apples, celery, grapes, and toasted walnuts in a mayonnaise dressing.
Walnut Parsley Pesto
A traditional winter pesto made from parsley and walnuts instead of basil and pine nuts.
Warm Green Bean and Pancetta Salad
Warm green bean salad with pancetta, tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese.
White Bean and Ham Soup
Hearty white bean and ham soup recipe, perfect for cold winter days. White beans, ham shanks, onions, celery, carrots, garlic, Tabasco, and herbs.
White Bean and Tuna Salad
Simple tuna and white bean salad, a classic combination and so easy to make.
White Bean and Vegetable Soup
Hearty white bean soup with onions, cabbage, tomatoes, celery, carrots, potato, squash, broth, and Parmesan cheese.
White Beans and Cherry Tomato Salad
White bean and cherry tomato salad with a dressing of rosemary infused olive oil, garlic, Parmesan, anchovies, and lemon.
White Beans and Sausage
White cannellini beans with Italian sausage in a plum tomato sauce.
White Chili
Chicken white chili with white beans, chicken broth, garlic, onions, green chiles, diced chicken, and Monterey jack cheese.
Wild Rice Cranberry Pecan Salad
Wild rice salad with cranberries, pecans, green onions, orange zest, and wild rice. A perfect accompaniment to many fall and winter dishes - roast chicken, stews, pork chops.
Wild Rice Salad
Delicious rice salad with wild rice and long grain rice, green onions, celery, peas, dried cranberries, pine nuts, in a sesame vinegar and oil dressing.
Wilted Watercress Salad
Simple wilted watercress salad with fresh peppery watercress and a hot bacon apple cider dressing.
Winter Root Vegetable Slaw
It looks like cole slaw, but this shredded salad of root veggies -- carrots, radishes, parsnips and celery root -- is an excellent accompaniment to heavier winter foods.
Zabaglione
Zabaglione recipe, a simple Italian custard dessert made with egg yolks, sugar, and Marsala wine. Also known as zabayon or sabayon.
Zucchini and Spinach Gratin
Grated zucchini and chopped blanched spinach, mixed with onions sautéed with bacon, parsley, and garlic, bound with eggs, topped with grated Parmesan, and baked.
Zucchini with Thyme
Simple zucchini recipe, zucchini strips cooked with butter, onion, parsley, bouillon, and thyme.
