Recipes

Ahhhh man, are these terrific! How can you go wrong with bacon and cheese? Make sure you use chuck that is not too lean; you really need...

Get inventive with your use of prepared polenta with this hearty polenta and sausage bake.

Chili con carne, a Texan creation, is a traditional one-dish dinner. Toppings — avocado, scallions, tortilla chips, and cheese — are up...

This beer-based cocktail, spiced with chipotle peppers, is a refreshing, man-friendly drink.

This recipe for homemade chewy pretzels comes from Sigmund Pretzelshop owner Lina Kulchinsky.

Using a mason jar lid are a mini tart tin? Brilliant!

Peanut butter cookies never tasted so good!

Satisfy your cheesecake cravings without going overboard!

This great, all-purpose side dish was inspired by a dish that cooking teacher Tara Stevens had in Marrakech. There, the stewed beans were...

A quick, garlicky béchamel stands in for crème fraîche and cheese in this luxurious white pizza.

In this hearty porridge from F&Ws Kay Chun, steel-cut oats and brown rice come together under a delicious topping of caramelized...

Serve these slightly bitter greens instead of sautéed spinach for a side dish power-packed with vitamins A, C, and K.

Add panache to the classic cheesecake with caramelized apples and heart-healthy ricotta cheese.

To maximize the flavor quotient of these spicy Spanish skewers, try using authentic chorizo sausage in this recipe. Chorizo owes its...

Bring island flavor to the table with this easy Jamaican Jerk Chicken recipe. Serve with fried plantains and the following Tropical Fruit...

This spiced hot sauce hails from Northern Africa and is traditionally composed of hot chiles, garlic, cumin, coriander, caraway, and olive...

With this 10-minute recipe, dinner will be on the table before your stomach begins to rumble. Cut into wedges, this pita pizza also makes...

Heavenly coconut custard forms the base of this tropical dessert dish.

Loaded with heart-healthy omega 3s, avocado adds a cool creaminess to this kickin' grilled chicken dinner.

A fabulous chicken dish.

Our easy Raspberry Sauce make a terrific topping for almost any dessert -- ice cream, yogurt, or cheesecake, for starters.

Sometimes a dessert sauce is all you need to go from simple to spectacular. Serve this Dessert Salsa with ice cream.

If you can find fresh, peeled, deveined shrimp in your supermarket, this delicious Spanish-style rice dish can be on the table in no time....

Keep your healthy-eating New Year's resolution this year with this simple low-fat Poblano-Corn Chowder with Grilled Shellfish recipe.

Apple, Cheddar cheese, and dried cranberries give this pork chop stuffing its sweet and salty personality.

Use this light walnut-orange vinaigrette to dress an arugula salad tossed with goat cheese, chopped scallions and orange segments.

These simply broiled lamb chops are rubbed with pungent spices and partnered with a chutney that you can make well ahead of time. Serve...

This easy and healthful weeknight dish features roast chicken and pears, glistening under a tempting maple-flavored glaze.

With this 10-minute meal, dinner will be on the table before your stomach begins to rumble.

Think the words "healthy food" are code for "bland and boring"? Think again. This good-for-you gourmet recipe from the Culinary Institute...

Our simple Garlic Croutons taste great in a caesar salad or as a garnish in tomato soup. Make them ahead and store in a air-tight container...

Our holiday present for you: easy-to-make, time-saving meals for this very hectic time of year.

With this 10-minute meal, dinner will be on the table before your stomach begins to rumble.

For a picture-perfect sundae, use this heavenly Butterscotch Sauce as an ice cream topper along with toasted nuts, whipped cream, and a...

You can't eat only one of these potato hors d'oeuvres. They're that good.

An elegant and delicious first course, these rich-tasting crostini also make a lovely light lunch or supper.

All you need are some store-bought ingredients and a splash of Halloween spirit to create this pumpkin-patch-perfect dessert (no costume...

These moist and tender Honey-Cheddar Scones boast a touch of sweetness to complement the salty tang of the cheese.

Sweet, spicy, and utterly irresistible, our hoisin-glazed chicken goes great with brown rice and sautéed garlicky greens, such as broccoli...

Just a few special ingredients added to sweet potatoes result in an out-of-this-world side dish.

Surprise! You don't cook these Brussels sprouts. Instead, slice them very thin for a splendid salad bursting with freshness and great...

This perfect winter cake is easy to put together and fills the house with a tempting fragrance while it bakes.

Bacon and honey-roasted peanuts give this sautéed Swiss chard side dish a salty-sweet kick.

This is everything you want on a chilly winter weeknight. Plus, it's done it just 35 minutes!

We serve this vitamin-rich side dish with our Herb-Crusted Rib-Eye Roast with Madeira Gravy and Blue Cheese Potato Cake.

Everyone loves a good snack. Add some sesame seeds for a new kick to an old classic- the cracker.

This colorful couscous salad is easy to prepare and ideal for a summer lunch.

When serving hot soups, it is essential to serve a hot bread to eat alongside the soup.

If you're nuts about walnuts, you'll simply adore these crispy aromatic cookies.

Tired of your soup or salad? Pair your meal with these cheesy crisps and you won't be disappointed.

So much prettier than guacamole, this frozen treat is composed of tiny crystals of potent tomato ice paired with a crisp chopped salad.

Got apples? This timeless treat makes the fruit that much sweeter!

A low-fat version of the delectable treat

Add a few fresh ingredients to ones in your pantry, and this salad is a snap.

Made with yogurt and reduced-fat mayonnaise, this creamy Blue Cheese-Chive Dressing can served over salad or used as a dip.

For summers best salad tahini, or sesame seed paste, becomes a dreamy dressing with lemon zest.

Experience a taste of French life in the late 19th and early 20th century with this unique take on the classic martini.

If using canned cherries, use their liquid in step 1 to replace an equal amount of water.

Escarole is a popular green in Italian cooking and is used in this recipe to create a light soup.

A lean stock that's rich and flavorful.

The complex, earthy flavors and aromas of root vegetables are released by a brief sautéing.

These delightful lemon cupcakes will satisfy the sweet tooth of your guests and will leave them craving seconds!

A Vietnamese-inspired stock that's sure to satisfy a spicy craving and warm you up.

These oven-toasted bread cubes are best when tossed into soups that need a little thickening.

Use shellfish stocks to cook rice, risotto, or polenta, or in sauces for seafood.

Hard "Oyster" Crackers! There are dozens of bite-size breads that are made to complement seafood soups.

These bread slices are visual bonuses to bowls of soup. Make them hours in advance and pop them into the oven to warm.

Homemade croutons are a great way to put leftover bread to good use.

These tasty, crisp breads are said to have originated in New Mexico over 200 years ago.

This spritely sprinkle of fresh lemon zest, garlic, and parsley breaks up the intense concentration of cooked flavors.

These light cheese straws make a great snack alone or dipped in your favorite soup.

These easy bread squares are best served right out of the oven.

Serve these with any fruit soup to provide a sweet but earthy counterpoint to the sweetness of the soup.

The addition of this passion fruit flavored liqueur makes this a martini with a punch.

This classic French garlic mayonnaise is a wonderful spread on sandwiches and as a binder in salads.

You can use beans or lentils to thicken an aioli. Mix and match the beans' flavor and color to the soup.

To summarize the sauce at best, most interpretations contain roasted, dried, or raw red piquillo pepper.

This would be great served at Thanksgiving.

With 50 percent gin and 50 percent dry vermouth, this classic cocktail lives up to its name.

An assortment of colorful fruits creates an energetic mélange of flavors, textures, and forms.

Be prepared to lose your mind with this great tasting martini!

Made with vodka and triple sec, this is a martini with a twist.

This martini takes sour to a whole new level; bold flavors with a big taste.

Sweet and tangy; this refreshing cocktail is the perfect thirst quencher!

This creamy papaya soup is easy to prepare and serves as the perfect starter to a spring meal.

This space inspired martini is sure to give you the boost you need.

Green Chartreuse® mixed with gin gives this cocktail a unique color and taste; a great addition to the martini repertoire.

This soul-warming soup marries tart Granny Smith apples with smoky ham and tangy, salty cheddar to create a unique dish perfect for a...