Simple Italian pesto adds depth to many dishes besides pasta (although tossed in bowl of al dente linguine is reason enough to love it). Bring dips, meats, sandwiches, and even soups to life with this...
This creamy cheese sauce can be made ahead of time, cooled to room temperature, and transferred to a container with a tight-fitting lid. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week, and reheated...
This recipe for jalapeƱo dressing is courtesy of Susan Spicer and can be found in her cookbook, "Crescent City Cooking." It tastes delicious atop your favorite salad.
For your next batch of rice and beans, punch up both the flavor and the nutrition by adding sliced mushrooms for antioxidants, bell pepper for vitamin C, scrambled eggs for extra protein, and creamy avocado...
Use this sweet Blue Ribbon Barbecue Sauce to make a Barbecued Pork Sandwich from Bruce and Eric Bromberg's "Blue Ribbon Cookbook."Photo credit: Quentin Bacon
Vinaigrettes aren't just for salads: Use this tomato-based mix from chef Michel Roux's "Sauces" cookbook as a light pasta topping. Also Try:Classic Vinaigrette, Roquefort Vinaigrette
This method of preparing corn on the cob keeps it full of flavor and is a great alternative to roasting it.From the book "Jamaican Cooking" by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Macmillan).
Martha likes to let the market guide her choices about which fruits to include. Choose a wide variety of textures, colors, and flavors for your salad. Try other combinations later in the year.
Martha fries okra in a batter spiced with thyme, paprika, oregano, and coriander, which adds a citrusy aroma. The rice flour in this recipe ensures an ultra-crisp, long-lasting crunch.
Fresh cilantro and lime are a vibrant complement to the smoky chipotle pepper in this dish. Whole-wheat tortillas, still warm from the oven, wrap it up.
For a fresh-baked flavor, chef Rick Bayless wraps store-bought tortillas in a clean, damp kitchen towel, and warms them in the microwave in a covered casserole dish.
For a meatless main that is worthy of your next vegetarian night, try this Mexican-inspired stew that swaps the usual pork or chicken for crispy spiced tofu.
Kerry Simon, executive chef at Jean-Georges; Prime Steakhouse at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, shares his recipe for this classic sauce that is often served as an accompaniment to steak. Because of...