Main Courses
Grilled portobello mushrooms are first marinated in a zesty chimichurri and then served in a Bibb lettuce wrap with tomatoes and radishes. This is a easy summer meal that is light and refreshing.
A vegan Vietnamese rice noodle bowl is packed with bright flavors from crunchy vegetables, fresh herbs, spicy sesame tempeh and a tangy vinaigrette
Skip takeout and learn to make your own Chinese chow mein with shredded cabbage and spicy fermented bean sauce.
Spiced turkey bites are filled with sweet hints of sun-dried tomatoes and a cool dip of tzatziki sauce. Serve as an appetizer or inside of a sandwich or pita for a main meal.
Black beans and cannellini combines with fresh cilantro, cumin, and jalapeño for a light soup that is a great first fall chili.
A cool, crunchy Japanese cucumber salad is the perfect topping to a rich, glazed chicken teriyaki taco.
Meat is marinated overnight in a honey and balsamic sauce before being skewered and barbecued with sweet figs and red onions. A flavorful, juicy recipe that is perfect to close out barbecue season.
An easy pasta recipe perfect for just one on a weeknight with tangy balsamic and pockets of sweet cherry tomatoes and creamy parmesan cheese.
Sweet, sour, succulent pork belly is braised until tender and a dark color with bold flavor. Serve inside of steamed buns for a delicious bite.
A simple, broiled striped bass is an quick weeknight fish to whip up. It’s packed with Provencal flavor of tomatoes, olives, garlic and capers.
Perfectly tender ribs are rarely made on the grill. Instead start the low and slow process in the oven and finish on the grill, if desired, with a sweet and spicy honey and bourbon glaze.
This Asian-style orange and soy beef comes to the rescue on a busy night as it can be made in 30 minutes and is a filling dish for hungry eaters.
Bright and spicy flavors fill a simple pasta dish wrapped together with creamy labneh and parmesan cheese.
A simple steakhouse-style rib-eye steak is doused in and served with a soy sauce and butter glazed for a perfectly rich salty, caramelized flavor.
Soba noodles are dressed in a sweet sauce and served with fresh vegetables, peanuts, and tofu.
An easy side or main with shrimp or tofu, this Vietnamese-style noodle salad comes packed with vegetables and fresh herbs.
The flavors of a luau kalua pig enter your slow cooker for a perfect party food needing just a few ingredients. Tender, smoky, bold-flavored, all you need is a glass of wine to match.
This soup is ready for a dinner party in just 30 minutes. Pair the warm bowl with a crisp white Garnacha wine for a wonderful contrast on a fall day.
Cullen Skink, or fish stew with smoked haddock, is a Scottish tradition and Chef Jenny Thomson demonstrated how to make a quick and hearty pot during her hands-on culinary class.
Chef of Connecticut’s Basso Café, Renato Donzelli lets us in on chef secrets and his recipe for fontina-stuffed pork chops.
Zucchini, summer squash, and eggplant with feta are beautiful end of summer additions to a warm pot pie perfect for the start of fall.
Simple food pleasures like this Thai salad with prawns and caramelized coconut dressing is a delicious thing to look forward to and make even after a long day.
Honey, walnuts, fresh thyme, roasted grapes and triple cream blue cheese get together on one pizza for a perfect last hoorah of summer.
A quick summer meal is made on pita with spicy muhammara, a hot pepper sauce, topped with fresh cucumber, mint, and creamy blue cheese.
Ditch the usual wheat bread bun. Crispy fried katsu chicken is served with a Japanese curry sauce and served between a chewy rice bun.
No matter how far you are from the iconic In-N-Out Burgers of the west coast you can create a copycat version with this genius recipe.
Summer is for grilling, especially hot dogs and sausages. Highlight summer fruits and flavors with a sweet mango pineapple chutney with a hint of spiciness from the red pepper flakes.
A simple salad takes a bold turn with a beautiful flavor combination of sweet figs, crunchy hazelnuts, savory chicken and Sweden’s unique cheese, Västerbottensost.
With a Moroccan twist, this spiced eggplant caponata is perfect over pasta with sweet golden raisins and fresh parsley for a simple weeknight meal to serve a crowd of hungry friends.
Bold flavors, bacon, coffee, and blue cheese, make this burger a savory summer delight. Grill up the smoky stack and serve with sweet, grilled pineapple.
Cooked low and slow in a mixture of brown sugar, hoisin, and gochujang, this flavorful Korean pork can be used in sandwiches along with a tangy cucumber kimchi.
Gochujang is a hot, thick, flavorful ingredient of the Korean cuisine that you can use in a soup or stew, with roasts or simply as dipping sauce.
With a fig glaze and a touch of background heat from Sriracha, these ribs are easy to make for a crowd, but come with a bold flavor.
Coated in corn flakes and baked until crispy, this easy version of the take-out classic is then tossed in a not-too-sweet sauce with red chilies.
Flavorful tofu with peanut sauce and crunchy, raw vegetables makes for a filling spring roll that is cool enough for a hot summer day.
Blue cheese adds a little twang to classic mac and cheese with crispy bacon, golden-brown brussels, and a touch of paprika for a real flavor explosion in an easy, one-dish meal that’s perfect for any busy summer night.
Put together bold flavors, including an herbed yogurt made with Västerbottensost cheese, to create a simply Swedish summer meal.
A traditional French Connection is slathered with garlic butter and layered with crisp cucumber slices, brie blue cheese, and onion for a simply delightful sandwich.
Modeled after the citrus, cumin and cilantro pernil pork shoulder, this chicken is easy to make on a weeknight, with just as many great flavors.
Tossed in a spicy sauce, chicken is served with cucumbers, creamy blue cheese, and a white balsamic vinaigrette for a cool summer salad with tons of protein.
Marinate the steak in the morning and by dinner it takes less than a half hour to slice thinly, grill and serve this flavorful Korean-spiced meat over rice.
Similar to shrimp and grits, this spicy shrimp is served over a creamy blue brie polenta for a gourmet dinner that is way easier than it looks.
Easily grilled and basted in thirty minutes, this Indonesian-style red chili chicken can be skewered or whole and served with a cool vegetable salad.
The classic flavors of buffalo chicken hit a burger and are topped with a creamy blue cheese slaw. A stack that is perfect for a summer grill-out.
Glazed bacon, creamy blue cheese, and a flavorful bison patty makes this burger a grilling winner. Fire up the grill and try this summer favorite.
Take a break from classic toppings with this hot dog that meets Vietnamese flavors with Sriracha-mayo, pickled veggies, cucumbers, jalapeños, and cilantro.
The classic BLT hits a burger patty with a whipped blue cheese sauce to bring it all together. Take you BLT to a whole new level this summer.
Braised meat is served in a toasted baguette with a spicy Korean gochujang sauce, a fried egg, and tangy pickled onions.
Fried chicken is easy once you have mastered the basic steps. Follow this guide and then switch things up with your favorite spices and batters.
Simply roasted tofu with a balsamic marinade takes on great flavor beside your fresh tomatoes and summer basil.
The chorizo, Lettuce and Tomato, also known as the CLT, is a delicious sandwich including a spicy avocado spread made with jalapeño for a perfect picnic treat.
Similar to a Mediterranean-spiced meatball these grilled delights are made with a combination of lamb, beef, mint and cumin that can easily be tucked into a pita or served over a bed of greens.
Packed with nutrients, recreate a peppery, green watercress sauce to accompany simply cooked salmon.
This fusion of the classic spaghetti and meatballs doused in Indian butter chicken sauce is a comforting meal that uses up leftover vegetables in a delicious way.
Glazed miso turnips are nestled among filling soba noodles dressed in a creamy black sesame seed dressing for a bold bowl of flavor.
A quick weeknight meal that comes together while the rice is cooking, this tuna bowl is full of flavor from a wasabi mayo and sweet sesame sauce.
Grilled steaks are topped with rich melting blue cheese and chive compound butter and tangy balsamic onions. Make this easy, elegant meal all year round.
Take a salmon break and try out cedar plank trout for a fresh-tasting summer meal packed with mood boosting omega-3’s and served with a zesty guacamole.
Make this interesting green pasta mixed with ground nori and topped with buttery sea urchin for big umami flavor.
Drizzled with vinegar, these pitas are topped with grilled peaches, creamy blue cheese, and crunchy walnuts for an easy and delicious appetizer or lunch.