Weeknight Meals
Two-Bean Chili with Vegetables
Here's a chunky, hearty beef stew that's just right on a cold winter day.
Spiced Tuna Steaks with Fennel and Red Peppers
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Vegetable Couscous Paella
Saffron lends authenticity to this fragrant dish, which draws its inspiration from the paellas of Spain. Serve a green salad alongside, and uncork a bottle of Pinot Grigio.
Wilted Red Cabbage and Bell Pepper Slaw
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Penne with Swiss Chard and Garlic
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
African Peanut Soup
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Penne with Mushroom Pesto
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Pecan-Crusted Salmon with Sorrel Sauce
From the Pepper Mill in Clearwater, Florida.
Chicken with Orange, Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes
Serve with steamed new potatoes.
Moroccan Chicken with Kumquats and Prunes
For a great one-dish meal, serve this rich stew over rice. If you want to make it even more authentic, use couscous, a small grain-shaped pasta that is often found in North African and Middle Eastern cooking. It's available at many supermarkets and specialty foods stores.
Chicken with Mild Red Chili Sauce
To round out the meal, present warm pita bread and a mixed green salad with the chicken. A chilled Marsanne or Chardonnay is nice alongside.
Tuna and Sun-Dried Tomato Sandwiches
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Angel's Hair Pasta with Lemon and Pine Nuts
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less
Indonesian Spiced Rice
Turmeric add color and chilies add heat to this superb side dish. Mound it in the middle of the Vegetable Stir-fry.
Provencal Chicken Breasts with Rosemary Orzo
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.