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Asian Bow-Tie Pasta Salad with Shrimp and Vegetables
If you have leftover cooked chicken or turkey on hand, use it instead of the shrimp.
Vegetable Chili
Even better over rice. Top it with sour cream and grated cheddar cheese.
Sauteed Fennel, Capers and Arugula
A lovely side dish with big flavors‑and only a single teaspoon of oil.
Orecchiette with Sausage and Red Pepper Sauce
Not all good meat sauces have to simmer for hours. The sauce for this recipe can be made in less than 45 minutes.
Corn-Bread Stuffing Pudding
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Peanut Noodles with Gingered Vegetables and Tofu
Pretty and delicious, this pasta has plenty of vegetables, lots of snap and crunch, and a terrific Asian-style peanut sauce.
Kasha with Zucchini and Red Bell Pepper
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Grilled Tuna and Mango Salad
A colorful, delicious dish from Lantana's Restaurant, Grand Cayman, West Indies.
Spinach Linguine with Goat Cheese
A sophisticated main course.
Summer Rice Salad with Goat Cheese Dressing
Here's a simple do-ahead salad that travels very well. It's also great as a side dish for grilled chicken or beef.
Linguine and Clams in Ginger-Soy Broth
The juices from the clams combine with spicy Asian flavors to make a great pasta sauce.
Stir-Fried Chicken with Yellow Peppers and Snow Peas
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Chicken Brochettes with Red Bell Peppers and Feta
A little bit of feta cheese goes a long way in the tangy marinade for this dish.
Mediterranean Couscous Salad with Roasted Vegetables
This meatless salad combines couscous with roasted eggplant, zucchini, red bell pepper and leeks. Cooked sausage may be added to make it heartier. Serve with rolls or baguette slices and iced tea or white wine.
Crab and Scallop Soup with Peppers and Peas
A spectacular one-dish meal that gets its rich flavor from homemade crab stock. The stock is simple to make and does not require a lot of time. Potato helps thicken the soup; butternut squash adds color.