This dish brings together tender chicken in a rich, tangy, and slightly sweet glaze of honey, mustard, and soy sauce. I paired it with penne pasta infused with garlic and fresh parsley. It’s a perfect dinner for a busy weeknight.

The chicken is seared locking in its juiciness, while the sauce provides a perfect balance of savory and sweet.

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I was looking for a perfect antidote to a wintry evening. A comforting bowl of winter squash soup paired with golden cheddar cheese toasts is the perfect answer. The soup, made from butternut squash, boasts a velvety texture and a sweet, earthy depth spiced with curry, cinnamon and cumin. Beside it, crisp slices of bread with warm melted, tangy ...Read more

I wanted a festive meal for this time of year but was very busy. So, I created this easy colorful dinner. The pork is cooked in a skillet and is removed, and the sauce is made in the same skillet. The sauce takes only about 6 to 7 minutes to make.

The fettuccine and broccoli cook together and are flavored with caraway seeds. The seeds come from...Read more

Enjoy this holiday season with a special sweet and savory treat. Honey, soy sauce and spices flavor quick cooking flank steak. Mushrooms cooked with shallots and topped with fresh chives make a perfect side dish with the steak. Open a bag of washed ready-to-eat salad to complete the meal.

HELPFUL HINTS:

Onions can be used instead of shallots. ...Read more

Here’s a way to keep boneless, skinless chicken breasts moist. I saute the chicken and then cover the skillet and finish the cooking in the oven. So the chicken has a nice crust and the steam from the skillet keeps the inside moist. The sweet chili sauce with walnuts adds texture and a sweet tang.

I wanted to make barley for a side dish and ...Read more

I find these busy winter days call for a thick, comforting soup. This Black Bean Soup is the answer. It’s a vegetarian meal that’s easy and quick to make.

The soup has its roots in Latin America and the Caribbean, where it is made with dried black beans. I’ve shortened the time by using canned black beans while the addition of spices ...Read more

Here’s a simple and quick way to cook salmon fillet. Just place it under a broiler for 3 to 4 minutes. Tomatoes cook down to a thick sauce in about 5 minutes and add a colorful topping to the broiled salmon.

The spaghetti and zucchini are cooked together for the side dish.

HELPFUL HINTS:

Any type of pasta can be used instead of spaghetti. ...Read more

Thinking about Thanksgiving, if you have leftover turkey, here’s a great way to use it. Or you don’t need to wait for leftovers. You can buy roasted turkey pieces in the meat department or roasted turkey in the deli.

I use flour tortillas for these tacos. An easy way to warm them is to wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave...Read more

Here’s a warm and inviting vegetarian dinner. Sweet potatoes, chickpeas and chopped tomatoes form the base of this dinner that takes about 10 minutes to make.

I cook the potatoes in the microwave for a few minutes to cut the total cooking time. Garam masala, ginger and turmeric add a rich flavor. A little maple syrup gives a sweet hint to ...Read more

Horseradish mixed with mayonnaise makes a zippy and creamy topping for snapper fillets. The fillets take about 5 minutes to cook on a sheet pan under the broiler.

I was delighted to find prewashed arugula at the market. It gives a bite to the pasta dish, for which I used corkscrew shaped pasta.

HELPFUL HINTS:

Any type of fish fillet such as ...Read more

I added extra flavor to boneless chicken tenderloin with this Mediterranean spice coating of allspice, cinnamon and cayenne pepper.

To keep the chicken moist, I used the technique of covering the skillet with a lid for the final few minutes of cooking. The Florentine Rice side dish is fast and simple. It’s made with spinach and rice, both ...Read more

Stroganoff is an old Russian stand-by usually made with beef or turkey. Here’s a modern version made with hamburger meat.

The mixture of mushrooms, tomato paste, mustard and a dash of Worcestershire sauce gives the stroganoff sauce a tangy blend of flavors and a thick texture.

HELPFUL HINT:

Any type of sliced mushrooms can be used.

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