
Kids love this dish and thankfully it's easy to customize to their tastes. Start with the basic recipe then add cooked sausage, pepperoni or black olives, if you like. Little hands can spread the cheese or sauce, sprinkle the fillings or roll up the pasta.
This gratin will convert those wary-of-green-vegetable eaters to greens lovers. A simple white sauce lightly coats Swiss chard leaves, and a topping of cheese and crisp breadcrumbs seals the deal.
Enjoy this treat with little guilt since the "fries" are baked and not actually deep fried. Baking at this high temperature requires a little extra attention but it will be worth it.
Summer green beans are here! Perhaps other beans, too, so substitute any of the three beans with what you can get on sale or from your garden...or the neighbors'.
This pasta dish will soon become a family favorite. In a hurry? Use a cup of thawed frozen spinach instead of fresh; just be sure to squeeze it well to remove any excess water. Serve with garlic bread and a fresh salad for a complete meal.
We love this non-traditional chili made with tomatillos, green chiles and white beans. The optional toppings add fresh color and bright flavor.
For the best presentation, choose a mix of red, yellow, green or orange bell peppers.
Open the oven door and the aroma of this fresh-baked breakfast bread will have the entire house clamoring into the kitchen.
Use any ripe heirloom tomatoes in this scrumptious summer salad, but we especially love varieties like Evergreen for a nice color contrast to the red and orange melon.
Marinating a whole chicken overnight in beer makes it superbly moist and flavorful.
Choose striped or uniquely colored heirloom tomatoes for this light vegetarian entrée or side dish. Add a drained can of tuna or salmon to the couscous filling, if you like.
Here's a deliciously spicy drink that's a great apéritif for Mexican food or any casual meal. We suggest using an amber beer, but light beers will work wonderfully as well.
This is a terrific alternative to dairy whipped cream as a garnish for fruit or desserts. A touch of sugar gives it a nice sweetness, but you can omit that if you like; leave out the vanilla as well, and you'll have a wonderful savory garnish for chilled soups.
In a nod to the corn-on-the-cob often served by street vendors in Mexico, sweet corn is brushed with a smoky chipotle spread before grilling, and then finished with crumbled cheese, cayenne and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
Rich and tangy, these hoisin and lime juice basted chicken wings are ideal for backyard cookouts and watching the game, alike. Serve with crunchy sliced cucumbers on the side. (Cook's hint: Lining the baking sheet with foil makes clean-up a cinch.)
Spicy radishes and radicchio stand up beautifully to the hearty flavor of this creamy dressing, made from roasted green onions, silken tofu and white wine vinegar. Fire up the grill to cook the onions, if you prefer.
This sophisticated grilled salad provides another delicious reason to make the most of cookout season. The creamy ginger and date dressing packs a spicy bite and is excellent when served with grilled meats and vegetables, too.