Weeknight Meals
Spicy Red Rice with Chicken and Vegetables
A colorful one-dish meal with lots of flavor. If you like things spicy, use the larger amount of cayenne pepper.
Baked Rice, Cheese and Vegetable Casserole
A rich side dish for pork or lamb chops.
By Jackie O'Halloran
Triple-Pepper T-Bone Steaks
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Brush thin slices of potato with olive oil, then grill them beside the steaks. Also serve a spinach and red onion salad with creamy ranch dressing. New York-style cheesecake is the perfect dessert.
Sweet-and-Sour Fish
By Susan Bishop-Sauter
Cold Sesame Noodles
This Szechwan dish is traditionally made with toasted sesame paste, but peanut butter has been substituted here with good results. One secret of this light but flavorful rendition is to dress the noodles just before serving them.
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Stewed Lima Beans with Garlic
The cooking water for these beans becomes a flavorful broth to serve them in.