Tilapia’s mild flavor allows the bold flavors in this brothy sauce to shine. Serve this dish with rice, which will absorb the sauce.

ready in about 45 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • minced peeled fresh ginger
  • finely chopped red bell pepper
  • chopped green onions
  • curry powder
  • red curry paste
  • ground cumin
  • low-sodium soy sauce
  • chopped fresh cilantro
  • hot cooked basmati rice
  • lime wedges
ready in about 15 minutes; serves 2
You might need to buy:
  • large egg
  • water
  • butter or margarine
  • medium onion
  • cold cooked rice
  • soy sauce
  • black pepper
  • Sesame oil to season

Keeps in fridge for up to four days and 2 mos in freezer. Add chicken or turkey last 20 min for a main dish. Serve garnished with a dollop of sour cream and chopped cilantro.

ready in about 510 minutes; serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • chopped onion
  • grated peeled fresh ginger
  • cubed peeled butternut squash
  • medium apples

Serve with tossed green salad and corn bread.

ready in about two hours and 10 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • chopped onion
  • finely chopped red bell pepper
  • chili powder
  • ground cumin
  • minced canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce
  • 7% fat ground turkey
  • ground turkey breast
  • dry breadcrumbs
  • dried oregano
  • large egg whites
ready in about 10 minutes; serves 2
You might need to buy:
  • medium potato
  • small onion
  • corn oil
  • regular-size flour tortillas
  • shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • Salsa

Prevent the eggs from scrambling by being careful not to heat the egg mixture too rapidly. Eat this dish immediately to enjoy its velvety creaminess; if it stands, the sauce can become too thick.

ready in about an hour and 10 minutes; serves 5
You might need to buy:
  • uncooked spaghetti
  • egg substitute
  • evaporated fat-free milk
  • chopped onion
  • dry vermouth
  • finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Use regular lite syrup and add more pecans to the batter.

ready in about 25 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • baking powder
  • pumpkin-pie spice
  • fat-free milk
  • packed dark brown sugar
  • vanilla extract

This makes a chunky sauce; if you prefer a smoother consistency, you can puree the sauce in a food processor with one tablespoon water. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the sauce a day or two ahead and refrigerate it, or make a double batch and freeze the extra for up to one month.

ready in about an hour; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • finely chopped onion
  • white wine
  • tomato paste
  • dried oregano
  • chopped fresh basil

This recipe goes with Herbed Focaccia, Three-Cheese Pizza Bianca, Tomato-and-Basil Pizza, Two-Cheese Oregano Bread, Sausage, Fennel, and Provolone Calzones, Shrimp-and-Prosciutto Calzones

ready in about an hour and a half; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • dry yeast

Great for company! Used brown jasmine instead of regular. Use less liquid to cut down rice time.

ready in about an hour; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • coarsely ground black pepper
  • dark brown sugar
  • low-sodium soy sauce
  • diagonally sliced green onions
  • jasmine rice
  • coconut milk
  • sliced green onions