Fresh Corn Pancakes by Miriam Russell-Wadleigh

Pan-roasted Chicken by Nancy Miyasaki

This is adapted from a great Milanese recipe by one of my favorite chefs. It's comfort food that my kids love, but it's interesting enough to serve with guests. Great for lunch or dinner. Serve with the side salad linked below.

Teriyaki Mushrooms by Anne

This delicious recipe can be served as a side dish by itself or over cooked brown rice.

Caponata by Farrell May Podgorsek

Caponata is traditionally served as an antipasto with toasted baguette slices or crackers. It is savory, with a touch of sweetness from the raisins and salt from the olives and capers. You can also use it as a pasta or pizza topping. This is one of the most popular appetizers I serve. The recipe doubles well and it freezes…

Turkey Sausage Ragu by Mihir Shah

Perfecto! Great healthy alternative to pork and beef-based ragu. I cheat a little in this recipe and use Trader Joe's Marinara Sauce. Your guests won't notice that it's not entirely homemade and they'll love it!

Simple Sole Meuniere by Nancy Miyasaki

I seem to have a fetish with dover sole right now. It’s so plentiful and inexpensive, I keep looking for different ways to cook it. This easy recipe adapted from the barefoot contessa is really delicious. The slightly burnt flour in the butter gives it a nutty flavor with I just love. You can serve this with a simple rice or pasta…

Sole Piccata with Spinach by Nancy Miyasaki

This tasty piccata recipe can be made with any white fish...sole, flounder, tilapia, etc. It's simple and very fresh tasting. It goes great with my Basmati Rice with Herbs recipe...as the light lemon flavor blends very well with the pungent herbs.

Pasta with Fresh Red Peppers by Barbara Ann Day

This recipe serves as a healthy main dish. It is very low calorie but still a comfort food. I often put leftover vegetables in this recipe, other than what is called for. This is adapted from a Jenny Craig recipe

Mediterranean Filet of Sole by John Spottiswood

Dover Sole was on sale at the local supermarket, and I felt inspired to try an recreate some of the simple, delicious flat fish dishes while traveling through the Greek Islands. Everyone raved about the outcome. This will take you to Mikonos...whether you've been there before or not!

Sauted Shrimp by Kimi

Light and refreshing

Fig marmalade for cheese by Susanna Crofton

Have a couple of figs kicking around?This is a great little marmalade to have as a topping for crostini and goat cheese.

Clam Sauce for Spaghetti by Sherwin Faden

This was a favorite growing up. Easy and fast to make. I like this best over Angel Hair pasta. This is not a heavy sauce and is on the healthier side. The cornstarch helps to thicken and keep the sauce on the noodles.

Fabulous Pork Tacos by John Spottiswood

I made pork tacos for the Superbowl modeled after my favorite taqueria -- a hole in the wall in Playa Del Carmen called El Fogon. I may not have quite matched El Fogon, but these are darn good! I highly recommend them. I served them with Homemade Corn Tortillas (see my recipe) which were great, but they'll taste great with any…

Shrimp Tacos by John Spottiswood

These shrimp are easy to make and absolutely delicious. While I enjoy them in these tacos immensely, they would also be great served over rice with beans on the side. They simply melt in your mouth!

Chicken with Mushroom Olive Cream Sauce by Mary Joseph

The mushrooms and olives make this sauce full flavored and quite rich. This goes great over rice or pasta.