This is a simple seafood stir-fry using a bag of frozen shrimp. The $5 bag from Wal-Mart.
INGREDIENTS :

1 pack frozen shrimp
medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
thumb-size ginger, peeled and finely chopped
a bag of fresh spinach leaves
1 medium zucchini, sliced in flat rounds
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
olive oil for stir-frying (2-3 tbsp)

One of my family’s favorite chicken dish is this lemon chicken that get a lot of compliments from my son who happens to be the picky eater in the family. This is one dish where I don’t have to tell him to finish his dinner. I don’t cook separate dishes (unless for spicy dishes) for every member of the family so If we go through dinner without having to tell anyone to finish what’s on their plate is a welcome experience.
INGREDIENTS :

4-5 boneless chicken breasts

1 1/2 cup flour

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1 can chicken stock

juice of 1 medium …read more

This delicious dish features glazed cod with a unique salad of charred red onions, California nectarines and radish.

Makes 4 Servings
Recipe developed by Chef Adam Perry Lang, Daisy May’s BBQ in New York City for the California Tree Fruit Agreement
Ingredients
Olive Oil / Chive Drizzle

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Juice from 1 lemon
1 inch cube lemon flesh, skin and pith removed
1/2 cup snipped chives
1 shallot, minced

Fish Marinade

1 cup mirin
1/2 cup white wine
2 1/2 cups miso paste
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder

Charred Onions

3 medium red onions
Splash red wine vinegar
Extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Grilled Fish

4 (8-oz.) …read more

Though you might think many young kids don’t love Asian food, this recipe was tested by a panel of moms and kids, and it was deemed at hit.
This delicious recipe for Asian Satay Skewers with Black Bean Sauce was created for BUSH’S Beans by Connie Guttersen, R.D., Ph.D., nutrition instructor at The Culinary Institute of America, mom and author of “The Sonoma Diet.”
Serves: 6 to 8
Preparation time: 1 hour
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
For Satays

1 pound boneless, skinless, chicken breasts cut in 1/2-inch by 2-inch strips
1 cup low sodium teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 pack wooden …read more

Gumbo is a fabulous dish for a big party. It’s hearty and people really love it. If you are having friends over your house for the game this weekend, skip the pizza and instead whip up a batch of gumbo. It’s perfect for a Super Bowl Party!
Despite what you might think, gumbo doesn’t have to be hard to make. This delicious gumbo recipe is made with chicken, sausage, shrimp and crab, and it’s easy!

If you are looking to make a romantic dinner at home for Valentine’s Day or any other special occasion, consider these fabulous recipes made with Agavero tequila.
Agavero tequila has partnered with Diane Brown, author of The Seduction Cookbook, to create some romantic dishes infused with Agavero. Spending an evening cooking a meal together can bring the passion back into your relationship and is the perfect way to spend any special occasion with your partner, especially Valentine’s Day.

Queso Fundido
With artichoke hearts and house-made tortilla chips
Ingredients

12 count package corn tortillas
vegetable oil for frying
kosher salt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium tomatoes — cored, …read more

Pot pies are great comfort food. If you are looking for a vegetarian version of the traditional pot pie, check out this recipe from THE COMPLETE BOOK OF PIES by Julie Hasson (Robert Rose, Inc.; October 2008; $24.95/trade paperback). 
Though I’m a big fan of meat, I tried this recipe recently and it was simply delicious!

Serves 8
Ingredients:

5 small red-skinned potatoes (about 1 pound/500 g)
1 bag (10 ounces/300 g) frozen broccoli florets, thawed, chopped if large (about 3 cups/750 mL)
2 cups (500 mL) refrigerated or frozen vegetarian chicken-style strips, thawed (and cooked if necessary) (see Tips, below) or an additional 2 cups …read more

Adults and children don’t always agree on what makes a delicious dinner, yet moms don’t want to spend hours preparing multiple meals. One Recipe, Four Ways from Mealtime.org solves this common mealtime dilemma by providing a fun, easy way to make several meals out of one.
You have a base kid-friendly recipe that serves 8 (enough for the whole family plus some leftovers), and 3 add-on recipes (that yield 2 servings each) for those who crave something a bit more exciting.
In these family recipes, with just a few additional ingredients the tried-and-true taco is transformed into a guacamole-topped tostada, an entrée-grade …read more

Tonight was a late one for dinner, but no worries – by just focusing on the main portion of the Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts, it was ready in no time. First – I made sure to call home when I was on my way so the spinach and chicken breasts were thawed out by the time I got home.
Then it was time to quickly combine the feta, mayo (I went for a light version and also used a little less than the recipe calls for so it didn’t drown out the feta – and to counterbalance the fact that …read more

  Another Epicurious recipe, this meal is a nice change of pace from yesterday’s heartier pasta dish. Instead of using chicken breasts with bones, I had some boneless ones in the freezer from a Sesame chicken dish last week. Again, a little bit more garlic was good here – and yogurt sauce was far tastier when there were two teaspoons of the spicy mixture of olive oil, paprika, cumin, and crushed.
To have this meal ready in 25 minutes flat, just takes a little prep in the morning. Create the spicy mix/yogurt sauce  ahead of time and pre-rub down the chicken …read more