These quesadillas are little Tex-Mex sandwiches that are pan-fried and served with a quick Black Bean and Tomato salad. The variety of textures and flavors from the earthy, meaty mushrooms to the soft cheese and crisp tortillas combines to create a tasty, satisfying meal.

The mushrooms and spinach are pre-cooked, which can be done in the same ...Read more

This is a quick autumn or winter salad supper. Use this recipe for turkey leftovers. Just cut cooked turkey into cubes and follow the remaining recipe.

Crostini is Italian for "little crusts." These are toasted rounds of bread. They're topped with herbed goat cheese for this recipe.

Helpful Hints:

-- Boneless, skinless chicken cutlets can be ...Read more

This dish is from the Asturias region of northern Spain, located on the northern coast of the Iberian Peninsula, which is famous for its hard cider.

Hard cider is usually available in the autumn in many supermarkets. Apple juice can be used instead.

Helpful Hints:

-- Bijol or turmeric can be used instead of saffron for the rice.

-- Minced ...Read more

ST. LOUIS -- It's probably best that the speaker talked after the meal.

The meal was served at the recent Innovations in Food and Agriculture conference. The speaker was Dr. Robert Tauxe, the head of the food-poisoning division of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Tauxe's full title is Director, Division of Foodborne, Waterborne ...Read more

It's comfort food season.

With colder temperatures come a desire to cozy up and make something warm, usually a soup or a stew, but sometimes a butter-covered carbohydrate, too.

If you're on a ketogenic (or other low-carb) diet, it can be hard to find low-carb, high-protein meals that are worth getting nostalgic about. Austin blogger Jennifer ...Read more

This meal is a take on an American favorite, spicy chicken wings with celery and blue cheese dressing. A spicy, honey sauce coats meaty, and flavorful boneless, skinless chicken thighs.

Low-fat and low-sodium blue cheese dressing is available in many supermarkets. Look for one with the nutritional value listed below.

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-- A ...Read more

Pork scaloppini with fresh sauteed tomatoes and garlic accompanied by broccoli and sweet potatoes is a quick family meal.

Helpful Hints:

-- Any type of potato and vegetable can be substituted.

-- Minced garlic can be found in the produce section or condiment section of the supermarket.

-- Diced fresh tomatoes can be found in the produce ...Read more

Juicy pork tenderloin cut into medallions and sauteed in a rich port wine sauce is a dinner that can be a special holiday time meal or a quick weekday dinner.

Ketchup in the sauce is the secret ingredient. Thick tomato sauce has been used in French cooking for many years. It gives just the right amount of sweet and savory flavor and texture to ...Read more