Please dad this Father's Day with Garlic Steak and Chili Pepper Potatoes. Garlic has been praised for its many qualities. It's low in calories and when cooked slowly without browning, it develops a mellow and nutlike flavor.

Poblano pepper is called for in the recipe. Any type of pepper can be used. Serrano peppers, very hot when fresh, or ...Read more

Little work is needed to make these Japanese kabobs. Known in Japan as yakitori, they're made with a sweet Japanese barbecue sauce. Serve the chicken over sesame-flavored rice to complete this 20-minute dinner.

In Japan, clouds of aromatic smoke waft off the grill at yakitori stands, making these chicken kabobs a popular stopping off place for ...Read more

Here's a quick barbecued chicken salad for anytime during the summer. Whether your plans include boating, swimming or just plain relaxing, it will give you time to enjoy the festivities.

The chicken, potatoes, lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers combine to make this a one-dish, quick meal. The potatoes are cooked in the microwave. I add a little ...Read more

This pork tenderloin coated with an Asian-spiced glaze is quick and easy. It can be made under the broiler or on a grill. I've given methods for both. Toasted sesame oil gives a slight smoky flavor to the pork. It can be found in most supermarkets. Plain sesame oil can be used.

Garlic and soy sauce flavor stir-fried broccoli and Chinese noodles...Read more

Make this quick and easy dinner or make it for anytime. Avocado and roast beef wrapped in a flour tortilla create a simple dinner. No need to turn on the stove for this wrap and salad.

The secret to a good wrap is to moisten the tortilla with a spread or oil. For this recipe, I sprayed the tortillas with olive oil spray. The spray adds flavor ...Read more

Tacos filled with charred poblano peppers and shrimp is a simple Mexican dish that's perfect for a Cinco de Mayo dinner. The holiday on May 5 celebrates the victory of Mexican forces over the French occupational forces in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.

Pinto beans with cotija cheese is a typical side dish from the Puebla area. Cotija ...Read more

This is a fiery version of a traditional pork and beans dinner. Boneless butterflied pork chops can be found in the meat section of most markets. If they are unavailable, buy boneless loin chops about 1 inch thick and slice them nearly in half horizontally, leaving one edge intact. Open the chops like a book and flatten. The meat will be about 1...Read more

You can stir up a colorful noodle/veggie meal in a flash with this lo mein dish. I chose the vegetables for their variety of flavors, colors and textures.

Most supermarkets sell fresh Chinese noodles in the refrigerated section of the produce department. Dried Chinese noodles can be found in the Chinese food section of the market. Either type ...Read more

Fresh sole topped with toasted almonds takes only minutes to make. Toasting almonds intensifies their flavor.

Penne with sugar snap peas completes the meal. These sweet peas are a cross between English and snow peas. They only need to be trimmed and cooked for 2 minutes. To save time and pots, add the sugar snap peas to the pasta about 2 ...Read more

Sweet-fresh basil, tomatoes, pasta and hard ricotta cheese (ricotta salata) are staples in Apulia. Apulia, known as Puglia in Italian, is the heel of the boot of Italy.

Ricotta salata is a milky-white hard sheep's milk cheese. It's used for grating and shaving.

Orecchiette is a pasta shaped like small round disks or little ears.

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Red Flannel Hash is a tasty mixture of beef, potatoes and beets. It's a New England specialty and takes its name and color from the red beets.

This is a great recipe for leftover meat and potatoes. Simply add them to a skillet with some diced canned beets and the sauce ingredients from this recipe.

There are many versions using all types of ...Read more

With thoughts of spring, tender lamb gently sauteed and served with fresh mint rice is a perfect quick dinner. Cubes of lamb cut from the leg are best for this recipe. You may have to ask the meat department to cut the lamb for you. To save time, go to the meat department first and ask for lamb cut from the leg or for shish kabob lamb. You can ...Read more