Simmer chopped clams, clam juice and parsley in an olive oil and garlic base, then toss with hot linguini and dinner is served.

Potatoes, corn, bell pepper, onion and tofu creamed together make this a hearty soup the whole family will enjoy! Add a dollop of sour cream if desired.

Cooked black beans seasoned with cumin and cayenne are pureed in their broth in this soup which is served garnished with a dollop of sour cream and chopped green onions.

Leftover rice and chicken are simmered with chicken broth, pearl onions, mushrooms and parsley before half-and-half is added in this quick, creamy soup.

This rich dessert is full of all sorts of wickedness, and is a bit labor- intensive, but well worth the work. Chestnuts and marrons glace are available in specialty food stores and gourmet stores.

A savory coconut-garlic gravy drenches sauteed chicken breasts. Any leftovers can be spooned into small puff pastries for a delightful appetizer.

This is a lot like lasagna, only Mexican-style! We have made this easy meal more healthy by switching out several key ingredients, but all the original flavors have been retained.

This is one of our favorite beef dishes. A hefty meal, it is a real treat after a long winter hike in the woods. The beef will boost your iron stores, and the beans will keep your cholesterol down. This is a free sample recipe of our Quick-Smart(TM) premium recipe collection. The complete Premium Collection is available by subscription only.

'It's refreshing, easy to make, and has a great fresh orange flavor-what more can I say? I especially like to serve this sorbet at baby and bridal showers.' --Kathleen Kanen, Test Kitchens Staff

Chicken breasts are rubbed with spicy Creole seasoning and grilled. Then pita pockets are stuffed with the grilled chicken and lots of veggies.

Combine browned ground beef, tomatoes and kidney beans in a slow cooker in this chili seasoned with chili powder, cumin, basil and Worcestershire sauce.

This saute has a Mediterranean twist, with chicken, green olives, garlic and tomatoes in a light white wine sauce.

Lightly spiced lentils in a tamarind and coconut sauce, tempered with Indian spices. Serve hot with rice. Try it with other vegetables too, such as potato, cauliflower or okra. The ingredients should be available at any Indian market or at specialty stores. The tamarind pulp may be substituted with reconstituted tamarind paste.

No need to slave over the stove to prepare a delicious jambalaya! Toss the chicken, sausage, shrimp, vegetables, and seasonings in the slow cooker, and forget about it until dinner time. All you need to do is prepare the rice and serve it up.

A sweet and spicy marinated tenderloin, grilled to perfection.

Crabmeat and black-eyed peas join a party of fresh broccoli, bell peppers, tomatoes and green onions. Coat with a savory blend of mayonnaise and Italian-style salad dressing and give a lively toss with cooked pasta. Chill thoroughly and serve.

A delicious and slightly sweet yeasted bread made with carrots.

Make the day before desired; this cake improves with time. Made in a pressure cooker. If desired, garnish with confectioners' sugar or whipped cream and sliced strawberries.

Cook this on a rosette iron, then sprinkle with sugar.

An easy all in one Thanksgiving meal made with ground turkey and all the fixings.

Apples are topped with a brown sugar, instant oatmeal crust, sprinkled with walnuts, drizzled with maple syrup and baked until tender.

First the ground beef is mixed with onion soup mix and formed into nice thick patties. Then shredded potato, Swiss cheese, and mushrooms are combined, stuffed into each patty, and sealed for a nifty surprise with that first bite.

Ground beef is mixed with chopped onion and shredded Cheddar cheese, before it is shaped into patties and broiled.

These miniature meat pizzas are an Armenian favorite. You'll love them too!

This layered appetizer spread has shrimp, cocktail sauce, green pepper, green onions, tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. Great for a family get together. Serve with assorted crackers.