Weeknight Meals

Nutritionists love red quinoa for its low glycemic index; we love how this recipe reinforces the idea that healthy food should pack a lot of flavor. Fresh herbs, plus crunchy nuts, keeps things interesting.

Chef Nate Hamilton at Harvest in Madison, WI, says: “Sometimes I sit and watch baseball and eat pistachios out of the can, but they’re better as a topper for pasta.”

Canned beans are your friend in this garlic shrimp recipe.

This rainbow trout recipe is ready in under 20 minutes, and that spiced-yogurt dressing? You're going to want it on everything.

Bearman makes risotto with nutritious whole-grain farro instead of rice

Adapted from The River Cafe Classic Italian Cookbook by Rose Gray, Ruth Rogers, and Michael Joseph. Copyright Rose Gray 2009.

Inspired by Moroccan flavors, this chicken stew recipe is incredibly fragrant while cooking.

Larb is one of our favorite recipes to make for friends and family. Adjust the amount of chiles and Sriracha as needed.

The perfect balance is sweet scallops, crunchy almonds, and zesty vinaigrette.

This classic chicken Schnitzel recipe sounds harder to make than it is. Plus, you get to pound out the day's stress.

Light and refreshing, this cool soup is perfect on a hot summer’s day. You can serve it as is, or add your choice of protein (such as chicken or tofu) for a more substantial meal.