30 Minutes or Less
Cumin-Dusted Pork Cutlets with Citrus Pan Sauce
Serve this 10-minute entrée with black bean and rice salad from the deli. Also put out a bowl of purchased fried plantain chips or root vegetable chips. Mango sorbet drizzled with rum is a fitting finale.
Zucchini with Jalapeño Monterey Jack
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Makes use of the microwave oven.
Maple Mustard-Glazed Canadian Bacon
Canadian bacon is a good option for breakfast meat, as it has less fat than regular bacon or sausage.
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Winter Salad with Sauteed Bay Scallops
What to drink: A crisp Pinot Grigio.
Mussels with Shallots and Tarragon
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Makes use of the microwave oven.
Mango and Red Pepper Barbeque Sauce
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Minted Rice with Peas
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Smoked Turkey and Stilton Sandwiches
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Seared Sesame Tofu with Asian Salad
A purchased Asian noodle salad and crisp rice crackers are perfect with this meatless meal. Finish with slim wedges of cheesecake topped with fresh blueberries.
Tomato and Bacon Salad in Bibb Lettuce Cups
The following hors d'oeuvre, a variation on the BLT, can be put together quickly if the ingredients are prepared a few hours ahead and assembled just before serving. Finely diced mozzarella would be a nice addition to the salad filling.
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Tandoori Spiced Lamb Chops
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Tomato Salsa
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Sesame Rice
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.