Gourmet Easy-to-Make Recipes from iHaveNet.com

A Memorable Mother's Day Brunch

Wed, 9 May 2012 09:55:00 EST

In honor of Mother's Day, I selected two excellent recipes that would be perfect for any brunch with loved ones -- Cinnamon Raisin Bread Custard and Blueberry Lemon Muffins

Cracked Pepper and Chives Bread

Wed, 9 May 2012 09:55:00 EST

Bits of cracked black peppercorns add zest, and finely chopped fresh chives add delicate onion-like flavor. This Cracked Pepper and Chives Bread is wonderful with butter

Lemon Cream and Coconut Icebox Cupcakes

Wed, 9 May 2012 09:55:00 EST

These little three-bite Lemon Cream and Coconut Icebox Cupcakes require only a few ingredients, and they come together with very little work

25 Ways to Make a Better Oatmeal Cookie

Wed, 9 May 2012 09:55:00 EST

Here are 25 ways to trick out your oatmeal cookies -- not necessarily groundbreaking, but all tasty and all in one place. I guarantee the cookies will vanish

Peppered Tri-Tip Roast with Chimichurri Sauce

Wed, 9 May 2012 09:55:00 EST

Roasted beef with the famed Argentine chimichurri sauce is a classic combination. The sauce in this recipe is one I have served for years

Marinated Swordfish With Marmalade-Ginger Glaze

Wed, 9 May 2012 09:55:00 EST

This Marinated Swordfish With Marmalade-Ginger Glaze recipe is a quick yet creative approach to grilling that you can use again and again

Fighting Cancer with Plant Foods

Wed, 9 May 2012 09:55:00 EST

Research suggests that many nutrients, phytochemicals and dietary fiber work synergistically, meaning they do more together than independently. Experts' advice is to expand both the amount and variety of the plant foods you eat

Red Rice Salad with Apples, Walnuts and Gorgonzola

Wed, 9 May 2012 09:55:00 EST

This savory, earthy salad -- with just a hint of sweetness from the apple -- features unique ingredients that are sure to impress at large parties and family gatherings

Salads for Earth Day and Every Day

Wed, 9 May 2012 09:55:00 EST

I'm including two of my favorite salad recipes here to get your started. Try one, and have fun composing your own fresh salads throughout the spring and summer

Spinach Soup with Rosemary Croutons

Wed, 9 May 2012 09:55:00 EST

Rosemary has a strong flavor, but offers only a subtle hint in this spinach soup. If you like, any seasonal greens you have on hand can be substituted for the spinach

Mango Coconut Oat Muffins

Wed, 9 May 2012 09:55:00 EST

Mornings are meant for muffins. They're portable and easy to throw together, and they can incorporate the season's fruit beautifully. Such is the case with these vanilla-flecked, oat and coconut-strewn, mango-laden beauties

Asparagus with Walnut-Orange Pesto and Citronette

Wed, 9 May 2012 09:55:00 EST

Asparagus can be blanched, grilled or steamed, and served simply with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. But this citrus-walnut pesto adds a delicious zing

Garlicky Roasted Red Pepper and Almond Dip

Wed, 9 May 2012 09:55:00 EST

You may roast your own red peppers, as I sometimes do, but for the sake of simplicity, this recipe calls for roasted peppers from a jar

Asparagus with Walnut-Orange Pesto and Citronette

Wed, 9 May 2012 09:55:00 EST

Asparagus can be blanched, grilled or steamed, and served simply with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. But this citrus-walnut pesto adds a delicious zing

Tri-Color Slaw with Lime Dressing

Wed, 9 May 2012 09:55:00 EST

So many delicious sandwiches, from shredded barbecue meats to grilled sausage to fish tacos, all but beg for a good slaw to go alongside. Here's one of the simplest yet most colorful slaws I know how to make

Chicken Breasts with Mushroom Cream Sauce

Wed, 9 May 2012 09:55:00 EST

One of my new favorite recipes is Chicken Breasts with Mushroom Cream Sauce. First off, it's a recipe for two -- perfect for my household, but it can easily be doubled

Smothered Caribbean Chicken and Rice

Wed, 9 May 2012 09:55:00 EST

If you add a colorful toss of diced tomato, cantaloupe and cucumber to this, you'll cover all your nutritional bases in this Smothered Caribbean Chicken and Rice dish

Frozen Strawberry Custard

Mon, 23 April 2012 15:22:00 EST

It's the beginning of the strawberry season and a perfect time to make up a batch of this frozen strawberry custard dessert

Banana Fritters

Mon, 23 April 2012 15:22:00 EST

My recipe for Banana Fritters seems a perfect way to raise some smiles at the table

Beef and Portobello Mushroom Stroganoff

Mon, 23 April 2012 15:22:00 EST

Our version of beef Stroganoff tops seared flank steak with a rich-tasting sauce made with a touch of cognac, reduced-fat sour cream and plenty of portobello mushrooms

Crispy Pan-Seared Salmon with Sauteed Fiddlehead Ferns

Mon, 23 April 2012 15:22:00 EST

With this recipe, I smear the salmon skin with butter and sear it skin-side down. The result is not only crispy but also a lovely brown -- it's just delicious

Seared Curried Scallops With Cucumber Sauce

Mon, 23 April 2012 15:22:00 EST

In the recipe I share here, the sauce, made with the thickly peeled edible skins of cucumbers, accompanies quickly pan-seared sea scallops dusted with curry powder

Waffles Worth Waking Up For

Mon, 23 April 2012 15:22:00 EST

We developed this delicious waffle recipe that even a doctor could approve of. Here's how we made it healthier

Surprising Nutrition Facts on Foods

Mon, 23 April 2012 15:22:00 EST

We consulted with our panel of nutrition experts to bring you truth on some common nutrition misperceptions

Farmers Market Nicoise Salad

Mon, 23 April 2012 15:22:00 EST

This Farmers Market Nicoise Salad is a beautiful addition to any table, making a beautiful centerpiece for a stunning

Classic New England Clam Chowder

Mon, 23 April 2012 15:22:00 EST

This Classic New England Clam Chowder recipe includes a bit of flour to lightly thicken the soup base. Don't worry -- the flour just gives the soup base a bit of structure

Baked Apple-Cinnamon French Toast

Mon, 23 April 2012 15:22:00 EST

Here are my secrets to perfect, healthier French toast

Roasted Beets with Cumin, Lime and Mint

Mon, 23 April 2012 15:22:00 EST

Recently I was lucky to have three different varieties of beets to play with: red, golden and chioggia, so I came up with a composed dish highlighting all their gorgeous colors

Braised Coconut Spinach and Chickpeas with Lemon

Mon, 23 April 2012 15:22:00 EST

Are you in the mood for some comfort food, but without the nutritional transgression that usually implies? I have the following recipe for you

Fried Artichokes

Mon, 23 April 2012 15:22:00 EST

I am boring when it comes to preparing artichokes. I usually eat them either steamed with a bit of lemon rind and some peppercorns or grilled. Recently, I decided to mix it up and fry them

Barbecue Shredded Chicken

Mon, 23 April 2012 15:22:00 EST

Pulled chicken is just as easy as its beef and pork counterparts, but it takes less time and is lighter in fat and calories

Pad Thai: A Favorite Stir-Fried Noodle Dish

Mon, 23 April 2012 15:22:00 EST

Pad Thai, which means 'Thai-style frying,' is one of my favorite fried noodle dishes. What distinguish these noodles are the garnishes that make it colorful as well as delicious

Fettuccine with Ramp Pesto

Mon, 23 April 2012 15:22:00 EST

With the arrival of spring comes the short-lived season of ramps. Ramps have purple stems and broad green leaves. Check out my Fettuccine with Ramp Pesto recipe

Fusilli Bucati with Soft-Shell Crabs and Hot Chilies

Mon, 23 April 2012 15:22:00 EST

In this recipe, I pair soft-shell crabs with hot chilies and fusilli bucati. It's a supremely delicious, seasonal combination

Pesto Pasta with Lemon, Spinach, Edamame and Toasted Almonds

Mon, 23 April 2012 15:22:00 EST

It won't be long before the season of picnics and outdoor dinners is upon us, and that calls for easy pasta recipes that everyone will enjoy. This dish is easy, healthy and very elegant.

Mushroom Risotto with Caramelized Onions

Mon, 23 April 2012 15:22:00 EST

Looking for something rich and satisfying for dinner tonight? Here's a creamy, thick, baked rice dish full of dark mushroom flavor

Vegetarian Korean Dolsot Bibimbap

Tue, 3 April 2012 12:30:00 EST

In Korean, bibimbap means 'mixed rice' -- a dish composed of cooked rice and an assortment of vegetables, all stirred together with a dollop of hot red pepper paste

Thai Stir-Fried Greens

Tue, 3 April 2012 12:30:00 EST

This Thai stir-fried greens recipe has been in my cooking repertoire since I began cooking

Hazelnut Meringues with Chocolate Chip Mascarpone

Tue, 3 April 2012 12:30:00 EST

This dessert recipe works during every season. It's the perfect transitional dessert, to bridge winter and spring

Louisa May Alcott's Apple Slump Dessert

Tue, 3 April 2012 12:30:00 EST

This recipe is a homey, deliberately simple dessert, comfort cousin to fruit buckles, betties, cobblers, grunts and pandowdies

Chocolate Truffle Pie with Frozen Espresso Sabayon

Tue, 3 April 2012 12:30:00 EST

This pie is fudgy in the center and relies on ground almond flour and matzo meal as the replacement for flour. It tastes like a rich brownie cake with a hint of almond

Braised Lamb Shanks

Tue, 3 April 2012 12:30:00 EST

This lamb shanks braised in red wine recipe is inspired by a fabulous meal I had at one of my favorite restaurants

Greek Meatballs with Tzatziki

Tue, 3 April 2012 12:30:00 EST

This take is what a Greek meatball should be about -- half ground lamb and half ground beef, while a lively combination of fresh mint, dried oregano and ground cinnamon round out the flavoring

Baked Panko Rockfish with Gingery Cabbage

Tue, 3 April 2012 12:30:00 EST

Even without the impeccable produce and beautifully rustic Heath plates found at Chez Panisse, this seafood rendition matches my memory of the original dish

Tofu Parmigiana

Tue, 3 April 2012 12:30:00 EST

Tofu-phobic? This Tofu Parmigiana recipe will change your mind

Irish Soda Bread

Tue, 3 April 2012 12:30:00 EST

Make this hearty Irish treat healthy by using whole wheat flour and low-fat buttermil

Let Whole Grains, Milk and Fruit Kick Start Your Day

Tue, 3 April 2012 12:30:00 EST

Starting the day with a healthy breakfast can jumpstart your morning and set a positive tone for the whole day. Take these factors into consideration as you're planning the perfect breakfast to power your day

Are Eggs Part of a Healthy Diet?

Tue, 3 April 2012 12:30:00 EST

Yes! Eggs are a nutrition bonanza, concludes a review of 25 studies on eggs and health

A Heart-Wise Diet For Life

Tue, 3 April 2012 12:30:00 EST

Based on the current body of science, these are the foods you should power up on to protect your heart from disease

Peanuts Shell Out Many Health Benefits

Tue, 3 April 2012 12:30:00 EST

Peanuts have long been known for reducing the risk of heart disease, and research has since linked them to the prevention of other chronic diseases

Nancy Silverton's Burrata with Speck, Peas and Mint

Tue, 3 April 2012 12:30:00 EST

This recipe combines a simple meat and cheese pairing with spring ingredients. Look for fresh peas, and use them quickly so they retain their sweet flavor

Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup

Tue, 3 April 2012 12:30:00 EST

At its base, this soup is vegetarian. If you'd like to add some meat, try some shredded turkey, a few strips of meaty bacon, or my personal favorite, diced-up leftover ham

Fresh Springtime Asparagus Soup

Tue, 3 April 2012 12:30:00 EST

One of my favorite ways to prepare asparagus is to turn it into a subtly flavorful, beautiful pale green asparagus soup

Eggs Florentine in Hash Brown Nests

Tue, 3 April 2012 12:30:00 EST

In the case of this eggs Florentine in hash brown nests recipe, it was an experiment in pantry raiding

Microwave Poached Egg

Tue, 3 April 2012 12:30:00 EST

I don't usually use the microwave to poach my breakfast egg, but it can come in very handy

Brown Sugar-Glazed Beets

Tue, 3 April 2012 12:30:00 EST

Beets go well with so many flavors. I especially love this Brown Sugar-Glazed Beets recipe, lightly sweetened with orange juice and brown sugar

Fake Fried Chicken

Tue, 3 April 2012 12:30:00 EST

You can call this oven-fried chicken or crunchy baked chicken or breaded chicken or any number of things. I like calling this dish Fake Fried Chicken

Tortellini Primavera

Tue, 3 April 2012 12:30:00 EST

This creamy tortellini and vegetable pasta recipe is a real crowd-pleaser. To make it even quicker, you can use frozen chopped vegetables

Garlic Lamb and Vegetable Spring Rolls

Tue, 3 April 2012 12:30:00 EST

My chefs and I love to try new combinations of ingredients. That creative spirit led to my recipe here for Garlic Lamb and Vegetable Spring Rolls

Cameron's Four-Cheese Pizza

Tue, 3 April 2012 12:30:00 EST

The pizza recipe I share today is a classic in my restaurants and my home ever since I first made it, to his specifications, for my oldest son, Cameron, almost 20 years ago

Dutch Baby Pancakes Breakfast Recipe

Thu, 15 March 2012 07:00:00 EST

Dutch baby pancakes are not your average breakfast fair. For one thing, they are roughly the size of dinner plates. They also get puffed and crispy around the edges while retaining a pancake-like tenderness in the middle

Babka: A Polish Tradition for Easter

Thu, 15 March 2012 07:00:00 EST

There are so many versions of babka out there, depending on your ethnic heritage or religion. But this recipe is outstanding. If you've eaten as many babkas as I have, you just know. Take it from a babka expert -- this is good

Apple-Cinnamon Fruit Bars

Thu, 15 March 2012 07:00:00 EST

I like to make these easy, healthy homemade fruit bars on Sunday afternoons. This recipe makes a nice-size batch and holds well for up to five days, so I can put them in my lunchbox all week as a special treat

Scotch, Espresso and Vanilla Affogato

Thu, 15 March 2012 07:00:00 EST

This version is an affogato one step removed from that espresso-soaked experience, with Scotch instead of hot coffee

Gingersnap Pudding

Thu, 15 March 2012 07:00:00 EST

Pudding has long been one of the ultimate comfort foods, both soothing and delicious. And, along with other old-fashioned treats like cupcakes and pies, the dessert has been coming back into vogue lately

Steak with Drunken Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions and Roasted Blue Cheese Potatoes

Thu, 15 March 2012 07:00:00 EST

This 30-minute Steak recipe will stack up favorably against any at your best local steak house

Beef Daube: A Bright Provencal Stew

Thu, 15 March 2012 07:00:00 EST

True to French style, this Beef Daube recipe includes an entire bottle of wine. But to make this stew authentically Provencal, you'll need garlic, tomatoes, olives, herbs and spices

Stuffed Cabbage with an Italian Inflection

Thu, 15 March 2012 07:00:00 EST

In the region of Liguria, on the northwest coast near the border of France, they prepare stuffed cabbage with a vegetarian stuffing

Mario Batali's Spaghetti Squash Italian Style

Thu, 15 March 2012 07:00:00 EST

Spaghetti squash is a daunting vegetable, but this recipe makes it remarkably easy. It's great as a side dish or a main course, to be paired with a meat or a pasta. And because it's gluten-free, it's a nice addition to a party spread

The Slimming Power of Pureed Vegetables

Thu, 15 March 2012 07:00:00 EST

Looking for a new and easy way to lose weight? Try sneaking pureed vegetables into your food

Red Banana and Blood Orange Smoothie

Thu, 15 March 2012 07:00:00 EST

If you like a good smoothie, you'll love this exotic twist made with ripe red bananas, luscious blood oranges, kefir and Greek yogurt

8 Healthy Foods That Make You Happy

Thu, 15 March 2012 07:00:00 EST

Want an easy and delicious way to get (and stay) healthy and happy? Just add these eight healthy foods into your diet

Fast Breakfasts That Boost Your Health

Thu, 15 March 2012 07:00:00 EST

Try these delicious and fast breakfasts to start your day.

Affordable Organics for Every Budget

Thu, 15 March 2012 07:00:00 EST

It's time to change the assumption that including organic foods in the family diet has to cost more than 'regular' food. Focused planning and selective shopping is all it takes to make eating organic both smart and economical for everybody

Two Endive Salad with Pears, Walnuts and Blue Cheese

Thu, 15 March 2012 07:00:00 EST

Here's a salad that combines the best of winter's produce. I like the crisp, sweet, slightly creamy pear flavor contrasting with the Belgian endive and frisee and the toasted walnuts

Mango Jicama Salad with Lime Dressing and Pepitas

Thu, 15 March 2012 07:00:00 EST

I adore this zesty Mango Jicama Salad with Lime Dressing and Pepitas. It's a symphony of colors, textures and flavors that leave you refreshed and satisfied

Vegetarian Matzo Ball Soup

Thu, 15 March 2012 07:00:00 EST

This recipe is easy enough and can be adapted to accommodate any favorite vegetables. Obviously, you can make this with chicken stock and soup. I'm vegetarian and was thrilled with the results of this humble dish

Super-Fast One-Pot Chili

Thu, 15 March 2012 07:00:00 EST

Here's a Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili recipe that is made in one pot; done in less than an hour; and delicious and healthy, too

Potato and Onion Gratin

Thu, 15 March 2012 07:00:00 EST

Layers of potatoes are flavored with a sweet onion saute and crowned with a garlic cheese topping that crisps up as it finishes baking

Herbed Mushroom Gruyere Quiche

Thu, 15 March 2012 07:00:00 EST

Making a good quiche is neither difficult nor labor intensive, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Stick to a basic ratio of eggs to milk and you can't go wrong. If ever in doubt, cheese will cover a multitude of sins

Mario Batali's Spaghetti Squash Italian Style

Thu, 15 March 2012 07:00:00 EST

Spaghetti squash is a daunting vegetable, but this recipe makes it remarkably easy. It's great as a side dish, to be paired with a meat or a pasta. And because it's gluten-free, it's a nice addition to a party spread

Minced Chicken with Asian Vegetable Salad in Lettuce Cups

Thu, 15 March 2012 07:00:00 EST

My recipe for Minced Chicken with Asian Vegetable Salad in Lettuce Cups provides many ways for you to do the work in advance

Ravioli Gnudi

Thu, 15 March 2012 07:00:00 EST

Do you ever find yourself wanting the taste of a pasta dish but not the bulk? Poached spinach-ricotta balls might be just what you're looking for. They are the gnudi ravioli -- the stuffing without the pasta

Spicy Buffalo Wings with a Healthier Spin

Thu, 15 March 2012 07:00:00 EST

Chicken tenders are dredged in seasoned whole-wheat flour and cornmeal, pan-fried in only a small amount of oil and then drizzled with a tangy hot pepper sauce

Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap-Walnut Crust