This recipe for sirloin stroganoff uses nonfat sour cream and condensed cream of mushroom soup to reduce fat while keeping the classic dish simple. It serves four, takes 45 minutes total, and provides 606 calories, 25g fat, 59g carbs, and 35g protein per serving.
This Thai-inspired steak salad marinates grilled steak in a lime juice, cilantro, mint and fish sauce mixture for at least three hours, then serves it over lettuce, cucumber and cherry tomatoes. The recipe yields six servings at 211 calories each and requires a three-hour chill after grilling.
A 10-minute sake teriyaki sauce combines dark soy sauce, sake, mirin, and white sugar, with prep and cook times of five minutes each. The recipe serves four and yields 57 kcal, 7 g carbs, and 1 g protein per serving, reflecting the growing availability of Japanese cooking wines in mainstream grocers.
A quick Parmesan-crusted chicken recipe uses mayonnaise, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian seasoned bread crumbs. The skinless, boneless chicken breasts bake at 425 degrees F for about 20 minutes, with a total time of 30 minutes for four servings.
A tangy-sweet marinade of honey, soy sauce, Worcestershire, brown sugar and warm spices gives boneless pork loin chops deep flavor after a 4- to 8-hour chill. The reserved marinade is boiled down into a glaze and served alongside the grilled chops, which are cooked to 145 degrees F.
A 30-minute grilled pork chop recipe uses a four-ingredient glaze of ketchup, honey, low-sodium soy sauce, and crushed garlic. The chops grill 7 to 9 minutes per side and should reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
A Mediterranean-inspired slow-cooker beef stew combines stewing beef, artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives and dried herbs for a 7-hour meal served over pasta. The recipe yields six servings at 416 calories each, with 30 grams of protein per serving.
A recipe for crispy pork cutlets made from pounded pork tenderloin, breaded in panko, and served with a creamy gravy flavored with dill pickles, jalapeño, and green onions. The dish takes about an hour and yields eight cutlets, with the option to substitute veal, beef, turkey, or chicken for the pork.
This 15-minute salad combines shredded rotisserie chicken, chopped cabbage, and crushed ramen noodles with a simple vinaigrette of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. It serves six and provides 361 kcal, 29 g fat, 13 g carbs, and 15 g protein per serving.
This pork tenderloin diablo recipe combines Dijon mustard, extra-hot horseradish, and cayenne in a cream sauce for a quick 40-minute meal. The oven-roasted tenderloin is sliced and topped with the pan sauce, serving three at 235 calories per portion.
A 35-minute recipe for broiled pork chops with a homemade tangy glaze made from ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and spices. The method uses a 4-inch broiler distance and basting to keep lean pork juicy, with a final internal temperature of 145°F.
A home cook combined two flan recipes to make a coconut, caramel and rum dessert, but the custard never set despite baking well beyond the suggested time. The failure raises questions about whether swapping caramel sauce for granulated sugar disrupted the recipe's balance.
A five-minute sesame dipping sauce combines tahini, soy sauce, mayonnaise, garlic, ginger and paprika, with water added gradually to reach the desired consistency. The recipe yields four servings at 122 calories each and is refrigerated until needed, offering a savory alternative for steak dinners.
A home-cooking recipe for palak paneer, shared by an Indian friend, combines ghee, garlic, tomato paste, ginger, garam masala, spinach, and paneer in a 100-minute preparation. It serves four and provides 368 kcal, 23 g fat, 24 g carbs, and 20 g protein per serving.
A 15-minute salad dressing recipe combines pureed ginger, celery, and onion with soy sauce, lime juice, ketchup, and vegetable oil. Each of five servings contains 220 calories and 22 grams of fat, offering a quick homemade alternative to bottled dressings.
A quick Japanese soup made with dashi, miso, shiitake mushrooms, and soft tofu comes together in 20 minutes. The recipe serves two and provides 100 kcal, 4 g fat, 5 g carbs, and 11 g protein per serving.
A home recipe for a spicy Indian fish curry inspired by a Bengali dish the author's mother made in India. White fish fillets are marinated in mustard, black pepper and salt, then baked under a sauce of onion, garlic, ginger, cashews, cayenne, cumin and coriander. It serves four and takes about 1 hour 15 minutes total.
A soy-sauce and sherry glaze, seasoned with ginger, garlic powder, and green onions, coats chicken breast pieces that are broiled for about three minutes per side. The recipe totals 30 minutes and yields five servings at 152 calories each.
A low-fat, filling Thai chicken cabbage soup that takes 45 minutes to make, with 275 calories per serving. The recipe uses chicken breast, broth, leeks, carrots, cabbage, egg noodles, and Thai chile sauce, and serves six.
A French buttercream frosting recipe combines heavy cream, flour, butter, shortening, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and butter extract. The cooked cream-flour base is cooled, then whipped with the fat and sugar for 16 to 18 minutes total, producing a fluffy frosting suitable for icing cakes and writing on them.