Panko-crusted chicken thighs make for quick-turnaround meal

Horseradish mixed with mayonnaise gives zip to these boneless, skinless chicken thighs, while panko bread crumbs form a golden crust. Chicken thighs have great flavor and remain juicy when sautéed.

Pasta e Fagioli soup is a hearty, simple offering for 2 or a crowd

Known as Pasta e Fagioli, this may be one of Italy's most famous soups. The combination of pasta and beans is heart-warming, and can be made for two or a crowd. It's perfect to serve to friends. Leave the pot on the stove for everyone to help themselves.

Pork tenderloin with mustard sauce is a quick and elegant dinner menu

A tangy Dijon mustard sauce flavors juicy, tender pork for this French-style dinner. Red peppers and tomatoes tossed with pasta complete this quick meal.

Snapper Veracruz delivers sweet heat, flavors of Mexico

Olives, capers, peppers and cinnamon add a sweet touch and some heat to this typical dish from Veracruz, Mexico. I recently tasted this dish at a Mexican food fiesta at the Doral Intercontinental Hotel in Miami. Chefs Darren Lee and Deivid Rojas shared their recipe with me. I've adapted it f…

Balsamic adds tang to simple veal meal

Thin veal cutlets are bathed in a sauce of tangy balsamic vinegar, onions and pine nuts for this simple dinner. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts can be substituted for the veal. Using fresh diced or chopped onions and minced garlic cuts down on preparation time.