These easy-to-make exotic-flavored meatballs work equally well atop rice for a main dish or as hors d’oeuvres—with optional green curry or Asian dipping sauce.
Spiced with nutmeg, this cream-free soup of pureed sweet potatoes and apples makes a warm, comforting meal. Get the recipe for Sweet Potato and Apple Soup With Cheese and Walnuts.
The sweet-sour marinade is cooked down to a syrupy glaze that's brushed on the salmon as it cooks. The citrus and maple flavors would also be tasty with pork. Garnish fillets with orange slices, if desired.
Chicken breast adds plenty of protein but not much fat to this version of ajiaco, a cilantro-scented chicken soup that's virtually Colombia's national dish. Stirring in fiber-rich brown rice turns the soup into a satisfying one-dish meal.
In this recipe, I used smoked salmon to create a Spanish tortilla with buttery potatoes, onions, and dill. Serve with fresh fruit. Make this the night before, refrigerate, and serve at room temperature.
