Add fresh flavors to a weeknight staple with this family-friendly menu. Prep tip: Leeks can be full of grit, so it's a good idea to rinse well after slicing.
Shredded carrot adds sweetness and color to this rice pilaf recipe. Use fresh mushrooms, such as shiitake, chanterelle, or porcini, for a more exotic dish.
Fresh blueberries and strawberries with peanut butter and strawberry jam make a burrito bursting with fruity goodness in these quick lunch or snack treats.
When your garden is full of fresh veggies, this is the recipe to reach for. All you need is a salad and you have a terrific late-summer meal.--Debbie Jones, California, Maryland
This salad is dressed with a lime vinaigrette and has lots of crunch and flavor with a little jalapeno pepper pop. Use summer fresh ingredients from the garden or farmer's market.
Boneless chicken breasts are among the quickest-cooking cuts around. A few fresh touches, including a garlic-laced rosemary sauce, take this recipe well beyond the ordinary.
Here's a quick-and-easy treatment for fresh green beans that calls for just a handful of ingredients. Everyone who eats them loves them. --Howard Levine of Arleta, California
Looking for a refreshing salsa for a warm summer evening? This is our favorite. Serve with tortilla chips. This is also fantastic served on white fish. I often use a canned jalapeno instead of fresh.
Thin-sliced beef flank steak gets a quick fry in hot oil, then is simmered in a sweet soy-based sauce with fresh green onions for a dish that's like eating out at home.
Dressing up mayonnaise with tarragon and lemon juice adds a burst of fresh flavor. Serve it with this quick and easy dinner of grilled fish and asparagus.
