Bean and Legume

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Like American-style chili, picadillo is great over rice or with warm tortillas.

One could cook this on the stove and reduce the time by 10 minutes, but oven baking gives the chicken time to thoroughly absorb the flavors of the pepper and garlic. See how to joint a chicken.

After the vegetables have been sautéed in a small amount of butter, some chicken broth and a bit of cornstarch are combined and added to the skillet. The mixture thickens as it cooks, forming a rich-tasting glaze that is extremely low in fat.

Serve this over the Baked White Polenta with Two Cheeses, and season with any — or all — of the suggested toppings (chocolate adds mole flavor).

If you can't find fresh chervil, use fresh parsley instead.

Add a glass of rosé and some crusty Italian bread to make a perfect summer lunch.

Vellarikkai Thakkali Vengaya Pachadi Pachadi is the southern version of North Indian raita. You can substitute plain low-fat yogurt for the whole-milk yogurt here, but drain it in a sieve overnight first.

Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 40 min

Gin Thoke This salad is pungent, crunchy, intriguing, and addictive. Although served as a dessert in Myanmar, it is also a great accompaniment to grilled fish, chicken, or steak.