Chicken Spanakopizza, an Ode to the Spanakopita
Take your family on a jaunt to Greece in just 30 minutes
Take your family on a jaunt to Greece in just 30 minutes
Thought beer was just for drinking? Think again! In this recipe, beer makes for a tender and juicy flank steak loaded with flavor.
Mess-free foil packets are a preferred cooking method for good reason: Cleanup is a breeze (crumple and toss foil!), and you're guaranteed a tender, flavorful Cajun Jambalaya recipe!
This tangy vinaigrette is so simple to make – just measure the ingredients and shake to mix.
In this herbaceous sauce, white wine brings out the flavor of the shallots and herbs by bonding to the butter and imparts greater flavor to the dish from the reduction in liquid.
A Turkish specialty, this extra-thin crust pizza is made with ground lamb or beef seasoned with fragrant cinnamon, allspice and paprika. After it’s baked, it’s topped with a cool, crisp salad for an all-in-one meal your family will love.
Picture your favorite Chicken Lo Mein: savory noodles tossed with tender-crisp vegetables, moist, juicy pieces of chicken and a sweet-and-savory sauce. We've managed to capture all of those amazing flavors on this Asian-inspired pizza – noodles and all!
Popular in Spain and parts of Latin America, albondigas are meatballs with herbs and seasoning that are normally made into a soup (known as sopa de albondigas). In this pizza, we've taken those same juicy, seasoned meatballs and used them as the center-piece of this classic pizza with tomato sauce, roasted red peppers, mozzarella cheese and fresh parsley.
Take your family on a jaunt to Greece in just 30 minutes. Here, creamy yogurt with dill and garlic stands in for tomato sauce, while a lightly browned phyllo topping adds both crispiness and flavor.
Coconut milk, curry paste, potatoes and chickpeas are simmered together to create the ultimate flavorful sauce in this scrumptious pizza. Colorful carrots, peas, cauliflower and cilantro leaves top it off for a vibrant, crowd pleasing meal.
You'll be toasting to your health with this delicious, fruity beverage that's antioxidant-packed and chock-full of vitamin C.
Take your iced green tea to the tropics with the exotic taste of mangos and cooling mint leaves.
Light and thirst-quenching, this summer sip is made with electrolyte-rich coconut water to keep you hydrated on a hot summer’s day.
Creamy, zesty and filled with good-for-you greens, these lobster bites are the ultimate summer appetizer or snack. Serve with a warmed all-natural jarred tomato sauce on the side for dipping. For a kick of heat, try adding a pinch of ground cayenne pepper to the mixture.
Pure agave tequilas have herbal and mineral qualities that enhance the flavor of the marinade and help the flavor penetrate.
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This Chinese dough-rolling technique creates layers similar to puff pastry, so the end result is a dough that's light and airy.
Learn about these lesser-known gems in authentic Asian cooking and why they should be a stable in your pantry and household kitchen.
Make your own buns with our recipe or use whole-grain English muffins to soak up all the aromatic pan juices from the beef.
It has been noted that this meat-filled-bun recipe dates back to the Qin Dynasty, possibly making Chinese Rou Jia Mo the world’s oldest hamburger or sandwich.
Take advantage of the season’s best peaches, plums and cherries to make this Spanish-inspired drink.
Made famous by the James Beard Award-winning chef Andy Ricker at his Asian hot spot, Pok Pok, this Vietnamese-style dish is completely magical.
This okonomiyaki recipe is pure Japanese soul food. The most authentic recipes use nagaimo and dashi, but can be substituted if you can't find them.
This traditional dish from the Philippines uses simple ingredients and employs the concept of “use everything.”
A new generation of Asian cuisine has arrived with bolder, spicier flavors, authentic culinary techniques and altogether funkier fare from China, The Philippines, Vietnam and Japan.
Homemade zucchini noodles and succulent lobster are tossed with a medley of fresh herbs, lemon and garlic for a crisp and vibrant meal.
To grill or not to grill? That’s the burning question on a lot of clean eaters' minds this summer. Never one to ruin a party, Chef Jo’s armed with tips and tricks so you can grill on safely this summer.
Green goddess dressing normally refers to a creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, herbs and other ingredients. In this pasta salad, though, we pack an array of fresh herbs – parsley, cilantro, dill and mint – into the salad itself, then toss it with a creamy coconut dressing for maximum decadence.
Take your family on a jaunt to Greece in just 30 minutes. Here, creamy yogurt with dill and garlic stands in for tomato sauce, while a lightly browned phyllo topping adds both crispiness and flavor.
Pungent ginger, spicy red chile and aromatic Chinese five-spice powder intermingle to make this pork chili dish an authentic experience. Try serving it over brown rice.
This satisfying turkey chili boasts classic flavors such as thyme, oregano and basil. Grilled corn lends the dish a modern flair, but frozen corn kernels work just as well if you want to save time.
From kitchen disasters to pulling off the perfect party, chef Joanne Lusted answers your most burning questions on surviving the holidays.
A traditional Eastern European dish, our borscht uses golden beets for a pop of color. Smoked paprika provides an earthy depth of flavor while Greek yogurt stands in for sour cream.
Chef Joanne Lusted's creamy tropical mousse blends rich coconut milk with fresh citrus for a downright heavenly combination you're sure to love.
Zucchini is the secret weapon that keeps these succulent, Mediterranean-inspired burgers extra moist. Serve with lemon wedges alongside.
Salmon fillets and smoked salmon are combined with dill and other seasonings to make this clean and lean patty stand out. Lemon and herb aioli give this burger an extra lift of flavor.
Black Forbidden rice gets its name from ancient China, where the dark-hued grain was banned from commoners and reserved strictly for royalty and nobility. Today, it can be found in local markets and ethnic grocery stores, and is commonly used in Thai cooking and is perfect in this black rice salad!
Want a burger to make your friends and family go wild? Our Big Stack Burger wins for the most mouthwateringly delicious patty, sauce and toppings!
Follow Chef Jo’s professional tips for creating the best patty you’ve ever made!
Choose one option from each category to create your own burger masterpiece!
Impress your guests with Jo’s bold-flavored, restaurant-style salad. The caramelized onions and strawberries add sweetness and depth to the tangy goat cheese and sharp citrusy dressing.
Bring the pizzeria menu home with these ingredient combinations, an international parade of pizzas sure to have the family shouting "mama mia"!
Tea sandwiches need not be the fodder of fancy or formal affairs. Strip the table of linen and china and try these tiny sammies for a surprisingly light snack.
There's nothing more annoying than realizing you're short on an ingredient mid-recipe! Here's a list of common substitutions.
Take your spice-rubbed halibut and delicate, fruit-laced salad out on the patio for a gorgeous summer meal that’s ready in just 25 minutes.
Whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner, this simple mealtime solution is full of flavor and nutritious leafy greens – and it’s just 224 calories!
When time is in short supply, grab what’s on offer in your pantry to make a quick and tasty quinoa bowl!
This fish dish is as easy as they come, ready in just 25 minutes and mild enough for your pickiest eaters. Bonus: use up whatever veggies you have in our fridge!
Shallow-poaching is a great way to impart lean protein with ample flavor - and with our tender, flaky trout, it'll cost you a mere 20 minutes from start to finish!
Halibut recipes don't have to be complex or time-consuming. Grab a couple of fillets and some leafy parsley and let your kitchen staples do the rest of the work. A simple blend of flavors is all you need for a fresh and fulfilling oven baked halibut dinner in just 20 minutes.
This simple Moroccan chickpea salad is hearty enough to stand on its own for a no-cook dinner, and if you have any leftovers simply pack them for work tomorrow – a marinated dish such as this often tastes even better the next day!
This recipe is inspired by the traditional Cuban dish ropa vieja (Spanish for "old clothes"). Traditionally served with potatoes and chickpeas, you can also try it with rice, quinoa or corn tortillas. Using sweet onions keeps the flavor subtle.
Los Angeles magazine listed Phamish, purveyor of authentic Vietnamese "street food," as one of the Top 10 Food Truck Finds in LA. We've got a clean version of their iconic vermicelli salad, Bun.
Quick-cooking polenta is topped with a saucy mix of tomato, bell peppers and crumbled turkey sausage in this quick protein- and veggie-rich dish.
Replace the bacon in your BLT with lean tuna and you've got a CE-approved snack. We've also swapped out the bread for Boston lettuce for a sushi-inspired mini-meal - with each wrap packing a mere 52 calories!
Oven-baked chicken thighs are given a gourmet makeover with our sticky-sweet tamari and honey flavoring. Paired with steamed broccoli and drizzled with a velvety, rich Asian-style almond butter sauce, this is a meal that truly tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen!
These sweet potato brownies are a great way to pack more immune-boosting vitamin A into your day.
With a heady brew of sweet, tart, smoky and spicy flavors, this 15-minute dish takes tofu to a whole new level.
Pungent blue cheese balances out the sweetness of dates in this meal-worthy salad made with a combination of baby spinach and arugula.
Keep this grainy, veggie casserole in the freezer so you always have a quick supper on hand!
Instead of the traditional lemon and dill lineup, our tuna melt recipe takes a cue from Tex-Mex cuisine and employs some southern flavor with a little kick.
Looking for a crunchy, savory snack? These thin, crisp and delicious baked chips will soon become a surprise hit in your house.
Chock full of antioxidants, apples make a great base for this festive winter bevy - our cool, cocktail-worthy take on hot apple cider (with less than a gram of fat).
The flavors of the Caribbean islands are much more complex than knock-your-socks-off hot peppers and suicide-spicy jerk chicken. Here we've included other island pleasures, including an abundance of spices, for a freezable recipe your family will love!
Flank steak is lean and economical, a perfect blank canvas to paint with ample flavor thanks to our piquant marinade! Be sure to marinate overnight to ensure that your meat is nice and tender.
Ditch high-sodium beef dips – they can be labor intensive and replete with artificial flavor enhancers. With just five ingredients, our all-natural sandwiches keep sodium in check, offering 32 grams of protein and letting your slow cooker do most of the work!
Searing a large piece of beef and then roasting it in the oven gives you the best of two worlds: crisp, caramelized edges and a tender, juicy interior. Our herb-laced Dijon rub is the icing on this sirloin roast.
How many times have you opened a box of chicken broth and used a cup, only to let the rest expire? Waste no more - freeze individual servings of our clean, homemade chicken stock!
We've taken your classic shrimp salad sandwich and amped up the flavor even more with fresh dill, crunchy celery and Dijon. In our version, Greek yogurt stands in for mayonnaise, providing creamy texture without the fat.
Quesadillas make your life in the kitchen easier! Our Mediterranean version can be assembled up to 12 hours in advance, refrigerated and baked when needed.
Chef Jo's onion-inspired striped bass recipe uses a quick and simple cooking method: shallow-poaching. The delicate dish goes great with soba noodles or rice vermicelli.
Fennel, shallots and olives are a popular combination, making this light and elegant flatbread a surefire hit. We've tossed the shallots in a bit of lemon juice to brighten their flavor and roasted the fennel to bring out its natural sweetness.
Toasted sesame seeds turn these pork tenderloin medallions into a dramatic-looking dish, while sweet apple butter and savory tamari combine to create a luscious sauce for a sideof steamed baby bok choy.
Chef Jo's piquant West Indian blend has a touch of sweetness, thanks to chopped mango. Enjoy this island-inspired condiment on your favorite CE burgers, sandwiches, pizzas and omelettes.
When dealing with inimitably supple beef tenderloin, keep it simple: A quick dash of seasoning and a hot sear in the pan and this cut will always impress.
With a vibrant sauce and a bit of flair in its presentation, this dish looks and tastes great for so little effort. Scallops take literally minutes to cook, making them the perfect fast food when you need a touch of elegance in a flash.
This salmon marinade saves you some time by marinating the night before and you'll have a deeply flavored nutritional powerhouse on the table in minutes!
Grab some whole-wheat pizza dough and load on the toppings, like sausage and your favorite veggies! Best of all, we finish this quick dish with a hit of peppery arugula!
Yukon gold potatoes have thin skin and buttery flesh, thus abolishing the need for loads of butter, cream and salt. If that wasn't good enough, they have a lower starch content than Russets and Idahos to boot.
If your favorite part of ravioli is the creamy ricotta filling, then you'll go wild for my homemade ricotta dumplings.