Dinner

This mild chili is good for a crowd. Try it for a "BYOC" (Bring Your Own Chili) party!

You will fall in love with this recipe! You can even try them slider-size (Rachael calls ’em Messy Giuseppis!) and serve them at your next party.

As the weather cools, bring the picnic inside with skewered steak served with taters topped with a sassy ketchup.

Rach’s homemade teriyaki sauce is the perfect finish for this fast, family-friendly dish.

Chili pepper adds zing to this tri-colored bean and tomato vegetarian-friendly pasta dish.

This quick and delicious fish dish gets you from kitchen to table with ease.

Chilled summer soup of fruits and veggies is perfect for a hot summer evening’s meal. Try serving with grilled shrimp for dipping.

Fresh Italian herbs and spices flavor this easy-to-make chili.

A creamy yet light sauce is the perfect complement to sweet corn and bacon in this flavorful combination from Rach.

A crust of spring vegetables gives this succulent roasted pork loin wonderful flavors to complement more spring vegetables cooked in a broth below the roast. Serve with a gravy made from the drippings.

Zesty Mexican pesto is a tantalizing topping for fish tostachos. You can also use this pesto on whole grain pasta for another healthy meal.

Busy day? Try this super simple fail-proof baked chicken dinner. Rach likes to add a tomato, red onion and parsley salad tossed with EVOO and seasoned with salt and pepper, like this one.

Fresh herbs and onions season a mix of three cheeses and bacon for hearty stuffed squash. As an entrée, each half of butternut squash is a portion.

Save steps with this quick dish of a trio of Italian cheeses and spinach with shells. You might want to double the recipe, since everyone will be coming back for more!

I never would have thought to cook pasta this way if not for a New York Times recipe that hit the stands about a decade ago. I tried it immediately and have been hooked ever since. Simmering pasta in chicken stock or tomato juice gives it significantly more flavor and body, and is well worth the extra time and attention required.