Adobo is the spicy tomato sauce that comes in a can with chipotle chiles. Canned chipotles, usually labled “chipotles in adobo,” are available at many supermarkets, some specialty foods stores, and Latin American markets.

ready in about 20 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • salmon fillets
  • adobo sauce from canned chipotles in adobo

CALORIES 252 (37% from fat); FAT 10.3g (sat 2.3, mono 4.4, poly 2.5); PROTEIN 27.7g; CARB 11g; FIBER .1g; CHOL 65mg; IRON .9mg; SODIUM 470mg; CALC 33mg

ready in about 30 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • dark brown sugar
  • low-sodium soy sauce
  • Chinese-style hot mustard
  • rice vinegar
  • Cooking spray
  • salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
ready in about 25 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • water
  • Asian sesame oil
  • salt
ready in about 20 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • salmon
  • bread crumbs
  • egg
  • scallions
  • flour
  • tartar sauce
serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • ground coriander
  • sugar
  • thinly sliced green onion
  • fresh lime juice

This is probably the simplest terrine to make at home. It has a rich, smooth shrimp and salmon flavor, and the garnish — a mosaic of green spinach surrounding the salmon fillet in the center — is visually dramatic. The recipe calls for small shrimp (26 to 30 per pound), because they tend to be the least expensive, but any shrimp will work well.

serves 12
You might need to buy:
  • vegetable oil
  • large egg white
  • heavy cream
  • white pepper

This is really quick and easy, but looks and taste like a gourmet meal.

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • olive oil
  • chopped fresh dill
  • lemon zest
  • Freshly ground pepper