A Persian dish traditionally made with chicken.

You might need to buy:
  • unjuiced pomegranate seeds
  • salt
  • olive oil
  • saffron or tumeric
  • basmati rice
  • lemon juice
  • brown sugar
  • water
  • salt
  • cinnamon
  • olive oil
  • walnut pieces
You might need to buy:
  • brown sugar
  • rice vinegar
  • chile paste with garlic
You might need to buy:
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • black pepper
  • kosher salt
  • pine nuts
  • dried pasta
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper
You might need to buy:
  • olive oil
  • ground cumin
  • cayenne
  • chicken stock
  • honey
  • lemon juice
  • pepper

This chowder, made with half-and-half instead of cream, has a lighter consistency than traditional, heavy chowders. Be sure not to let it come to a boil because it will curdle. It can be made early in the day, but wait to cook the shrimp until just before serving so they don’t overcook.

PER SERVING: 340 calories, 21.5 g total fat (10.5 g saturated fat), 21 g protein, 16 g carbohydrate, 175 mg cholesterol, 645 mg sodium, 2 g fiber

ready in about 20 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • thick-cut bacon
  • medium onion
  • unpeeled diced red potatoes
  • diced red bell pepper
  • clam juice
  • half-and-half
  • shelled
  • chopped fresh tarragon
You might need to buy:
  • Nonstick vegetable oil spray
  • medium onion
  • unsalted butter
  • chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Sour cream for garnish
serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • lobster stock
  • sherry
  • lobster or chicken base
  • lobster meat
  • brandy
  • heavy cream
  • chervil or parsley

Per serving:
249 calories
8 g fat (3 g sat, 4 g mono)
74 mg cholesterol
10 g carbohydrate
1 g fiber
30 g protein
352 mg sodium
632 mg potassium

ready in about 40 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • chicken breast halves
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • cremini mushrooms
  • small leek
  • dry white wine or vermouth
  • reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • reduced-fat sour cream
  • Dijon mustard
  • fresh parsley
You might need to buy:
  • uncooked long-grain rice
  • large Spanish onions
  • spicy ground pork sausage
  • chopped green bell pepper
  • egg
  • soft bread crumbs
  • dried oregano
  • chopped fresh parsley