We’re taking classic spaghetti and meatballs somewhere brighter and more refined. A creamy tomato sauce coats the pasta and tender beef meatballs, while fresh mozzarella adds soft, cool bites throughout. Finished with balsamic-glazed vegetables for sweetness and depth, it’s an elevated dinner the whole family can get behind.

We’re hooked on Thai Chicken Satay, with its tender chicken and crazy-delicious peanut sauce. So we turned that classic Thai appetizer into a complete meal by cooking cage-free chicken with plenty of Asian veggies and rice noodles. Mixed up with that delectable Satay sauce, it’s the test kitchen’s new favorite. Best of all, it’s on the table in less than 30 minutes.

Taco night made easy. This gem is just ten minutes hands on and packed with flavor thanks to our Ancho Chile Crema. It’s rich and smoky and turns roasted butternut squash and sweet potatoes into something truly magical. Topped with our pickled onions, it’s a dinner we just love. -- To add chicken, steak, salmon, or shrimp, see "ADD PROTEIN” section below entrees. --

Our favorite rice bowl. It all starts with an Asian-inspired basil crunch made from plenty of fresh basil, ginger, coconut and ground peanuts, mixed up with Himalayan red rice, baked organic tofu and roasted kale. Unusual and totally delicious. -- To add chicken, steak, salmon, or shrimp, see "ADD PROTEIN” section below entrees. --

Do we need to say more? Classic Cajun flavored shrimp cakes. A remoulade sauce that Emeril wishes he’d created. A taste of the Big Easy cooked up in your own kitchen. Dinner doesn’t get better than that.

Great cooks know that it only takes a few ingredients to create something magical, and this recipe is proof positive. Fluffy breaded chicken sautéed in a rich butter and wine sauce is pure magic over roasted carrots.

Get ready for a flavor explosion? Our tilapia sandwich comes together with roasted sweet potato chips, a crunchy jalapeno slaw, creamy avocado dressing, and flaky tilapia, all served up on rustic Italian bread. It’s a speedy dinner that’s filling and fun.

Inspired by a recipe at one of our favorite restaurants, this dinner is as simple as it is sophisticated. We’re topping our tender bistro steak with a Parmesan, Cauliflower and nut crust and serving it over Parmesan brussels sprouts and balsamic tomatoes. All this and on the table in less than 30 minutes.

This dish is all about the coconut red curry sauce. It’s creamy and flavorful, and mildly spicy. We’re serving it over seared salmon, green beans and red and brown rice. It’s fresh and light and on the table faster than you can order take out.

Sophisticated comfort food, cooked up in your own kitchen. With a ricotta and pecorino cream sauce, roasted fennel and leeks, cherry tomatoes, fresh arugula, and a pomegranate glaze, it’s heaven on a plate. -- To add chicken or shrimp see “ADD PROTEIN” section below entrees. --

A test-kitchen favorite. Our classic potato leek soup is rich and flavorful, with just the right balance of creamy indulgence and mellow leek flavor. Paired with our toasted chive-butter ciabatta, it’s an elegant dinner just right for a cold night. -- To add chicken, see "ADD PROTEIN” section below entrees. --