DAY Recipe

Makes about 1/3 cup.

INGREDIENTS
1/2cup seasoned rice vinegar*
1/4cup soy sauce
1tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1/4teaspoon chili oil*
DIRECTIONS
Mix all ingredients in small bowl. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover; refrigerate.)
*Available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of some [...]

Makes 40 dumplings.

INGREDIENTS
1/2pound ground chicken
1/2cup minced drained cannedwater chestnuts
1/2cup minced fresh cilantro
1/3cup finely chopped pine nuts
1/3cup minced green onions
3tablespoons dry sherry
2tablespoons soy sauce
1tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1large egg, beaten to blend
1/2teaspoon ground black pepper
40wonton wrappers, trimmed into3-inch squaresnonstick [...]

Just like some Mexican moles, this chili has a bit of chocolate in it. Serve sour cream and shredded sharp cheddar cheese alongside.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

INGREDIENTS
nonstick olive oil spray
1large onion, chopped
2medium-size red bell peppers, chopped
6garlic cloves, chopped
2pounds [...]

Here’s a versatile recipe that works well as an appetizer or a side dish.

Makes 6 servings.

INGREDIENTS
6tablespoons olive oil
1/4cup chopped fresh cilantro
3tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3garlic cloves, finely chopped
2teaspoons chili powder
1teaspoon ground cumin
1teaspoon honeynonstick olive oil spray
6medium zucchini, trimmed, quartered [...]

Michael McLaughlin, cookbook author, says, “Not all Thanksgiving traditions originated decades ago. This recent addition to my holiday menu lineup was inspired by my move to Santa Fe. With locally grown green chilies readily available and pine nuts growing on piñon trees right outside my back door, a southwestern-style stuffing incorporating both ingredients seemed a [...]