Nutty Trail Mix

Banana chips, tart dried fruit, and chocolate round out this irresistible snack.

Kid-Friendly Fried Rice

Lighter than the real thing but still plenty tasty.

Potato, Quinoa, and Cumin Hash Browns

A richly flavored version of the classic.

Bourbon-Cream Gravy

A stiff shot of bourbon gives gravy a kick, while cream makes it silky.

Late-Night Asian Noodles

What better after a night of frat parties?

Cauliflower-Parsnip Soup with Beet Crisps

A deceptively rich yet creamless version.

Five-Spice Roasted Chicken

Roasted chicken gets a punch of flavor from an aromatic marinade.

Chilled Tofu Salad with Miso-Ginger Vinaigrette

Crunchy cucumber, tender butter lettuce, and chilled cubes of tofu star in this Asian-inspired salad.

Roasted Fish with Thai Pesto

Whole fish stuffed with an Asian-influenced sauce.

Make Your Own Candy Bars

Corner-store sweets go high-end.

Spicy Snow Pea and Sesame Stir-Fry

A quick stir-fry of tofu and snow peas gets a kick from red chile flakes.

Fried Turkey with Southern Rub

Our rub-and-fry keeps the turkey from getting dry.

Breakfast Rice Cakes with Chinese Sausage

An Asian twist on the English muffin breakfast sandwich.

Buffalo Chicken Tenders with Blue Cheese Coleslaw

An instant sensation around the CHOW office.

Take Your Lunch to Work: Tofu

One pound of tofu; five easy, varied, and quick lunches.