Ginger

I’m a huge fan of raw tuna. The trick is to get high-quality tuna—called “sushi grade.” If you don’t want to eat raw tuna, you can sear it whole in a hot pan until it’s cooked to your liking, then slice and serve it with the sauce and the mushroom salad. Textured vegetable protein can be found in the health-food aisle of most major supermarkets.

This dish is so simple, yet it could be served at any elegant dinner party. It is equally good warm or cold and makes a great addition to a Sunday brunch.

A lower-carb alternative to pot stickers and other dumplings.

Better than burritos and tacos, these wraps have crunch and the lettuce lets the flavors of the fillings shine through.

This dish is so good that if you ever share it with friends they’ll each be calling you the next week for home delivery. Ask for a generous tip.

This one is for Howard Stern. Howard loves the ground turkey. Here ya go, baby!

Why roast the carrots? Well let me tell you, a roasted carrot will kick a boiled carrot’s you know what, any day. That’s why.

Exotic, easy, and healthy, too, this simple dish is just delish.

Thai-style food made with ingredients available in any grocery store. If you’re not into beef, try it with pork or chicken, instead.

Sweet and salty food . . . I can eat it at the same time? I’m there. How about you?

This is not your average steak and baked dinner; it’s about meat and potatoes in a whole new way. Try the same recipe with beef cut for London Broil or skirt steaks. All of these cuts are affordable, but with this exotic recipe they become way above average.

My favorite ginger-lime chicken was had at a bistro in Montreal, Canada, of all places. This is the at-home version.

Here’s a low-carb-lover’s delight! Have two servings —it’s good for you!