We are suckers for good chicken breast and vegetable side dish recipes. Can't have enough of them! I bet you didn't know that making oven-baked super crispy chicken tenders was so easy. After being rolled in corn flakes and baked on an oiled baking sheet, you will think these chicken fingers came from the fryer... they didn't!

Of all the beet dishes in the world, Borscht is probably the most popular. This traditional Russian soup is dazzling to look at, full of iron, and incredibly yummy. Beets slow cook with beef shoulder for a rich soup, and is served topped with sour cream and dill.

You will be amazed at the depth of flavor of this dish, even though it is disarmingly easy to prepare. The cod has an irresistible buttery flavor, without any breading or frying. On the side, we show you how to make crunchy pan-fried potatoes. This is one fish dish that will have a permanent place in your recipe box.

It may not be a big shock to learn that this dish originated in the 70’s, on the heels of the vodka craze. (Think about it — Italian cuisine + vodka?) Nonetheless, it is a dish that tastes great and is so easy to prepare you’ll want to disco. Kidding.

This vegetarian version of borscht is incredibly healthy and flavorful. Beets slow cook with potatoes and cabbage for a filling soup that is full of iron, and is served topped with sour cream and dill.

The tofu for this dish is smothered in a classic blend of Asian seasoning, then slow-baked for an intense, completely infused bite. Paired with a quick sauté of Thai eggplant and noodles, and sprinkled with minced scallions and chiles. This is a really flavorful dinner that is simply delicious.

Weeknight chicken dinner that is easy or easier. After adding chicken to the pan, pour with our premixed sauce and let it simmer for an incredibly flavorful meal that the whole family will love. Served with scallions and rice.

These stuffed peppers combine all the great flavors of Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches, but with a more elegant presentation. Seared flat-iron steak mixes with griddle-perfect mushrooms and onions, then stuffed into roasted peppers and topped with cheese.

No better way to ring in the New Year, than with this special salmon dish. You'll think you're eating at a five-star restaurant. A crunchy smoked-salmon topping tinged with horseradish rests atop fresh salmon filets, with creamy truffled cauliflower purée and sautéed Swiss chard.

This soup has been designed to be chock-full of Vitamins A, B, & C to get you ready for the deep freeze. The beauty of this versatile soup you can add-to or pare-back on the ingredients as it will still turn out delicious.

These vegetarian Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches are a great, easy weeknight meal. Herbivorous Butcher deli beef mixes with griddled mushrooms and onions, then stuffed into roasted peppers and topped with cheese.

I am very excited about this recipe. It comes from Grandmaster Leo Ramroop, a native to India, who trains with me at World Martial Arts Center. One afternoon after class, he told me the secret to this dish, which is revealed in the recipe.

There isn't a single pot pie in the frozen aisle that comes close to the greatness of homemade pot pies. They are an annual tradition. Flaky pie crust enshrouds chicken gravy dotted with white chicken breast, mushrooms, carrots, peas and onion. These can be assembled ahead of time, and extras can be frozen (though we take no responsibility for the fight over the last one).

I always go for the authentic recipes, but decided that country pork ribs provides a much better soup experience than pig's feet for pozole. This soup is sometimes considered “popcorn soup” from the softened hominy and is typically eaten for breakfast, or served at special occasions.

Singapore Noodles is a popular Hong Kong curry-spiced noodle dish that is typically made from leftover char siu (delicious Chinese BBQ pork), which is coming from Unideli off Minnehaha Ave in the Seward Neighborhood. This super-fast weeknight dish also features plump shrimp and bright vegetables for a bowl-slurping finish.

Some dishes are simply so comforting you wonder why you’ve never had them before. This is one of them. Soft cauliflower and potatoes cook under a blanket of Parmesan cheese sauce sprinkled with nutmeg. Accompanied with a crunchy salad of romaine lettuce, apples, walnuts and blue cheese.

Pozole, a traditional Mexican stew, is made with hominy, an ancient corn that "pops" open in the soup. This vegetarian version has all the flavor and garnishes of the original, but with jackfruit as great vegetarian substitute for pork.

This is an really easy preparation for a tasty weeknight dinner. Creamy polenta is prepared with fontina cheese and topped with a delicious sauté of mushrooms with white wine and fresh herbs.

Chicken Adobo is a classic Filipino dish, that is incredibly simple to make and full of flavor. The salty and tangy marinade of soy sauce and cane vinegar mingles with bay leaves and garlic to create an irresistible complex flavor. This dinner also comes with garlic green beans and brown rice.

Individual sized lasagne! Who knew? These muffin-size portions of lasagne are prepared bolognese style with onion, celery, carrot, béchamel sauce, and and are perfect to make ahead of time.

This delicious salad is on the menu of 2009 James Beard winner Mike Lata. In this dish, the bitterness of radicchio is complemented by the sweetness of the shrimp and saltiness from the pancetta. A warm mustard vinaigrette brings this together for a wonderful hearty salad.

This dish has so much rich flavor — the texture of the chewy pumpkin-potato pasta pillows with outsides crisped in sage brown-butter is perfect. Even though that would be a sufficient enough dinner, we like vegetables, so the gnocchi can nestle in a bed of wilted spinach.

These vegetarian mini lasagne cups are perfect for warming up a cold winter day. An eggplant and red pepper ragù layers with béchamel sauce and creamy tomato sauce, topped with basil and Parmesan Cheese.

I was introduced to this pizza while traveling in France. A creative little pizza shop in Chambèry had all kinds of unique toppings. This Indian-inspired pizza is topped with golden raisins, pineapple, curry, salted almonds, red onion, and crème fraiche.