The Seattle Times

Nobody follows Adelaide Meyers now. No one plots against her, not the devil and certainly not the Queen of England. God no longer talks to her via the radio. Four...

Out on the gym floor at age 92, Inger Byrne's cheeks flush as she leans on a walker for balance and kicks to the beat of "Achy Breaky Heart." The...

Roasted potatoes get some pizazz, courtesy of tangy Dijon mustard and a healthy dose of garlic. Adding to this side dish's appeal: It's quick to make. DIJON-ROASTED POTATOES Preparation time:...

This turkey stew is flavored with olives, garlic and capers, which add sizzle to a classic entree. It's low in fat too. This recipe is adapted from "Steven Raichlen's Healthy...

This recipe relies on canned black beans and orzo, the tiny oval pasta, to create a thick, satisfying main-dish soup that won't require a lot of time in the kitchen....

Ginger, lemon zest and red pepper flakes give this light scallop dish its zing. The aromatic mint and the tart arugula act as foils to the richness of the shellfish....

This recipe uses couscous, a quick-cooking Middle Eastern pasta; it's sold with rice products in the supermarket. Asparagus and arugula add color, nutrition and flavor in this quick-to-make recipe, adapted...

The following flavorful salmon recipe, adapted from a recipe from Food & Wine magazine, can be prepared in 20 minutes. SALMON IN A FENNEL CRUMB CRUST Preparation time: 8 minutes...

Bored by boneless breasts? Who isn't these days? You can liven them up in time for a quick weeknight dinner with the addition of lemon zest, olive oil and capers....

The following version of green beans almondine is a quick recipe, adapted from "Cooking with Three Ingredients," by Andrew Schloss. GREEN BEANS WITH SMOKED ALMONDS Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking...