Citrus glazed salmon
Citrus glazed salmon
Sautéing salmon fillets is a quick, easy way to put a delicious dinner on the table. This dish—with its colorful, citrusy accents—is elegant enough for guests.
Whole grain pasta with olives, tomatoes and arugula
Whole grain pasta with olives, tomatoes and arugula
This healthy whole wheat pasta is a go-to dish for parties and quick weeknight dinners. Arugula adds wonderful flavor and a nutritional punch too.
Brussels sprouts, sweet potato and quinoa bowl
Brussels sprouts, sweet potato and quinoa bowl
This bowl is a protein-packed serving of healthy comfort food!
Easy carne asada with grilled vegetables
Easy carne asada with grilled vegetables
Marinated flank steak is grilled to perfection for an easy and delicious carne asada recipe. This tender, grilled meat is full of authentic Mexican flavor and can be served with grilled vegetables and/or tortillas, avocados and salsa.
The Nutrition Professor's Southwestern loaded sweet potatoes
The Nutrition Professor's Southwestern loaded sweet potatoes
This meal is easy to prepare and super satisfying, says dietitian and professor Timaree Hagenburger. "Once I explain to my students how to make it, they try it once, and then it becomes a go-to meal for busy nights."
Buttermilk fried chicken sandwich with chipotle barbecue sauce
Buttermilk fried chicken sandwich with chipotle barbecue sauce
Fried chicken sandwiches—once the purview of fast-food establishments—have become signature dishes at restaurants nationwide. Encontro's version includes bacon, cheddar cheese and chipotle barbecue sauce.
Barbecued short ribs with dark sauce
Barbecued short ribs with dark sauce
You'll want to plan ahead for these delicious ribs, which are simmered in water and marinated in sauce before being grilled. The final step imparts a seared, smoky taste.
Braised short ribs with tagliatelle pasta
Braised short ribs with tagliatelle pasta
A slowly braised beef short rib pasta dish that is absolutely packed with flavor!
Pan-fried abalone with avocado, gremolata, and green goddess dressing
Pan-fried abalone with avocado, gremolata, and green goddess dressing
Honey roasted pork belly with black pepper vinegar
Honey roasted pork belly with black pepper vinegar

The menu at Empress Tavern, an underground restaurant in part of a building that began life as a vaudeville palace in 1912, revolves around a massive rotisserie. Locally raised pork is among the options.