THE ALIABA RESTAURANT DIARIES

I designed this a single-skillet spaghetti and meatball dish to reduce cooking time on busy nights. The beans, artichokes and tomatoes bump up the diet component, whilst the lemon and parsley help it become pop with brightness. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, CaliforniaThe shrimp are dipped in creamy batter, covered in flaky coconut, and fried till golden