Shashlik lamb kebabs marinated overnight in olive oil and chopped onions, then broiled until charred and tender. A simple Central Asian skewer recipe with just five ingredients and bold results.
Easy garlic soup with crushed garlic, chicken broth, and a swirled egg, served over slices of white bread. Spanish-inspired pantry soup ready in 30 minutes from staples you already have.
Blended tomato salad dressing with white wine vinegar, onion, garlic, and celery seeds. A tangy, peppery vinaigrette with a smooth tomato base for green salads.
Hearty beef chili with kidney beans, tomato sauce, and red pepper flakes cooked in a Dutch oven. Topped with Monterey Jack cheese and packed with garlic and celery.
Cheesy meat loaf rolled jelly-roll style with cheddar and mushrooms inside, topped with a sweet brown sugar-mustard-ketchup glaze. A stuffed meatloaf that reveals a cheesy spiral in every slice.
Hearty spaghetti sauce with ground beef, garlic, carrots, celery, and onion simmered in milk before the tomatoes go in. A Bolognese-inspired technique for a richer, smoother meat sauce.
Creamy potato soup with cumin, shallots, and half-and-half, pureed smooth and garnished with fresh cilantro. Serve warm or chilled for a versatile, make-ahead soup with earthy spice.
French onion soup Burgundy-style with 3 pounds of onions caramelized, simmered with white wine, and topped with Gruyere-crusted toast baked until bubbly and golden.
Easy couscous from instant pearls and butter, ready in 15 minutes. Boil water or broth, stir, cover, and let stand off the heat for tender, fluffy couscous as a quick side or salad base.
Festive rice side dish with crunchy water chestnuts, sweet petite peas, and sliced celery tossed in butter with steamed rice. A quick, colorful side ready in 20 minutes.
Quick chicken stir-fry with garlic butter, mushrooms, and parsley finished with a splash of chicken broth. A weeknight skillet dinner in under 35 minutes for 4.
One-pot brown rice and lentils with turmeric, cinnamon, coriander, and cloves. Vegan, high in protein and fiber, and cooked together in a single saucepan.
Crustless broccoli cheese pie with Swiss and Parmesan, eggs, nutmeg, and a dash of hot sauce. An easy impossible pie with no pastry to fuss over.
Condimento Pugliese: roasted red pepper spread with olive oil and red pepper flakes. A chunky Italian condiment for crostini, pasta, or bruschetta. Five ingredients, no cook.
Spiced beef roast braised in beer and beef broth with thyme, bay leaf, and brown sugar. Cubed stewing beef baked until fork-tender with mixed vegetables added at the end.
Chicken rolls stuffed with ham, sage, and garlic, pounded thin, rolled into spirals, and pan-fried until golden. A simple roulade ready in under an hour.