Country chili made with black-eyed peas and sausage instead of the usual kidney beans and ground beef. Soaked overnight, simmered with canned tomatoes, chili powder, and garlic salt for a Southern take on chili.
Chard-wrapped salmon with duxelles: salmon fillets wrapped in Swiss chard leaves around savory mushroom duxelles, gently poached in wine and chicken stock. A refined dinner for four.
Marinated flank steak with soy sauce, vermouth, garlic, and Tabasco. Broiled under high heat for just minutes and carved rare on the diagonal for maximum tenderness.
German-style veal cutlets in a creamy curry sauce, browned then simmered in evaporated milk, tomato paste, and mild curry powder with a splash of cognac. An elegant, quick veal dish with a gentle warm-spiced kick.
Neil Perry's Rockpool Coffin Bay scallops with braised capsicum and tomatoes: pan-seared scallops on a blanched pepper-tomato base, crisped herbs, and lemon-olive oil pan dressing.
Classic chicken Kiev: pounded chicken breast wrapped around a finger of chive-butter, breaded twice, chilled, and deep-fried until golden. The butter bursts at first cut, just like it should.
Basic bean soup with homemade vegetable scrap stock, sautéed mirepoix, and cooked beans, half puréed for body, half left whole. Vegetarian, fiber-rich, freezer-friendly.
Pan-seared chicken breast with leeks, lime and sundried tomatoes over zucchini noodles. Elegant, low-carb weeknight dinner with bright citrus finish.
Yukgaejang-style Korean beef stew with shredded flank steak, scallions, sesame oil, and cayenne in a spicy soy-based broth. Serve with rice and kimchi.
Low-calorie chicken barley soup made from scratch with homemade defatted broth, pearl barley, green beans, and lemon juice. A hearty, satisfying soup without the fat.
Layered sausage and macaroni casserole with mushrooms, cottage cheese, and Italian herbs, topped with bread crumbs. A hearty weeknight bake with big savory flavor.
Reuben brunch casserole layers rye bread cubes, shredded corned beef, and Swiss cheese in an egg custard. Assemble the night before and bake in the morning.
Tostado quiche with taco-seasoned ground beef, cheddar cheese, and green chiles baked in a custard-filled pie shell. Topped with fresh guacamole, lettuce, and tomatoes.
Cajun skillet beans with black-eyed peas, the holy trinity of onion, celery, and bell pepper, plus tomatoes, thyme, and a pinch of cayenne. A quick, hearty vegetarian Cajun side.
Spinach Parmesan sauteed in butter with nutmeg and freshly grated Parmesan. A classic 5-ingredient Italian side dish ready in 20 minutes.
Sweet raisin sauce for ham or tongue made with brown sugar, currant jelly, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire, cloves, and mace. Make-ahead friendly and ready in 20 minutes.