Slow-simmered beef chuck chili with dried red chiles, tomato paste, and kidney beans that rests 24 hours before serving for deep, concentrated flavor.
From-scratch chili and beans with dried pinto beans, ground beef, tomatoes, and a paprika-thyme spice base. Slow-simmered in two pots then combined.
Crunchy chicken Dijon with boneless breasts coated in a garlic-tarragon mustard, breaded, and baked at high heat until golden. A crispy, no-fry weeknight dinner in 30 minutes.
Cincinnati five-way chili over spaghetti, layered with kidney beans, raw onions, and a heavy snowfall of shredded cheddar. The Ohio classic with cinnamon, cocoa, and a touch of vinegar in the simmer.
Easy chili guacamole with mashed avocado, minced onion, chopped tomato, and a teaspoon of chili powder. Six pantry ingredients, no cilantro, no lime, ready in 10 minutes.
Baingan Bartha is a vegetarian dish from Indian and Pakistani cuisine. It is a Bhurta (minced vegetables) made from eggplant (Baigan), which is grilled over charcoal or direct fire to impart a smoky flavor to the flesh of the eggplant and then cooked with spices and vegetables. Usually serve it with Chapati or boiled rice.
Crispy buttered phyllo wraps around layers of wine-simmered ground beef with mushrooms and a tangy feta, cream cheese, and cottage cheese filling. Serve golden wedges to a hungry crowd.
Oven-braised beef brisket roasted with onions, garlic, and a homemade tomato-Worcestershire barbecue sauce until melt-in-your-mouth tender. Serves 8 with a thick, glossy gravy.
Punjabi masala brinjals: eggplants scored and stuffed with cumin, pomegranate seeds, garam masala, and turmeric, then braised in a spiced tomato-ginger sauce until tender.
Slow cooker shredded beef barbecue recipe with a homemade barbecue sauce that’s sweet and tangy—perfect make-ahead beef BBQ for a summer cookout or potluck.
Hearty three-bean chili con carne with lean beef, roasted peppers, and warm spices for crowd-pleasing game day dinners that serve 12 from one pot.
Tender eggplant simmered with tomatoes, bay leaves, caraway seeds, and a bright splash of lemon and red wine vinegar. A tangy, vegan-friendly side dish ready in 45 minutes.
Badami Gosht is a rich Indian lamb curry simmered in saffron yogurt and coconut milk, thickened with ground almonds and fragrant with cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves.
Smoked baby back ribs with a strawberry or raspberry jelly glaze and a brown sugar dry rub. A sweet-savory smokehouse classic with sticky, caramelized berry-glazed bark.
Homemade vegetarian black bean burritos with jalapeño, cumin, tomatoes, and oregano blended into a thick, spicy filling. Top with salsa, guacamole, and fresh cilantro.
Fiesta sloppy joes with ground beef, Mexicorn, tomato soup, chili powder, and hot sauce served over warm split biscuits. A Tex-Mex spin on the classic weeknight sloppy joe.