A bright, fiery Thai squid salad (Yum Pra-Hmik) with tender poached squid tossed in lime juice, fish sauce, lemongrass, ginger, mint, and crushed chilies. Fresh and bold.
Thakkali is a Sri Lankan curried tomato dish simmered in coconut milk with cumin, fenugreek, cinnamon, and curry leaves. A tangy, creamy vegetarian side ready in 40 minutes.
Vegan black bean and corn casserole with cornmeal, stewed tomatoes, green chiles, and a nutritional yeast cheesy sauce. Hearty, plant-based Tex-Mex comfort food in a single pan.
Golden-browned chicken simmers in rich coconut milk with mushrooms, garlic, and a fragrant herb bouquet. This Caribbean-inspired one-skillet braise is comfort food with a tropical twist.
This Indian inspired paneer dish is full of flavor, using several kinds of spicy, fresh ginger and garlic really give this dish tons of flavor. If you can't find the fresh Indian cheese, feel free to use mozzarella cheese instead.
Korma Sabzee is a slow-simmered Afghan beef stew with spinach, cilantro, and cumin, served over chalau basmati rice. A gentle, herb-forward one-pot meal from Afghan home kitchens.
Tameya is Egyptian falafel made from dried broad beans instead of chickpeas, ground with fresh herbs, garlic, and spices, coated in sesame seeds and fried to a deep golden crunch.
Ga Xao Xa Ot is a classic Vietnamese stir-fry of chicken with lemongrass, chili, and caramel fish sauce. Sticky, fragrant, and bursting with sweet-savory-spicy depth.
Thai-style wok stir-fry with crunchy bean sprouts, juicy tomatoes, soy bean paste, garlic, and fresh red chili. Topped with cilantro and scallions. Ready in 15 minutes.
The fresh coriander and cooked vermicelli add an interesting touch to this version of lentil soup.
Enjoy this succulent dish made with a tantalizing sauce comprised of hot pepper jelly.
Whole chicken marinated 24 hours in a fiery jerk paste of scotch bonnets, ginger, allspice, and thyme, then roasted and seared. Authentic Jamaican jerk chicken with real heat.
Pickled green tomatoes packed with garlic, celery, hot peppers, and dill in a vinegar brine. A simple home canning recipe for end-of-season unripe tomatoes.
Russian marinated herring (selyodka) layered in Mason jars with olives, dried chilis, coriander, mustard seeds, and a sweet vinegar brine. Ready after 5 to 7 days in the fridge.
Oakwood Feed Store chili with three meats: cubed beef chuck, ground beef, and chopped pork, plus bacon. A no-bean Texas-style chili loaded with ancho, jalapeno, and cumin that improves overnight.
Quelites, a traditional New Mexican spinach and pinto bean side dish with bacon drippings, chili pepper, and hard-boiled egg. A 25-minute Southwestern classic.