A 15-minute Chinese cabbage soup with napa cabbage barely wilted in hot chicken broth, finished with soy sauce, green onions, and fresh coriander. Light, clean, and soothing.
Pastel de choclo is a Chilean corn and meat pie with ground beef, chicken breast, raisins, and olives topped with a cumin-spiced pureed corn crust baked until golden. A South American comfort classic.
Asparagus, tofu, and bell pepper are stir-fried in a Chinese based garlic-ginger-soy sauce. It's packed with deliciousness and goodness.
Modern hardtack made with flour, masa harina, wheat germ, and oats for a more nutritious survival bread. A shelf-stable cracker that keeps indefinitely in airtight containers.
Traditional Portuguese snails simmered for two hours with oregano, bay leaf, garlic, and olive oil. Served warm in saucers with bread for dipping in the aromatic broth.
Filipino lumpia Shanghai with ground beef, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, and green beans wrapped in spring roll wrappers and fried golden. Served with sweet and sour sauce.
Shortcut beef bourguignon using golden mushroom soup, Burgundy wine, bacon, and whole onions braised until fork-tender. All the French bistro flavor with half the effort.
Fish fillets nestled in spinach with sauteed onions, garlic, white wine, and tarragon, grilled in foil packets over medium coals. A low-calorie, no-mess grilled fish dinner for summer cookouts.
Bone-in chicken simmered in a fragrant almond, turmeric, and garam masala sauce finished with coconut cream and garnished with hard-boiled eggs, lime, and flaked almonds.
Hearty salmon chowder with potatoes, carrots, broccoli, corn, and evaporated milk in chicken broth: lighter than cream-based chowders but still rich and satisfying.
Cajun-style fish seared in a fiery pecan butter sauce with three kinds of pepper, garlic, and hot sauce. Inspired by K-Paul's in New Orleans, this works best with firm fish like swordfish, tuna, or sturgeon.
Rabbit curry: butter-baked rabbit deboned and folded into a creamy curry sauce with apple, sour cream, and orange zest. A classic English-style mild curry served over rice.
West Indian rice and peas turns vegan with crisp tempeh, coconut-toasted brown rice, and black-eyed peas simmered with bay. Cinnamon, chile, and bell pepper bring Caribbean warmth.
Sautéed chicken, broccoli, and zucchini with sun-dried tomatoes and a splash of cream over linguine. A veggie-loaded pasta with a hint of heat from red pepper flakes.
This hearty and savory stew is made with carrots, garlic and a variety of spices.
Vegan pinto bean loaf with mashed beans, tomato sauce, oats, and breadcrumbs topped with ketchup or BBQ sauce. A hearty, high-protein plant-based meatloaf alternative.
A scrumptious vegetable dish made with asparagus, broccoli florets, carrots and spinach.
A whole fish baked Cuban-style on a bed of sauteed onions and peppers, rubbed with a garlic-oregano paste and bathed in tomato puree, lime juice, and white wine. Feeds 6 in under 80 minutes.
Easy baked chicken and rice. With just minutes of prep and a few simple ingredients, this family-friendly chicken and rice bake is in the oven.
Texas-style beef brisket braised in a sweet brown sugar and vinegar sauce with ketchup and onions. Dutch oven or crockpot, fork-tender in either method.
Chicken, Ham Brunswick Stew with Lima Beans and Potatoes recipe
Homemade Sai Oua: ground pork packed with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime, cilantro root, and dried chilies, stuffed into natural casings and charbroiled. Northern Thai sausage done right.
Loaded sheet pan nachos with chili beans, melted cheddar, homemade guacamole, sour cream, olives, and fresh tomato. Crispy, cheesy, and ready for game day.
Rabbit chasseur with a pound of mushrooms, tomatoes, and white wine braised in the oven, finished with a beurre manie-thickened hunter's sauce. Classic French technique.
Tangy beet cabbage relish cooked with cauliflower, red pepper, onion, mustard seeds, and vinegar. A colorful, old-fashioned condiment for sandwiches, roasts, and charcuterie boards.
Restaurant-style chow mein with crispy noodles, shrimp, chicken, BBQ pork, and colorful vegetables in savory oyster sauce. Recreate your favorite takeout at home in one hour.
Spaghetti in marinara layered with a creamy Velveeta and Parmesan cheese sauce, then baked until bubbly and golden. Think baked ziti meets mac and cheese in the best possible way.
A fresh, ginger-spiked vegetable relish with carrots, red peppers, onions, and cucumber in a sweet vinegar brine. No canning needed. Chill overnight and serve for up to 3 days.
A delicate fusion of flavors, featuring a flaky crust filled with tender artichoke hearts, succulent zucchini, and a generous layer of creamy Monterey Jack cheese. Baked to perfection, this quiche is a delicious representation of the Golden State's diverse culinary offerings.
Red beans and brown rice with chili powder, cumin, and coriander, served with a fresh tomato-jalapeno-lime salsa. A hearty, spice-forward one-pot meal from dried beans.
Indonesian nasi goreng (fried rice) with shrimp, chicken, and barbecued pork, built on a shrimp paste and chili spice paste with tamarind and kecap manis. Authentic Southeast Asian flavor.
Self-crusting bean and cheese pie packed with chickpeas, kidney beans, and taco seasoning under a bubbly cheddar top. The cheesy biscuit crust forms right in the pan.
Rumaki pate blends chicken livers with butter, soy sauce, nutmeg, and dry mustard, then folds in chopped water chestnuts and crumbled bacon. A retro appetizer spread with crunch in every bite.
Six pounds of beef and venison cubed and simmered in cast iron with beer, whiskey, cola, ancho chiles, jalapeños, cayenne, and hot sauce. This is not a chili for the faint of heart. Bring a cold drink.
This tasty appetizer can be served plain or as part of a delicious meal.
Restaurant-style Szechuan shrimp flash-fried in peanut oil and tossed in a fiery chili-hoisin sauce with ginger, garlic, and dried chilies. An authentic Chinese wok recipe with serious heat.
Low-cholesterol breakfast sausage patties made with ground turkey, sage, paprika, and breadcrumbs. Mix, chill overnight, and pan-fry for a lighter take on a breakfast staple.
Try this succulent crockpot dish where potatoes and leeks simmer in a creamy sauce all day long.
Irish gammon steaks grilled with butter and served with a whiskey, brown sugar, and onion gravy. A classic pub-style ham dinner ready in 25 minutes. Serve with peas and sauteed potatoes.
A warm bacon and potato salad that makes an excellent side dish to any meal.
Tabbouleh tosses bulgur wheat with masses of fresh parsley, mint, scallions, and ripe Roma tomato, dressed simply with lemon juice and olive oil. A vegan Levantine cracked wheat salad that gets better after an overnight chill.
Quick, easy and tasty. Shrimp is stir-fried with sweet red bell pepper and cucumber in a sweet and salty sauce. Feel free to substitute shrimp to chicken. Serve it on top of steamed rice or crusty bread.
Yellow split pea dal finished with a popping mustard seed tadka, golden turmeric, and bright lemon juice. A simple vegan Indian side ready in under an hour.
Classic brown lentil dhal simmered with turmeric, topped with ghee-fried onions and garam masala for authentic Indian flavor in under an hour.
Pork loin browned in lard, braised with paprika-coated onions and carrots, then sauced with sour cream, capers, and caraway seeds. A Central European roast that feeds twelve.
Piperies Orektiko, a Greek roasted pepper salad with oven-blistered sweet peppers, onion, oregano, and olive oil vinaigrette. A simple mezze appetizer.
Easy version of German-style "Sauerbraten" for your slow cooker.
Butter-browned Vidalia onions baked in a rich sour cream and egg custard with crispy bacon on top. A simple, savory quiche that lets sweet onions shine.