Southwest green rice cooked in pureed roasted poblano peppers and chicken broth. A Mexican-inspired arroz verde side dish with smoky pepper flavor.
Spaghetti and clam sauce: a classic Italian-American pantry pasta with canned clams, garlic, olive oil, and herbs tossed with spaghetti. Ready in 20 minutes.
Italian no-cook tomato cucumber summer salad with red onion, basil, parsley, and a touch of red pepper flakes. Italian-style topping for bruschetta or tossed cold with pasta.
Mititei are traditional Romanian skinless beef sausages seasoned with garlic, rosemary, cloves, and baking soda for a tender bite. Grilled until crisp and brown on the outside.
Three cheese polenta pie with a crisp baked polenta crust filled with creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan. A vegetarian Italian-inspired savory pie perfect for brunch or a light main dish.
Perfect salsa to go with meats, sides, etc. Make it your own! A plus is they are all natural ingredients and have veggies!
Garlic soup Provencal with two full heads of garlic, saffron, sage, leeks, and tomatoes, thickened with potato for a silky, deeply aromatic French soup. No cream needed.
Slow-roasted potatoes in goose fat or duck fat, parboiled then baked until crusty brown all over. The classic British Sunday roast side dish with parsley and garlic finish.
Sherried barley soup is a hearty mushroom and pearl barley soup deepened with a browned roux, a splash of sherry and Worcestershire. Earthy, savory and thick, the kind of cozy bowl that warms you through.
Roasted eggplant caviar dip with fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil, and a splash of soy sauce. A smoky, rustic Middle Eastern-style spread for pita or crackers.
Crab stuffed mushroom caps with snow crab, Parmesan, horseradish, and bread crumbs. Baked then broiled until golden for a hot, savory appetizer ready in 30 minutes.
Wild and brown rice pilaf with a full pound of fresh mushrooms, thyme, parsley, and optional pecans, simmered in chicken broth. A nutty, earthy side dish for holiday tables.
Vegan tofu salad with tahini, soy sauce, eggless mayo, and mustard. A creamy, protein-packed no-cook spread for sandwiches, pita, crackers, or lettuce wraps ready in 15 minutes.
No-cook summer spaghetti with a cold marinated sauce of Roma tomatoes, green olives, capers, garlic, and fresh herbs tossed with hot pasta.
Tom's Oysters Rockefeller: oysters baked under a rich green sauce of pureed spinach, scallion, celery, and parsley, seasoned with anchovy, anise, and Tabasco. The classic New Orleans baked oyster, done right.
Fettuccine with Tomato Basil & Yogurt Sauce recipe