10,000 block recipes

Creamy chicken salad with sweet pickle, onion, and mayonnaise blended in a food processor for a smooth sandwich-style spread. The 5-minute lunch fix that makes the most of leftover chicken breast.

Pan-fried squid steaks coated in cracker meal with a golden, crunchy crust, served Monterey-style with fresh lemon wedges. The trick is not overcooking it: when the breading is golden, the squid is done.

Corn with bacon and mushrooms sautees sweet summer kernels in smoky bacon fat with shallots and a mix of wild mushrooms, then showers crisp bacon over the top. A savory side that celebrates late-summer corn.

A succulent and savory beef stew that's made with carrots, irish potatoes and juicy tomatoes.

French-style wild game pate layered with cognac-marinated duck and seasoned pork, wrapped in blanched bacon, and baked in a water bath. Slice it cold and serve with crackers.

Fresh-from-the-cob creamed corn with crispy bacon and tender leeks, made lighter with low-fat milk. A 15-minute summer side dish bursting with sweet corn flavor.

Turn the barbecue off and try this dish that's perfect for a family dinner!

Red Devil rub with whole-grain Dijon mustard, fresh basil, cayenne, and olive oil. A sharp, herby wet rub for grilled chicken, fish, or barbecue. Five ingredients, bold heat.

A zucchini quiche but the crust is made with a crunchy wild rice. It's a satisfying counterpoint to the creamy French custard filling.

Roasted root vegetables with ground cumin and coriander: sweet potato, parsnip, rutabaga, and turnip tossed in warm Middle Eastern spices and roasted until evenly browned. A simple four-root side finished with fresh cilantro.

A light, brothy borscht of cabbage and beets simmered with carrot, celery, and tomato juice into a ruby-red, sweet-and-sour soup. Vegan, low in calories, and even better the next day.

Fresh Spanish chicken stir-fry loaded with tomatoes, mushrooms, black olives, and herbs over brown rice. Healthy one-pan dinner bursting with vegetables.

Venison backstrap sliced into strips, seasoned with garlic and pepper, rolled up, wrapped in bacon, and grilled rare over coals. Looks like filet mignon, eats even better.

Old-fashioned cucumber and onion salad: paper-thin cucumber and onion slices marinated overnight in a sweet-tart vinegar brine. The crisp Midwestern picnic side that gets better as it sits.

Leave the pans in the cupboard for easy crockpot recipe that will have you making a succulent meatloaf in no time!

Hernekeitto is the traditional Finnish yellow split pea soup, simmered with smoked ham hocks, potatoes, carrots, and whole allspice. Hearty Nordic comfort food, served Thursdays in Finland.