Tabbouli salad with bulgur soaked in hot vegetable stock, fresh parsley, mint, tomato, and a punchy lemon-garlic dressing. A bright, low-fat vegan Middle Eastern side.
Herb-seasoned beef meatballs simmered in homemade red sauce, loaded into hollowed-out hoagie rolls with melted mozzarella and Parmesan, then baked until bubbly and golden.
Creamy parsnip chowder with butternut squash, bacon, and a cinnamon stick simmered in chicken broth. A velvety fall soup finished with heavy cream, nutmeg, and chives.
Pan-fried tuna patties spiced with cumin, cayenne, coriander, and dry mustard. Made with canned tuna, eggs, and bread crumbs for a quick, budget-friendly dinner.
A vegetarian take on sushi – a one bowl meal, which can be made in advance, keeps well in the fridge and makes for a great lunchbox. If you are going to make it ahead, store the dressing separately until you are ready to serve.
Onion and corn relish slow-cooked with pearl onions, tomatoes, white wine, currants, and fennel seeds into a thick, sweet-tart condiment. A gourmet homemade relish for grilled meats and cheese boards.
One-pot spicy lentil soup with tomatoes, carrots, celery, cayenne, and cumin. High-fiber, naturally vegan, and dead simple. Just dump everything in and let it simmer.
Hot Crab Fondue is a warm, creamy dip with sharp cheddar, cream cheese, crab, dry white wine, and cayenne - ready in 20 minutes and served with chunks of French bread.
Fans of Southwestern cuisine will enjoy this version of white chili, flavored with chopped green chiles and onion, and simmered in a broth blended with garlic, oregano, cilantro and ground red pepper.
This is an amazing recipe, you can use all kinds of leftovers, they mix with rice, very tasty!
We have updated this spicy cajun recipe with more clear directions and adjusted it to be less spicy and use less salt.
This is a very easy dish to put together, just a matter of mixing all the ingredients together and baking for 30 minutes. The sauce needs to be reduced at the end of the cooking, but that only takes about 5 minutes. I suggest that you serve it with a Saag aloo and rice.
Master Chef BBQ ribs: a peppery homemade spice rub and a from-scratch ketchup-vinegar-molasses barbecue sauce, smoked low and slow until fall-off-the-bone tender. Pitmaster-style ribs worth the all-day cook.
Makkhani murghi (butter chicken) with tandoori-style chicken in a creamy tomato sauce with garam masala, ginger, roasted cumin, and fresh green chile. India's most beloved curry sauce.
Hearty black bean cassoulet soup loaded with three kinds of sausage, a meaty ham bone, cumin, oregano, and a splash of dry sherry. Feeds a crowd of 16 with a sour cream finish.
Mussels are cooked in a juicy yet tasty tomato-wine sauce along with sweet bell peppers, and served on a bed of pasta. A delicious yet wholesome meal.
Savory pumpkin, bacon, and blue cheese soup balances earthy pumpkin and molasses against funky gorgonzola, smoky bacon, and a hit of cayenne. A bold, creamy fall soup that comes together in about 15 minutes.
Asian-inspired crawfish strudel with colorful vegetables, shiitake mushrooms, and ginger wrapped in crispy phyllo. Served with two sauces for an elegant presentation.
Creole catfish Bayou Lafourche: pan-fried catfish fillets topped with poached oysters in a silky tarragon-champagne butter sauce. An elegant Louisiana seafood dish built on a classic beurre blanc finish.
Authentic tandoori chicken marinated overnight in spiced yogurt with garam masala, ginger, garlic, and turmeric. Charcoal-grilled with deep slashes for maximum smoke and flavor.
Butterflied turkey breast rubbed with a spiced yogurt marinade of cumin, cayenne, jalapeno, and nutmeg, then grilled until juicy. An Indian-inspired BBQ that's lean, flavorful, and ready in 30 minutes.
Cajun-meets-Asian pork chops braised in white wine with soy sauce, pineapple chunks, bell pepper, and cayenne. Served over rice with a sweet-savory pan sauce. One skillet, one hour.
Tender lamb braised in saffron-infused cream sauce with black cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and rose water. This authentic Shahi Korma is a Mughlai masterpiece finished with golden fried almonds.
Five pounds of chicken wings marinated in cayenne pepper sauce and Italian dressing, then grilled or baked until sticky and charred. Only 3 ingredients. Big heat, minimal effort.
Louisiana-style red beans and rice with a bold spice mix and an unexpected addition of grape juice for sweetness. No meat, all flavor, cooked from dried beans.
Black bean chili with ground chuck, cocoa powder, molasses, cinnamon, and liquid smoke for complex depth. Pressure-cooked dried beans and a low-and-slow simmer build serious flavor.
Vegetarian black bean feijoada spiced with fresh ginger, cumin, and cayenne, finished with plum vinegar and roasted red peppers. Thick, smoky, and satisfying over rice or pasta.
Philadelphia pepper pot, the historic peppery tripe-and-veal soup of Colonial America. Slow-simmered with potatoes and pot herbs, fired up with cayenne, and dotted with tiny marble-sized suet dumplings.
Green lentil rissoles spiced with curry, cumin, and coriander, coated in oat-breadcrumb crust, and shallow-fried until golden. Served with a cool cumin-yogurt sauce for a hearty vegetarian main.
Broiled walleye fillets topped with a zesty crust of Dijon mustard, sautéed onions, breadcrumbs, and melted provolone. A quick 30-minute fish dinner with a kick of cayenne that'll make you forget you're eating healthy.
A vibrant green puréed soup with russet and sweet potatoes, peas, lettuce, and dill. Serve it hot or chilled, make it 3 days ahead, or freeze it for months. One of the most versatile soups in your rotation.
Shrimp de Jonghe is the classic Chicago restaurant casserole of shrimp baked in garlic-sherry butter under a crisp breadcrumb topping. Old-school elegance with serious flavor.
A classy and delicious sauce made with chopped shallots, tarragon and white wine.
Authentic Cajun blackened chicken with a spicy Paul Prudhomme-style seasoning rub. Cast-iron skillet seared at smoking-hot temperatures for the signature charred crust. Best done outdoors or under a commercial vent.
Felafel made with cooked chickpeas, garlic, cumin, and turmeric, then pan-fried golden and tucked into pita with a creamy yogurt-tahini sauce, lettuce, and tomato.
Chicken thighs marinated overnight in honey, sesame seeds, lime, and warm spices like cinnamon, cumin, and ginger. Grilled or broiled until sticky and caramelized with a gentle kick of cayenne.
Tender chicken thighs simmered in a creamy almond-yogurt sauce with warm spices like cardamom, cumin, and coriander. A budget-friendly korma that rivals your favorite takeout.
Grilled tandoori chicken kebabs marinated in spiced yogurt with cumin, coriander, and ginger, threaded on skewers with blanched cauliflower and sweet red peppers. Bold Indian flavour, easy grilling.
Fluffy couscous pilaf with toasted coriander seeds, red bell pepper, cayenne, and cinnamon, finished with fresh mint. Served with a blended saffron cream of Neufchatel cheese and yogurt.
Pasta with garlicky broccoli and cherry tomatoes in a silky olive oil sauce with a whisper of cayenne heat. A vegetarian weeknight dinner, finished with asiago and starchy pasta water that pulls everything together.
Julia's manicotti, shells stuffed with ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan and Romano, baked in a slow-simmered wine-laced tomato sauce. A family-style Italian-American bake with deeply seasoned red sauce.
Bring out the bread bowls for this hearty chili that is easy to make using a crockpot.
Master Coney sauce: the classic Detroit-style hot dog topping with ground beef, tomato, and a warm spice list of cinnamon, allspice, clove, cumin, chili powder, and mint. Simmered low for three hours.
Crockpot Thai red curry shrimp simmers coconut milk, crushed tomatoes, and red curry paste with cauliflower and sweet peppers, then adds tender shrimp at the very end. An easy, lighter slow cooker curry that's big on flavor.
Boneless buffalo wings pan-fried with a cornmeal crust, tossed in hot sauce and served with homemade spicy blue cheese dip. A lighter Super Bowl party favorite skillet version using chicken tenders.
Homemade BBQ sauce simmered with paprika, dry mustard, bay leaves, and apple cider vinegar over a tomato juice base. A balanced barbecue sauce with depth that bottled versions can't match.
Baked eggplant blended with tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil into a smooth vegan pate. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds and cayenne, served cold with pita bread.
Fish kabobs thread cubed bass with mushrooms, peppers, pineapple, onion, and tomato, marinated in a tangy mustard-cayenne vinaigrette and grilled over coals. A summer cookout classic ready in an hour.