Loaded firehouse chili packed with 19 ingredients: bacon, beef, two types of beans, green chilies, tomatoes, cornmeal for thickness, and layers of spices. The ultimate hearty chili for serious appetites.
Traditional Southern rice bread with cornmeal and cooked rice baked into tender, slightly crispy squares for a historic side dish that pairs beautifully with stews and greens.
Ron Santo's linguine with clam sauce pairs the Chicago Cubs legend's red clam sauce with diced tomatoes, mushrooms, white wine, and a pinch of cayenne for a quick Italian pasta dinner.
Rhubarb bulgur pilaf with dried apricots, cinnamon, and a kick of cayenne. A vegetarian grain dish balancing tart rhubarb with sweet fruit and warm spices.
Chicken and spinach baked in a tangy sour cream sauce with egg noodles, mushrooms, and cheddar. A touch of cayenne and lemon juice lifts every creamy, cheesy bite.
Classic Oysters Rockefeller baked on the half shell under a buttery spinach topping spiked with Pernod and anchovy, layered with crisp bacon and a browned breadcrumb crust. The New Orleans appetizer, done right at home.
Baked russet potatoes stuffed with flaked tuna, tender-crisp broccoli, and a creamy Dijon-sour cream filling, then baked again until steaming hot. Comfort food that's a full meal in one potato.
South African Cape Malay fruit and vegetable curry with apricots, apples, raisins, and warm spices over rice. A fragrant, naturally vegan one-pot dinner full of sweet-spicy depth.
Sangre Del Diablo Chili(Blood of the Devil) recipe
Tender chicken simmered in aromatic saffron-lemon broth with raisins, dried apricots, and warm spices. Topped with toasted almonds for elegant Indian-inspired weeknight dinner.
[Note: Bobby Flay, chef of NYC's Mesa Grill, prepared this dessert for a Meals on Wheels benefit meal at the Frontera Grill in Chicago
No-crust salmon quiche with a crouton base, mozzarella, and a nutmeg-kissed egg custard. Skip the pastry dough and still get a golden, savory pie in under an hour.
Seared spiced pork strips in a citrusy orange-soy sauce spooned over fluffy couscous and tangy red cabbage. Cumin, coriander, and fresh mint bring bold North African-Asian fusion flavor to your table.
Cajun-spiced lamb sirloin seared and roasted, served over tomato-pepper rice cooked in chicken broth. Cayenne, paprika, and garlic give this Southern-style lamb roast serious kick.
Plump shrimp marinated in a tangy remoulade sauce with tarragon vinegar, mustard, paprika, and cayenne, then piled into ripe avocado halves. A Creole-inspired main dish that's worth the wait.
Broiled cod fillets topped with a puffy, golden cheese sauce made from sharp cheddar, mayonnaise, and whipped egg whites. A retro seafood showstopper that's surprisingly simple to pull off.