Brown lentil loaf made with red lentils, sauteed onions, cayenne, and nutritional yeast. A vegan, high-protein main dish that slices like meatloaf without any meat or eggs.
Bow tie pasta with a chunky eggplant-tomato sauce simmered with basil, oregano, and cayenne in vegetable broth. A low-fat, oil-free vegan pasta that's full of flavor.
Cayenne corn bread made easy in a bread machine. Cornmeal and bread flour with a kick of cayenne pepper and a touch of applesauce for moisture. Just load the machine and press start.
Smoked sausage and lentil gumbo with a dark roux, celery, onion, carrots, and cayenne. A hearty, protein-packed Cajun-style soup where lentils stand in for okra with rich, smoky depth.
Tender kale marinated in spiced coconut milk then quickly grilled until charred and wilted. This unique side dish transforms hearty greens into something smoky and creamy.
Chicken marinated in spiced yogurt with lime, ginger, garlic, cumin, star anise, and cayenne, then baked until tender with a creamy, rich sauce. Marinate overnight for the most flavorful results.
Authentic Texas beef chili with no beans, toasted cumin, and beer-braised chuck. Bold, chunky chili simmered low and slow until fork-tender in rich tomato broth.
Vegetarian West African groundnut stew packed with sweet potatoes, eggplant, zucchini, and peanut butter in a ginger-spiced tomato broth. Serve over rice or millet for a filling plant-based meal.
Hand-chopped pork seasoned with garlic, bay leaves, and warm spices, stuffed into casings, then hickory-smoked for authentic Cajun andouille from scratch.
A savory seafood stew made with fish, sea scallops and succulent shrimp.
Oyster and brie soup, a luxurious New Orleans-style chowder with plump oysters, melted Brie cheese, and a champagne-sherry finish. Restaurant-elegant starter for celebration dinners.
Poached shredded chicken and cumin-spiced black beans with jalapeño, tomato, and cilantro wrapped in warm flour tortillas. Finished with lime juice and a cool yogurt drizzle.
A popular Egyptian soup, Ful Nabed is simple and nutritious.
Excellent dressing for vegetables, pasta, fish, or salads.
Mac and cheese for grown-ups with Fontina, Gruyere, Emmentaler, sherry, cream, and thyme in a chicken stock bechamel, topped with Parmesan bread crumbs and baked golden.
Blinchaty pirog is a Russian layered crepe pie filled with seasoned ground beef, mushrooms, red wine, and dill, topped with a cool yogurt sauce. A showstopping centerpiece dish.