Curried deer (venison) stew with curry powder, tomato paste, raisins, grapes, and diced apple simmered for 90 minutes. A sweet-savory game curry that tames venison's wild flavor.
Roasted cauliflower with capers, anchovy-lemon dressing, and toasted garlic bread crumbs. A Sicilian-inspired side that caramelizes sliced cauliflower and finishes it with briny, crunchy punch.
Spaghettini with red clam sauce tosses thin pasta in a garlicky tomato and clam-juice sauce, with fresh spinach wilted in and a shower of parmesan. A quick, brothy weeknight seafood pasta.
Vegan French onion soup built on deeply caramelized onions, garlic, and tamari for rich umami depth. No beef broth needed, just patience and good browning for a soul-warming bowl.
Meatless spaghetti sauce with bulgur wheat stirred in for hearty texture, simmered with tomatoes, garlic, oregano, and bay leaf. Serve over pasta or spaghetti squash.
Spaghettini tossed with sauteed leeks, garlic, white wine, and chopped clams, finished with peppery arugula wilted in at the last second. Italian seafood pasta dinner for two in 45 minutes.
Microwave ratatouille pie: zucchini crust, sautéed onion and pepper in tomato sauce, crowned with breaded frozen eggplant slices. A 50-minute vegetarian main.
Summer vegetable pasta with seared zucchini, yellow squash, fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, and basil tossed with ziti and Parmesan. Bright, garden-fresh, and quick.
Individual party pizzas on homemade dough with Italian sausage, pepperoni, artichoke hearts, and mozzarella. Pre-baked 7-inch crusts topped and finished in the oven.
Hearty chili with cubed pork and beef, pinto beans, jalapeno, and dry red wine. Slow-simmered in a Dutch oven with Mexican oregano, cumin, and chili powder.
Impressive and healthy, realistic portion size. Save up for this one!
Impressive and healthy, realistic portion size. Save up for this one!
Savory garlic coeurs a la creme with goat cheese, cottage cheese, roasted garlic puree, and yogurt. A French-style molded cheese appetizer drained overnight, served with smoked salmon and toast.
Green chili stew with lamb shoulder, poblano peppers, crushed juniper berries, and shredded lemon zest. A New Mexico-style chile verde with tender braised lamb in a thickened chicken broth.
Pan-seared pork chops with a briny caper, tomato, and Dijon mustard pan sauce finished with white wine vinegar. A French-inspired skillet dinner with bold, sharp flavors.
Scallop ceviche with lime, red bell pepper, sweet green chili, jalapeño, fresh tomato, and cilantro. A Latin American-style no-cook seafood appetizer ready in an hour.