Sindhi chicken curry with deeply caramelized onions, whole cinnamon and cloves, yogurt, tomatoes, and aromatic ground spices. An authentic Pakistani one-pot chicken thigh curry.
Basic Green Sauce blends spinach, green chili, tomato, garlic, and oregano into a smooth base, then finishes with sour cream for a creamy Mexican-style green sauce. Ready in 30 minutes.
Baked salmon fillets topped with a compound pistachio basil butter melted over each serving. White wine in the pan keeps the fish moist. Ready in 20 minutes.
Vegan vegetable broth made with tomato juice, soy sauce, onions, garlic, and basil. A 6-ingredient pantry-staple broth for cooking seitan, soups, or thickening into a quick mushroom-style gravy.
Smashed green olives marinated with lemon chunks, roasted fennel seeds, and chili heat for bold Mediterranean appetizers that keep for 4 weeks.
Orange roast brisket: a Jewish-style oven-braised brisket cooked low and slow in red wine, orange juice, tomato sauce, and onions. A holiday-table centerpiece roast.
Fresh mango salsa with ginger, habanero, brown sugar, garlic, cloves, and soy sauce. A sweet-hot tropical condiment for grilled fish, chicken, or tacos.
Beef and straw mushroom stir-fry with broccoli, water chestnuts, and red peppers in a soy-sherry glaze. A crunchy, savory skillet dinner served over rice.
Cave and garden baked potatoes topped with sauteed mushrooms, red bell pepper, and garlic with a squeeze of lemon and fresh parsley. A hearty, vegetable-loaded baked potato dinner.
Traditional Southern Hoppin' John with dried black-eyed peas, rice, ham, and cayenne. A one-pot New Year's Day staple believed to bring good luck.
Tofu and ricotta spinach lasagna blends crumbled tofu into the ricotta for a lighter, protein-packed cheese layer, stacked with spinach, tomato sauce, and noodles. A hearty vegetarian lasagna that bakes up creamy.
Ham-stuffed biscuits pack diced ham, sautéed onion, garlic, and a rich cream sauce into warm, flaky buttermilk biscuits. A retro appetizer that turns brunch or cocktail hour into a crowd-pleaser.
Fresh bruschetta topping with Roma tomatoes, basil, oregano, capers, red onion, and balsamic vinegar. No-cook, vegetarian, and ready after a one-hour rest.
Cucumber yogurt soup is a cool, no-cook summer starter blended with fresh dill, garlic, scallions, and tangy yogurt. Light, herbaceous, and ready in 10 minutes plus a chill. The answer to a sweltering afternoon.
Pesto mushroom caps stuff fresh button mushrooms with homemade basil pesto and crown each one with a walnut half, then bake until hot and fragrant. A 10-minute vegetarian appetizer that punches way above its weight at a cocktail party.