Chunky Southwestern chicken stew with kielbasa, potatoes, zucchini, summer squash, and corn in a cumin-tomato broth. A Dutch oven crowd-feeder that serves 8.
A bold, slow-simmered tomato sauce spiked with beer, molasses, Dijon mustard, and a powerhouse blend of nine spices including cayenne and cumin. Two hours on the stove builds serious depth.
Texas-style Brazos turkey chili loaded with poblano, jalapeno, serrano, and chipotle peppers, simmered with Mexican beer and finished with grated dark chocolate. Bold, smoky, and layered with heat.
South American pork and brown lentil stew finished with firm bananas and fresh cilantro. A surprising, hearty one-pot meal where savory meets sweet in the most satisfying way.
Sauteed shrimp with a curried banana sauce made from pureed bananas, apple, curry powder, cardamom, and ginger simmered in chicken stock. An elegant fusion dish.
Moroccan tagine of okra and tomatoes uses a clever string-the-okra technique to keep pods whole while poaching in spiced tomato sauce. A vegetarian Maghreb classic served hot or warm.
A Moroccan-inspired beef stew marinated overnight in red wine with cinnamon, ginger, saffron, and cloves, then braised for three hours and finished with cognac-soaked prunes, almonds, and sesame seeds.
Vegetarian cabbage rolls stuffed with tofu, pearl barley, bulgur, rice, and pine nuts, baked low and slow in a sweet-tangy tomato sauce. A hearty, meat-free comfort classic.
Rich, velvety chicken liver pate with a warm curry kick, blended smooth with hard-boiled eggs and sealed under a golden layer of melted butter. A stunning make-ahead appetizer that's ready in minutes and improves overnight.
One-pan pepper steak and potatoes with thinly sliced flank steak, green peppers, and garlic pepper seasoning. A complete skillet dinner ready in 30 minutes.
Greek squid baked with rice (kalamarakia pilafi), simmered in white wine, tomato, garlic, and rosemary. Tender squid rings folded into a tomato-stained pilaf.
Mediterranean rosemary chicken stew with potatoes, carrots, black olives, lemon juice, and a triple-herb finish of rosemary, basil, and parsley. Light, brothy, sun-soaked, on the table in an hour.
Pasta with ricotta-walnut sauce blended from ricotta, yogurt, walnuts, garlic, and Parmesan with fresh herbs. A creamy, no-cook pasta sauce lighter than traditional Alfredo.
Authentic Goan pork vindaloo marinated 24 hours in vinegar, ginger, garlic, and a dry-spice masala of cumin, coriander, cardamom, and cloves. Tangy, fiery, and deep-flavored Indian curry.
Quiabada is a Bahian Brazilian beef and okra stew with garlic, tomatoes, and malagueta peppers, simmered into a reddish sauce served over rice or angu.
Crispy Thai chicken curry patties with red curry paste, coconut milk, fish sauce, and green beans, served with a tangy cucumber-peanut dipping sauce. Authentic street food at home.