Osso buco braises veal shanks low and slow in white wine, soffritto and tomato until the meat slips off the bone. A bright lemon-parsley gremolata cuts the richness, served over the reduced pan juices.
New Orleans shrimp remoulade with chilled poached shrimp on lettuce, smothered in tangy Creole mustard-paprika sauce. A classic Louisiana appetizer or main course.
An authentic creole seasoning from Emeril Lagasse, many uses in Cajun cooking and Cajun recipes.
Baked Parmesan chicken strips coated in a homemade bread crumb, parsley, and Parmigiano-Reggiano crust. Buttery, golden chicken basted in pan drippings until tender.
Halibut steaks baked in foil packets with tomatoes, black olives, capers, and garlic. An Italian-style fish dinner with zero cleanup and bright Mediterranean flavors.
Pepper-rubbed broiled pork chops with cumin, coriander, three peppers, and garlic. Ready in 30 minutes with a crackling spice crust and juicy pink center.
Vegetable bulgur pilaf with mushrooms, zucchini, carrots, and red pepper simmered in broth with tarragon. A light, nutty whole grain side dish ready in 30 minutes.
Slow cooker pork and apples in a creamy sage and white wine sauce, served with homemade cornmeal biscuits. Comfort food that practically cooks itself.
Lighter Coq Au Vin, oven-baked chicken breasts in white wine with golden mushrooms and pearl onions for guilt-free French dining.
Rotini pasta with a chunky eggplant and three-pepper sauce simmered in white wine with garlic, basil, and plum tomatoes. Oil-free vegetarian pasta dinner built on Mediterranean vegetables.
Curried chicken wings braised with potatoes, ginger, garlic, oyster sauce, and sherry in a savory curry broth. A one-pot Asian-style chicken wing dinner with tender potato chunks.
Chinese beef and asparagus stir-fry with dried mushrooms, snow peas, and oyster sauce in a glossy cornstarch-thickened sauce. Restaurant-style wok cooking at home.
Creamy garlic mushroom pasta with assorted mushrooms, shallots, and a splash of sherry finished in heavy cream. A restaurant-style vegetarian pasta that comes together in one skillet.
Indonesian-style crispy fried tempeh tossed with caramelized onions, garlic, chili pepper, sweet soy sauce, and brown sugar. Crunchy, sweet, spicy, and ready in 25 minutes.
Louisiana red beans and sausage simmered low and slow with the holy trinity, smoked sausage, and warm Cajun spices. Serve over rice with garlic bread for the classic New Orleans Monday meal.
Cherry tomato and grilled onion salad tossed in a double vinegar dressing with white wine and balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, and Italian parsley. A quick warm-cool side dish.