Cheesy beef stuffed eggplant hollows out parboiled eggplants, fills the shells with seasoned ground beef, Romano, and breadcrumbs, then bakes under tomato sauce. Italian-American main course.
Spicy blender salsa with canned tomatoes, green chilies, cilantro, green bell pepper, and garlic. No cooking required. Keeps in the fridge for 5 days.
Grilled lamb kabobs marinated overnight in lemon, oregano, and garlic with skewered bell peppers, eggplant, summer squash, and cherry tomatoes.
Baked macaroni and cheese with sautéed peppers and onions, creamy cheese spread, and sharp cheddar for ultimate comfort food.
Peppered pork roast with sour cherry salsa: coarsely pepper-crusted pork loin roasted simple, served with a sweet-hot relish of cherries, green chiles, peppers, and cilantro. Holiday-worthy and easy.
Walleye gratin with roasted green peppers, capers, garlic, parsley, and a thyme bread crumb topping broiled golden. A Midwestern freshwater fish dish with Mediterranean flair.
Doctored ketchup spiked with garlic, hot sauce, liquid smoke, and minced peppers. Turns the cheapest store-bought ketchup into a smoky, chunky table sauce with a kick.
Low-fat country potato patties with shredded boiled potatoes, onion, celery, green pepper, and whole wheat flour. Griddle-cooked with no added oil or butter.
Gado gado is the Indonesian salad of stir-fried cabbage, bell pepper, and bean sprouts drizzled with a warm peanut sauce spiked with garlic, shallot, cumin, and lemon. Vegetarian one-bowl meal.
Mexican-Italian fusion lasagna with hot Italian sausage, chili powder, ricotta, cheddar, and jalapenos layered between flour tortillas instead of pasta sheets.
Spicy ginger chicken stir-fry with bell peppers, pineapple chunks, and picante sauce. A sweet-heat skillet dinner with fresh cilantro, ready in 35 minutes.
Smoked sausage kebabs grilled with green bell peppers, pineapple, peaches, and scallions, brushed with a tangy apricot-Dijon glaze. A sweet-and-savory backyard skewer ready in 30 minutes.
Grilled beef patties with soy sauce, green pepper, and a homemade ketchup-brown sugar basting sauce. Juicy barbecue burgers basted on the grill for a sticky glaze.
Yogurt-marinated pork kabobs with cumin, coriander, garlic, and lemon juice, grilled with bell peppers, onions, and cherry tomatoes. Marinate overnight for tender, flavorful meat.
Vegetarian eggplant casserole layered with crumbled veggie burgers in tomato sauce and cheddar cheese, baked until golden and bubbly. A meatless moussaka-style dish.
Louisiana-style baked beans dressed up with sauteed onion, green pepper, ham, honey and brown sugar, with a Worcestershire-and-hot-sauce kick. A 30-minute Creole spin on canned pork and beans.