From-scratch black bean soup with cumin, six cloves of garlic, vinegar, and soy sauce built in two stages. A hearty vegan bean soup simmered until thick and deeply flavored.
Louisiana-style shrimp and chicken gumbo with smoked sausage, the holy trinity, and a dry-roasted oven roux. No-mess deep brown roux that drives serious Cajun flavor.
Dutch oven beef stew with sausage and cheddar: stewing beef seared then layered with potatoes, carrots, celery, peppers, and sausage, all smothered in melted cheddar. One pot, cabin-style hearty.
Spanish clay pot chicken with ham, eggplant, zucchini, peppers, and tomatoes braised in wine. A rustic Mediterranean one-pot meal cooked from a cold oven start for tender, falling-off-the-bone results.
Duck gumbo simmers deboned duck in a dark butter roux with okra, tomatoes, and the Cajun holy trinity for a rich bayou stew. Ladle over rice for a Louisiana cold-weather classic.
Thai-style stuffed green peppers filled with chopped fresh mushrooms, scallions, garlic and ginger bound with a cornstarch slurry. Baked or steamed and finished with slivered dried chilies. A light vegetable side or vegan main.
Grilled swordfish kebabs in a zesty lime-cilantro and pineapple marinade, skewered with cherry tomatoes, peppers and red onion. Meaty swordfish holds up on the grill for an easy summer dinner.
Stuffed baked trout over caraway potatoes: whole trout stuffed with bacon, peppers, tomato, and onion, then baked with cream over a sliced potato bed.
A full recipe of this sauce is enough for about 1 1/2 pounds of cooked fish, seafood or firm cubed tofu.
Baked Mexican eggs with mushrooms, green pepper, tomatoes, and crumbled bacon in individual dishes. A simple, hands-off brunch that bakes in 20 minutes.
Slow cooker Spanish rice with ground beef, tomatoes, green peppers, and chili powder. Dump it all in the crock pot and let it simmer for 6 to 8 hours.
Ham and bean scallop bakes creamy navy beans with diced ham and sharp cheddar under a buttery breadcrumb crust. A freezer-friendly casserole that makes four meals from one batch.
Microwave antipasto with tuna, olives, peppers, mushrooms, and carrots in a tangy tomato-ketchup sauce. Make-ahead appetizer that keeps for two weeks in the fridge.
Grilled pizza with oat-flour crust, fresh Roma tomatoes, basil, bell pepper, and melted mozzarella. Homemade dough grills in minutes with a smoky charred crust.
Slow-simmered vegetable soup with tomatoes, okra, pinto beans, potatoes, and mushrooms. Vegetarian, hearty, and meant for long, gentle cooking that deepens every flavor.
Spicy hash browns for a crowd with ham, jalapenos, green peppers, pimentos, cayenne, and melted cheddar layered between crispy grated potato. Feeds 50 for brunch or a big event.