Orange appetizers layered with thin red onion, parsley, cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil. A fresh, no-cook Moroccan-inspired citrus salad starter.
Layered cream cheese, cheddar, and spicy chili baked until bubbly and golden. This lighter chili cheese dip uses fat-free cheeses and comes together in under an hour. Scoop it up with tortilla chips.
Shrimp in lobster sauce, the classic Cantonese takeout dish: egg-white-marinated shrimp tossed with ground pork, fermented black beans, garlic, ginger, and silky egg ribbons. No lobster, all flavor.
Turkey breast soaks in salt brine, then slow cooks on a bed of sliced onions with garlic powder and paprika in this effortless crockpot dinner that delivers juicy, flavorful poultry every time.
Marinated pot roast cooked in a clay pot with red wine, aromatic vegetables, and fresh herbs. A 24-hour marinade and slow oven braise turns tough beef round into fork-tender Sunday dinner.
Southwest pork stew with chorizo, butternut squash, and corn, baked under a sour cream cornbread crust. A hearty one-dish Mexican-inspired dinner.
Avocado Kashmir fills halved avocados with a warmly spiced curry of eggplant, apple, and aromatic Indian spices, served over steamed rice with a spread of chutneys and condiments.
A delicious Chinese stir-fry is perfect for a busy work-day dinner.
Try something new for dinner with this succulent beef dish that has an aroma which will make your family eager to set the table.
New Orleans-style seafood rice salad with shrimp, tuna, hard-boiled eggs, sweet pickles, and pimentos in a creamy mayo dressing. Chilled and served on fresh greens, Creole-style.
Healthy and tasty low-fat curried chicken salad that's that's served hot and is loaded with a variety of textures and delivers great crunch.
This stacked tostada layers crispy baked tortillas with spiced ground beef chili, kidney beans, and melted mozzarella and Monterey Jack. Cut into wedges like a Mexican lasagna.
Kadin budu kofte, the classic Turkish meatball of ground lamb and boiled rice studded with feta, parsley, and dill, egg-dipped, flour-coated, and fried golden. Crunchy crust outside, soft and tender within.
Steak a la Stone broils thick-cut filet mignon, slices it thin, and tosses it in a buttery sauce of sauteed onions and pimientos. Served on toast points for an elegant retro dinner party main.
A Thai-American fusion chili that blends ground beef and kidney beans with panang curry paste and garlic chili sauce. Smoky, aromatic, and seriously spicy. Ready in one hour.
Easy taco soup with ground beef, kidney beans, corn, and tomatoes, simmered with taco seasoning for a 30-minute Tex-Mex dinner. Top with avocado, cheese, sour cream, and crushed corn chips.
Beef with canned beans that's quick, easy, and delicious. A bachelor recipe.
Handmade pumpkin ravioli filled with ricotta and pumpkin, served in a creamy pumpkin seed sauce with green chiles. A from-scratch fall pasta project.
Charcoal-grilled T-bone steaks topped with wild mushrooms sautéed in butter, thyme, garlic, and red wine. Finished with grilled tomatoes and red onion for a steakhouse dinner at home.
Yogurt-marinated chicken skewers grilled with curry, ginger, and garlic then served over tomato-scallion rice. Marinate overnight for the juiciest, most flavorful kabobs at your next cookout.
Polenta pasticciata layers firm cooled polenta squares with porcini-spiked beef ragù, plum tomatoes, and grated pecorino into a rustic Northern Italian bake. Lasagne, but with cornmeal instead of pasta.
Restaurant-style crab cakes bound in a light herbed batter instead of breadcrumbs, fried golden in clarified butter and plated over silky beurre blanc with julienned peppers and capers. An elegant starter or main.
Italian meat sauce built on a proper soffritto of onion, carrot, and celery with ground beef, mushrooms, red wine, and beef stock. A slow-simmered Bolognese-style ragù.
A fragrant Moroccan chickpea tagine simmered with saffron, cinnamon, cumin, and ginger in olive oil and fresh tomatoes. Vegan, deeply aromatic, and ready in 35 minutes.
Lamb phyllo rolls stuffed with cinnamon-spiced ground lamb, myzithra, and feta, wrapped in flaky pastry and dusted with powdered sugar. A Greek savory-sweet showstopper.
Esquire's Eastern Establishment chili with whole brisket, two types of chile, and a surprising splash of coffee. A refined East Coast take on Texas chili with masa harina thickening and deep beef flavor.
Harvest chicken soup made from scratch with a rich homemade broth, tomatoes, carrots, zucchini, peas, and sliced avocado garnish. A vegetable-loaded fall chicken soup.
Slow cooker vegetarian chili with red kidney beans, brown rice, potatoes, cabbage, and tomatoes. Set it and forget it for 6 to 8 hours, then ladle out thick, hearty bowls for a crowd of 8.
Breakfast muffins are not always sweet, give these savory and delicious muffins a try, also use up your leftover ham or turkey from the big holiday.
Oven-baked monkfish in a ginger cream sauce made with white wine, fish stock, and heavy cream. Includes a from-scratch fish stock recipe. Restaurant-quality seafood entree.
Homemade turkey jerky marinated in soy sauce, Worcestershire, liquid smoke, and hot sauce. Dehydrate in the oven or a dehydrator for a high-protein, smoky snack.
Layered vegetable salad with warm spicy peanut dressing made from coconut milk, peanut butter, and sweet soy sauce. Blanched potatoes, cauliflower, green beans, cabbage, and raw jicama.
Tangy cold Vidalia onion dip with sweet-and-sour vinegar marinade. Overnight soaking transforms raw onions into a creamy, spreadable appetizer for crackers and crudités.
Layered phyllo pastry stacks filled with crab, dill-dressed cucumber, and mango chutney, drizzled with a creamy Dijon mustard sauce. A stunning plated appetizer for special occasions.
Whole fish wrapped in a banana leaf with garlic, tomato, cilantro, and achiote, then roasted on a comal or dry skillet. A traditional Central American pachay recipe that's simple and full of smoky, earthy flavor.
Creamy puréed broad bean soup with sage, savory, and a swirl of thick cream. Silky smooth with whole beans stirred in and topped with golden homemade croutons.
Thai pad Thai-style fried rice noodles with shrimp three ways (fresh, dried, and paste), scrambled egg, and a sweet-sour-salty sauce of fish sauce, vinegar, and brown sugar. Topped with crushed peanuts and lime.
Kokoretsi, a traditional Greek skewered offal dish with lamb sweetbreads, hearts, and kidneys marinated in lemon-olive oil, wrapped in casings, and grilled over charcoal.
Light Swiss enchiladas with ground chicken, green chilies, and tomato puree in corn tortillas topped with a skim milk sauce and melted Swiss cheese.
Herb-seasoned beef meatballs baked in a red wine and tomato sauce with potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, and whole onions. A cozy one-pot stew that's great for make-ahead meals.
Pan-fried chicken tossed with fresh cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, and scallions in a punchy sesame-soy dressing spiked with five spice. A cool, crunchy salad with serious depth.
Farm style pork ribs browned with onions and braised in barbecue sauce. Cook in the microwave in 15 minutes or bake in the oven for up to an hour. Just 4 ingredients.
Iceberg lettuce wedges drizzled with sweet-tangy poppy seed dressing emulsified with onion juice, mustard, and oil. A retro steakhouse-style salad ready in 15 minutes.
Cozy white bean chicken chili spiced with ground red chile, basil, and a warm hint of cloves. Simmers for an hour and serves 6 with tortilla chips on the side.
Slow cooker pineapple baked beans with ground beef, mushrooms, barbecue sauce, and soy sauce. A sweet and savory one-pot side that cooks low for hours.
Chunky veggie spaghetti sauce with pressed tofu, broccoli, zucchini, mushrooms, carrots, and sunflower seeds in a tomato-herb base. Meaty texture, fully plant-based.
Indian mayonnaise dressing with curry powder, fresh ginger, mango chutney, and cayenne blended smooth. A creamy, spiced condiment for salads, wraps, or grilled meats.
Smooth pureed black bean soup served gazpacho-style with fresh vegetable garnishes. Creamy Mexican bean soup with customizable toppings like cucumber, eggs, and crispy bacon.