Acadian eight-bean chili with kidney, white, pink, black, red, pinto, cranberry, and navy beans slow-simmered with bacon, ground beef, beer, tomatoes, and warm spices.
Classic green tomato pickles with quartered unripe tomatoes, red and green bell peppers, onions, and banana peppers in a sweet apple cider vinegar brine. The old-Southern way to use up end-of-season garden tomatoes.
Classic French roast duck a l'orange with a caramelized orange sauce, Grand Marnier, and brown sauce reduction. Crisp skin, glossy bittersweet glaze.
Elegant French escargot appetizer baked in puff pastry "coffins" with white wine butter sauce and toasted hazelnuts for sophisticated entertaining.
Championship-winning BBQ ribs from the 1991 Memphis in May World BBQ Contest. Hickory-smoked with a homemade dry rub and basted with a vinegar-ketchup-molasses sauce that ages for weeks.
Canned beans baked with crushed tomatoes, barley malt syrup, hot mustard, and shoyu for a wholesome spin on the classic. Sautéed garlic and onion bring depth to this 40-minute side.
Satisfy your hunger with this scrumptious dish that doesn't take a lot to make with a recipe that's easy to follow.
Goan pork vindaloo, tender pork shoulder in a fiery, tangy brown sauce built from freshly toasted whole spices, dried red chiles, garlic, tamarind, and vinegar. The authentic Portuguese-Indian curry, hot and sour.
For 5 or 6 quart crockery cooker: Double all ingredients.
Crunchy Chinese coleslaw with crispy ramen noodles, toasted almonds, and sunflower seeds tossed in a tangy-sweet vinegar dressing. Perfect potluck side ready in 30 minutes.
Planet Hollywood's Captain Crunch chicken copycat recipe coats chicken tenders in crushed Captain Crunch and corn flakes for a sweet, crunchy shatter and Creole mustard dunk.
Flour-coated chuck steak slow cooks with tomatoes, mushrooms, green beans, and a sweet-savory hit of molasses and soy sauce. Dump it in the crock pot and walk away for 8 hours.
Kentucky Colonel's pork BBQ sauce is a thin, vinegar-based basting sauce with black pepper, chili powder, Worcestershire, hot sauce, dry mustard, and butter. A tangy, peppery Kentucky-style mop sauce that's all heat and no tomato.
Risotto-style orzo with fresh tomatoes, Asiago cheese, garlic, and parsley simmered in chicken stock. Creamy pasta with risotto texture in half the time and no constant stirring.
A fast wok stir-fry with wine-marinated chicken, ham, green peas, water chestnuts, and toasted walnuts. This Chinese-inspired weeknight dinner hits the table in just 25 minutes.
Chicken simmered for two hours with carrots, celery, onions, and allspice, then crowned with tangy tomato-mustard dumplings that steam right on top. A slow-cooked Sunday dinner worth every minute.
Southern yellow squash casserole with sauteed onions, green chiles, crushed saltines, and a bubbly cheddar cheese top. A quick, comforting side dish that puts summer squash to work.
Italian sausage, sweet peppers, onion, and a whole head of garlic roast together until caramelized, then toss with penne and a tangy roasted-garlic balsamic dressing. Great hot or as a room-temp pasta.
Pork and pineapple meatballs blend ground pork with crushed pineapple, green onion, and breadcrumbs for sweet-savory fried bites. Easy weeknight tropical main dish ready in 45 minutes.
If you're having guests over, then try serving this succulent seafood dish that will have everyone giving compliments to the chef.
This Authentic Vegan Bulgur Pilaf recipe is hearty, healthy. An easy recipe for bulgur wheat. Full of fiber and easily customizable.
San Francisco vegetable soup, a light ginger-sesame broth with bok choy, snow peas, carrot, and red pepper. Vegan, quick, and built to keep every vegetable crisp-tender.
Sausage-stuffed mushrooms: caps filled with hot Italian sausage seasoned with fennel and red pepper, bound with a creamy bechamel, studded with olives and topped with Parmesan, then baked until bubbling and browned. A standout party appetizer.
Discover Swedish Tacos, a savory fusion of spicy chilies, sharp cheddar, and juicy tomatoes with budget-friendly beef. Quick, flavorful, and perfect for taco night.
Forshmak is a traditional Eastern European baked casserole: salted herring soaked and blended with ground beef and lamb, potato, onion and sour cream, lightened with whipped egg whites under a crisp Parmesan crust.
This scrumptious appetizer calls for beer, jalapeno peppers, shrimp and hot chili sauce.
These scrumptious and tasty arepas can be served as an appetizer or a main dish.
Do something fun with dinner and try this delectable dish that will have your friends and family giving you two thumbs up!
Shanghai-style braised duck simmered for two hours in dark and light soy sauce with star anise, ginger, and scallions, then honey-glazed and roasted until the skin crackles. Chopworthy.
Cabbage and lamb stew with green and red cabbage, lamb sausage, red potatoes, and Creole mustard. Rustic European-style one-pot dinner ready in an hour.
Here is a kind of throw together recipe I came up with: If you are entertaining you can garnish with fresh parsley and serve with a caesar salad, garlic bread and a nice chablis. The vegetables can vary. I've used mushrooms, spinach, cauliflower etc. Grouper works well with this because it has a lot of flavor. I've used fresh tuna and halibut but prefer grouper.
Marjoram spiced souffle made by steaming in a cheesecloth.
Cantonese sweet and sour chicken stir-fry with snow peas, mandarin oranges, cashews, and fresh ginger. A quick wok dinner bursting with citrusy, tangy flavor in 40 minutes.
A simple and yet succulent chicken dish that is served with a spicy sauce. Tastes great over rice or noodles.
Tender pork and crab meatballs braised with crisp Chinese cabbage in savory broth. This classic Lion's Head recipe brings restaurant-style elegance to your table in 30 minutes.
Add some magic to your meat loaf with this simple recipe that will instantly become one of your favorites.
Midwest comfort food mash-up: ground beef and stewed tomatoes tossed with elbow macaroni and oregano. Simple, hearty, and ready in under an hour to feed a crowd.
Slow cooker Italian spaghetti sauce loaded with ground beef, Italian sausage, tomatoes, mushrooms, and green peppers. Set it in the morning and come home to a rich, simmered-all-day meat sauce.
Slow cooker beef tips with mushrooms and green onions in a rich red wine and beef broth gravy. Set it and forget it for 7 to 12 hours, then serve over hot buttered noodles.
Leftover corned beef meets crisp cabbage, tart Granny Smith apple, and a savory soy sauce glaze in this quick wok stir fry. A brilliant twist on the classic Irish dinner.
A delicious and hearty chicken main dish of tender chicken pieces cooked in a creamy white wine sauce. Hühnerfrikassee is a beloved dish in Germany, and it's enjoyed by people of all ages.
Layered beefy tortilla casserole with spiced ground beef, enchilada sauce, corn tortillas, cheddar, Monterey Jack, and crunchy corn chips. Tex-Mex comfort baked in 45 minutes.
Ken's famous crockpot baked beans loaded with ground beef, bacon, maple syrup, brown sugar, liquid smoke, and hot sauce. Six hours on low, feeds a hungry crowd.
Homemade Filipino lumpia from scratch with hand-made crepe-style wrappers, a pork and shrimp filling loaded with water chestnuts and bamboo shoots, and a tangy pineapple-ginger dipping sauce. Authentic party-tray classic.
Try this tasty party favorite that's just in time for the Christmas holidays!
Beer and soy-marinated grilled chicken with bright lemon and garlic. A Pacific island favorite with bold, tangy flavor.
Mediterranean grape leaves soup with cauliflower, eggplant, rice, and a tart lemony bite from brined vine leaves. Unstuffed dolmades reimagined as a vegetable-packed soup with coriander and white wine.
Mama Chio's shellfish cioppino simmers Dungeness crab, lobster, shrimp, scallops, clams, and halibut in a sherry-laced tomato broth. The Italian-American San Francisco classic at its richest.