Homemade hummus from scratch using dried chickpeas, a pound of tahini, fresh lemon, and a freeze-to-soften trick for ultra-creamy texture. Middle Eastern dip that puts store-bought tubs to shame.
Breaded round steak browned in bacon drippings, then baked low and slow with Parmesan, oregano, and whole onions. A hearty country-style cube steak dinner that turns a tough cut tender in about an hour.
Old fashioned macaroni and cheese layers cooked elbows with sharp cheddar in a milk-and-egg custard, baked under a paprika-dusted cheese crust. No bechamel, no shortcuts.
Broccoli and cheddar egg custard baked in a crispy grated potato crust. No pastry needed for this vegetarian pie that's part quiche, part hash brown, all comfort.
A delicious macaroni and cheese casserole that's perfect to serve when you have family or friends over.
Grilled halibut steaks basted with seasoned butter and served with a chilled cucumber-sour cream sauce. Light, fresh, and ready in 30 minutes.
Poaching can be done with or without a lid. Covering the pan will increase the temperature of the poaching liquid.
Cheddar tuna au gratin with a paprika-spiked cheese sauce, cottage cheese for extra protein, and buttered bread crumb topping. Old-school pantry casserole that comes together with everything in the cupboard.
Classic buttermilk fried chicken with paprika and black pepper, fried in a cast-iron skillet until deep golden and crispy. A Southern-style recipe with an overnight buttermilk brine.
A Manhattan-style clam chowder made with fresh steamed clams, diced potatoes, tomatoes, and a paprika-spiked vegetable base. Uses homemade clam stock for serious briny depth. Keeps for up to a week.
Sliced turkey breast in a creamy paprika sauce made with low-fat yogurt and tomato paste, served over parsley-tossed noodles. A lighter take on the Hungarian classic that's ready in under an hour.
A low-fat vegetable soup loaded with zucchini, mushrooms, spinach, leeks, and stewed tomatoes, spiked with chili powder and oregano. A crumble of blue cheese on each bowl adds a savory finish.
Excellent recipe. The turkey comes out juicy and moist.
Competition-style smoked BBQ ribs with a bold paprika dry rub and tangy homemade sauce simmered with molasses and chili. Slow-smoked over hickory for 5 hours of fall-off-the-bone glory.
Homemade Thai sweet chili sauce with rice vinegar, fish sauce, plum sauce, and serrano chilies. Sweet, tangy, and spicy dipping sauce ready in 30 minutes. Better than store-bought.
Shrimp Arnaud, a classic New Orleans appetizer of chilled shrimp marinated in a tangy vinaigrette with hot mustard, chili sauce, garlic, and chives. Dusted with paprika.