Scalloped red potatoes baked in garlic-infused cream reduced with butter and Parmesan. A rich, golden gratin with a beautifully concentrated sauce.
A retro molded seafood mousse made with shrimp or tuna, cream cheese, tomato soup, and crunchy vegetables. This no-cook chilled appetizer sets up beautifully and slices like a dream for parties and potlucks.
Shrimp de Jonghe is the classic Chicago restaurant casserole of shrimp baked in garlic-sherry butter under a crisp breadcrumb topping. Old-school elegance with serious flavor.
Authentic Cajun blackened chicken with a spicy Paul Prudhomme-style seasoning rub. Cast-iron skillet seared at smoking-hot temperatures for the signature charred crust. Best done outdoors or under a commercial vent.
Hearty lamb shoulder chili with pinto beans, double paprika, cumin, and a secret hit of coffee. Seared, simmered, and fork-tender in 90 minutes. A bold twist on classic chili.
Earthy brown rice simmered with cumin, paprika, red bell pepper and oregano for a healthy, fragrant Spanish rice side dish. Just 5 minutes of prep and one pot to clean.
Broiled lobster stuffed with a creamy crabmeat filling in a butter-roux sauce with Worcestershire and pimentos. A classic New England surf-and-surf showpiece.
Chicken thighs marinated overnight in honey, sesame seeds, lime, and warm spices like cinnamon, cumin, and ginger. Grilled or broiled until sticky and caramelized with a gentle kick of cayenne.
Grilled tandoori chicken kebabs marinated in spiced yogurt with cumin, coriander, and ginger, threaded on skewers with blanched cauliflower and sweet red peppers. Bold Indian flavour, easy grilling.
This is a traditional potato salad that is made from scratch
Paprika-rubbed chicken breasts seared golden and simmered with toasted rice, tomatoes, green beans, and turmeric in one skillet. A complete Spanish-style one-pan dinner in 45 minutes.
Cincinnati-style 5-way chili spiced with cinnamon, chocolate, cardamom, and allspice. Served over spaghetti and topped with kidney beans, raw onion, and melted cheddar.
Pork tenderloin rubbed with oregano, cumin, ancho chile, and smoked paprika, seared golden then roasted alongside honey-glazed baby carrots with jalapeño and garlic. A smoky, one-pan dinner for six.
Easy microwave poached chicken breasts with a cheesy dill sauce.
Bring out the bread bowls for this hearty chili that is easy to make using a crockpot.
Prefer chicken instead? Well, let's do Chicken Habanero