Pollo con mole verde: poached chicken smothered in a vibrant green sauce of tomatillos, toasted pumpkin seeds, jalapeños, and mustard greens. An authentic Mexican classic with bright, earthy, herbal flavor.
Indian-spiced split pea soup with turmeric, cumin, coriander, cardamom, and a finishing dust of garam masala. A warming, fiber-rich vegetarian soup with deep heat.
Grilled salmon with crushed tricolored peppercorns, fresh dill, and a Dijon lemon butter drizzle. An elegant fish dinner ready in 15 minutes.
A classic slow and low simmered brown beef stock to greatly enhance any recipe you use it in.
Bold brisket marinade paste with Szechuan peppercorns, garlic, paprika, lemongrass oil, dry mustard, and red wine. Score the meat, rub it in, and marinate for several days for deep flavor penetration.
Authentic Yucatán cochinita pibil with achiote-marinated pork, banana leaf wrap and habanero orange salsa. Traditional Mayan pit-style slow-roasted pork for tacos.
Thai jungle curry with catfish, homemade curry paste, Thai eggplant, and kaffir lime leaves. A fiery, coconut-free curry that's broth-based, bold, and ready in 20 minutes.
German beef rouladen (Rindsrouladen) stuffed with Dijon mustard, dill pickles, salt pork, and onion, browned and braised in beef broth. Classic comfort with rich pan gravy.
Massaman curry paste: a homemade Thai-Muslim spice blend of dried chiles, lemongrass, galangal, shallots, and warm Indian-influenced spices. The flavor base for the country's most aromatic curry.
Country Cork Irish stew with lamb rib chops, cabbage, leeks, potatoes, and peas simmered with a bouquet garni of thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. A hearty one-pot supper from County Cork.
Lobster Bisque Elegante is a classic French-style creamy lobster soup built on a homemade stock from the lobster shells, thickened with a buttery roux and finished with cream. A restaurant-quality starter from scratch.
Barbara Tropp's China Moon chili-lemon oil infused with Szechuan peppercorns, red pepper flakes, ginger, and bright lemon zest. Homemade Chinese-inspired condiment for drizzling on noodles, dumplings, or grilled meats.
Company ham roasted on a bed of onions and apples, rubbed with thyme, cinnamon and marjoram, basted with sherry and beef broth. A holiday-ready centerpiece without a sweet glaze.
A fragrant homemade Chinese ten-spice blend with toasted star anise, Szechuan peppercorns, fennel, coriander, and cumin. Toast, grind, and store for marinades, stir-fries, sauces, and meat rubs.
Classic German sauerbraten braises rump roast in a 4-day vinegar marinade, then simmers in gravy thickened with crushed gingersnaps and sour cream. Tangy, rich, fall-apart tender.
Classic Italian bollito di manzo: beef brisket slow-simmered for 3 hours with Roma tomatoes, vegetables, and aromatics. Yields fork-tender meat and a rich broth. Serves 6.