Recipes with vegetable oil

Stir-fried pork with dried black mushrooms, celery, onion, and scallions in soy sauce, ready to toss with chow mein or lo mein noodles. A versatile Chinese noodle topping that comes together in minutes.

Almost whole wheat challah made in the bread machine: an egg-enriched Jewish bread blending whole wheat and white flour for a soft, hearty loaf, finished with egg wash and poppy seeds. No braiding, just measure and press start.

Authentic Chinese hot and sour soup with pork, wood ear fungus, black mushrooms, bamboo shoots, tofu, and silky egg ribbons. The classic restaurant favorite made at home.

Authentic Chinese hot and sour soup with pork, wood ear fungus, black mushrooms, bamboo shoots, tofu, and silky egg ribbons. The classic restaurant favorite made at home.

Sauteed pork chops with a rich pan sauce of shallots, white wine, Dijon mustard, and julienned sour pickles. A French-inspired weeknight dinner for two.

Indian-style barbecued fish skewers marinated in a spiced yogurt paste with garam masala, coriander, ginger, garlic, and cayenne. A tandoori-inspired grilled fish kebab.

Steamed shrimp cooked shell-on in a spiced broth with celery, peppers, scallion, and a kick of cayenne. Serve the peel-and-eat shrimp with the cooking liquid for dunking garlic bread. Messy, casual, and fun.

Baked apple pancake made with beer batter, beaten egg whites, Granny Smith apples, and cinnamon-brown sugar. A puffy, oven-baked skillet pancake that rises golden and dramatic.

Goan shakoothi chicken with dry-roasted whole spices, toasted coconut, and a garlic-ginger-green chili paste. An authentic West Indian curry built entirely from scratch.

Kid-friendly curried vegetables with potatoes, carrots, and cauliflower in a mild tomato-spice sauce. A simple Indian-style vegetable curry that teaches real cooking skills.

Greek-style beef stew braised in red wine with cinnamon, cumin, cloves, and currants, topped with melted Muenster cheese and toasted walnuts. A warmly spiced, make-ahead casserole.

Sichuan cashew chicken stir-fried with velveted chicken, toasted cashews, bamboo shoots, and green peppers in a soybean paste and rice wine sauce. Restaurant-style Chinese at home.

Goan-style mussels steamed in a fragrant coconut broth with garlic-ginger paste, turmeric, cumin, and green chili. A quick Indian seafood dish with bold coastal flavor.

One-pan potatoes and chicken Dijon: tender sliced potatoes and chicken breast tossed in a quick barbecue-tarragon pan sauce. Ready in 30 minutes with one skillet and a microwave shortcut. Weeknight winner.

Baked pork chops topped with a savory corn bread crumb dressing, finished with a cream of mushroom gravy made from the pan drippings. A hearty one-pan comfort meal.

Vegan tempeh and mushroom stew served over mashed potatoes made with soy milk. Simmered tempeh, sauteed mushrooms, tomato, and soy sauce piled on a creamy potato base.