Lemon-garlic chicken with roasted broccoli, zucchini, and bell peppers. A healthy sheet pan dinner tossed with fresh thyme and lemon zest. Two pans, one meal.
Baked tofu balls packed with walnuts, Italian herbs, and a punch of Dijon and sesame oil. Golden, crispy outside with a tender center. Makes 3 dozen for snacking, subs, or pasta night.
Hot dogs in a spiced tomato sauce with curry, chili powder, sage, and dry mustard served over elbow macaroni. A retro franks and mac recipe with surprising depth from an unexpected spice blend.
Spinach lasagna layered with sauteed mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, cottage cheese, Parmesan, and bubbly mozzarella. Inspired by Frances Moore Lappe's wholesome, vegetarian approach.
Simple sourdough rye bread for the bread machine with rye flour, eggs, and just a handful of pantry staples. A dense, chewy loaf with deep rye flavor and minimal effort.
Fresh salsa Miami with peeled tomatoes, jalapenos, green chilies, cilantro, and cumin in a lemon-mustard vinaigrette. A chunky, no-cook salsa with South Florida flair.
Golden whole wheat challah made without eggs or dairy, braided into a tender loaf with optional raisins, sesame, or poppy seed toppings.
Vegan date walnut muffins built on a sticky date-water paste with brown sugar and crunchy walnuts folded in. No eggs, no dairy, just 12 tender muffins in 45 minutes.
Onion and corn relish slow-cooked with pearl onions, tomatoes, white wine, currants, and fennel seeds into a thick, sweet-tart condiment. A gourmet homemade relish for grilled meats and cheese boards.
Chewy molasses ginger cookies spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves, then topped with a bright orange zest glaze. Buttermilk keeps them impossibly soft. Freezer-friendly!
Make one big batch of raisin bran muffin batter and bake fresh muffins for up to six weeks straight from the fridge. The ultimate meal prep breakfast hack.
Beef chuck roast marinated overnight in red wine, a full cup of garlic, lemon juice, basil, and dry mustard, then grilled over medium coals until smoky and tender. Feeds six hungry people.
Flour-pounded round steak browned in a skillet and baked with carrots, onion, celery, and tomato sauce. A classic Swiss steak sized just right for two, ready in 40 minutes.
Rhubarb pecan muffins with fresh orange juice and orange zest for a tart, nutty, citrus-bright spring bake. A quick-mix muffin that uses seasonal rhubarb in every bite.
Dense fudge pecan cake with cocoa, chopped pecans, and a glossy chocolate-cream royal glaze. Baked in a springform pan, chilled until firm, then glazed.
Slow-roasted marinated turkey breast baked in a roasting bag with apple cider vinegar, coarse black pepper, and oil. Low and slow for 4-5 hours until fork-tender and juicy.