10,000 carob recipes

Broiled chicken with thyme, fennel, and peppers: pounded chicken breasts broiled crisp, served with charred fennel and red peppers under a thyme-lemon-fennel seed butter.

Oven-roasted beef chuck au jus rubbed with salt and pepper, slow-roasted to medium, and served with an herb-mushroom pan sauce made from the drippings. Classic Sunday roast done right.

Tortilla hot dog wraps a cooked frank in a flour tortilla with mustard. A kid's lunchbox swap for buns, ready in 10 minutes and easier to pack without going soggy.

Portobello Philly cheesesteak sandwich with melty provolone, peppers, and onions on toasted whole-wheat buns. A meatless 25-minute vegetarian take on the Philly classic, built in one skillet.

Grilled Greek-style fresh tuna souvlaki skewered with soaked bay leaves between each cube, marinated in lemon, garlic, olive oil, and oregano. A smoky Mediterranean main served with lemon wedges.

Broiled scallop and mushroom skewers marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, bay leaf, and coriander seeds. A simple seafood brochette served with tartar sauce.

Pan-seared lamb rib chops with rosemary, garlic, sauteed mushrooms, and a red wine pan sauce. A simple, elegant dinner that comes together in one skillet in 45 minutes.

Pan-seared pounded chicken breasts with red potato wedges and a bright lemon-dill butter sauce. A clean 40-minute dinner plated restaurant-style.

Microwave eggplant with chopped tomatoes, green chilies, cumin, oregano, and melted Monterey Jack cheese. A low-calorie Mexican-inspired vegetable side dish.

Classic French country pate with ground pork and veal marinated overnight in white wine and brandy, lined with fatback, and baked in a water bath until firm. A make-ahead appetizer.

SPAM breakfast skillet with hash brown potatoes, bell peppers, onion, eggs, hot sauce, and cheddar cheese. A one-pan breakfast scramble that feeds a crowd.

BBQ Flank Steaks with a sweet-savory brown sugar, soy sauce, dry mustard, lemon juice, and garlic marinade. Grill 3-5 minutes per side after a 2-hour soak for a deeply caramelized crust.

Italian marinated chicken with a bright lemon-and-herb marinade of olive oil, basil, oregano, and garlic. Grills, bakes, or broils with equal success after a 2-hour soak.

Microwave chicken gravy with mushrooms, made with schmaltz and butter for deep flavor. Smooth, rich, and ready in 15 minutes with no stovetop babysitting needed.

Classic turkey stuffing with bread cubes, sautéed celery and onion, butter, and chicken broth. Simple enough to memorize, good enough to make every Thanksgiving.

Savory sherry cheese puffs: bite-size choux pastries filled with cream cheese, sharp cheddar, chopped green olives, and a splash of dry sherry. A retro cocktail-party appetizer.