10,000 flack recipes

Toasted curry powder oven-toasts coriander, cumin, fennel, cardamom and turmeric before grinding for a deep, aromatic, restaurant-style spice blend. Six-month shelf life in a tightly sealed jar.

Microwave meatloaf shapes seasoned ground beef into a ring around an inverted custard cup and cooks in 15 minutes flat. A weeknight shortcut for tender meatloaf without firing up the oven.

A bright Mediterranean-style potato salad with cherry tomatoes, black olives, capers, fresh herbs, and lemon zest in extra-virgin olive oil. No mayo, all flavor.

Russian Jewish cabbage rolls, or holishkes, are sweet and sour stuffed cabbage simmered in a tomato sauce lifted with caramelized sugar and fresh lemon juice. Classic grandmother cooking.

Crunchy broccoli slaw with grated apple, pine nuts, and a tangy buttermilk Dijon dressing. No cooking required. A fresh, low-calorie side in 20 minutes.

Wild rice and bulgur pilaf simmered in chicken broth with tarragon, onion, and parsley. A nutty, low-calorie whole grain side dish with two textures in every bite.

Pepper chicken in a creamy mushroom sauce with chili powder and teriyaki, browned in butter and simmered in one skillet. A spicy-creamy weeknight chicken dinner with a warm kick.

Old-school Texas chili con carne built on rehydrated ancho and pequin chiles, cubed beef, cumin, and oregano. No tomatoes, no beans, no shortcuts. Just pure chile-forward heat the way the Lone Star State intended.

New Orleans-style oyster souffle with minced and whole oysters, the Cajun holy trinity, and stiff egg white meringue. A classic Creole seafood souffle from masterchef tradition.

Roasted onion, endive, and orange salad with watercress, spinach, and a Dijon lemon vinaigrette. Balsamic-roasted red onions add caramelized sweetness to this elegant composed salad.

Pork cutlets with apples and cider cream sauce, seared fast in butter then finished with shallots, sliced apples, and a flour-thickened cider-beef-broth reduction. French-style bistro pork.

Tomato and herb rigatoni with fresh basil, parsley, mint, garlic, and lemon juice tossed with warm pasta. A light, no-cook vegetarian sauce.

Crispy fried onion patties made with flour, cornmeal, and hot sauce, dropped by the spoonful into hot oil. A quick, crunchy appetizer ready in 20 minutes flat.

A buttery zucchini quiche with chopped cashews, Monterey Jack cheese, garlic, and dill baked in a flaky pie crust. Vegetarian comfort food that uses up summer squash beautifully.

Beef skirt steak fajitas marinated in lime juice, tequila, garlic, cumin, and oregano overnight then grilled. Served in warm tortillas with salsa and guacamole.

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.