Pasta recipes

Ginger-Glazed Salmon Steak on Basil Mashed Potatoes with Sesame Asparagus recipe

Halibut steaks Marengo with a rich tomato-mushroom sauce, Greek olives, and a parsley-garlic-lemon gremolata. A classic French-inspired fish dish thickened with beurre manie.

Maverick chili stews beef brisket and pork neck bones with beer, strong coffee, chocolate syrup, and a dual-stage cumin hit. A bold Tex-Mex pot built for big crowds and big appetites.

Spice-marinated pork simmered with butternut squash, chickpeas, and carrots in a warmly spiced broth with paprika, turmeric, and cumin. A hearty one-skillet dinner with North African flair.

Seafood gumbo built on a butter-flour roux with shrimp, okra, tomatoes, chili powder, and Worcestershire, served over rice with filé powder. Where Louisiana bayou meets Texas ranch country.

Panang beef curry with homemade spice paste, coconut cream cracked to release its oil, roasted peanuts, and fresh basil. Authentic Thai technique, medium heat, ready in 40 minutes.

One-pot baked rice with broccoli, kidney beans, peppers, and tomatoes simmered in vegetable stock. Hearty vegetarian main dish topped with melted Monterey Jack.

Venison chili with both ground and chunked deer meat simmered for two hours in a cumin-oregano-cayenne tomato sauce with kidney beans and hot chili peppers. Lean, hearty, and full of wild game flavor.

Chinese-style shrimp stir-fry with red peppers, peas, fresh mint, and basil in a savory anchovy-soy sauce. A fragrant, colorful dinner over rice in just 30 minutes.

Lean turkey and pinto bean chili with bell peppers, jalapeño, and chili powder. Hearty pot of chili in an hour with cooking spray instead of oil for a lighter base.

Slow cooker Tucson-style chili with ground beef, pinto beans, green chiles, jalapeños and a splash of balsamic vinegar. Classic Southwestern crockpot chili for a crowd.

Authentic Szechuan shrimp: jumbo shrimp marinated in egg, sesame oil, and rice wine, then velveted in peanut oil and wok-tossed with hot bean paste, ginger, garlic, and ketchup. Glossy, spicy, and restaurant-quality.

Competition-style Texas chili with brisket and pork shoulder simmered in beer, tequila, and six jalapenos. No beans, massive flavor, thickened with masa harina.

Duck gumbo simmers deboned duck in a dark butter roux with okra, tomatoes, and the Cajun holy trinity for a rich bayou stew. Ladle over rice for a Louisiana cold-weather classic.

Chili shrimp stir-fry: wok-fired shrimp in a glossy Thai chili paste sauce with ginger, garlic, scallions, sherry, and a sesame oil finish. A 30-minute restaurant-style dish done cleaner than takeout.

A bold black bean chili loaded with 3 pounds of lean ground beef, green chilis, and an unexpected spice blend of dry mustard, celery seed, and cumin seed. Thick, meaty, and built for feeding a hungry crowd.