Pasta recipes

Vegan beet borscht with apple cider, caraway seeds, and molasses simmered for hours then partially pureed for rich, complex vegetarian soup served hot or cold.

Grilled sea bass over citrus couscous with a reduced orange-onion sauce, coriander and a hit of Tabasco. Bright Mediterranean-style seafood dinner.

I was surprised at how good this was. I will add fresh cilantro next time, and fresh veggies such as corn and green onion, celery. Was not spicy enough for my taste, so maybe add jalepeno next time as well. I enjoy this recipe!

A hearty Bulgarian stew of lentils and navy beans simmered with sweet red peppers, paprika, and herbs in a rich broth deepened with prune juice and tomato paste. Vegan-friendly and high in fiber.

Phanang curry paste pounded from dried red chiles, shallots, garlic, lemongrass, galangal, coriander root, cumin, and shrimp paste. An authentic Thai curry paste made from scratch.

A Louisiana-style turkey gumbo loaded with sauteed okra, the holy trinity of celery, onion, and green pepper, fresh and canned tomatoes, and file powder, served over rice. Leftover turkey gets a bayou soul in 40 minutes.

Provencal onion soup with eggplant, zucchini, tomato paste, and fresh basil simmered in red wine. A low-fat, vegetable-rich French soup with no butter or cheese.

Crispy tofu and tender-crisp green beans tossed in a spicy hoisin chili sauce. This 30-minute Chinese vegetarian stir-fry is packed with savory heat and works beautifully over steamed rice.

Spiced Chinese cucumber salad with sesame oil, hot soybean paste, soy sauce, and lemon. A crunchy, spicy-tangy cold side dish that takes just minutes to prepare.

A very hearty and nutritious meal, one which will certainly satisfy every appetite!

Vegetarian kema curry made with textured vegetable protein, tomatoes, peas, mushrooms, and warm curry spice. A plant-based Indian-style main ready over rice in 40 minutes.

Indonesian peanut sauce with shrimp paste, dried chile, garlic, coconut milk, and crunchy peanut butter. This Saus Kacang builds deep savory flavor and is ready in 20 minutes.

Corn on the cob drenched in a from-scratch British barbecue sauce with malt vinegar, Worcestershire, ginger, green chili, and a splash of dry sherry. Tangy, smoky, and utterly different.

Shepherd's pie meets chili night! Ground chicken breast simmered with crushed tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, and oregano, topped with whipped potatoes and baked until golden. A Tex-Mex twist on a classic.

Ground pork seasoned with red curry paste, lemongrass, coriander seeds, and fish sauce, stuffed into casings and grilled until charred and juicy. Serve with sticky rice for a true Thai feast.

Homemade Barbecue Sauce built on apple juice, tomato paste, honey, and soy sauce, simmered and blended smooth. Vegetarian, no refined sugar, with cinnamon adding warm depth.