Pasta recipes

Momma's sloppy joes the old-fashioned way: ground beef simmered with a can of chicken gumbo soup and tomato paste into a thick, savory filling for buns. Three ingredients, one pan, and a crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner.

Make your cabbage feel special with this scrumptious dish that can easily be made in your crockpot.

Briny anchovy paste and chopped green olives swirled into tangy sour cream for a salty, umami-packed dip that disappears fast at parties.

Thai Kaeng Khua curry paste made with dried chilies, garlic, lemongrass, coriander root, and shrimp paste. A fragrant homemade paste that keeps 3-4 months refrigerated.

Japanese rice porridge (okayu) simmered with white miso, silky tofu, umeboshi plums, spinach, and napa cabbage. Warm, soothing, and soul-restoring on cold days.

Pour some gravy on top of your pork chops today with this simple recipe that's easy to follow and understand.

Deep-fried red bean paste cakes wrapped in egg roll skins and fried twice for a crispy, golden shell around sweet, smooth filling. Just three ingredients for a classic Asian dessert or snack.

Spicy lemongrass tofu pan-fried with Thai chili paste and fresh minced lemongrass. A 30-minute vegetarian and gluten-free main served over brown rice with steamed vegetables.

Smoky baba ganoush-style aubergine and sesame pate with tahini, garlic, lemon, and olive oil. A creamy, vegan Greek appetizer served cold with warm pita bread.

Halvah shortbread made with tahini and butter creamed together with brown sugar and cake flour, studded with toasted pecans and cut into wedges.

Spicy and tasty way to have potatoes. You can use any type of Thai curry. I use a taste of Thai Panang Curry Paste.

Ligurian caviar is an Italian olive paste spread blended with capers and red pepper flakes. A briny, spicy vegetarian crostini topping that keeps in the fridge for two weeks.

Creamy and tangy coconut milk, Thai red curry paste and coconut milk make this delicious stir fry that has chunks of flavorful chickens and veggies. A quick yet tasty week day dinner.

Red snapper Veracruz simmered in picante sauce with tomato paste, green olives, and lime juice. A quick Mexican-style fish dish with bold, briny flavor.

Creamy tofu dip blended with ripe avocado, fresh ginger, garlic, tahini, and parsley. No cooking required, just five minutes and a food processor. Vegan and naturally dairy-free.

Try this creamy quinoa pudding that's made of soy milk, arrowroot flour and sesame butter. It's creamy and very tasty.