Basics recipes

An authentic basic salsa using dried chiles for use as a sauce for egg, Chilaquiles or Enchiladas. It also makes a nice spicy dip for tortilla chips.

Easy to make, and it tastes amazingly delicious.

Try this basic dish that has hints of Italian heritage in every bite.

Basil eggplant is a simple recipe, and this version substantially reduces the unnecessary oil that usually plagues eggplant dishes. The basil and chile pepper turn the basic eggplant into something exciting. Use either the long, thin Japanese eggplants or the big purple globe/Italian eggplants. We love this recipe – even without the chile peppers. And we always serve with Jasmine rice.

A sweet and spicy and very colorful island-ish tasting treat. It'll make your taste buds dance. I created this recipe when I was running really low on groceries and had to throw something together for dinner. It has evolved a bit since, but same basic concept

This cookie base is used to make loads of cookie recipes. Crisp edges with soft centers, this cookie dough recipe is ideal for getting creative with your add-ins.

Basic Muffins 2 recipe

Basic Butterscotch Brownies recipe

Basic Cincinnati Chili recipe

Basic Italian Focaccia recipe

Basque Lamb Stew recipe