Pasta recipes

A Thai-American fusion chili that blends ground beef and kidney beans with panang curry paste and garlic chili sauce. Smoky, aromatic, and seriously spicy. Ready in one hour.

A hearty ground beef and spinach casserole layered with cottage cheese and bubbly mozzarella in a rich tomato sauce with mushrooms. Like lasagna without the noodles.

Pita Stuffed with Eggplant Salad & Feta Cheese recipe

Meshoui is Moroccan-style roast lamb: a leg rubbed with paprika, garlic and pepper, roasted on a bed of aromatic vegetables, then braised tender in a tomato-spiked pan sauce. Fragrant, fall-apart North African lamb.

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!

Chilled tomato-leek soup with fresh parsley, dill, paprika, and a splash of red wine. A vegetarian summer soup made with 2 pounds of ripe tomatoes, served cold.

Southern-style catfish stew with bacon, bell peppers, okra, diced tomatoes, and chunks of catfish in a smoky-savory fish stock broth. A Lowcountry one-pot dinner for chilly nights.

Spicy peanut dipping sauce with sesame oil, soy sauce, Thai chili paste, and a creamy mayonnaise finish. No-cook sauce for satay, shrimp, and fresh vegetables.

Chili lovers will enjoy this healthier version that tastes wonderful with a light crusty bread or those classy bread bowls!

Potage Crecy is a classic French pureed carrot soup with rice, chicken stock, tomato paste, and heavy cream finished with butter. Silky smooth, naturally sweet, and garnished with delicate carrot curls.

Slow-simmered Italian tomato sauce with ground beef, San Marzano-style plum tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, and oregano. Rich, thick, and built for pasta night.

Greek octopus pilaf simmered in tomato, white wine, and oregano for an hour until tender, served over rice cooked in the braising sauce. A traditional taverna dish.

Tequila-lime marinated chicken sizzles with peppers and onions for bold Southwestern fajitas that bring the heat without the restaurant price.

Seared sirloin steak braised with sliced apples, onions, honey, and red wine vinegar in a tomato-broth sauce. Serve over noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes for a hearty dinner.

Spicy garbanzo beans cooked with whole mustard seeds, cinnamon, ground cloves, and tomato paste. A warming, aromatic chickpea side dish ready in under 25 minutes.

Curried cheese fondue with Gruyere, cheddar, red curry paste, white wine, and sherry. A spiced twist on the Swiss classic that's silky, dippable, and built for sharing with warm naan.