Chicken/6 recipes

Turkey Waldorf salad with rice, diced apples, celery, almonds, and poppy seed dressing. A protein-packed twist on the classic Waldorf served on lettuce leaves.

Pork ragu lasagna layered with a slow-cooked tomato and herb sauce, plenty of grated cheese, and a milk-brushed top that bakes golden. A hearty homemade lasagna built on ground pork instead of beef.

Corn chili: a vegetarian Mexican-style chili built on rehydrated ancho chiles, fresh corn, and beer. Deep smoky heat balanced by sweet corn puree and finished with lime. Meatless chili that tastes serious.

Hearty beef stew simmered with red wine, tomatoes, new potatoes, carrots, and green beans in a rich broth. No shortcuts, just a proper Dutch oven stew that fills the house with warmth on a cold day.

Chicken dinner salad with pan-seared chicken over cucumber ribbons, juicy tomatoes, olives, and feta, dressed in a quick homemade vinaigrette. A light, fresh Greek-style salad that eats like a meal in 20 minutes.

Southern corn chowder with fresh-scraped corn pulp, bacon, potatoes, tomatoes, and a bouquet garni. Cream-finished, brightened with cayenne. A simmered farmhouse chowder.

Grilled shrimp marinated in orange juice, garlic, rosemary, and olive oil. A 40-minute Mediterranean-style summer main, also works with chicken breasts.

Crispy pan-fried catfish with a silky fermented black bean cream sauce made with sherry, ginger, and garlic. A refined fusion dish that bridges Southern fried fish and Chinese flavors.

Mole de guajolote is a traditional Mexican turkey in mole sauce made from scratch with ancho, mulato, and pasilla chilies, chocolate, sesame seeds, peanuts, and warm spices.

Potato-tomato bisque with rehydrated sun-dried tomatoes, corn, celery, and thyme in a half-pureed base thickened naturally with blended potatoes and low-fat milk. A creamy, low-fat soup with concentrated tomato flavor.

Potage au potiron, a silky French pumpkin soup with onion, white wine, turnip and carrot, enriched with cream and buttery croutons, then served right inside the hollowed pumpkin shell. A showstopping autumn first course.

Jalapeno basted beer can chicken. Grilled and smoked to perfection, juicy and moist barbecued chicken.

Chef Paul Prudhomme-style rice with apple and raisin dressing: pecans, bell peppers, and spiced Cajun seasonings folded through fluffy rice. A holiday side with sweet-savory Louisiana flair.

Pheasant Amerind with poached then roasted pheasant halves in a mushroom pan gravy with thyme, rosemary, and chopped black walnuts.

Curried garlic dip made with yogurt, sour cream, curry powder, garlic powder, and dry mustard. A creamy, five-ingredient party dip for vegetables and chicken drumettes.

Grilled tuna steaks marinated in barbecue sauce and lemon juice, basted on the grill, and topped with spicy tomato butter. A smoky, tangy take on fresh tuna with just 4 ingredients.