4,648 pasto recipes

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.

Hearty lentil soup loaded with smoked sausage, tomatoes, and oregano that simmers for 2 hours into a thick, soul-warming bowl. Feeds a crowd of 12 with minimal prep.

Creamy baked ricotta and goat cheese swirled with basil pesto, sliced thick and served over a chunky ratatouille of eggplant, zucchini, and tomatoes. A gorgeous vegetarian main or side.

Sen. Barry Goldwater's slow-simmered beef chili with dried pinto beans, tomato paste, chili powder and cumin. Five hours of low-and-slow cooking for deep, smoky flavor.

Quick and easy butterfly soup made with bow-tie pasta, canned tomato soup, and a splash of lemon juice. A kid-friendly lunch ready in 40 minutes flat.

Oven-fried potato stew: layered potatoes, onions, and cardamom-spiced beef cubes baked in a deep tomato broth until the potatoes turn a rich red. A rustic Middle Eastern home-style dish from the Arabian Gulf.

Homemade tomato ketchup simmers fresh tomatoes, garlic, onion, and pickling spices into a tangy-sweet condiment. Thinner and livelier than store-bought, great with fries, eggs, or burgers.

Herb-seasoned baked chicken breasts layered over ziti pasta with tomato sauce and melted provolone cheese. A simple, comforting Italian-American casserole for two.

Thai green mango dip with shrimp paste, fish sauce, garlic, and lime juice pounded in a mortar. A sour, salty, funky condiment for grilled meats and vegetables.

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

Quick baked mac and cheese made with cream of cheddar soup, a touch of mustard, and crispy bread crumb topping. Bubbly, cheesy comfort in 40 minutes flat.

Before winter shows up on your front door, try this scrumptious macaroni salad that goes perfect with grilled salmon.

Spicy black bean salad served in halved papayas with red and yellow tomatoes, cilantro, Thai chili paste, and balsamic vinegar. No-cook and vegetarian.

Creamy baked mac and cheese with sauteed peppers and onions in a velvety cheese sauce. A 30-minute comfort food classic the whole family will devour.

Hot Indian chicken curry blooms cumin and cardamom in oil, then builds a tomato-onion masala with ginger, garlic, and Thai chili. Garam masala spiced, served over rice.