2,845 pot recipes

Vegetable gumbo is a lighter, meatless take on the Cajun classic: the holy trinity simmered with okra, corn, tomatoes and paprika, thickened naturally by the okra. No roux, no meat, just hearty vegetable comfort.

Kennebunk relish is a New England-style garden relish with green and red tomatoes, cabbage, peppers, and onions in spiced vinegar. An old-fashioned canning recipe with sweet-tangy heat.

Triple cheese poppy seed noodles toss wide egg noodles with ricotta, cottage cheese, and cheddar plus poppy seeds and pimentos. A creamy, quick pasta bake.

Charcoal-grilled pork loin marinated in oyster sauce, soy, and whiskey, sliced thin and piled over steamed sticky rice with fresh cilantro and chilies. A Thai street food feast worth the wait.

Giant stuffed bread loaf filled with ham, salami, Swiss, cheddar, caramelized onions, and mustard, baked until golden and sliced into hearty portions.

One of my favorite Mexican dishes, so many delicious flavors and great textures.

Spicy black bean soup with eight jalapeños, smoky ham hock, cumin, and a final splash of tequila stirred in off heat. Half-pureed for body, garnished with sour cream.

South Indian fish stew with monkfish, tamarind, coconut, mustard seeds and asafoetida. Fragrant Kerala-style seafood curry served over saffron rice.

BBQ grilled shrimp marinated 24 hours in a tangy blend of chili sauce, ketchup, lemon juice, Worcestershire, and hot sauce. Thread on skewers with lemon wedges, grill 5 minutes, baste frequently.

Marinated portobello mushrooms broiled after an overnight soak in soy sauce, lime juice, cilantro, chili pepper, and garlic. Bold, meaty, and vegan.

Chef Paul Prudhomme's Barbecue Sauce: a smoky, sweet-tangy Cajun sauce built on bacon, pecans, honey, and citrus rinds. Pureed silky for chicken, pork, or ribs. Makes 5 cups.

Salmon mousse with capers and whipped cream set in a fish mold, served with sour cream dill sauce. An elegant no-cook appetizer for parties and holiday entertaining.

Hot and saucy turkey wings barbecued with a homemade sauce of ketchup, mustard, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire, and beef broth. Sticky, tangy, and fall-off-the-bone tender.

Jerry's Barbecue Sauce: a slow-simmered BBQ sauce with white wine, honey, dried mint, and three cups of onion. Cajun-style with a surprising herbal note. Makes a generous batch.

Slow cooker chili packed with hot Italian sausage, ground chuck, pinto beans, and chickpeas. Toss it in the crock pot in the morning and come home to a bold, meaty bowl that's been simmering all day.

Cajun-style lamb and goat marinade with white wine, creme de menthe, soy sauce, hot pepper sauce, and dried mint. Soak 6 to 12 hours, then use as basting sauce.