10,000 slice recipes

Layered banana split ice cream cake with strawberry, vanilla-pineapple, and chocolate ice cream layers, homemade chocolate sauce, and fresh strawberry sauce. Serves 12.

Easy New Orleans-style okra gumbo with bacon, tomatoes, the holy trinity, and optional shrimp. A quick Cajun stew served over rice without a roux.

Microwave beef stew with cooked beef, carrots, potatoes, celery, and onion soup mix thickened with flour. Ready in about 30 minutes when you need stew without the stovetop simmer.

Pita pizza bites loaded with mushrooms, red onion, bell pepper, and melted mozzarella. Split, top, and bake in 20 minutes for a quick vegetarian appetizer.

Pasta fruit salad with walnuts, mandarin oranges, grapes, and apple tossed in a creamy orange yogurt dressing. A refreshing cold side dish for potlucks and summer cookouts.

Classic Filipino sinigang with pork ribs braised in a tart tamarind broth alongside tomatoes, daikon, green beans, and wilted spinach. The ultimate sour soup for rice lovers.

Three bean salad with chunky salsa-lime dressing, kidney, black, and chickpeas tossed with red pepper, scallion, and carrot. A protein-packed make-ahead picnic side.

Southern French chicken with seared breasts topped with ripe tomato, goat cheese, and fresh basil, finished under the broiler. A Provencal-inspired dinner ready in 15 minutes.

Linguini with roasted tomato sauce, grilled Roma tomatoes, sauteed portobello mushrooms, and fresh basil. A restaurant-style plated pasta with elegant presentation and deep roasted flavor.

Creamy curried peanut soup with rice, carrots, and three tablespoons of curry powder, half-pureed with peanut butter for a thick, nutty broth. Make-ahead friendly and topped with scallions and cilantro.

A cheesy chicken sandwich with bacon and avocados. Perfect for company brunch.

Moroccan eggplant salad (zaalouk-style) with sauteed eggplant, grated tomatoes, garlic, red pepper flakes, and parsley. A warm, smoky appetizer served with lemon wedges.

A slow-simmered Southwestern beef chili with pinto beans, green chilis, jalapeños, and six tablespoons of chili powder. Topped with sharp cheddar and scallions. Tucson tough.

A hearty one-skillet curry with chickpeas, red potatoes, Granny Smith apple, and green peas in a cumin-spiced sauce. Low-cal, naturally vegan, and served over rice for a filling weeknight meal.

Lady Bird Johnson's famous lemon cake with 8 egg yolks, fresh lemon, and a tangy lemon icing. The First Lady's favorite recipe straight from the Texas White House.

Make-ahead wild rice chicken casserole loaded with crunchy water chestnuts, tender celery, and a creamy mushroom soup topping baked until golden and bubbly. Freezer-friendly comfort food for two.