693 soul recipes

Deep dish apple pie with a layer of sour cream over tart apples, sealed inside an egg-glazed double crust. The old-fashioned American classic served warm with cheddar or whipped cream.

Velvety pumpkin cheesecake spiced with cinnamon and allspice sits atop a buttery gingersnap crust. Topped with tangy sour cream for a show-stopping holiday dessert.

Fajita-style orzo tossed with grilled red peppers, charred red onion, a fresh jalapeno-lime salsa and a dollop of sour cream. Tex-Mex flavors in a pasta bowl, perfect for summer grilling.

Baked spinach and potato frittata with hash browns, shredded carrot, red pepper, and fresh basil. A hearty 8-egg brunch casserole that feeds six and slices like a savory egg pie.

Swedish meatballs in a creamy dill and mushroom sour cream sauce, served over egg noodles with green beans. Club soda in the meat mixture keeps them light and tender.

Layered cornbread casserole with corn chips, sour cream, chilies, cheddar, and olive-studded cornbread baked over the top. A Southwest potluck bake that comes together in 30 minutes.

Chuck wagon chili with lean ground beef, kidney beans, tomatoes, picante sauce, and cumin. A quick weeknight chili that simmers in under 30 minutes and serves with rice and all the fixings.

Layered beef enchilada pie with seasoned ground beef, kidney beans, pinto beans, green chiles, and sharp cheddar stacked between corn tortillas and baked until bubbly.

Pineapple macadamia nut cheesecake with a vanilla wafer crust, coconut, and a rum-kissed sour cream topping. A tropical Hawaiian-inspired cheesecake that beats any bakery version.

A rich cocoa bundt cake with a sweet coconut macaroon filling swirled through every slice and finished with chocolate glaze. Two classics, one spectacular cake.

Vegetarian black bean chili burgers made with quinoa, cilantro, bell pepper, and warm spices. Crispy on the outside, hearty inside. Ready in 30 minutes with all the fixings.

Orange cappuccino drop cookies with strong coffee, melted chocolate, and sour cream topped with an orange zest frosting. Soft, cake-like mocha cookies with a bright citrus finish.

Slow cooker New Hampshire stew with beef, potatoes, and carrots in a maple syrup and tomato paste broth. Bacon bits, dry mustard, and Worcestershire add New England character.

This is a Texas style red chili. Texas chili has no tomatoes but more importantly NO BEANS! Some of the ingredients I used, like the chocolate and the granulated chicken broth in lieu of salt, are non-traditional but I like the flavor it adds.

Toasted nut spice cake with brown sugar meringue baked right on top. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a moist sour milk batter, crowned with a crispy-chewy nut meringue layer that bakes alongside the cake.

Capital chicken skillet with artichoke hearts, mushrooms, port wine, and tarragon in a creamy sauce over rice. A low-fat, one-pan dinner with a touch of elegance.