Big-batch red lentil soup spiced with cumin, coriander, jalapeño, and oregano, finished with cilantro and a tangy lime cream. Makes enough to eat now and freeze two-thirds for later.
Carrot soup with North African spices: velvety pureed carrots warmed with cumin, coriander, and ginger, brightened with orange juice, and finished with a swirl of creme fraiche. A vibrant vegetarian bowl.
Homemade chaurice sausage from pork shoulder seasoned with paprika, cayenne, cumin, and chili powder. Stuff into casings or form patties, then serve fresh or smoke them for deep Louisiana flavor.
Sangre del Diablo vegetarian chili with TVP, pinto beans, sun-dried tomatoes, and bold spices. A massive batch recipe that feeds 30 with serious heat from cayenne.
A Texas-style no-bean chili with cubed beef round and pork loin slow-simmered in beef broth, tomato sauce, and a bold blend of chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Fork-tender meat, big flavor.
Mexican-style chicken potato salad tossed in a chili-lime-cumin mayo with fresh tomato salsa, cilantro, and jalapeños. A zesty, no-cook twist on classic potato salad.
Homemade version of seasoned salt. There's no need to buy spice mixes when it's cost effective and easy to make your own.
Indian cucumber raita salad with yogurt, cumin, mint, and lemon juice. Cool, creamy, and ready in 5 minutes. A refreshing side for spicy curries.
Chicken satay with lime-curry-honey marinated chicken skewers, served with a fresh cucumber-vinegar sauce. A light Southeast Asian-inspired appetizer or main, broiled indoors in under 10 minutes.
Goa has developed its own cuisine and vindaloo is one of its main creations. Two important features of vindaloo are the technique of marinating meat in vinegar and the use of fiery spices. Although the number of chiles has been reduced, 4 more may be added if a hotter dish is desired. Cornish hens may be substituted for duck.
Chicken tequila pasta with poached chicken in a tomato sauce spiked with half a cup of tequila, lime juice, cumin, coriander, and cayenne, tossed with noodles and topped with Parmesan.
The perfect dip for dinner parties! Can be served with tortilla chips or your choice of vegetables!
Bay scallop ceviche cured in lime and orange juice with cumin, then tossed with tomato, sweet pepper, red onion, and cilantro. A bright Latin appetizer where citrus does the cooking.
Green tomato soup with garlic, ginger, and cumin pureed smooth and finished with coconut milk. An Indian-inflected way to use up unripe tomatoes from the late-summer garden, garnished with yogurt, cashews, and cilantro.
Brown rice and black beans simmered with sauteed onion, garlic, green pepper, cumin, and salsa. A hearty, budget-friendly vegetarian one-pan meal packed with fiber and protein.
Vegan garlicky chili made with TVP (texturized vegetable protein) instead of ground beef. Five cloves of garlic, two ounces of chili powder, and masa for thickening deliver hearty, meaty character.