Pork chops and kielbasa braised with 2 pounds of cabbage in white wine, cumin, thyme, and whole cloves. A hearty one-pot European-style braise ready in just over an hour.
This recipe is a faily old (circa 1983) but reliable one, somwhere in between competition and eating and chili. It would be a good starter for any novice cook.
Slow cooker veggie chili layers black beans, corn, peppers and crushed tomatoes with spices bloomed in oil first, then simmers all day. A hearty, high-fiber vegetarian chili that's nearly hands-off.
Portuguese pork with lemon, garlic, cumin, and olives. Marinated overnight, then browned and braised until fork-tender. A rustic Alentejo-style braise.
Creamy Southwestern yellow squash simmered with corn, tomatoes, green chiles, and cumin, finished with cream cheese and a kick of Tabasco. A hearty, spiced vegetable side dish that's on the table in 45 minutes.
Meatless farmer's chili with kidney beans, zucchini, corn, carrots, and bulgur wheat in a cumin-chili tomato broth. Hearty, crunchy, and better the next day.
Seared beef tenderloin tossed with colorful tri-color peppers, sesame oil, and a bright white wine vinegar finish. This 35-minute stir-fry is low-carb, high-protein, and bursting with flavor.
Spanish rice with avocado toasts long-grain rice in butter and olive oil with onion and garlic, simmers it in seasoned chicken broth, then folds in diced avocado off the heat. A creamy, savory pilaf with cumin, oregano, and a golden turmeric tint.
Spiced black beans, corn, and salsa baked under a golden cornmeal crust. This lightened-up Southwestern bean pie is hearty, oil-free, and full of smoky cumin flavor.
Moroccan chickpea soup blends pureed chickpeas with tahini, lemon, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne for a creamy, protein-rich vegan soup ready in 30 minutes.
Malai chicken is a creamy North Indian curry: chicken simmered with whole spices, ginger garlic paste, tomato, and finished with heavy whipping cream. Mild, rich, and perfect with naan or basmati rice.
Keftes de prassa, Sephardic leek meatballs with ground beef, cumin, turmeric, dill, and sesame seeds. Pan-fried and served with lemon wedges or vinegar.
Beanless ground beef chili spiked with cocoa powder and cinnamon for a rich, earthy depth. Thickened with masa harina and loaded with cumin, oregano, and five tablespoons of chili powder.
Austin Grill's chicken chili verde features charred Anaheim and poblano chiles, tender potatoes, and fresh cilantro pureed into a vibrant green stew. Restaurant-quality Tex-Mex flavor, ready in one hour.
Baked falafel made with chickpeas, garlic, tahini, cumin, turmeric, and fresh parsley. A low-calorie vegetarian falafel recipe coated in flour and oven-baked instead of deep-fried.
Pork and beef chili with cocoa, cinnamon, and a finishing stir of masa harina. The mole-inspired chili that builds dark depth over a slow simmer. Beans optional.