Gumbo z'herbes, the New Orleans green gumbo: spinach, mustard, turnip, and collard greens simmered with smoked pork, ham, and oysters, spiced Creole-style and served over rice with file powder.
Whole sea bass baked in a slow-simmered Creole tomato sauce with bell pepper, onions, wine, and a kick of Tabasco. Southern comfort from the sea, y'all.
Mexican-style goulash with ground beef, elbow macaroni, green pepper, and chili powder simmered in tomato juice. One-pan family weeknight dinner with diabetic-friendly seasoning.
Tender haddock fillets topped with buttery lemon-herb bread crumbs and baked until flaky. A quick, no-fuss seafood dinner that's on the table in 40 minutes.
Texas-style no-bean chili with coarse ground beef and suet, loaded with chili powder, cumin, and cayenne. A purist's bowl of red with no tomatoes, no beans, just meat and spice.
Hearty beef and cabbage soup loaded with ground beef, kidney beans, tomatoes, and celery. Simmers for one hour in a Dutch oven and makes 3 quarts to feed a hungry crowd.
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.
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.
Loaded potato and buffalo chicken casserole piles spicy roasted potatoes with hot-sauce-marinated chicken, then a loaded topping of cheese, bacon, and green onion. A bold, hearty bake that eats like buffalo wings and loaded fries in one dish.
Italian baked flounder marinated in low-fat Italian dressing, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce, then baked and broiled until golden and crispy at the edges.
Red lentils, adzuki beans, and mung beans sauteed in sesame oil with mushrooms, water chestnuts, and warm spices like marjoram and nutmeg. A high-protein, plant-based stir-fry that's hearty and filling.
Homemade all-purpose seasoning blend with parmesan, sesame seeds, paprika, and poppy seeds. Shake it on fish, meat, vegetables, or salads for instant savory depth.
Italian arancini-style rice balls stuffed with seasoned meat, peas, and mozzarella, coated in egg and breadcrumbs and deep-fried until golden. A classic Sicilian street food.
Italian arancini-style rice balls stuffed with seasoned meat, peas, and mozzarella, coated in egg and breadcrumbs and deep-fried until golden. A classic Sicilian street food.
Cheddar bay biscuit copycat made with Bisquick, sharp cheddar, and a garlic-herb butter brush. Red Lobster-style scones in 30 minutes with that signature buttery garlic finish.
Copycat Red Lobster cheddar biscuits made with Bisquick, shredded cheddar cheese, and cold water, brushed with garlic-herb butter. Just 20 minutes from bowl to table.