Freezer pickles preserve cucumbers, celery, bell peppers, cauliflower, and carrots in a sweet vinegar brine. No-cook, no-can pickling method that yields ready-to-eat sweet pickled vegetables. Makes 8 quarts.
Mushroom Swiss chicken melts over wild rice with bell peppers, all cooked in one skillet. Swiss cheese melts over the chicken right in the pan. Ready in 40 minutes.
Vegetarian West African groundnut stew packed with sweet potatoes, eggplant, zucchini, and peanut butter in a ginger-spiced tomato broth. Serve over rice or millet for a filling plant-based meal.
Red wine-marinated venison cubes threaded on skewers with mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, green peppers, and small potatoes, then grilled over medium heat. A hearty wild game kebab that feeds a crowd.
Polipi Veraci all'Aglio is Italian braised octopus with crushed garlic, cumin, bay leaf, and olive oil, slow-cooked in a sealed earthenware dish until tender. Finished with rosemary, parsley, and green pepper.
Slow cooker bean casserole topped with golden, from-scratch cornbread. Kidney beans, pinto beans, and spicy tomato sauce bubble away while the cornbread steams to fluffy goodness on top.
Chinese-style stir-fried salad greens with lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, and bell pepper wok-tossed with garlic, vinegar, and sugar until just wilted.
Baked spaghetti squash with melted Monterey Jack, sauteed bell peppers, onions, Italian herbs, and black olives. A cheesy, low-carb vegetarian casserole the whole family will love.
If you can't barbecue because it's raining outside, then try this scrumptious crockpot recipe that's easy to make!
Fire and ice chili with cubed pork loin, pineapple chunks, jalapenos, green chiles, and a quarter cup of chili powder. A slow-simmered pork chili where sweet fruit meets serious heat.
Oven-baked BBQ chicken casserole smothered in a tangy homemade sauce with ketchup, cola, Worcestershire, and hickory smoked salt. Fork-tender after a low, slow bake. Serve over rice.
Afghan layered eggplant with tomatoes, peppers, and onions topped with garlic yogurt sauce. This vegetarian main dish is comfort food at its finest, served with flatbread.
Stir-fried udon noodles with chicken or tofu, cabbage, broccoli, and zucchini in a quick 30-minute one-pan meal. Veggie-loaded, adaptable, and ready faster than takeout.
Fresh tomato salsa with bell pepper, jalapeno, garlic, cilantro, and lime, brightened with red wine vinegar and chili powder. The chunky homemade salsa that beats jarred every time, served fresh or rested for deeper flavor.
Loads of great flavour. I followed the recipe, and cooked the dish in my microwave (oven mode), and it came out delicious. Of course served it with basmati rice. To die for!
Lebanese bulgur wheat salad with marinated chicken, fresh herbs, and crisp vegetables. This protein-packed tabbouleh makes a hearty, healthy main dish bursting with lemon, mint, and garlic.