Meatless loaf made with crushed peanuts, brown rice, and cottage cheese for a high-protein vegetarian main dish. Simple, hearty, and ready in under 45 minutes.
Verde Azzor is Mexican green rice with roasted poblano peppers, cumin, scallions, and cilantro. Toasted in a wok, simmered in broth, then finished in the oven for fluffy, separate grains.
Cabbage and grated apple salad tossed in a tangy sour cream dressing with vinegar and sugar. A crisp, Eastern European-style coleslaw served cold.
The classic onion tea sandwich: thin sweet onion and mayonnaise on rounds of soft egg bread, with the edges rolled in minced parsley for a pretty green rim. A retro cocktail-party favorite.
Mexican-style cold baked fish topped with chunky guacamole, tomatoes, onion, and chili. Pescado Frio is a make-ahead summer main, served chilled with bright avocado dressing.
Dairy-free corn chowder made by pureeing cooked corn with chicken stock for natural creaminess, then finished with red bell pepper, rosemary, thyme, and basil. Thick, creamy, no cream needed.
Garlic vegetable soup with two whole heads of garlic simmered into a creamy, vegan, fat-free puree with potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion. The cure-all soup for cold and flu season.
Italian sweet and sour onions braised in white wine vinegar, honey, and coriander. Cipollini-style agrodolce side dish simmered until glazed and tender.
Potato, onion, and rosemary casserole layered with buttery caramelized onions, sliced russets, and half-and-half. Baked until golden and creamy, cut into wedges to serve.
Roasted roma tomatoes on toast with balsamic-ginger glaze, lemony goat cheese, and peppery arugula on olive-oil crisped sourdough. A restaurant-style vegetarian appetizer or light main.
A succulent pot roast that is simmered to perfection with barbecue sauce and coca cola.
Braided onion bread with three rolled strips filled with butter, finely chopped onions, garlic, paprika, sesame seeds, and grated cheese. A showstopping savory yeast loaf.
Easy drunken beans (frijoles borrachos) simmered with beer, jalapeños, garlic, tomato, and cumin. A smoky Tex-Mex side ready in 20 minutes.
Shashlik lamb kebabs marinated overnight in olive oil and chopped onions, then broiled until charred and tender. A simple Central Asian skewer recipe with just five ingredients and bold results.
Blended tomato salad dressing with white wine vinegar, onion, garlic, and celery seeds. A tangy, peppery vinaigrette with a smooth tomato base for green salads.
Hearty beef chili with kidney beans, tomato sauce, and red pepper flakes cooked in a Dutch oven. Topped with Monterey Jack cheese and packed with garlic and celery.