Louisiana catfish courtbouillon: tender catfish steaks layered with onions, garlic, and tomato sauce, then slow-simmered into a rich Cajun gravy. Spoon over rice with hot French bread.
Slow-simmered Swedish red cabbage braised with apple, honey, red wine, and lemon. This tangy-sweet vegetarian side dish is a Scandinavian holiday table staple.
Sweet and fiery banana chutney with Granny Smith apples, raisins, cayenne, ginger, and apple cider vinegar, baked until thick and jammy. Makes 4 cups of bold condiment for canning.
Grammy's beef enchiladas with ground beef, chopped olives, and cheddar cheese rolled in sauce-dipped corn tortillas and baked until bubbly. A family-style comfort classic.
This would probably be really good with cauliflower or zucchini instead of eggplant.
Kerry casserole layers pork belly and smoked bacon with sliced potatoes, onions, mushrooms, and rosemary, slow-baked in stock until golden. A hearty traditional Irish one-pot dinner.
German herring salad layered with tart apples and onions in a tangy sour cream and yogurt sauce, marinated 5 hours and topped with fresh dill. A classic Northern European cold fish salad.
A Cajun-spiced tuna and egg salad mixing flaked tuna, chopped hard-boiled eggs and fresh tomato with a punchy mayo-mustard dressing kicked up with hot sauce and Worcestershire. Bold, briny and a little fiery.
Elegant green pea and shrimp soup finished with white wine, cream, and champagne. Fresh savory and tarragon give this French-inspired soup its herbal depth.
Colorful vegetable soup with fennel, carrots, zucchini, red pepper, and mushrooms in herb-infused chicken broth. Freezes beautifully and feeds a crowd with a Parmesan finish.
Italian-style meatloaf with ground beef, Italian sausage, and stewed tomatoes for a juicy, herb-forward loaf. A simple mix-and-bake dinner with bold Italian flavor.
Spain's beloved tortilla española: thinly sliced new potatoes and sweet onions slow-cooked in olive oil, bound with eggs, and baked until golden. Serve at room temperature for the authentic experience.
Creamy no-cook crab dip with cream cheese, sour cream, horseradish, and red pepper flakes. Whip it up in 10 minutes, chill, and serve with crackers or veggies at your next party.
Koloketes: traditional Cypriot pumpkin hand pies with bulgur, onion, and warm cinnamon in a crisp olive oil pastry. Authentic Greek Cypriot mezze or snack.
Firm tofu cubes sauteed with crushed garlic, onion, and green pepper in a chunky tomato sauce over whole wheat spaghetti. A filling plant-based dinner ready in 30 minutes.
San Fernando Valley pinquitos are slow-simmered pinto beans cooked with raw sausage, sliced apples, tomato juice, and brown sugar. A sweet-savory Southern California classic.