Individual carrot-pork loaves made in the microwave with shredded carrots, oregano, and melted cheddar on top. A quick two-serving meatloaf ready in under 10 minutes of cook time.
Cincinnati five-way chili over spaghetti, layered with kidney beans, raw onions, and a heavy snowfall of shredded cheddar. The Ohio classic with cinnamon, cocoa, and a touch of vinegar in the simmer.
Creamy honey dressing with mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, and minced onion. Sweet, tangy, and emulsified smooth in 10 minutes for fruit salad, slaw, or spinach salads.
Rice bake casserole binds cooked rice, sauteed spinach, and sharp cheddar in a simple custard of milk and eggs with fresh herbs. Great use for leftover rice.
Sicilian-style spaghetti with eggplant sauce built from salted cubed eggplant, plum tomatoes, anchovies, olives, and capers. A rustic Mediterranean pasta with briny depth and a hint of heat.
Korean roasted whole chicken (tongdak) steamed first for tender meat, then basted with a sesame-soy-ginger-garlic sauce as it grills or rotisserie roasts. Finished with a brush of sesame oil for golden color and nutty flavor.
Lima beans with jalapeno, sunflower seeds, tomato, onion, and fresh cilantro. A quick, low-calorie plant-based side dish with some heat and crunch.
Fettuccine with zucchini, red bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic, and red pepper flakes in olive oil. A vibrant, vegetable-forward pasta dinner ready in 25 minutes with no cream or cheese needed.
Vegetable confetti with shredded zucchini, yellow squash, carrots, and onion sauteed in margarine. A colorful, diabetic-friendly side dish ready in just 15 minutes.
Baked rosemary turkey patties with whole wheat breadcrumbs and thyme, topped with a creamy rosemary gravy made from scratch. A lighter, herb-forward alternative to beef burgers.
Hungarian-style chicken paprikash with onions, sweet paprika, and sour cream sauce. Classic comfort food served over noodles or dumplings.
Mexicali omelet: a fluffy 6-egg skillet omelet topped with a quick ketchup and green chili salsa. A retro Tex-Mex breakfast that serves three from one pan.
Homemade marinara sauce with crushed plum tomatoes, mushrooms, and a secret trio of steak sauce, barbecue sauce, and ketchup for unexpected depth. Vegetarian and ready in 45 minutes.
Spicy black bean chili ready in 25 minutes with pre-seasoned canned beans, salsa-style tomatoes, corn, and melted cheddar on top. A vegetarian weeknight dinner in one skillet.
Simple vegetarian rice and peas recipe with olive oil and vegetable broth. Quick one-pot side dish with frozen peas, sautéed onions, and fluffy rice ready in 40 minutes for easy weeknight dinners.
Orange barbecue sauce made in the microwave in 4 minutes with orange juice, zest, ketchup, brown sugar, and dry mustard. A citrusy twist on classic BBQ sauce.