Crispy deep-fried tofu triangles stuffed with curried tofu, mushrooms, and ginger in wonton wrappers. A fusion appetizer that's part samosa, part wonton, and totally addictive. Makes 30.
Happy family stew braises beef chuck with plum tomatoes, green chilies, cumin, oregano, and Worcestershire for hours into a rich Tex-Mex-leaning beef stew. Served over rice for a one-pot crowd dinner.
Stuffed monster zucchini is the answer to a giant garden zucchini: halved, hollowed, and packed with a savory cumin-thyme rice and lentil pilaf, then baked until tender. A hearty, frugal vegan main.
Simple lentil soup pureed with a full bunch of fresh cilantro and topped with yogurt. Six ingredients, one pot, and 50 minutes for a high-fiber, protein-rich bowl.
Velvety puréed spinach soup loaded with fresh basil, dill, and russet potatoes for body. Naturally low-fat and dairy-free, this herb-forward bowl serves a crowd in under an hour.
Sarazener is a traditional German game liver dish with elk or deer liver sauteed in lard with onions, broth, and spaetzle. A hearty hunter's meal with tangy vinegar finish.
Seasoned beef patties simmer in tangy taco sauce then get topped with creamy avocado rings and melted cheddar cheese for a quick Mexican-inspired dinner that's juicier than burgers and easier than tacos.
Sweet red bell peppers stuffed with fresh corn, tomatoes, celery, onion, and bread crumbs, topped with melted Swiss cheese. A meatless stuffed pepper that celebrates summer produce.
Spanakopitta Me Avga (Spinach Pie with Eggs) recipe
German potato salad with a twist: warm potatoes tossed in a tangy beer-based dressing with bacon, mustard, and a kick of hot sauce for Oktoberfest or summer cookouts.
Pasta e fagioli (pasta fazool) with red kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, and vegetables simmered into a thick, hearty Italian soup. Vegetarian comfort food made from dried beans.
Herring stir-fry with fresh ginger, broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots finished with lemon juice and zest. A quick, healthy fish dinner ready in under 10 minutes of cooking.
Tomato dolmas is a really nice recipe, healthy, nutritious and lookes great!
Louisiana red beans and rice with the holy trinity, cumin, thyme, and hot sauce. A hearty vegetarian version of the Cajun Monday classic, served over steamed rice.
Ozark-style beef stew slow-simmered with chili powder, cinnamon, cloves, and dried red peppers. A spicy, warmly spiced mountain stew with potatoes, carrots, and tomatoes.
Garden soup with chicken, potatoes, lima beans, carrots, and celery in a tomato-chicken broth. A hearty dump-and-simmer vegetable soup that's low calorie and feeds a crowd.