Bold herring salad, marinated herring tossed with apple, Spanish onion, potato, and beets in a creamy dill dressing. A sweet-tart, savory Northern European salad with a rosy hue, served chilled.
Linguine with smoked salmon in a creamy white wine and Dijon mustard sauce topped with Parmesan. An elegant pasta dish that comes together in under 40 minutes.
Classic Caesar salad for two with raw egg yolk dressing, anchovies, capers, bacon bits, and Parmesan. Made from scratch tableside in under 15 minutes.
Scallops and mussels with Dijon mustard vinaigrette, served over al dente asparagus on a bed of Boston lettuce. Lemon-marinated bay scallops and steamed mussels in a herb-rich dressing.
General Chua's chicken with oil-blanched pieces stir-fried with dried chili pods, ginger, garlic, and a tangy soy-vinegar-sherry sauce. An authentic Chinese-American classic done right.
Whole roasted salmon stuffed with bacon-wilted red cabbage and roasted chestnuts, baked in white wine and served with a shallot-vinegar butter sauce.
Wacky cake style chocolate layer cake made with no eggs, butter, or milk. A pantry-staple Depression-era recipe with deep cocoa flavor and a tender, fudgy crumb that's accidentally vegan.
Lighter chocolate and raspberry cream torte with four layers of cocoa cake, raspberry jam, and a pink raspberry whipped cream. Made with skim milk and low-fat margarine for a lower-fat celebration dessert.
Taco salad with crisp baked tortilla whiskers, seared steak glazed with cumin, cinnamon and vinegar, black beans, cheese and guacamole over shredded romaine. A lighter, restaurant-worthy taco salad in 20 minutes.
Creamy potato salad made with eggless mayonnaise, white vinegar, celery, and onion. Egg-free and simple to assemble with boiled potatoes. Topped with paprika.
Cajun-seasoned chicken breasts with a sweet-hot pepper jelly glaze made with vinegar, green onions, and chicken broth. One skillet, 25 minutes, and big bold Cajun flavor.
Garlic curry vinaigrette mixes garlic powder, curry, mustard, and cayenne with cider and white vinegars. A bold, flavor-packed dressing that scales to a full gallon for catering or party prep.
Eggs Italiano tops toasted whole-wheat English muffins with a quick zucchini-tomato saute, a perfectly poached egg, and shaved Parmigiano. A brighter, lighter twist on Eggs Benedict for brunch.
Yogurt cucumber salad with dill, dry mustard, and white vinegar. A cool, creamy, low-fat vegetarian side dish that comes together in 10 minutes flat.
Pickled shrimp boiled in crab boil spices, layered with onion and bay leaves, and marinated 24 hours in a tangy vinegar-celery seed dressing. A classic Southern cocktail appetizer.
Lemon herb barbecued shrimp skewered and grilled with a ketchup-based sauce spiced with coriander, cumin, ginger, and cayenne. Includes chopped lemon rind for bold citrus punch.
From-scratch black bean soup with cumin, six cloves of garlic, vinegar, and soy sauce built in two stages. A hearty vegan bean soup simmered until thick and deeply flavored.
Fourby chili: a vegan black bean chili simmered in stout beer with peanut butter for depth, corn for sweetness, and broccoli florets on top for crunch. An unconventional, deeply flavored chili worth the slow cook.
Quick pork and peanut stir-fry with ginger-marinated pork strips, onion, carrot, zucchini, and roasted peanuts in a lite soy and vinegar sauce. A weeknight dinner for two in 30 minutes.
Grilled sea scallops in an Asian sesame marinade with hoisin, soy sauce, ginger, and dry sherry. Marinated overnight and skewered over charcoal.
Grilled soft shell crabs basted in a tarragon and lemon pepper marinade. Cooked slow over indirect heat for crispy shells and sweet, tender meat. A Chesapeake Bay summer classic.
Authentic Cincinnati Chili with Cocoa and Cinnamon recipe
Classic court bouillon for poaching fish with aromatics, fennel seed, coriander, white vinegar, and fresh herbs. Simmers in 30 minutes, freezes for months, transforms any poached seafood.
Szechwan cucumber salad with wood ear mushrooms, hot chili peppers, and a tangy soy-vinegar-sesame dressing. A crunchy, spicy Chinese cold salad that comes together in 30 minutes.
Poached eggs over warm buttered crab meat, smothered in a silky brandy cream sauce. A rich New Orleans-style brunch dish that feels straight out of the French Quarter.
Sauteed green beans with garlic, mint, and white vinegar topped with crumbled feta cheese and chopped walnuts. A Mediterranean-style side dish that turns frozen green beans into something special.
Chilled salad soup with diced tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, and celery in tomato juice with vinegar and oil. A no-cook gazpacho-style cold soup.
Fresh pico de gallo with tomatillos, serrano chiles, tomatoes, cilantro, and onions. A chunky Mexican salsa with a tart twist, perfect on fajitas.
Rice salad with corn, kidney beans, and bell peppers tossed in a tangy vinegar-horseradish dressing. No-cook, vegetarian, and ready in 15 minutes flat.
Kansas City-style barbecue sauce simmered from scratch with tomato paste, brown sugar, honey, beef stock, and a bold spice blend. Thick, sweet, tangy, and smoky.
Ancient Roman lettuce salad with sweet oxyporum dressing: honey, vinegar, cumin, ginger, and dates over crisp lettuce. An authentic recipe from Apicius brought to modern kitchens.
Chocolate raspberry cream torte: a light chocolate wacky cake layered four high with raspberry jam and pink raspberry cream filling. An impressive-looking dessert made with pantry staples and no eggs.
Refrigerator pickles made with sliced cucumbers and onions in a sweet vinegar brine with turmeric, mustard seeds, and celery seeds. No canning required. Keeps for 4 months in the fridge, and you can add fresh vegetables anytime.
Turkey fajitas marinate cooked turkey strips in lemon, garlic, and oregano, then top corn tortillas with a sweet-tangy onion relish and grated cheese. Lighter Tex-Mex weeknight dinner.
Vegetable curry with potatoes and tomatoes cooked in ghee with whole cumin, coriander, garam masala, and fresh ginger. A warming vegetarian one-pot dinner served over rice.
Perfect salsa to go with meats, sides, etc. Make it your own! A plus is they are all natural ingredients and have veggies!
Peachy chocolate cake made without eggs, butter, or milk, layered with fresh sliced peaches. A naturally dairy-free chocolate cake with a tender crumb and bright fruit contrast.
Eggless chocolate cake using vinegar and skim milk for tender, moist layers. A wartime-style two-layer cake with a light chocolate whipped frosting. Sixteen servings of nostalgia.
Tandoori-style chicken marinated in yogurt, garam masala, ginger, garlic, and lemon, then grilled or oven-roasted until smoky and tender. Authentic Indian technique without a tandoor oven.
Tiny heart-shaped chocolate cakes for two, made without eggs or butter. Cut from a simple cocoa sheet cake using a cookie cutter, then stacked and frosted for Valentine's Day.
Light chocolate cake made without eggs or butter using skim milk and cocoa powder. Topped with a fluffy whipped cocoa frosting for a lower-fat treat that still satisfies.
Sweet-sour cucumber salad with paper-thin slices wilted in salt, then tossed in a simple vinegar and sugar dressing. Three ingredients, no cooking, and a crisp-tender texture that pairs with anything.
Homemade raspberry vinegar infused with fresh berries and sugar, aged 30 days for deep ruby color and bright fruit flavor. Perfect for salads, marinades, or finishing.
Old fashioned mustard made from dry mustard powder, brown sugar, eggs, and white vinegar cooked into a thick, sweet-hot condiment. Just five ingredients and 20 minutes for a homemade mustard with real bite.
Mohren, a traditional German side dish of carrots and apples glazed in butter, honey, and white vinegar. Sweet, tangy, and simple with just a few ingredients.
Sesame soy eggplant salad is a cold, silky Chinese-style starter: steamed eggplant torn into strips and tossed in a punchy Hunan vinaigrette of ginger, garlic, soy, chili oil and sesame. Light, vegan, and refreshing.
Kurkkusalaatti is the classic Finnish cucumber salad with sour cream, fresh dill, and a touch of vinegar. Salt-pulled cucumbers stay crunchy, never watery. Pure Nordic summer on a plate.
Korean cold cucumber soup combines paper-thin cucumbers, soy sauce, vinegar, and toasted sesame in chilled chicken broth. The hour-long marinade pulls flavor into every slice for a clean, bracing summer starter.