10,000 carob recipes

Garlic chicken pizza on a creamy garlic-sour cream base, topped with chicken, red onion, mushrooms, mozzarella, and parmesan. White pizza ready in 30 minutes.

Cheese-stuffed burgers hide a pocket of Monterey Jack and fresh chile pepper inside lean ground beef patties, then get served on toasted crusty bread with sliced tomato. The Juicy Lucy goes Southwest.

Mexican pheasant casserole layered with corn tortilla strips, two cheeses, sour cream, salsa, and cream-of soups. A hearty hunter's dish for using up wild bird.

Spinach and cheddar omelet folded around fresh spinach, sharp cheese, and a spoonful of red pepper relish. A fast, protein-packed vegetarian breakfast with a gentle cayenne kick.

Steamed pork dumplings (shumai-style) packed with ground pork, shrimp, chinese mushrooms, scallions, and sesame oil, then steamed open-top for 30 minutes. Classic dim-sum at home.

Green beans and butternut squash glazed in currant jelly, garlic butter, basil, and lemon juice, topped with toasted walnuts. A make-ahead holiday side dish.

Party cheese log made with cream cheese and sharp cheddar, seasoned with Worcestershire and red pepper, rolled in pecans and parsley. A make-ahead appetizer that chills overnight.

Thai jungle curry (kaeng paa) is the fiery, coconut-free curry, a brothy, herbaceous bowl of pork, eggplant, and long beans simmered with curry paste, kaffir lime, and basil. Light, intense, and ready fast.

Greek spanakopita with fresh greens, feta, eggs, and herbs wrapped in buttery phyllo pastry. Warm spices like cinnamon and allspice give this savory pie its traditional depth.

A massive 9-inch burger patty broiled and served on a hollowed-out sourdough bread round with lettuce, tomato, and pickles. A party-sized burger that feeds 6 to 8 when sliced into wedges.

Hot cheese dip with minced clams, sharp cheddar spread, green peppers, and hot sauce. Made in the microwave in 5 minutes flat. Serve with corn chips.

Garlicky pasta chicken salad made with 6 whole heads of garlic slow-cooked in olive oil and puréed with basil and rosemary. Tossed with rotini, Parmesan, and toasted walnuts.

Creamed chicken and potato in a simple white cheddar sauce made with butter, flour, and milk. A gentle, single-serving recipe ideal for baby food or toddlers.

Bacon, avocado, and cheese omelet: an oven-baked breakfast omelet loaded with crisp bacon, fresh avocado, and Monterey Jack cheese. A big-batch brunch for six in 30 minutes.

Sauteed shrimp in a rich cream cheese and Swiss cheese sauce with white wine, broiled under golden breadcrumbs. Serve this elegant French-inspired casserole over rice or pasta in under 45 minutes.

Salmon pate made with poached fresh salmon and smoked salmon, blended with butter, dill, and sour cream. Sealed with clarified butter for an elegant make-ahead appetizer.