If your spice rack is fully stocked, you can throw this together with ease. One ingredient you might not have is okra it helps to thicke...

Caponata is a Sicilian dish whose main ingredient is eggplant. I’ve substituted artichoke hearts and added capers. Partner this with Red ...

I like to combine honey and maple syrup, not because I have an incredible sweet tooth, but because I like the different types of sweetnes...

The distinct taste of wild mushrooms, both porcini and shiitake, lends an earthiness to all kinds of sauces. In this dish I use linguine,...

Pears and cucumbers partner so well that I just had to combine them in a salad. They’re both mildly sweet, so I added tangy balsamic vine...

This is a dish for kids and kids-at-heart! Ditalini is a fun shape, and the little pasta pieces take well to flavor-packed sausage slices...

This is a simple and impressive way to prepare asparagus. I use garlic powder instead of fresh minced garlic so that the flavor coats eve...

My inspiration for this dish came from south of the border. The chicken meatballs are spiked with hot chiles, scallions, ginger, and garl...

What makes this a Southwest slaw? The combination of sour cream, pickled chile peppers, salsa, cilantro, and cumin. With this flavor punc...

Meet your new barbecue sauce! You’ll adore the combination of sweet raisins, earthy cumin, and tangy jalapeno pepper. Serve this with Toa...

Toasting the coconut adds depth and a distinct nuttiness, while the coconut milk provides richness. This is the perfect side dish for Asi...

I like to use a stovetop grill pan or griddle for this because it gets superhot and sears the pork to perfection in lightning speed. You ...

Cider vinegar, salty bacon, and scallions lend their flavors to not-too-starchy Yukon Gold potatoes (that means Yukons hold up well in sa...

The chipotle chiles add smoky heat to the sauce for the pork, so plan to serve “cooling” ingredients alongside; sour cream, tomatoes, and...

This side dish was inspired by the southwestern flavors of salsa, onion, cumin, oregano, garlic, cayenne, beans, and corn. It’s a fiesta ...

You can also make these peppers with ground turkey or ground chicken. When I make these, I like to use red peppers for their sweetness, but you can substitute green peppers (or any other color). And you can swap shredded Cheddar cheese for the Jack if desired.

Since I dont often deep-fry foods (too messy), I bake my fish and potatoes in a hot oven. The result is crunchy-crusted fish and golden ...

I grew up eating blue cheese, and my boys inherited those genes! In this dish, I partner the tangy crumbles with caramelized roasted toma...

Cherry tomatoes are such fun to pop in your mouth. This easy and light salad gets a jolt of flavor from fresh basil, and it’s the perfect...