Recipes

This gorgeous grain bowl is abounding in North African flavors, from the roasted fennel and rainbow carrots tossed in traditional ras el hanout spices, to the spicy harissa vinaigrette served on the side. Simply toss our tasty mix of couscous, currants, legumes, and arugula with dressing, sprinkle with sunflower and pumpkin seeds, and get ready to savor a taste of Marrakesh.

Grill a delicate fillet of salmon and serve over a bed of brown rice along with edamame, sweet carrots, green onion, and pickled Persian cucumbers. Top with spicy ginger vinaigrette to taste.

A hearty salad consisting of mild piquillo peppers, green olives, and nutty manchego cheese, all resting on a bed of peppery arugula and radicchio. Top it with grilled tri-tip steak, so juicy it would make a gaucho proud, and add chimichurri to taste. But trust us—made with chopped cilantro, parsley, garlic, and olive oil, this vibrant Argentinian sauce is so good you’ll want it smothered over every bite.

Top plenty of deep green, almost blue-black Tuscan kale with roasted chunks of brilliant orange butternut squash and bright red pickled cherries for a seriously colorful salad. A bit of bright white feta cheese adds a salty edge, and tan and toasted hazelnuts bring extra crunch.

This is the perfect comfort food for a chilly night. Cook ground turkey low and slow in a homemade chili paste made with fire-roasted fresh and dried chiles, kidney beans, tomatoes, onions, and chili spices. Serve it with cornbread, steamed rice, grated cheddar, sour cream, cilantro, and scallions for the complete chili experience.

A taste of “summah” on the Cape—with a West Coast twist—the star of this dish is tender lobster. Toss it with mayo, onion, celery, and Old Bay seasoning to form a delectable mixture just perfect for spooning liberally into a toasty warm roll, topping with watercress, and finishing with a zingy squeeze of lemon. Try some salt and vinegar kettle chips on the side.

Marinate chicken with achiote, a Yucatecan spice paste, garlic, and orange juice before grilling. Then serve your flavorful chicken breast with cilantro-lime quinoa, black beans, and marinated tomatoes. Top it all off with crispy tortilla strips and crumbled cotija cheese.

Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper, roast, then top with a sweet-soy glaze for a sweet and savory flavor. Creamy mashed potatoes spiked with wasabi paste pack tons of flavor. A side of sour cream and dill cucumber salad and toasted sesame seeds finishes things off.

Taste the lip-smacking tartness of classic Carolina barbecue in this dish. Slow-roast pork shoulder, then shred it and toss it with signature yellow “Carolina Gold," a robust mustard and apple cider vinegar-infused sauce complete with smoky paprika, chipotle peppers, and Worcestershire. Complete the dish with creamy cabbage slaw and crisp kettle chips, on top of the sandwich for dynamic flavor and a pleasant crunch.

Kick back to a crisp, textural salad that redefines the idea of ‘crunch time’. A sweet and salty, not-so-spicy peanut dressing brings lively Chinese flavors to a mix of tender, shredded chicken, cabbage, cilantro, carrots, and wheat noodles. Crushed peanuts and shallots act like croutons in this dish, sprinkled on top to provide a signature crunch to each delicious bite. 

A classic Greek comfort dish. Cook ground lamb with tomato, onion, garlic, oregano, basil, and a hint of both cumin and cinnamon. Layer it into a kind of Greek lasagna made with breaded eggplant, a creamy béchamel sauce, crumbled goat cheese, and toasted breadcrumbs. Bake the whole thing until bubbling and the flavors are blended into something truly scrumptious.

This cozy staple brings any weeknight to life. Give chicken breasts the royal treatment by soaking them overnight in an herb-laced salt brine to lock in moisture and infuse flavor. Then marinate the chicken in a rosemary-herb mixture before roasting it to juicy perfection, just like Mom used to make. Roasted rainbow carrots and salted fingerling potatoes turn this dish into a meal that is simple, complete, and delicious.

Hello, culinary comfort. Brush beef short ribs with bold red wine before braising them to tender perfection. Serve them with creamy sour cream mashed potatoes and steamed romanesco broccoli. And of course, delicious almond and garlic picada for extra flavor and crunch.

Opa! This chicken dish pays homage to traditional spanakopita, but with its own twist. Start with grilled chicken breast marinated in shawarma spices, and surround it with a bed of spanakopita-inspired spinach basmati rice. On the side, add a lemon wedge and a traditional veggie tzatziki sauce with onions, carrots, cucumbers, and mint.

Marinate salmon fillets in a basil, garlic, and shallot purée before roasting. Serve with a succotash of sweet corn, poblano chiles, and edamame. Drizzle with a sauce of puréed basil and tomato vinaigrette.

This dish will make you wish every day was Taco Tuesday. Start by braising red chili short ribs to moist and flavorful perfection. Then, DIY your tacos with your favorite toppings and condiments: red onions tossed with fresh cilantro, pickled carrots for a hint of acidity, and crunchy blue corn tortilla chips. And why not go all-out with two kinds of homemade salsa: mild tomatillo and spicy roasted tomato?

Brine chicken breasts before frying for succulent flavor in this Chicken Parmesan, which is breaded in a scrumptious blend of panko breadcrumbs and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Then follow the classic method of melting mozzarella cheese over the top for gooey and crunchy in the every bite. As a fun twist, serve this delight on spaghetti with tomato sauce—simply drizzle on more Parmigiano-Reggiano and twirl away.

This dish proves that great ingredients elevate great dishes, no matter how simple. Make tender meatballs with equal parts ricotta and ground meat (pork and beef), deftly seasoned with garlic, oregano, and chile flakes. Spice your tomato sauce with the same herbs for continuity, and top the dish with crunchy olive oil-roasted breadcrumbs and protein-packed Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Inspired by the rich, hearty recipes from Bologna, Italy, this long-cooked meat sauce gets its distinct flavor from extra virgin olive oil, pork sausage, beef and chopped tomato. Toss with pasta and top with shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and basil pesto.

Heat thinly sliced roast beef in rich beef au jus, then pile it high on a toasted French roll slathered with horseradish sour cream, pickled red onions, and peppery watercress. Serve with a side of rosemary roasted potatoes and beef pan juices for dipping, of course!