You will love Lidey Heuck’s Champagne Chicken! Pan-seared chicken, golden onions, and roasted grapes are deglazed with prosecco, then finished with a luscious mustard cream sauce. A deliciously rich yet balanced dish—plus, there’s leftover bubbly for the chef!
Dinner
Sausage & Arrabbiata Spaghetti Pie
My mom’s classic spaghetti pie gets an upgrade with a cacio e pepe-inspired pasta base, rich parmesan mornay sauce, and a robust arrabbiata sauce with Italian sausage. Topped with melty mozzarella and crispy buttered panko, this comfort food casserole delivers irresistible flavors and nostalgic satisfaction.
Ayesha Nurdjaja’s Kofta Meatballs With Pistachio-Arugula Sauce
Ayesha Nurdjaja’s kofta meatballs blend beef and lamb with aromatic herbs, pan-fried to juicy perfection. The standout pistachio-arugula sauce adds bright, lemony contrast to the rich meat. These aren’t ordinary meatballs—they’re a true showstopper that makes meeting your weekly meatball quota deliciously easy.
Millie Peartree’s Cajun Shrimp Bowl
Millie Peartree’s Cajun Shrimp Bowl combines sweet-spicy butter-honey shrimp with cooling cucumber-yogurt sauce, all served over aromatic garlic-coconut rice. This easy weeknight meal balances bold Cajun flavors with creamy coconut and fresh herbs for a perfect dinner that comes together quickly.
James Park’s Fiery Spaghetti & Meatballs
James Park’s Fiery Meatballs combine Italian tradition with Asian flavors like chili crisp, gochujang, and soy sauce. These pork and beef meatballs, packed with mozzarella, basil, and onions, can be easily baked instead of pan-seared for a delicious dinner.
Toni Tipton Martin’s Caribbean Roast Pork
A flavorful Caribbean roast pork recipe from Jubilee cookbook features a spice-rubbed pork shoulder stuffed with garlic, slow-roasted for tenderness, and finished with a glossy rum-lime brown sugar glaze.
Nigella Lawson’s Masoor Dal (Spiced Red Lentils)
Rediscover neglected pantry ingredients with Nigella Lawson’s Masoor Dal, a hearty vegan dish featuring red lentils, sweet potatoes and warming spices. This simple recipe transforms basic ingredients into a thick, comforting meal packed with complex flavors and just the right amount of heat from Thai chili.
Lidey Heuck’s White Bean and Poblano Chili
A vegetarian white bean chili from Lidey Heuck combines cannellini beans with poblanos, zucchini, and aromatic spices. Brightened with salsa verde and lime juice, this hearty winter dish is topped with avocado, sour cream, cilantro, and cheddar.