Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken

Boneless chicken thighs slow-cooked with jerk seasoning, lime, soy sauce, onion, and bell pepper. Use thawed meat and check the thick pieces for doneness.

Boneless chicken thighs slow-cooked with jerk seasoning, lime, soy sauce, onion, and bell pepper. Use thawed meat and check the thick pieces for doneness.

A stovetop cabbage-and-beef stew with bell pepper, tomato sauce, bouillon, thyme, and cayenne. A small water allowance is used only if the pot becomes dry.

A baked spaghetti casserole with already cooked shredded chicken, condensed soup, cream cheese, tomatoes with green chiles, and a cheddar topping.

Bone-in chicken with a buttermilk soak and seasoned flour-panko coating, baked on hot buttered metal trays until every piece is safely cooked.

A tomato and coconut curry using three cans of cooked chickpeas, warm spices, and optional spinach. Rice and yogurt are separate serving additions.

Twelve baked flour-tortilla tacos filled with cooked chicken, bacon, ranch, and two cheeses. Add lettuce after baking for fresh crunch.

Spaghetti coated in a roasted poblano, spinach, cilantro, and cream cheese sauce. The full timing begins with raw peppers and includes peeling.

Four toasted steak sandwiches with sliced provolone and a separate smooth cheese sauce. Onion and bell peppers are optional.

White fish fillets baked over tomatoes and olives with lemon, garlic, herbs, and a little sweet chili sauce. Divide seasoning before raw-fish contact.

A simple covered-skillet chicken and rice dish with paprika, bell pepper, and peas. This home-style version does not use saffron or seafood.