Chili with honey and cocoa brings ground beef, kidney beans, and tomatoes together with a sweet-savory seasoning blend. The honey softens the tomato edge, while a small amount of unsweetened cocoa adds depth without making a chocolate dessert.
Beef and sausage chili combines ground beef, Italian pork sausage, two bell peppers, tomatoes, and three kinds of beans. Beer, tomato paste, and a generous chili-powder blend create a hearty, deeply seasoned pot.
Smoked chili uses ground beef or turkey cooked in a smoker before it joins tomatoes, beans, onion, and bell pepper on the stovetop. The meat supplies the smoky flavor, while a short final simmer brings the pot together.
Two bean beef chili with black and kidney beans combines ground beef, tomatoes, onion, and bell pepper in a thick stovetop pot. Chili powder and cumin provide the main seasoning, with an optional small pinch of cinnamon or cocoa for depth.
Chinese chicken salad combines chilled shredded chicken, mixed greens, carrots, bell pepper, mandarin oranges, and nuts with a sesame-ginger dressing. Expect a crisp, colorful salad with sweet citrus and a savory finish.
Red wine beef stew braises chuck with onion, garlic, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves, then adds carrots and potatoes near the finish. This one-pot version makes six portions with tender meat and an aromatic, lightly reduced broth.
Baked meatballs combine ground beef with breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, egg, and garlic, then cook on a sheet pan at 400°F. This recipe makes twenty medium meatballs, enough for four portions of five.
Chicken enchilada casserole layers corn tortillas with chicken, peppers, green chiles, cream cheese, sour cream, enchilada sauce, and cheddar. This large recipe makes eight generous portions across two baking dishes.
Taco lasagna layers seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, and tomatoes between flour tortillas with cheddar, Monterey Jack, and sour cream. It is a Tex-Mex baked casserole that cuts into six hearty portions.
Thai grilled chicken in this simple version uses boneless thighs marinated with soy sauce, fish sauce, lime, brown sugar, garlic, coriander, and cumin. The finished chicken has a savory-sweet surface with lightly charred edges.