Easy DIY Recipes

Jalapeño Salt is a simple but intensely flavorful seasoning that combines fully dehydrated jalapeños with coarse kosher salt. As the peppers dry, their moisture disappears while their green, earthy, and gently smoky chile character becomes…

Eggplant Meatballs are a flavorful, meat-free alternative to traditional meatballs, built around soft grilled eggplant, grated potato, breadcrumbs, turmeric, and savory seasonings, then coated and fried until beautifully golden. What…

The Spicy Citrus Chamoy Sparkler is a bold, refreshing drink that brings together fresh lime and lemon, fruity chamoy, chile-lime seasoning, sparkling water, and optional orange, grapefruit, or citrus soda. It is built around contrast:…

Smoked and Chopped Green Salsa is a bold, rustic salsa built around charred green tomatoes or tomatillos, serrano chiles, green habaneros, roasted onion, garlic, cilantro, and toasted corn tortilla. Unlike a smooth blended salsa, this…

New Mexico Red Chile with Ground Beef and Beans is a deeply savory, chile-forward dish built around dried New Mexico red chile pods, browned ground beef, pinto beans, onion, garlic, and a simple blend of seasonings. Unlike many…

Penne al Pomodoro is a simple Italian pasta dish that proves how a small number of well-chosen ingredients can create remarkable flavor. Al dente penne is coated in a bright tomato sauce made with passata, garlic, extra-virgin olive oil,…

Ravioli with Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes is a fresh, elegant pasta dish that brings together tender filled ravioli, crisp-tender asparagus, juicy cherry tomatoes, garlic, lemon, herbs, Parmesan, and extra-virgin olive oil in a light pan…

Chicken Meatballs with Broccoli, Peas & Fennel is a lighter, vegetable-forward interpretation of classic Italian meatballs and pasta. Instead of relying only on meat, the meatballs combine ground chicken with finely shaved broccoli,…

Dutch Oven Pork Stew is a deeply comforting, slow-braised dish built around tender pork shoulder, smoky bacon, potatoes, carrots, parsnips, apple cider, Dijon mustard, herbs, and a rich savory broth. Cooking everything slowly in a heavy…

Chiles Rellenos de Queso Panela are a classic Mexican-style comfort dish built around roasted poblano peppers filled with tender panela cheese, coated in a delicate whipped-egg batter, fried until golden, and gently finished in a warm…