There's nothing like a hearty stew on a cold night. And like most stews, this one is even better the next day. Provençal Beef Stew Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 ounces salt pork or thick cut bacon, diced 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into chunks, patted...

This is a tasty side dish that goes well with Indian style lentil soup or grilled meats. Curried Spaghetti Squash Ingredients 3 to 4 cups cooked spaghetti squash 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger 1 teaspoon garam masala 2 tablespoons...

Cooked spaghetti squash keeps well in the fridge and can be used to make all sorts of quick lunches. Spaghetti Squash Huevos Rancheros Ingredients 2 cups cooked spaghetti squash 1 can (14-ounce) vegetarian refried beans 6 eggs, at room temperature red or green salsa...

I'd almost forgotten about these seasonal cookies that show up this time of year in Italian bakeries and I admit, this recipe is a work in process. I'll be fiddling with it until I get it right. The recipe I used was from an Italian website, hence the metric...

Stuffed squash is one of my favorite lunches. I really don't follow a recipe when I make it. I just go with whatever leftovers I have in my fridge. It comes out different ever time. Today's combo was surprisingly good. Chili Stuffed Squash Ingredients 1 tablespoon...

Mole is a rich, spicy Mexican sauce made with tomatoes, chiles, and chocolate. Sun Oven Chicken Mole Ingredients 4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat kosher salt to taste 1 can (28-ounces) whole tomatoes, with their juices 1 onion, chopped...

While chocolate is used in al sorts of South American recipes it's rarely an ingredient in savory Italian foods. But that doesn't mean it can't be done. Surprise Solar Sauce Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1...

The cocoa powder gives this easy to prepare chili a depth of flavor that store bought brands lack. Previously cooked legumes can also be used in place of canned for some or all of the beans in this recipe. Easy Vegetarian Chili Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1...

This roast is good enough for Sunday dinner without spending all day in the kitchen. Sun Roasted Pork with Apples Ingredients 1 boneless pork loin roast (about 3 pounds), trimmed of excess fat Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 teaspoons dried sage...

An easy to prepare side that pairs perfectly with pork or poultry. Sun Braised Cabbage and Apples Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 apple, cored, peeled, and thinly sliced 1 head red cabbage (about 2 pounds), cored and shredded 3 tablespoons...