New Orleans Gumbo

This Cooking Secrets for Men version of New Orleans Gumbo is made with the Trinity (Green Pepper, Onion, Celery), chicken, sausage, and shrimp, and served with rice.

Vegan Black Bean Red Pepper Soup

This vegan black bean red pepper soup is protein-packed, comforting, and super flavorful. Its heartiness dances on the border between soup and stew while its toppings nudge it into chili territory. I'm still calling it soup, but feel free to identify it as you wish.

Vegetable Palm Oil Stew

Cincinnati Chili

Cincinnati-style Chili is a little sweeter than most other chili’s, being cooked in a combination of cinnamon and chocolate, among other spices. And when you order it, you specify which “way” you want your chili served.

Yatimcheh – Lamb Meatballs & Potatoes

Yatimcheh (Little Orphan) – literally means little orphan. In original recipe there is no meat in the ingredients, but today in some Family recipes, it has meat. This is a traditional meals in Iran, and from one region to another region, ingredients might be different but the dish is called Yatimcheh‘ or little orphan.

Bean and Quinoa Stew

This white bean and quinoa stew is hearty and super herbaceous! The rich broth is made with crushed tomatoes, herbs and smoked paprika. Each bite is brimming with flavorful veggies, meaty white beans and nutritious quinoa.

Hearty Tuscan Style Pepperoni Stew

Hearty Pepperoni Stew: A savory blend of ground beef, pepperoni, veggies, and aromatic herbs in a rich tomato broth—comfort in a bowl!

Yellow Split Pea, Kale + Potato Curry

This comforting and satiating curry warms from the inside out. Onions and chopped plum tomatoes are sautéed with lots of garlic, a fresh serrano chile, and plenty of warming spices. The spices—cumin seed, turmeric, and a pinch of garam masala—are "bloomed" with a combination of oil and heat to intensify and liven their flavors. Then, finely chopped kale is stirred in and cooked until it just begins to wilt. Next, dried yellow split peas and cubed potatoes are simmered in that rich spiced broth until tender. The dish is finished with fresh cilantro. Serve this cozy curry warm alongside heaps of basmati rice.

African Native Sauce

Gluten Free Beef Stew

This gluten free beef stew is an adaptation of the classic dish that can be made in a pressure cooker or slow cooker. For the slow cooker, cook time is 4-6 hours on high or 8-10 hours on low. For the pressure cooker, factor in 10 minutes for it to come to pressure, 35 minutes of cook time, and 10 minutes to naturally release the pressure.