Spicy, Cheesy Skillet Cornbread

Not too sweet, with some hominy and jalapeño to spice it up.

Chicken with Goat Cheese and Figs

Served with a port reduction sauce.

Gourmet Trail Mix

Gorp grows up with unsweetened coconut and crystallized ginger.

Sashimi with Soy Sauce, Sesame Seeds, and Chives

Celebrate top-quality, fresh fish with this dish.

Thai Beef Jerky

Sweet honey combines with salty fish sauce and floral coriander seed for a complex-flavored but simple-to-make beef jerky.

Tomatoes Packed in Their Own Juices

Home-canned tomatoes with a hint of basil.

Pickled Eggplant

A no-brainer for any antipasti platter.

Good & Plenty Sacrilege!

This week’s mission: candy with extra spice.

10 Good Cheap Liquors

Tips from the experts on the best values in booze.

Cheap, Good Frozen Lasagne

This week’s mission: Healthier breakfast junk food and decent frozen Italian entrées.

Baked Ziti with Prosciutto

Buttery breadcrumbs provide a nice crunchy crust to balance the creaminess of the sauce.

Ersatz Papalote Salsa

Better than the best.

Chilled Tofu Salad with Miso-Ginger Vinaigrette

Crunchy cucumber, tender butter lettuce, and chilled cubes of tofu star in this Asian-inspired salad.

Sautéed Jalapeño and Aged Jack Grilled Cheese

Spicy, savory, and downright delicious.

Meal Kits: From Good to Worse

This week’s mission: Just add chicken to two different premade dinners.