Fresh fennel contributes its unmistakable flavor to this hearty garbanzo bean stew!

Nutritional yeast gives baked macaroni a cheese-like flavor. Cashews and roasted red peppers round out this satisfying baked side dish.

This is a very simple, quick and more importantly authentic Indian side dish of grilled eggplant and tomato. Best served with naan or roti. It should have a consistency of, um, well, ‘mush’ when finished, but it’s good.

This is one of the easiest chocolate cakes there is to make. No dishes are dirtied because it is mixed in the same pan as it is baked. No eggs or milk makes it great for people on restrictive diets.

Sugar and dark corn syrup are cooked with vinegar and tempered with baking soda to make a crunchy candy that gets covered in a chocolate coating.

This hearty soup won’t leave you hungry! Chicken broth hosts enchilada sauce, processed cheese, onion and garlic for this soup version of a Mexican inspired favorite. Garnish with shredded cheese and crumbled tortilla chips, if desired.

This is a great tasting, simple to make soup. It consists of diced chicken breast with an array of mixed vegetables. It’s relatively low in fat and high in taste.

Tri-tip, a flavorful and fairly lean boneless cut of beef from the bottom sirloin, is also called ‘triangular’ roast because of its shape. This grilled tri-tip recipe tastes gourmet, but is actually very easy to make. It’s a perfect dinner for guests. It is sure to impress!

Chicken-flavored ramen noodles are simmered with cooked chicken, bok choy and carrots in this quick soup seasoned with a hint of sesame oil.

There are no canned soups in this masterpiece. This is my Grandma’s recipe that she gave me when I got married. Pork chops are baked then served with a rich mushroom sauce. It takes a little bit of work, but is great for a special dinner - my husband loves it!