Main Courses

Buttermilk, cornmeal and thyme create a delicious crust on these tender chicken breasts. In addition to providing a lemony tang, buttermilk helps keep the chicken juicy.

Cabbage Apple Sauté with Sausage Main Courses Joyce Hendley Sautéed apples provide a sweet counterpoint to the spicy chicken sausage. You can substitute various sausages

The surface of the salmon is covered with Cajun seasoning, so there’s a bit of spice in every bite.

By CCA Member Richard Rands; Woodland Hills, California

Baking this meat loaf in a freeform shape gives it a delectable crust. Andouille sausage and Cajun seasoning infuse the meat loaf with smoky, spicy flavors.

A few well-chosen ingredients are all it takes to turn humble pork chops into a meal sure to get a thumbs-up.

With your favorite Cajun seasoning in the cupboard, you can whip up this zippy pan-grilled steak anytime you need dinner on the table in just 15 minutes. Serve it with hot sauce for even more spice.

Caramelizing onions by the traditional method of slow-cooking over low heat generally takes longer than 30 minutes. A shortcut is to add sugar to the onions, which gives the process a jumpstart. As these onions caramelize, they become deliciously sticky and golden brown.

Silky golden onions crown this beef roast in a casual yet elegant homage to classic onion soup.

The traditional glaze on these chops is a sweet-and-sour tamarind sauce with a hint of cardamom, but apple butter and spices is a great substitute in an American kitchen.