Dinner

Central BBQ Rib Dry Rub from Memphis with cumin, paprika, chili powder and three peppers. Makes 9 tablespoons in 10 minutes, enough for two racks.

American Goulash with ground beef, cavatappi and two cans of tomato, finished with sharp Cheddar. One pot, 45 minutes, serves 6.

Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Tacos with sweet chili sauce, Sriracha and lightly floured shrimp. Makes 6 to 8 tacos in 20 minutes, serves 4.

Pickled Red Onions with white vinegar, cane sugar and sea salt. Five ingredients, 10 minutes of work, ready in an hour and good for two weeks.

Spaghetti and Meatballs with beef, sweet Italian sausage and a soaked bread panade, simmered in homemade marinara. Serves 8, ready in 1 hour 5 minutes.

Lasagna Soup with Italian sausage, broken lasagna noodles and crushed tomatoes, finished with Parmesan, cream and ricotta. One pot, 30 minutes, serves 4.

The Best Chicken Noodle Soup from chicken leg quarters, with a strained homemade broth and egg noodles cooked separately. Serves 8, 20 minutes active.

Green Chile Chicken Soup with charred poblanos, leeks, Yukon gold potatoes and rotisserie chicken. Creamy, ready in 50 minutes, serves 6 to 8.

Chicken Dumpling Soup with cooked chicken, carrots and fluffy drop dumplings. Serves 6 at 273 calories, ready in 1 hour 10 minutes.