What to make with celery and garlic

Smothered okra is an easy dish that works well as a side vegetable. It can also be added to seafood and okra gumbo as the okra base. It is made with okra and tomatoes, and is best served over rice.

Also needs: okra, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, butter

Also needs: clams, onion, bell pepper, parsley, thyme, lemon

Beef short ribs are cheap and can make an excellent winter warmer.

Also needs: beef, onion, carrots, thyme, tomato paste, wine

Green Chili Beef Stew is a New Mexican dish that is considered the beef stew of New Mexico. It is a basic dish with as many variations as there are cooks.

Also needs: beef, onion, chile peppers, potatoes, oregano, corn

Also needs: onion, ginger, chile peppers, beef, green onions, rice, soy sauce

A locrio is a common Dominican dish similar to paella. Like paella, there are many variations. The main point is to have a little tomato sauce/paste for coloring, and some caramelized sugar.

Also needs: chicken, olives, rice, onion, broth or stock, tomato paste, thyme

Brioche bread is a slightly sweetened yeast bread, often used in stuffing applications.

Also needs: bread, walnuts, apples, honey, butter, brown sugar, onion, sage

Also needs: ground beef, eggs, allspice, curry powder, worcestershire sauce, onion, crackers, mushrooms

This recipe for beans and rice is great to make on the weekend and bring to work during the week.

Also needs: black beans, onion, bell pepper, bay leaves, cumin, chili powder, basil, rice

Caldo is a traditional Gambian soup known for its rich and comforting flavors.

Also needs: onion, beef, carrots, potatoes, bell pepper, tomatoes, cumin, oregano

Also needs: lobster, chicken, broth or stock, cream, dill, lemon, onion, bay leaves

This is a delicious and nutritious stew. It is very easy to prepare and does not require any special skills, although preparing it can take a lot of time.

Also needs: onion, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, broth or stock, paprika

Cream and a little lemon juice and zest help kick up the flavor of ordinary chicken soup!

Also needs: chicken, broth or stock, lemon, onion, cream, thyme, rosemary, carrots, bay leaves

Also needs: chicken, onion, bell pepper, ham, tomatoes, broth or stock, rice, thyme, paprika

Kotopoulo kapama is a Greek dish of braised chicken flavored with cinnamon. This recipe is the Catsoulis family version, from the Greek island of Kythera.

Also needs: chicken, onion, tomatoes, cinnamon, bay leaves, parsley, wine, tomato paste, carrots, cloves

Also needs: veal, chicken, onion, carrots, leek, parsley, thyme, bay leaves, tomatoes, tomato paste

Also needs: cranberries, spelt, sausage, kale, onion, carrots, chicken, broth or stock, tomatoes, rosemary, sage, parmesan

Ossobuco, when loosely translated from Italian, means hollowed bone; a reference to the large piece of marrow in the center of the veal shank bone.

Also needs: veal, onion, carrots, butter, wine, broth or stock, tomato paste, anchovies, thyme, bay leaves, lemon, flour

Burgoo is traditional to Western Kentucky and has endless variation. While true tradition burgoo is made from game meats or mutton, modern variation are made from BBQ pork and/or chicken.

Also needs: beef, broth or stock, worcestershire sauce, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, potatoes, carrots, peas, okra, lima beans, corn

Also needs: flour, onion, bell pepper, shrimp, broth or stock, oregano, thyme, bay leaves, cayenne pepper, parsley, sausage, oysters

Also needs: onion, rosemary, oregano, carrots, beef, tomatoes, basil, flour, butter, milk, thyme, nutmeg, mozzarella

Nearly all coq au vin recipes other than those altered for low-fat diets start with lardons, or their more available substitutes, unsmoked bacon or pancetta.

Also needs: chicken, carrots, onion, pancetta, pork, mushrooms, brandy, wine, broth or stock, thyme, bay leaves, butter, asafoetida, parsley

Kung pao chicken (gong bao in Mandarin) is a spicy Sichuan recipe made with diced chicken, chili peppers and peanuts, named after a court official.

Also needs: chicken, oyster sauce, wine, cornstarch, peanuts, chile peppers, red pepper flakes, bell pepper, green onions, soy sauce, vinegar, broth or stock, garlic powder, sesame oil, hoisin sauce

Beef and barley stew is a hearty stew that can be prepared from freezer to table in under 2 hours. It's easy to prepare ahead of time and refrigerate or freeze for later use.

Also needs: beef, onion, potatoes, barley, flour, tomato paste, tomatoes, worcestershire sauce, parsley, paprika, thyme, marjoram, broth or stock, mushrooms, green beans, carrots

Sharba Libya is a traditional and hearty soup enjoyed throughout Libya. It is made with a combination of vegetables, legumes, aromatic spices, and tender chunks of meat.

Also needs: lamb, onion, carrots, potatoes, bell pepper, zucchini, peas, chickpeas, pasta, tomatoes, tomato paste, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, coriander