Roasting is one of the best cooking methods for optimizing root vegetables' flavor. Unlike boiling, where water dilutes some of the vegetable's flavor, roasting intensifies it.
Fried rabbit simmered first in salted water with peppercorns and bay leaves until tender, then dredged in flour and pan-fried in butter until golden. A two-step method for crispy, juicy rabbit.
Chicken Alla Spina braised with red wine, onions, and oregano in a roasting pan. An Italian-American one-pan chicken dinner with tender meat and a savory wine sauce for sopping with bread.
Single-serving microwave omelet: two eggs, milk, butter, salt, pepper, and a touch of tarragon, cooked in the microwave in under two minutes. A dorm room and office breakfast solution.
Southern skillet fried green tomatoes cooked slow in cast iron until dark, caramelized, and olive-brown. Flour-dusted, garlic-kissed, and worried around the pan the old-fashioned way.
Brennsuppe is a rustic Austrian flour soup made from a dark lard roux, onions, caraway seeds, and herbs. A humble peasant dish with deep, toasty flavor that warms you from the inside out.
Cherry tomato and grilled onion salad tossed in a double vinegar dressing with white wine and balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, and Italian parsley. A quick warm-cool side dish.
Grilled salmon steaks with spicy pineapple sauce is as delightful to look at as it is to eat. What's more, the sauce goes equally well over lots of other fish and meat dishes.
Chicken base is basically dehydrated, powdered chicken stock. If you can't find it in the supermarket, grind chicken bouillon cubes. For the asparagus, cut about two inches off the stem end. You don't need to peel it. To blanch spinach, simply drop it in boiling salted water for one minute and then immediately submerge it in ice water to stop the cooking and retain the color. The spinach will provide the soup with a vibrant green hue.
Crunchy Italian taralli made with white wine and cracked peppercorns. These boiled-then-baked bread rings from Southern Italy are the ultimate snack for antipasto boards and wine night.
Greek tomato soup with spaghetti, potatoes, and vegetables simmered in olive oil. A simple vegetarian one-pot meal with wholesome, rustic Mediterranean flavors.
Turn leftover boiled beef into a rustic Italian main dish baked under garlicky tomatoes, oregano, and olive oil. Ready in 45 minutes with just 8 simple ingredients.
Simple lentil stew with potatoes, carrots, and thyme served over rice. A hearty, budget-friendly one-pot meal that's naturally vegan and high in fiber.
Succulent chicken breast is served on top of salad greens, fresh herbs and gorgonzola cheese tossed with a simple lemon vinaigrette.
Moroccan eggplant salad with fried eggplant, garlic, cumin, and red pepper dressed in olive oil and lemon juice. A warm-spiced appetizer served at room temperature.
Low-calorie cream of mushroom soup made with canned mushrooms, skim milk, and beef bouillon. A Weight Watchers-friendly vintage recipe ready in 10 minutes with just 4 ingredients.
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