Italian saltimbocca: thin veal scallops layered with sage and prosciutto, rolled, browned in butter, and braised in a quick Marsala pan sauce. The name means jumps in the mouth, and it earns it.
Louisiana-style grillades made with grilled venison simmered in a dark roux gravy loaded with the holy trinity, red wine, and three kinds of tomatoes. Serve it over creamy grits, cher.
This quick and tasty soup that can be served as a side dish or just with a crusty bread and crackers!
Oven-braised lamb stew with flageolet beans, elbow macaroni, fresh oregano, and Roma tomatoes. Browned lamb simmers in stock for 1 1/2 hours, then the pasta cooks right in the pot.
Full-spread taco bar: chipotle-spiced ground beef simmered in tomato broth, chunky homemade guacamole with lime and garlic, and fresh serrano pico. Twelve tacos' worth of filling with every fixing on the table.
Italian sausage risotto with Arborio rice, beef broth, white wine, and Parmesan. Slow-stirred until creamy with browned sausage folded through every bite.
Wild boar saddle slow-roasted over Cuban-style black beans with dark rum, smoked ham, and salt pork. Hunter's chili with deep, layered flavors and traditional egg-and-scallion garnish.
Tomato cheese soup made with oven-roasted tomatoes, sauteed mushrooms, fresh herbs, and cream cheese stirred in for a velvety, rich finish.
A warm beef and bacon stew is served over pasta. It's delicious and fills you up. A great fall or winter dish.
Beef tenderloin slit lengthwise, packed with a savory mushroom and ham bread stuffing, then broiled and served with a brandied tomato gravy. The retro dinner-party showpiece that turns one tenderloin into a memorable plated entree.
Medaillons de veau en croute: veal loin medallions seared, topped with mushroom duxelles, and baked in puff pastry. Classic French haute cuisine served with a white wine pan sauce.
Sausage and cornbread cabbage rolls stuff sweet apple, cornbread dressing mix, and pork sausage inside wilted cabbage leaves. Microwave-quick with an apple-cider pan sauce.
Classic French onion soup with slowly caramelized onions in beef broth, a splash of port wine, and broiled Swiss and Parmesan cheese on toasted baguette. Make ahead and finish under the broiler.
Green tomato mincemeat made from scratch with suet, apples, raisins, citron, and warm spices. A traditional preserve for holiday pies, sealed with a splash of brandy.
Beef cabbage rolls baked in a clay cooker with ground beef, salt pork, cooked rice, and beef stock. The clay pot traps steam for tender, juicy rolls with a rich, meaty filling.
French-style cream of pea soup pureed with rice, enriched with egg yolks and heavy cream, and garnished with wilted lettuce. An elegant, velvety potage ready in 30 minutes.
Braised rabbit with prunes in a rich beef and chicken broth, pan-fried in butter until fall-off-the-bone tender. A classic French-inspired one-pot dish served over wild rice.
Cheese and chili soup with 10 cloves of garlic, fresh tomatoes, sharp cheddar, mozzarella, and salsa stirred in at the end. Thick, cheesy, and loaded with flavor.
Oriental beef fondue: paper-thin slices of filet mignon swished through bubbling beef broth at the table, then dipped in sauces. The Asian-style hot pot dinner that turns supper into theater.
Belgian carbonnade braises beef chuck and smoked ham in dark beer with onions, carrots, and herbs, finished with scotch, vinegar, and toasted walnuts. Deep stew flavor in every spoonful.
Roast your lamb chops this summer with this simple recipe that uses a bit of lime juice to give it an extravagant taste!
In this classic French braised beek, red wine and vegetable stew is a simple and delicious dish. The flavour and texture allow you to keep it warm for your guests.
Whole chicken and lentils baked in a clay cooker with smoked pork, aromatics, red wine, and dry mustard. A one-pot French-style braise with deeply concentrated flavor.
Grilled beef tenderloin steaks with a roasted garlic red wine reduction, pressed into a pistachio and sunflower seed crust. Restaurant-quality steak at home.
Ground beef and potato stir-fry seasoned with cinnamon, cumin, and paprika in a Moroccan-inspired spice blend. A fast 30-minute one-wok weeknight dinner.
Brisket pot roast broils then braises a 6-pound beef brisket over caramelized onions in beef stock for 3 to 4 hours. Overnight rest deepens flavor and lets the fat skim cleanly.
Pork tenderloin strips with Granny Smith apples, paprika, and tomato served over egg noodles. A savory-sweet microwave dinner ready in 35 minutes.
Soupe a l'oignon is the classic French onion soup with deeply caramelized onions, beef stock, vermouth, and cognac, topped with garlic-rubbed bread and broiled Swiss cheese. The bistro standard, done the long way.
Microwave steak au poivre with cracked peppercorns and a quick brandy pan sauce, made in a microwave browning dish. Bistro-style French peppercorn steak in 5 minutes flat.
Lighter beef stroganoff loaded with mushrooms, snow peas, and bell pepper in a dill sour cream sauce over broad noodles. Tender beef tenderloin strips with more vegetables, less guilt.
Mexican meatballs (albondigas) made with three meats, corn tortillas soaked in milk, cumin, and oregano, simmered in red chili sauce and beef broth. A traditional Southwestern appetizer or main dish.
Beef in Guinness is a classic Irish pub stew with cubed beef, [carrots](/recipes/carrots), and onions braised in stout. The malty, roasted notes of the beer build a deep mahogany sauce reduced to a glossy pour-over finish.
French mushroom and ham soup simmers earthy mushrooms in beef stock with French mustard and ham, then finishes with evaporated milk and a splash of whiskey. Bistro elegance in 40 minutes.
Rich cheddar beer soup made with Vermont cheddar, sharp New York cheese, beef stock, and a full bottle of beer. Roux-thickened with celery, leeks, and carrots.
Daube glace: the classic New Orleans cold beef aspic from Louisiana Creole tradition. Shredded pot roast suspended in jellied savory consomme with celery, lemon, and Tabasco. A summer Creole appetizer.
British-Indian style beef curry with cubed beef, apples, raisins, and chutney in a curry-spiced gravy, then oven-braised two hours until fork-tender. Classic colonial-era comfort food.
Retro curry-style ground beef skillet with tomatoes, apple, raisins, coconut, and chutney cooked with rice in one pot. A mild, sweet-savory Indian-inspired weeknight dinner.
Tender Scandinavian-style meatballs simmered in a dill and white wine beef gravy, served over buttered noodles. Warming Nordic comfort food with a whisper of cardamom.
Buffalo chili: ground bison simmered with three peppers, jalapenos, green chiles, and warm spice blend. Lean, gamy alternative to beef chili with serious heat.
Stuffed veal breast with an herb filling of bacon, mushrooms, ground beef, dill, and tarragon, roasted in a Dutch oven with a sour cream pan gravy. A classic German Sunday roast.
Slow-simmered cabbage with sausage, onions, and beef broth. A hearty German-style one-pot meal with tender, caramelized cabbage served with home fries.
New England chuck roast slow-cooked with carrots, onions, celery, and cabbage wedges, served with a homemade horseradish gravy from the pot broth.
Zesty beef burgers seasoned with lemon zest, sage, ginger, and hot sauce for a flavor-packed patty that grills or broils in 15 minutes. A bold twist on the classic backyard burger.
German-style pot roast braised with chopped dill pickles, dried mushrooms, and peppercorns, finished with sour cream for a tangy, rich gravy. A Central European twist on classic pot roast.
Weight-conscious cabbage soup with ground beef, tomato juice, mixed vegetables, and beef bouillon. A filling, low-carb soup that simmers for 2 hours with simple pantry ingredients.
Slow cooker pot roast with beef chuck rubbed in seasoned salt, paprika, and pepper. Set it and forget it for 8 to 10 hours until fork-tender. Just seven simple pantry ingredients.
Seared filet mignon steaks served on a crispy layered potato cake with a brandy, mushroom, sour cream, and green olive sauce. A French-inspired steakhouse dinner at home.
Rack of lamb seared, brushed with Dijon, and pressed with a garlicky rosemary-thyme breadcrumb crust, then roasted to a rosy medium-rare. Finished with a quick basil pesto pan sauce for an elegant dinner-party centerpiece.