Vegetarian chili with kidney beans, raisins, cashews, beer, and Swiss cheese. Spiced with cumin, allspice, and Tabasco, simmered two hours for deep, complex flavor.
Broiled chicken breasts marinated in Dijon mustard, lime juice, ground ginger, shallots, and light sour cream. A tangy, low-fat chicken dinner that cooks in just 10 minutes under the broiler.
Light linguine with white clam sauce made with canned clams simmered in their own briny liquid with onion, parsley, and Parmesan. A low-fat Italian pasta that lets the clean ocean flavor of the clams shine through.
Old-fashioned sage meatloaf with ground beef, rolled oats, applesauce, and crumbled sage, scored on top and brushed with steak sauce for a glazed, savory crust.
Penne pasta tossed with leftover cooked turkey, broccoli florets and a quick garlicky tomato sauce kicked up with chili flakes. A leftover-turkey weeknight dinner ready in 45 minutes.
Classic American potato salad with hard-boiled eggs, celery, onion, mustard, and sweet relish in a creamy mayo dressing. Served chilled with a paprika finish.
Pepper-crusted stuffed flank steak filled with savory sauteed mushroom and onion stuffing, then grilled over hot coals for a smoky char and juicy medium-rare center.
Copycat Olive Garden Shrimp Cristoforo: shrimp sauteed in a homemade basil, garlic, and parmesan compound butter, then tossed with linguine. A restaurant-style shrimp pasta that comes together fast once the butter is made.
Salmon en papillote with julienned carrot, zucchini, and leek in a vermouth-Dijon broth. A French foil-packet method that steams the fish in its own aromatic juices for restaurant-quality results.
Wild rice and turkey salad with chopped apples, raisins, celery, and scallions in an olive oil vinaigrette with nutmeg. A great way to use leftover turkey.
Homemade baked chicken nuggets with a seasoned bread crumb and cornmeal coating. Crispy, golden, and ready in 30 minutes with no deep frying. A kid-friendly dinner from scratch.
Classic oyster stew with shucked oysters gently cooked in butter, then combined with scalded milk and cream. Seasoned with white pepper and nutmeg. Simple, rich, and traditional.
Delicious twice baked goats cheese soufflé made with nutmeg and Australian Alpine Pepper.
Golden-brown chicken pieces nestle into creamy rice cooked in milk for this foolproof one-pan dinner. Just brown, layer, and bake. Tender meat, fluffy rice, zero fuss.
Pepper-crusted roast beef eye of round coated in Dijon mustard and cracked black pepper, served with a roasted red pepper and fresh basil compound butter. An elegant, simple roast.
Mom's oven bag brisket marinated overnight in soy sauce, white vinegar, ketchup, and a heavy coat of coarse black pepper. Low and slow in a cooking bag for fork-tender results.
A simple recipe that creates a scrumptious beef brisket that everyone will love!
Classic Crab Louis salad with chilled crab meat on shredded lettuce topped with a tangy Louis sauce of cream, chili sauce, lemon, and Worcestershire. A no-cook West Coast classic.
Cold crab dip with cream cheese, mayonnaise, sharp aged cheddar, hard-boiled eggs and minced onion. Mixed in 10 minutes and refrigerated. Serve with crackers, toast points or crudites for parties.
Warm up your cold winter days with this hearty and delicious potato soup that will make your days seem a little bit brighter.
Classic veal saltimbocca with prosciutto, fresh sage, and a quick white wine pan sauce. A traditional Roman dish that lives up to its name: jumps in the mouth. Ready in 30 minutes.
Salmon baked in cream with bay leaf, cloves, thyme, and onion, then served with a silky cream sauce finished with lemon juice. An elegant old-school French-style fish dish with a rich, aromatic sauce.
Golden Harvest beef brisket braised with yams, carrots, apples, and potatoes, finished with mandarin orange glaze. One-pot autumn Sunday dinner that feeds six.
Middle Eastern rice pilaf with cashews, raisins, dried apricots, and warm spices like cardamom and turmeric. A fragrant side dish with caramelized onions and a sweet-savory balance.
Herbed focaccia layered with fresh basil, thyme, rosemary, and sage in the dough plus a topping of olive-oil-soaked onions, kalamata olives, and a cornmeal-crusted bottom for shattering crunch.
Quick microwave cheese stuffed zucchini with parmesan, tomatoes, and breadcrumbs. Tender zucchini boats filled with a savory vegetarian mixture in 30 minutes.
Shrimp and rice: garlicky shrimp sauteed with onion, Italian herbs and white wine, finished with a sprinkle of breadcrumbs and spooned over buttery rice. A fast, comforting weeknight seafood dinner.
Fiery salsa: fresh pico de gallo with ten jalapenos, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime, and lemon. Made ahead and chilled overnight for the bold heat to develop fully.
Basque-style venison roast studded with garlic, smothered in onions, green peppers, pimentos, and bacon, then slow-roasted until tender. Drippings make rich gravy.
A Tex-Mex tamale-style bake with seasoned ground beef, green chilies, melted Monterey Jack, and a golden cornbread crust. Pantry ingredients, one baking dish, and dinner is on the table.
Homemade cream soup mix: a dry pantry blend of powdered milk, cornstarch, bouillon and herbs that replaces canned cream-of-anything soup. Lower sodium, no preservatives, ready when you need it.
Szechuan-style tangerine beef stir-fried with dried orange peel, chili peppers, and roasted peppercorns. Flank steak marinated in soy, ginger, and rice wine.
Ham and macaroni casserole baked in a brown sugar-mustard white sauce with sliced apples and a buttered bread crumb topping. A sweet-savory comfort bake.
Jack's barbecue pintos: dried pinto beans slow-simmered until tender, then finished with sauteed bacon, onions, garlic, and green chilies. Smoky, hearty cookout side that beats anything from a can.
Vegan tofu noodle soup with frozen-then-thawed tofu for a chewy, meaty texture. Simmered in herb-seasoned vegetable broth with carrots, celery, peas, and egg-free noodles.
Ham and vegetable linguine with asparagus, mushrooms, zucchini, and peas in a Parmesan cream sauce. A loaded one-skillet pasta dinner ready in 30 minutes.
Creamy tarragon dressing made with nonfat yogurt, light mayo, and fresh tarragon. Four ingredients, no cooking, ready in 5 minutes. A lighter take on classic French herb dressing.
Spinach pasta soup with orzo, tomato paste, and chicken broth, ready in 30 minutes. A light, low-sodium soup loaded with fresh greens and tiny pasta in a savory tomato broth.
Grilled sirloin steak topped with a French-style herb butter made from softened unsalted butter, shallots, parsley, and chervil. Simple steakhouse elegance with just seven ingredients.
Your basic burger recipe with ground beef, onion powder, salt, and pepper. The secret is a light touch when mixing and shaping. Overworked meat makes tough, dense patties.
Frittata is great for breakfast, it loads with all kinds of nutrition, and it is so flexible, you can add any your favorite vegetables, or some shredded chicken or bacon bits. In this recipe, using spinach, sweet red bell pepper and marjoram gives the frittata delicious flavor and lots of health benefits.
Venison shortcake with ground venison or elk in a savory mustard-ketchup gravy, piled between homemade biscuit halves. A rustic hunter's meal with from-scratch biscuits.
Westphalian leg of lamb roasted in a buttermilk and vegetable sauce inside an oven bag. A German roasting method that keeps the meat incredibly tender with a tangy pan gravy.
Low-fat chicken fajitas with five peppers: red, yellow, green bell peppers plus jalapeno and black pepper. Lime and cumin marinated, served in whole wheat tortillas.
Turkey tetrazzini made in the microwave with spaghetti, mushrooms, sherry cream sauce, and Parmesan. A quick, creamy way to use leftover turkey in 30 minutes.
Noodles, cabbage, and onions, the classic haluski: tender egg noodles tossed with buttery, golden-browned cabbage and sweet caramelized onions. Humble Eastern European comfort food in one skillet.
New potato casserole with thinly sliced potatoes and onions baked under butter until tender and golden, served with herbed sour cream. Five ingredients and effortlessly simple.
Chilled avocado soup blends buttermilk, ripe avocado, cucumber, and lime into a no-cook bowl with a green hot-sauce kick. Cold, creamy, and ready straight from the blender for hot-weather lunches.