Chicken and wild rice casserole layers chunks of chicken breast, mushrooms, and slivered almonds with wild rice in a from-scratch cream sauce. A hearty potluck classic with no canned soup needed.
Crispy corn tortilla quesadilla stuffed with charred corn, sundried tomatoes, red onion, and smoky melted mozzarella. Vegetarian, light, and done in 16 minutes flat.
Pork St. Tammany: Louisiana-style rolled pork loin stuffed with rice, apricots, pecans, and mushrooms, wrapped in bacon and slow-roasted. Creole holiday centerpiece with sweet, nutty stuffing.
I wouldn't think of making roast beef, pot roast, beef stew, or osso buco without thyme. I also use it on steaks and chops as in the below recipe for lamb, which in my opinion, has the best affinity for thyme.
This cinnamon-orange marinade, characteristic of Balkan cooking, is a specialty of Georgia in south-central Russia.The tabaka marinade is usually used with chicken and game hen, but it also goes nicely with swordfish.
Slow-simmered Brazilian black bean soup with cumin, coriander, orange juice, and a splash of dry sherry. Partially pureed for velvety thickness and topped with a cool dollop of sour cream.
Peppered seafood sausage: fresh fish, shrimp, jalapeños, and cilantro ground together, stuffed into hog casings, and gently poached. A Southwestern take on fish sausage, bound with egg whites and brightened by cumin and lemon.
Favourite Sweet 'N' Sour Pork with Pineapple recipe
Butter-seared pork loin with a tangy blackberry gastrique and fresh mango-mint salsa. A restaurant-quality dish with bright, fruity contrast in just 30 minutes.
Aushok are Afghan spinach-filled dumplings made with egg roll wrappers, served with garlicky yogurt, tomato korma sauce, and a coriander-spiced beef sauce. Three bold sauces, one unforgettable bowl.
Salsa pesto blends fresh basil, garlic, and onion with butter, olive oil, Parmesan, and toasted pine nuts for a richer, creamier spin on classic Genovese pesto. Toss with pasta, spread on grilled bread, or spoon over roast chicken.
This is a little different than the usual coleslaw, but very good and easy to prepare. Prepare ingredients ahead of time, then put salad together whenever you wish.
Lipton calico coleslaw with shredded cabbage, red onion, and a creamy dressing of sour cream, mayonnaise, Dijon, and dry vegetable soup mix. 15 minute shortcut slaw.
Vegetarian ratatouille lasagna layers Provencal vegetables with ricotta, mozzarella, marinara, and bechamel between tender noodles. Meatless, hearty, feeds six.
Guadalajara-style gazpacho with shrimp, avocado, jicama, fresh corn, and a spicy tomato-lime base. A Mexican twist on cold soup that doubles as a no-cook summer main dish.
Think Reuben sandwich, but with chicken. Boneless breasts baked with tangy sauerkraut, melted provolone, and Russian dressing. Only 30 minutes start to finish.
Very easy and quick recipe, chicken is cooked with cinnamon and garlic, very great flavor.
Old-fashioned chopped beef liver spread with hard-boiled eggs, onions, and melted butter. Molded in a loaf pan and served chilled on crackers or toast as an appetizer or lunch.
Ginger Grilled Chicken on Apple Rice Papaya Coconut Cream recipe
Sharp cheddar fondue with apple juice, Dijon mustard, and onion powder served with crusty bread cubes and blanched vegetables. A fall-inspired cheese dip ready in 30 minutes.
Fiddlehead fern salad with a warm butter vinaigrette, mustard, paprika, and chopped hard-boiled eggs. A classic spring side dish for foraged fiddleheads.
Plump shrimp steamed over beer with crab boil seasoning, then tossed with a fresh tomato salsa loaded with jalapeño, red onion, lime, and garlic. Serve hot, cold, or anywhere in between.
Silky fettuccine tossed in a rich cream sauce with smoked salmon, fresh dill, a splash of vodka, and a shower of Parmesan. Elegant enough for date night, easy enough for a Tuesday.
Authentic General Tso's chicken stir-fried with dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, orange zest, and dried citrus peel. A from-scratch version with no batter, no deep frying, and real numbing heat.
Chinese-style braised pork (fantasy pork) slow-cooked in dark soy sauce, rice wine, star anise, and Szechuan peppercorns until fall-apart tender. A rich, aromatic showpiece.
Navy bean borscht with beef, bacon, kielbasa, beets, cabbage, and potatoes in a sweet-sour broth. A hearty Polish-style beet soup thickened with a butter-flour paste and topped with sour cream.
Rabbit with tomatoes and herbs: bacon-wrapped pieces rubbed with thyme and garlic, browned then simmered in a fresh tomato sauce. A rustic European-style dinner ready in 50 minutes.
Vegan baked mac and cheese with mashed tofu, soy milk, and nutritional yeast for a dairy-free cheesy sauce. Worcestershire and tamari add savory depth - hot and bubbly from the oven.
Creamy mushroom zucchini soup pureed with chive cream cheese for a velvety, rich texture. Just 30 minutes and a handful of ingredients for a satisfying bowl with optional curry warmth.
Flaky pie crust stuffed with curried ground turkey, tomatoes, raisins, and veggies. Make-ahead friendly and freezer-ready for busy weeknights.
Velvety broccoli cheese soup with a bold Dijon mustard kick. Pureed stalks create a silky base while tender florets add texture in every spoonful.
A spicy and delicious dish that calls for canned tomatoes, red chili peppers and rice flour.
Bacon-browned chicken braised with saffron, mint, and parsley in reduced chicken broth, finished with crispy bacon bits and sweet seedless grapes. A rustic, medieval-inspired dish with bold, unexpected flavors.
Griesssuppe is a traditional German semolina soup made with beef broth, egg, nutmeg, and butter. A simple, warming comfort soup that simmers for an hour to develop deep, silky body.
Traditional Swedish cabbage rolls (kåldolmar) filled with ground beef, pork sausage, and rice, browned in butter and brown sugar, then baked in broth and finished with a cream pan sauce. Comfort food with Scandinavian roots.
Roasted chicken thighs Provençal with crispy skin-on thighs, rosemary-thyme potatoes, roasted plum tomatoes, carrots, and briny Niçoise olives. A French countryside sheet-pan dinner for six.
Whole flounder stuffed with crabmeat, country ham, and sherry, baked in lemon butter until flaky and golden. A Southern coastal classic that brings the shore to your supper table.
Lobster tomato bisque builds layers of flavor from flambeed lobster shells, white wine, tomatoes, tarragon, and cream, finished with reserved lobster meat and lobster-infused butter. Classic French restaurant technique.
Ground beef pie with mashed potato crust, mushrooms, shallots, garlic, and sharp cheddar baked until golden. Think shepherd's pie meets meat pie, and it's ready in about an hour.
Poppy seed pasta casserole with ground turkey in tomato sauce layered over creamy fettuccine tossed with Neufchatel, cottage cheese, and sour cream.
Ricotta-stuffed zucchini flowers filled with creamy ricotta, Asiago, chopped almonds, basil and parsley. Delicate squash blossoms baked until warm, elegant enough for company, easy enough for a summer Tuesday.
Hot dogs dipped in beer batter, rolled in coconut, and deep-fried until golden and crunchy. A wild twist on the classic corn dog that brings tropical crunch to game day or backyard cookouts.
Bring the flavor of New Orleans into your kitchen with this succulent dish made of shrimp, potatoes and yellow squash.
Homemade pickled herring fillets simmered in a sweet-spiced vinegar brine with cinnamon sticks, allspice, mace, peppercorns, cloves, and onion. A traditional German preparation made for big batches.
Goan pork vindaloo built from scratch: whole spices toasted and ground, fried onion purée, ginger-garlic paste, and a sharp wine vinegar kick. The real coastal Indian version, not the curry-house imitation.
Four-day vegetable soup that evolves with new ingredients each day. Start with cabbage, carrots, turnip, and rosemary, then build on it with beets, spinach, and chickpeas.
Russian codfish soup with milk, cream and simple seasonings. Delicate white fish soup ready in 40 minutes, named after Rasputin.
Savory Gorgonzola and leek crème brûlée: silky blue cheese custard with sweet sautéed leeks, torched to a bubbling Parmesan crust. An elegant first course that turns brûlée savory.