Classic French ratatouille with eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, green pepper, and basil. The Provençal vegetable stew served hot or cold, a vegan summer-garden essential.
A fiery roux-based Cajun sauce built on the holy trinity, triple pepper heat, and jalapeños simmered in beef stock. Ladle it over roast beef, steaks, or smothered dishes.
Stuffed hamburgers with your choice of fillings sealed between two thin beef patties. Fill with cheese, pickles, mustard, horseradish, or the included peppy cheese filling recipe.
Lighter crustless Spam quiche made with egg whites, skim milk, and low-fat cheese for healthier comfort. All the flavor with less fat in 40 minutes.
Shrimp and sea scallops steamed with orange juice and rice vinegar, then tossed warm in a citrus-sesame vinaigrette with fresh dill and chives. A light, low-calorie seafood dish that's also diabetic-friendly.
Pureed carrot orange soup with curry powder, fresh orange juice and zest, finished with sour cream and scallions. A bright, silky weeknight starter or light lunch.
Homemade hot Italian sausage made from scratch: pork and fat ground with fennel seeds, paprika and a fiery hit of red pepper flakes. Control the heat and salt yourself, then stuff into links.
Ham and Swiss cheese quiche cooked in the microwave with eggs, half-and-half, and a touch of nutmeg. Quick weeknight quiche ready in 27 minutes.
Deep-fried cucumber slices double-coated in cracker crumbs and egg for a crispy, golden side dish. An unexpected way to cook cucumbers that's ready in 20 minutes.
Classic lobster Newburg with cream, egg yolks, butter, and a hit of cayenne and mace. Optional sherry rounds out the rich, old-school seafood favorite.
French onion soup with golden caramelized onions simmered in sauterne wine and pareve bouillon, served with toast rounds and grated Swiss cheese on top.
Oysters and wild rice casserole, a Southern holiday-style bake with plump oysters, nutty wild rice, sage, thyme, and a buttery Ritz cracker topping.
A recipe from one of users, Jeff, he sent the recipe to me, he said "I have ate allot of potatoes in my life these are the best I ever ate without truffle oil".
SPAM strips sautéed with carrots, zucchini, onion, and garlic, then tossed with linguine, Parmesan, and a bright squeeze of lemon juice. A light, veggie-packed 30-minute pasta dinner for eight.
Chilled stuffed mushroom caps marinated in red wine vinaigrette and filled with chopped chicken, spinach, and a tangy mayo-onion mixture. A no-bake party appetizer that comes together in about 20 minutes of active work.
Spice up your dinner with this delectable dish made with a succulent beef steak, potatoes and acorn squash.
Hot turkey sandwich melts loaded with cheddar, mustard, and dill pickles, baked under foil until gooey. Just 5 minutes prep and a brilliant way to use leftover turkey.
Made this for supper tonight, so easy and tasted delicious. Used whole wheat pasta to make it a bit healthier, a definite 5-star one pot meal.
Fresh Southwestern corn and black bean salad with toasted pine nuts, red cabbage, cilantro, and a zesty lime dressing. A colorful vegetarian side ready in under 30 minutes.
Hearty broccoli ham hot dish layered with rice, homemade white sauce, and buttered breadcrumbs. A Midwestern casserole classic that uses up leftover ham.
Loaded vegetables minestrone packs cannellini beans, zucchini, carrots, celery, cabbage, potatoes, green beans, and elbow macaroni into a beef-stock tomato broth. Classic Italian comfort soup, feeds 10.
Overnight-seasoned beef rib roast rubbed with fresh garlic, paprika, turmeric, and thyme, then seared at high heat and slow roasted to medium-rare.
Tender cabbage rolls stuffed with ground beef and rice, simmered for an hour, then topped with a buttery lemon sauce that brightens every bite. A comforting Eastern European classic.
A simple but scrumptious chicken dish that can be cooked to perfection in your crockpot.
Hearty venison stew loaded with potatoes, carrots, corn, green beans, and wax beans in a thick, seasoned broth. A big-batch hunter's stew that feeds a crowd.
Baked four-cheese macaroni made lighter with reduced-fat cheddar, Monterey Jack, nonfat mozzarella, and evaporated skim milk. Golden, bubbly, and still creamy.
Crustless green bean pie with cheddar cheese, mushrooms, and a Bisquick batter that forms its own crust as it bakes. A savory vegetable main dish.
Classic ground beef meatloaf with Parmesan, oregano, and bread cubes, topped with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. Old-school diner comfort food that serves 6 hungry people.
Fresh flavors bring chicken breast to life. The smoky and salty bacon wrapped around a classic caprese combination of basil, tomato and gooey mozzarella cheese make this an awe inspring main. Easy and undeniably delish!
Mongolian beef stir-fry with flank steak, scallions, garlic, hoisin, and oyster sauce. A fast wok-fried takeout favorite with a sweet, savory, slightly spicy sauce.
Orange molasses cookies, soft and puffy with cracked tops, spiced with ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and a hit of black pepper, then rolled in orange sugar. Whole wheat flour and oats make them a wholesome holiday bake.
A quick 25-minute chicken stir-fry loaded with zucchini, bell pepper, tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Crisp veggies, tender chicken cubes, one skillet, zero leftovers.
Seattle scrapple swaps the traditional pork for ground chicken in a sage-and-thyme cornmeal loaf. A Pacific Northwest take on the Pennsylvania Dutch breakfast classic, sliced and pan-fried.
Shrimp Newburg in a creamy white wine and sherry sauce with turmeric, green peas, and heavy cream. An elegant holiday entree served over rice or noodles.
Low fat corn chowder thickened with evaporated skim milk instead of cream. Sweet corn, tender potatoes, and a touch of paprika for a creamy, lightened-up bowl.
Bite-sized phyllo crackers filled with spinach, goat cheese, shallots, and nutmeg, shaped like Christmas crackers and baked golden. A festive holiday appetizer you can make ahead.
Creamy sour cream and corn casserole topped with crumbled bacon, baked until bubbly. A smoky, garlicky side dish that goes with just about everything on the table.
A great way to add some spice to your dinner, this simple but tasty recipe will instantly become one of your favorites for dinner.
Grilled steak crusted with coarsely ground mustard seeds and black peppercorns, served sliced over tomatoes, ice-water-crisped red onion, and Parmesan shavings. Bold and summery.
Beans on toast, with curry.. Because beans on toast is the most boring food known to mankind! Quick, cheap and easy meal for a tiny budget. it's actually quite delicious ;)
A succulent North Indian-style dish made with cumin, plain yogurt and garam marsala.
Lebanese stuffed grape leaves filled with spiced lamb and rice seasoned with allspice and cinnamon, rolled tight and simmered over lemon slices. A traditional Middle Eastern appetizer.
Great turkey, with the herb, after roasting, very yummy!
Hearty chicken and leek soup with pearl barley, carrots, and celery simmered from a whole chicken. A rustic, filling bowl with chewy barley and meltingly soft leeks.
Dive into the world of authentic Italian cooking with this scrumptious dish that will have you saying "Mama, mia!".
A Vietnamese twist on meat sauce with ground pork, fresh tomatoes, fish sauce, lime, and serrano chilies served over steamed rice. Ready in 30 minutes flat.
Homemade barbecue sauce with maple syrup, English mustard, butter, and lemon juice simmered for an hour. A rich, tangy-sweet glaze for ribs, chicken, and grilled meats.
Slow-simmered buffalo meat with beer, root vegetables, and sage tucked under a golden, flaky pastry crust. A rugged pot pie straight from the Northern Plains.