Ground beef, sauteed zucchini, and green pepper layered with cheddar and fresh tomato slices in a flaky crescent roll crust. A quick savory pie with a hint of dill, ready in 30 minutes.
Pantry salmon patties from canned salmon: a creamy bechamel-bound mix with lemon, mustard, and Beau Monde seasoning, pan-fried crisp. Served with a tangy lemon cheese sauce on the side.
Roasted pork gets bathed in an exotic cumin-spiced sauce loaded with dates, pine nuts, and aromatic spices, creating a historical Roman-inspired dish that brings ancient flavors to modern tables.
Ground beef and elbow macaroni simmered in tomato soup with cream-style corn, topped with melted cheddar and baked until bubbly. A kid-friendly one-dish casserole ready in an hour.
Bacon and Swiss quiche baked in a noodle crust instead of pastry. Egg noodles line the pie plate for a crispy, carb-friendly shell filled with creamy custard and Parmesan.
Baker's Delight sour dough french onion soup. Warm, comforting with a bit of zing from the sourdough. The onions are slow roasted for perfect results every time.
Mussels steamed over a simmering tomato-white wine sauce with oregano and red pepper flakes, served on pasta and topped with crumbled feta cheese. A Greek-inspired seafood pasta dinner for two.
Mom's best tourtiere is the classic French-Canadian pork pie: spiced ground pork with mace, sage and a little raisin, bound with grated potato in a flaky double crust. A treasured Quebec Christmas tradition.
This is an easy and tasty salad, chicken sausage accompanied with potato, excellent combination.
Italian-style jalapeño chili with hot Italian sausage, ground chuck, fennel, red wine, and three kinds of peppers. A sturdy bowl for game day or cold-weather feeding.
Ground chicken and ramen noodles tossed in a tangy tomato-sour cream sauce with Worcestershire and mustard. A 30-minute skillet dinner that upgrades instant noodles into a real meal.
A colorful spiral pasta salad with tomatoes, green pepper, black olives, and hard-boiled eggs in a tangy paprika mayo dressing. Make it ahead and let the flavors mingle overnight.
Steamed spinach dressed with soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, sesame seeds, garlic, and a touch of vinegar. An authentic Korean banchan side dish (sigumchi namul) in minutes.
Kakavia is the Greek fisherman's soup: tomato, fennel, and herb broth simmered with mixed fish, lobster, shrimp, and scallops, ladled over thick toast. Rustic Mediterranean seafood stew at its most generous.
Rich broccoli crevette soup with shrimp, clams, cream, and fresh herbs. A seafood chowder that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen.
Provencal Beef Bacon Stew with Potato and Carrot recipe
Golden-browned whole chicken pieces simmered with okra, fresh tomatoes, cumin, and white wine until fall-off-the-bone tender. A soulful one-pot stew that tastes even better the next day.
Casco Bay Rice tosses brown rice with shrimp, crab, marinated artichoke hearts, and tomatoes in a sherry-white wine sauce. A coastal Maine-inspired seafood rice bowl ready in 30 minutes.
Hearty ziti casserole loaded with browned ground beef, earthy mushrooms, and red wine-spiked sauce topped with melty mozzarella. Feeds a crowd with sour cream on the side.
Tender beef short ribs get a head start in the microwave, then hit the grill for smoky, charred edges and sticky honey-chili glaze. Ready in under an hour with a quick ketchup-based barbecue marinade.
Jerk chicken & nectarine salad with honey-lime dressing ready in 30 minutes. Spicy grilled chicken thighs over crisp romaine with sweet, juicy nectarines and scallions.
Hearty beef and vegetable stew loaded with tomatoes, potatoes, corn, green beans, peas, and summer squash. Simmered low and slow in a Dutch oven, this feeds a crowd of 10.
Oven-baked "un-fried" chicken coated in yogurt and seasoned Italian bread crumbs with Old Bay and Creole spices. Crispy, flavorful, and low-fat with no deep frying required.
Rotini tossed with broccoli, zucchini, crab, and Parmesan in garlic-olive oil. Light 30-minute pasta dinner.
Littleneck clams steamed open in white wine with leeks, garlic, and cream, finished with a splash of Ricard for an anise-kissed French bistro soup. Ready in 30 minutes.
Chuck roast marinates in a bright lemon-onion bath before roasting until tender in this citrus-forward pot roast where fresh lemon slices and marjoram create unexpected flavor that breaks from traditional brown gravy.
Jumbo shrimp marinated in brandy, garlic, and lemon then skewered with bok choy and broiled until charred and succulent. A show-stopping appetizer or light dinner ready in under an hour.
Loaded Western frittata with ground turkey, potatoes, mushrooms, and melted cheese seasoned with cumin, sage, and thyme. A one-skillet egg dish that feeds a crowd for brunch or dinner.
Crunchy no-mayo coleslaw with shredded red cabbage, cauliflower, and carrots tossed in a tangy tarragon-dill vinaigrette. A vibrant, make-ahead side dish that holds up at cookouts and potlucks.
Greek village salad (horiatiki) layers wedge-cut tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, green pepper, onion rings, and black olives under a sharp oregano-garlic vinaigrette. No lettuce, no fuss, all summer.
Pasta shells stuffed with tofu, mozzarella, mushrooms, and red pepper, baked under a fresh fennel and tomato sauce. A lighter, plant-forward spin on stuffed shells.
Taco salad with a fresh cumin vinaigrette, toasted tortilla chips, cooked turkey, ripe avocado, and cheddar. Lighter than the diner version with a sharp dressing in place of creamy sauce.
Celery sukiyaki with thin-sliced flank steak, water chestnuts, and onions simmered in a savory soy-ginger broth. Serve over rice for a fast weeknight stir-fry.
Fresh Roma tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and garlic tossed with hot linguine in a no-cook caprese-style sauce. The easiest summer pasta you'll make all season, ready in 30 minutes.
Pressure cooker chicken cacciatora with stewed tomatoes, white wine, zucchini, red peppers, and garlic. A rustic Italian one-pot dinner served over pasta in about an hour.
Flattened chicken breasts stuffed with curried rice, sweet raisins, and herbs, then pan-browned and simmered in white wine. An elegant weeknight main that looks fancy but comes together in about an hour.
Hot, creamy crabmeat dip with melted cream cheese, butter, garlic, and a dash of hot sauce. Just 5 ingredients and 25 minutes for the ultimate warm party dip.
A quick vegan curry with chickpeas, potatoes, tri-color peppers, and apples over brown rice. Weeknight-friendly and ready in 40 minutes.
Hearty smoky lentil soup simmered with a ham hock, Roma tomatoes, cabbage, carrots and Italian herbs. A thick, stick-to-your-ribs bowl that's built for cold weather.
Ground turkey simmered in a tangy homemade barbecue sauce with apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, chili powder, and Worcestershire, piled onto kaiser rolls. A leaner, no-grill sloppy joe that's ready in 30 minutes.
French-style vegetable stew with eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, and green pepper simmered in a Dutch oven. A ratatouille-inspired one-pot dish ready in under an hour.
A from-scratch turkey chowder simmered from the carcass with carrots, celery, potatoes, and diced turkey, served with a caramelized cranberry compote and sour cream. The most elegant way to use your Thanksgiving leftovers.
No-cook tuna rice salad tossed in a tangy sweet-and-sour vinegar dressing with fresh tomatoes, red onion, celery, scallions, and green peas. Low-fat, filling, and ready in 20 minutes from pantry staples.
Warm fajita rice salad with lime-marinated sirloin, corn, black olives, cherry tomatoes, and a zesty picante dressing. Tex-Mex meets rice bowl in one bold platter.
Peggy's corn chowder builds a roux right in bacon drippings, then layers in milk, creamed corn, and potatoes for a thick, smoky weeknight bowl. Add clams for a coastal twist.
Savory fried rice with turmeric, cardamom, whole cloves, sauteed leeks, cashews, and raisins. A warmly spiced, jewel-toned rice dish with sweet and savory contrast in every bite.
Caribbean shrimp sautéed with a warm spice rub, fresh mango, white wine, orange juice, cilantro, and toasted coconut. Tropical, vibrant, and on the table in 35 minutes.
Tender squid poached for 30 seconds in white wine, lemon, and garlic, then chilled in its marinade. A light, bright Mediterranean-style appetizer or cold pasta topping ready in minutes.