Italian chicken tonnato: poached breasts sliced thin and draped in a silky sauce of tuna, anchovies, mayonnaise, white wine, and lemon. Served cold with capers and parsley. Elegant and make-ahead friendly.
Cream of peanut soup from Colonial Williamsburg's Kings Arms Tavern: a velvety blend of peanut butter, chicken broth, sauteed celery and onion, finished with cream and chopped peanuts. Southern tavern classic.
Rustic Spanish chickpea soup with chorizo, ham hock, carrots, and tomato sauce simmered in chicken broth. Hearty, smoky, and on the table in just 30 minutes.
Pork chile verde: tender pork simmered in a tangy blended sauce of tomatillos, jalapeño and green chiles with cumin. A comforting Mexican green chili for rice or tortillas.
Creamy spicy pumpkin bisque with ground hot chiles, dry sherry, and half-and-half. A grown-up fall soup that balances pumpkin's sweetness with serious heat and depth.
Miss Allie's chicken and rice casserole is an old-fashioned one-pot bake where chicken slow-cooks over onions, mushrooms, and butter, then rice steams in the rendered pan juices. Pure Sunday-supper comfort.
Let your kitchen smell wonderful with this scrumptious dish made of succotash, chicken and a variety of spices.
Tossed some broth and cabbage into the slow cooker, and household members said, "Hmm, smells good, what is it?" Just some cabbage. That's it." He said "You should find a Gerrman name for it." Really simple, and very tasty! Easy to make with typical ingredients that can be found in your pantry.
Greek meatballs (keftedes) with ground lamb, rice, and herbs in a classic avgolemono egg-lemon sauce. Served over rice for a tangy, comforting traditional Greek dinner.
Velvety leek and potato soup with crumbled Stilton cheese melted in and a splash of tawny port for warmth. A rich, quintessentially English starter ready in 45 minutes.
By using braising to cook the chicken slowly over a long time creates fall-off the bone tender meat and allows the rich flavors to mingle perfectly together. Creamy and rich flavor without all the fat.
If you're one who enjoys cold soup, then this delicious dish will please your tastebuds in no time!
French chicken soup with apples, leeks, and Calvados in cream-enriched broth. Elegant autumn soup ready in 60 minutes for sophisticated dinners.
Microwave cheddar potato soup with carrots, celery, onion, and a splash of half-and-half. A four-serving cheesy comfort soup that goes from chopped vegetables to a steaming bowl in 25 minutes flat.
Rice almondine with brown minute rice, green beans, toasted almonds, and dill cooked in chicken broth with lemon juice. A quick 15-minute side dish with nutty crunch.
Creamy Mexican avocado-lime soup with cilantro, cumin, crema Mexicana, and chicken broth, puréed smooth and topped with Cotija cheese and fresh avocado cubes.
Hearty red lentil soup with carrots, celery, leeks, and tomatoes simmered in chicken broth with thyme and bay leaf. Partially pureed for a creamy-chunky texture.
Hearty brussels sprouts soup loaded with smoky kielbasa and tender potatoes in a rich chicken broth. A rustic, warming one-pot meal ready in just 35 minutes.
Mussel and corn chowder with a silky milled corn base, steamed mussels, and sweet red pepper. A coastal New England twist on classic corn chowder, ready in about 40 minutes.
Cajun-style gumbo built on a dark red-brown roux with smoked sausage, lentils, carrots, celery, and a kick of cayenne. Thick, smoky, and protein-packed in 75 minutes.
Stir-fry prawns in black bean sauce: plump shrimp and crisp bok choy, snow peas, shiitake and pepper tossed in a savory fermented black bean, garlic and ginger sauce. A fast, restaurant-style Chinese stir-fry loaded with vegetables.
Rice and Italian sausage stuffing with raisins, mustard greens, Parmesan, sage, thyme, and rosemary. A bread-free stuffing for a 10-12 pound turkey, make-ahead friendly.
Cajun shrimp pasta with linguine tossed in a slow-simmered tomato sauce spiked with cayenne, thyme, Worcestershire, and hot sauce, finished with Parmesan.
Low-fat chicken casserole with water chestnuts, cream of chicken soup, and evaporated skim milk. A creamy, crunchy baked dish that's lighter than it tastes.
Chinese five-spice chicken stir-fry with peaches, snow peas, and a lemon-broth glaze served over rice. A sweet-savory wok dinner ready in 20 minutes.
Avocado Gazpacho skips the tomato and builds a green chilled soup from cucumber, avocado, fresh dill, and a splash of vodka. Half the avocado blends smooth, half stays chopped for texture.
Curry-roasted pork loin glazed with mango chutney, surrounded by caramelized pineapple chunks. Tropical Indian-inspired roast with fresh mango garnish.
Chicken fried steak with creamy pan gravy: tenderized chuck or round pounded with seasoned flour, breaded in cracker crumbs, fried until golden, then smothered in cream gravy made from the drippings.
Italian four-cheese risotto with fontina, Gorgonzola, Parmesan, and Romano stirred into creamy arborio rice. Rich, indulgent, and ready in under an hour.
Authentic mole poblano sauce made from scratch with mulato, ancho, pasilla, and chipotle chilies, roasted vegetables, toasted nuts, sesame seeds, and Mexican chocolate. A complex, deeply layered sauce worth every minute.
Tom Kha Gai, the classic Thai chicken coconut soup with galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and fish sauce. Aromatic, creamy, and bright with fresh lime juice and serrano chiles.
Warm rice and barley salad with shrimp, butter-toasted almonds, raisins, and a Dijon vinaigrette. A hearty grain salad cooked entirely in the microwave and served on lettuce.
Sizzling Sichuan scallops wok-tossed with ginger, garlic, chili paste, and crunchy cucumber, then poured hot onto a screaming cast iron platter at the table. Pure drama.
Bacon and cheddar beer soup with sauteed potatoes, carrots, celery and onions, simmered in chicken broth with a can of bacon-cheddar cheese sauce, beer, paprika and a hint of liquid smoke. A hearty pub-style chowder.
A rich creamy chowder with corn and sausages -- This chowder is a variation on a family recipe from an old roommate of mine. (She makes it without the sausage, and with more water). It goes very well with most seafood.
Chilled spicy shrimp poached in vinegar, broth, dry mustard, and hot sauce. A make-ahead appetizer with bold tangy heat and clean shrimp flavor.
Barbecued short ribs with a homemade gastrique-style sauce of caramelized vinegar, brown sugar, and warm spices. The day-ahead method delivers grill-ready ribs with sauce that clings.
Curried pork cutlets in a peach and ginger sauce with fresh peaches and peach jam. A quick skillet dinner where sweet fruit meets warm curry spice in under 25 minutes.
Wild rice chicken casserole: cubed chicken, wild rice mix, cream of chicken soup, water chestnuts, and mushrooms baked with soy sauce for a Midwestern potluck classic.
Make your family excited with this scrumptious dish that will have them licking their fingers!
Jalapeño corn chowder with sweet summer corn, pickled peppers, and crumbled feta. A fast, creamy 30-minute soup with real heat and fresh bell pepper crunch.
Sizzling rice soup with shrimp, ham, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots in chicken broth. Deep-fried rice puffs and crackles when it hits the hot broth.
Crispy sesame chicken just like takeout: chicken cubes in a light, crackly batter deep-fried golden, then coated in a glossy sweet-and-tangy sesame sauce and showered with toasted sesame seeds. Serve over rice.
Quick and easy way to cook brussel sprouts, and it is a light and refreshing side dish for your holiday menu!
Post-Thanksgiving turkey enchiladas with green chiles, Monterey Jack, and sour cream rolled in corn tortillas with a homemade chili-cumin red sauce. Leftover turkey, reinvented.
Spinach ricotta stuffed shells with a cabbage twist, baked in tomato-broth sauce with nutmeg. A lighter Italian-American main with hidden-vegetable smarts.
Authentic enchiladas verdes with poached shredded chicken, fresh tomatillo-serrano salsa verde, Monterey Jack, and sour cream. A from-scratch Mexican classic.
Creamy Tomato Bisque with Lump Crabmeat and Basil recipe