Individual mini meatloaves stuffed with cheddar cheese, wrapped in crisscrossed bacon, and baked until juicy. Portion-controlled comfort food the whole family will dig into.
Pineapple chicken with a homemade sweet and sour sauce - vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, and sherry - ready in 25 minutes. Serve over rice or chow mein noodles for an easy weeknight dinner.
Spicy chicken tortilla soup where crushed tortilla chips simmer right into the broth, thickening it and lending a toasty corn flavor. Chipotle and cayenne bring the heat, lime and cilantro the bright finish.
Chunky corn chowder loaded with bell peppers, red potatoes, sausage, and a touch of cumin. Half the corn is pureed for a thick, creamy base. Even better the next day.
A make-ahead egg strata layered with sausage, Swiss cheese, broccoli, and stuffing, soaked overnight in a savory custard. Assemble it the night before and bake it for brunch.
Sliced turkey breast in a creamy paprika sauce made with low-fat yogurt and tomato paste, served over parsley-tossed noodles. A lighter take on the Hungarian classic that's ready in under an hour.
Peg's many bean soup simmers a pound of mixed dried beans with pork, hot Italian sausage, peppers, carrots, and grated potato that thickens the broth naturally. A rib-sticking, two-hour pot of soup.
Kaessuppe is a classic German cheese soup: a buttery roux bound with beef broth, melted Emmentaler, and egg yolks, served with golden butter-fried bread croutons on top. Alpine comfort in under 30 minutes.
Minnesota minestrone is a Midwestern take on the Italian classic, built with ground beef, kidney beans, cabbage, and corn. One Dutch oven, feeds ten, pantry friendly.
Cross rib roast braised with vegetables, black olives, tomatoes, red wine, and a bouquet garni for 2 hours until fork-tender. The strained pan juices make a self-thickening gravy with no extra steps.
Hearty Southwestern chicken soup with brown rice, corn, diced tomatoes, green chiles, and a cumin-chili broth. A warming one-pot meal ready in 45 minutes.
Chinese clay pot crab stir-fried with fermented black beans, garlic, ginger, and scallions in rice wine and chicken stock. A dramatic, fragrant shellfish dish ready in 25 minutes.
Asian-glazed chicken drumettes pan-fried in peanut oil with garlic-ginger stir-fry sauce, served over warm sesame coleslaw cooked in the same skillet.
Tender chicken, carrots, peas, and mushrooms simmer in a thick broth gravy then bake under a golden blanket of buttermilk biscuits. Freezer-friendly comfort food the whole family will love.
Baked chicken breasts with amaretto and stuffing with an orange glaze.
This is an easy recipe with some great flavor. Next time I will have rice instead of pasta, and I think it will be yummy too.
Ground turkey and black bean chili: a leaner, tomato-paste-thickened weeknight chili with sweet bell peppers, carrots, chili powder, and cumin. Healthier than beef chili, just as satisfying.
Parsley and Garlic with Olive Oil Over Pasta recipe
Blueberry risotto with fresh boletus (porcini) mushrooms, white wine, thyme, and butter-finished arborio rice. A Swiss-inspired risotto where wild berries meet earthy wild mushrooms.
Chili bean soup made from scratch with dried pink beans, stewed tomatoes, and chili seasoning. Half the beans get mashed for body, the rest set aside for a second meal.
Potato, artichoke, and leek soup pureed silky smooth with fresh thyme and a touch of Tabasco. Served hot or cold, this creamy soup uses milk instead of heavy cream for a lighter bowl.
Chicken and stuffing bread machine loaf with cooked chicken, stuffing mix, mushrooms, celery, and poultry seasoning. Savory yeast bread that tastes like Thanksgiving in slice form.
Asian-style noodles and meatballs with beef-pork meatballs seasoned with ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and mushrooms, served over chow mein noodles in a savory soy-beef broth glaze.
Authentic Mexican white rice using traditional technique: soaked, fried in oil until pale gold, then simmered in chicken broth with garlic and onion until each grain is fluffy and separate.
Golden-crusted chicken pieces sizzle in hot oil until the skin crackles and the meat stays juicy inside. The real magic happens when you turn those savory pan drippings into velvety cream gravy, rich with browned bits and seasoned to perfection.
From-scratch beef chuck chili with dried pinto beans, blended vegetables, tomato paste, and a slow 3-hour simmer. A big-batch recipe built for deep, layered flavor.
Broccoli amandine over baked potatoes with a soy-garlic sauce, toasted almonds, and pimiento. Crisp-tender broccoli in a glossy Asian-inspired glaze spooned over split baked potatoes.
Steamed char siu bao (BBQ pork buns) with a savory-sweet filling of roast pork, oyster sauce, and soy in fluffy steamed dough. A dim sum classic made at home.
Fennel risotto with arborio rice, butter, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and a hint of nutmeg. Creamy Italian comfort food where sweet, anise-scented fennel melts into every spoonful.
Cheese potato chowder with cheddar and blue cheese, ready in 30 minutes using instant potato flakes. A creamy, thick soup with sharp cheese flavor and a tangy blue cheese finish.
Beef Brisket with Barbecue Sauce: a hands-off crockpot brisket cooked low for 10 hours in a Worcestershire-vinegar braise, finished with a separate ketchup-brown-sugar sauce.
Homemade whole grain dog biscuits combine wheat, rye, cornmeal, and cracked bulgur into a chicken broth-flavored dough, baked until bone-hard. A wholesome DIY treat your dog will recognize from the first sniff.
Sweet and sour borscht: a hearty Eastern European beet soup with crumbled sausage, cabbage, and carrots, balanced with lemon juice and sugar. Serve hot or chilled with sour cream and dill.
Quick chicken curry with brandy, mango chutney, and a creamy sauce made in one skillet. A 30-minute weeknight dinner with bold, complex flavor.
Easy cola beef pot roast braised in cola and chicken broth with onion, carrot, and peas. Surprising soda-tenderized beef with a glossy, sweet-savory sauce.
Chilled avocado soup with lime juice, chicken broth, and Mexican crema, served cold with salsa fresca. A silky, no-cook Mexican soup with rich, creamy avocado flavor.
Lamb shank and bean casserole inspired by French cassoulet: garlic-studded shanks braised in red wine and beef stock, layered with beans, caramelized onions, and topped with bacon and golden breadcrumbs.
Cheddar beer vegetable soup with a roux-based broth, mushrooms, and tender-crisp broccoli kept whole and added to the bowl. Two cheeses, one beer, and a soup that lives up to its name.
Cajun chicken and sausage gumbo with a dark roux, ham, two kinds of sausage, Creole seasoning, and cayenne. A Louisiana party pot that feeds 15 to 20.
I was surprised at how good this was. I will add fresh cilantro next time, and fresh veggies such as corn and green onion, celery. Was not spicy enough for my taste, so maybe add jalepeno next time as well. I enjoy this recipe!
Korean chicken soup with ginger, garlic, and gochujang in a sesame-rich broth, finished with toasted sesame seeds and scallions. A warming weeknight bowl with rice cooked right in.
This beer cheese soup recipe is exactly what it sounds like, and tastes just as good—creamy, cheesy delish.
Chinese-style roast pork and mushrooms stir-fried with ginger, scallions, soy sauce, and sherry in a glossy cornstarch sauce. Ready in 30 minutes.
Kwitiaow Pad Thai with rice noodles, prawns, bean curd, egg, and peanuts in a tamarind-palm sugar sauce. An authentic Thai street food classic with traditional condiments on the side.
Bavarian veal rouladen stuffed with bacon and hard-boiled eggs, browned and simmered in a red wine gravy with tomato paste. A hearty German main dish.
Slightly Italian crockpot chicken: slow-cooked chicken breasts with artichoke hearts, mushrooms, and Italian dressing sauce thickened with tapioca. Set-and-forget weeknight dinner for four.
Ribollita is a Tuscan bread soup layered with vegetables, chicken, kidney beans, spinach, stale bread, and Parmesan, then baked until thick and crusty. A hearty Italian peasant soup that improves overnight.
Broiled salmon teriyaki with a homemade ginger soy glaze made from scratch. Fresh ginger root, rice wine, and reduced-sodium soy sauce for a lighter take.