Italian beef over buttered egg noodles with sliced round steak marinated in red wine vinegar, Worcestershire, basil, marjoram, and garlic. Savory, saucy, comes together in one skillet.
Easy stuffed pork chops, thick chops pocketed with a savory bread crumb, onion, and parsley stuffing, browned, then braised in beef broth until tender. A homey, satisfying dinner with a built-in pan sauce.
Rostbraten mit Pilzfulle, a classic German flank steak rolled around a mushroom, onion and herb stuffing, braised with bacon in mustard-kissed beef gravy. A rustic, old-world Sunday dinner centerpiece.
Portuguese red bean soup with chorizo sausage, kidney beans, potatoes, tomatoes, and paprika in chicken broth. A hearty, smoky one-pot soup inspired by traditional Portuguese cooking.
One-skillet crab rice with toasted long grain rice, tomatoes, green peas, and a splash of dry sherry. A quick seafood rice dish with Spanish-style flavor.
Spicy orange beef stir-fry with flank steak, orange zest, marmalade, soy sauce, and dried chili. A glossy, citrusy wok dish served over rice and ready in 20 minutes.
Traditional lamb rogan josh, the aromatic Kashmiri curry. Tender lamb braised low in a fragrant base of whole spices, browned onions, ginger and garlic, with yogurt stirred in for a rich reddish-brown sauce.
Florida sweet corn chowder is a creamy Southern soup with rendered bacon, Vidalia onions, red bell pepper, fresh cut corn, and diced russet potatoes simmered in chicken stock and finished with heavy cream.
Southwestern crab cakes with carrots, celery, and cayenne, pan-fried golden and served with a smoky pasilla chili aioli made with pimientos, white wine, and garlic.
Grilled whole fish wrapped in banana leaf with a garlic, ginger, coriander root, and peppercorn paste. Served with a fresh chile lime sauce for a traditional Asian grilled seafood dish.
One pan chicken and noodles with cream of chicken soup, mushrooms, and lemon juice. Noodles cook right in the creamy broth with cubed chicken for an easy weeknight dinner in one pot.
Ratatouille soup is the Provencal vegetable stew turned into a light, brothy bowl with eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, and green pepper. Ready in about 35 minutes for an easy, healthy weeknight dinner.
Skillet chicken paella with boneless chicken breast, long grain rice, saffron, oregano, stewed tomatoes, sweet red pepper, and frozen peas. A weeknight, no-paella-pan version of the Spanish classic. One pan, 40 minutes.
Tuscan skillet chicken with cannellini beans, fresh spinach, tomatoes, garlic, and rosemary. One pan, 30 minutes, healthy weeknight Italian dinner.
Creamy baked orzo simmered in chicken broth with briny kalamata olives and finished with fresh herbs. A Mediterranean-inspired side dish that's ready in 40 minutes.
Hearty Southwestern meatball soup with beef and pork meatballs, rice, tomato paste, and fresh coriander simmered in a rich beef broth. Sopa de albóndigas at its finest.
A rustic Italian cauliflower soup simmered in beef broth with plenty of garlic, red pepper flakes, and fresh parsley. Ladle it into bowls and shower with freshly grated Romano cheese. Simple, bold, and soul-warming.
Bay scallops and linguine in a light garlic white wine sauce with mushrooms, green onions, and shredded carrots. A low-calorie seafood pasta that feels indulgent without the guilt.
Puchero is to Mexican cooking what Pot-au-Feu is to French. The difference lies in Puchero's imaginative combination of vegetables and fruits. Since it is even more delicious the second day, this recipe will make an ample amount to serve 8 for dinner, with some left over for lunch the following day.
A succulent chicken dish made with Canadian bacon, mushrooms, pimento-stuffed olives and lightly toasted almonds.
Interactive Chinese hot pot with beef, chicken, shrimp, and fresh vegetables cooked tableside in simmering broth. A fun, social dining experience perfect for gatherings.
Browned chicken thighs simmered in a Cuban-inspired sauce of dark rum, orange juice concentrate, cumin, and oregano, served over lettuce with black beans, pimentos, and citrus garnish.
A hearty one-pot stew with diced chicken, elbow macaroni, tomatoes, and mixed vegetables simmered in chicken broth. Cozy, filling, and ready in under an hour.
A succulent and scrumptious dish that can be served over noodles or rice.
Curried ground beef with ginger, raisins, and almonds served over creamy mashed sweet potatoes. Warm spices meet comfort food in this make-ahead casserole dinner for four.
Rich onion soup built on a blond roux, loaded with smoky andouille sausage, finished with melted Parmesan and crispy croutons for French onion meets Cajun flair.
Grilled Gulf Red Snapper with Basil Lime Sauce recipe
Pichelsteiner is a hearty Bavarian layered stew of pork, beef, and mutton slow-cooked with potatoes, carrots, celeriac, and leeks in beef stock. A rustic German classic that gets better the next day.
Curry-rubbed lamb rib chops seared in peanut oil until crusty and golden, finished with a silky wine-butter pan sauce of shallots, broth, and tomato paste. A fast, refined dinner for four.
Irish kidney soup, a slow-simmered offal classic with veal or beef kidney, beef stock, sherry, and bouquet garni. The pub-style soup of old Ireland.
Gobi dal with red lentils, cauliflower, coconut, and cashews simmered in cumin, coriander, and turmeric. A thick, warming Indian stew that's a complete meal with rice.
Basque lamb stew simmered with carrots, turnips, thyme, and rosemary in a chicken-stock gravy. A make-ahead, freezer-friendly stew with a lamb shoulder base that splits into batches for the week.
Creamy chicken stew with mushrooms, thyme, and sour cream sauce. A 30-minute comfort meal that's wonderful over egg noodles or crusty French bread.
This is a very yummy sandwiches, you can use your leftover turkey or you can just do it as a deliciouos sandwiches.
Baked orzo with crumbled feta, kasseri cheese, fresh dill, heavy cream, and olive oil. A rich Greek-style pasta side dish that can be assembled a day ahead and baked before serving.
Mediterranean stuffed meatballs hide blanched vegetables inside seasoned beef with Parmesan and nutmeg, breaded and deep-fried, served over spaghetti with ratatouille sauce.
Quick chicken fricassee in a creamy white wine and mushroom sauce thickened with cornstarch. A simple weeknight version of the French classic, ready in 30 minutes.
Kentucky-style burgoo soup made with mixed cooked meats, okra, lima beans, corn, and garden vegetables in a rich beef-and-chicken broth. A lighter take on the legendary Bluegrass State stew.
Seared buffalo tenderloin medallions finished with a Jack Daniels pan sauce of veal stock and cream. A restaurant-quality 20-minute dinner for two that feels like a special occasion.
General Tso's chicken: crispy egg-white battered chicken stir-fried with ginger, garlic, scallions, and dried chilies in a sweet-tangy soy and vinegar sauce. The Hunan-style Chinese-American classic done right.
Hearty crockpot chili loaded with homemade beef meatballs, kidney beans, tomatoes, and fluffy cornmeal dumplings cooked right on top for stick-to-your-ribs comfort.
A simple soup that is perfect for the fall and your lunch or dinner.
Chinese-style shrimp stir-fry with red peppers, peas, fresh mint, and basil in a savory anchovy-soy sauce. A fragrant, colorful dinner over rice in just 30 minutes.
Get your chicken intoxicated with this succulent dish that is perfect to serve when you have a couple of friends over for dinner!
A creamy chowder loaded with baby clams, shrimp, potatoes, corn, and red bell pepper in a buttery fennel-scented broth finished with half-and-half. Bowl-to-table in 40 minutes.
This is a Texas style red chili. Texas chili has no tomatoes but more importantly NO BEANS! Some of the ingredients I used, like the chocolate and the granulated chicken broth in lieu of salt, are non-traditional but I like the flavor it adds.
A silky British-style soup pairing ripe tomatoes with tart cooking apples, simmered in stock and pureed velvet-smooth. Equally lovely hot with a swirl of cream and snipped chives, or chilled on a warm summer afternoon.
Russian salmon coulibiac: flaked salmon, rice, mushrooms, hard-boiled eggs, and dill wrapped in flaky puff pastry. A showstopper main course with deep Russian roots.