A creamy chilled broccoli soup blended silky smooth with milk, half-and-half, and a hint of nutmeg. Ready in 30 minutes with just a blender, a saucepan, and a handful of ingredients.
Double-decker cheese melt with a creamy cheddar-butter-egg spread blended in a food processor, layered on two slices of bread, and baked until golden and bubbly. Ready in 20 minutes.
My mother's recipe from a page torn out of a cookbook years ago. Great for leftovers.
This cream cheese-based cracker spread is served free at a local pub. It was so delicious that I knew I had to try to duplicate it home after I first had it. At the pub, the spread is served with club-type crackers, but it goes well on any cracker or with crudites.
The bottom of the pizza, called the "crust", may vary widely according to style—thin as in a typical hand-tossed pizza or Roman pizza, or thick as in a typical pan pizza or Chicago-style pizza. It is traditionally plain, but may also be seasoned with garlic, or herbs, or stuffed with cheese.
A quick and easy enchilada sauce that you can make in about 10 minutes.
Chunky broccoli soup with celery, carrots, and onion in a creamy roux-thickened broth. A hearty vegetarian-friendly soup that comes together in 45 minutes from one pot.
Make it ahead to save some time for your party day, and it tastes delicious when it comes out of the oven and freshly baked.
Wild game braised bear steak marinated overnight, seared golden, then slow-simmered in tomato soup with chili powder and onions until fork-tender. A hearty backcountry main dish.
Ground venison casserole layered shepherd's-pie style with green beans, creamy mashed potatoes, and melty cheese on top. A hearty one-dish dinner that puts lean game meat to good use.
Turkey burgers seasoned with Worcestershire and onion salt, topped with butter-sauteed mushrooms. A leaner burger with savory depth, ready in 30 minutes.
Gramma Bahrt's salmon piroghi, a hearty double-crust pie layered with stock-cooked rice, flaked salmon, hard-boiled eggs and buttery chives. A Russian-style salmon pie baked golden and glossy.
Thick-cut potato spears brushed with mayonnaise and baked until golden and crispy. Just four ingredients and the crunchiest oven fries you'll ever make.
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.
One base recipe, five crunchy flavor combos: Tropical, Barbecue, Hot & Spicy, Herbed Pecan, and Curry. Baked cereal snack mix for parties, game day, or straight-from-the-oven snacking.
Italian crepes stuffed with tuna and anchovy filling, folded into half-moons and baked until crisp. Migliaccini, a savory Italian crepe you won't find everywhere.
Surprise cheeseburgers are stuffed patties hiding a molten core of sharp cheddar cheese spread, dill relish, and mustard. Broiled until juicy and served on toasted buns: think Juicy Lucy meets American Sunday lunch.
Toss cereal, pretzels, Bugles, and corn chips with butter and bold spices, then bake low and slow for an addictive party snack mix coated in Parmesan.
Marinated ginger chicken with lemon juice, soy sauce, and double ginger (fresh and ground) soaked overnight then grilled or broiled. Bold flavor, simple prep.
Sweet and tangy peach barbecue sauce with brown sugar, ginger, and mace for basting grilled hot dogs, pork, or chicken. This fruity twist on classic BBQ sauce comes together in 10 minutes flat.
Butter-browned veal steaks simmered in white wine with rosemary and a hint of umami from Mei Yen seasoning, finished with sautéed mushrooms folded into a lush sour cream sauce. Comfort food with continental flair in one hour.
Vegetarian gravy made with nutritional yeast, mushrooms, and vegetable bouillon. Rich, savory, and ready in 30 minutes with zero chicken required.
Vegetarian broth that mimics chicken stock using nutritional yeast, mushrooms, onions, and poultry seasoning. The 5-minute meatless replacement for chicken stock in any recipe.
Tender sliced roast beef smothered in a tangy homemade BBQ sauce with brown sugar, lemon juice, and Worcestershire. Made entirely in the microwave in just 10 minutes for the fastest weeknight sandwich fix.
Premium steaks marinated in a Roquefort, sour cream, and red wine marinade, charcoal-grilled and topped with butter-sautéed mushrooms. A show-stopping steakhouse dinner for a crowd.
Classic baked salmon timbales with olives, tarragon, and a tomato-tinted Mornay sauce. Retro custard-cup fish bakes that unmold neatly for a proper dinner party.
Vegan pesto tofu manicotti: shells stuffed with mashed soft tofu, basil pesto, scallions, peppers, and mushrooms. Topped with marinara and shredded soy mozzarella, baked until bubbly. Plant-based dinner-party comfort food.
Classic party mix tosses Chex-style cereals and pretzel sticks in a Worcestershire butter sauce, baked low until every piece turns deeply seasoned and crisp. The original snack-bowl staple, ready in an hour.
Add a new taste to your party platters with this easy recipe that will have you making a scrumptious appetizer everyone will love!
Minnesota-style hamburger hot dish with ground beef, egg noodles, American cheese, celery, and olives in a tomato-ketchup sauce. A one-pot comfort food classic that simmers in 30 minutes.
Homemade turkey jerky marinated in soy sauce, Worcestershire, liquid smoke, and hot sauce. Dehydrate in the oven or a dehydrator for a high-protein, smoky snack.
Lazy perogi casserole layers lasagna noodles with mashed potatoes, cottage cheese, cheddar, and buttery onions. All the flavor of homemade pierogies, none of the folding.
Two-cheese meatloaf with Parmesan mixed into the meat and Monterey Jack melted over the top until bubbly. Green olives and tarragon give this loaf a bold, briny twist you won't find in a standard recipe.
Two cheese meatloaf with Parmesan baked inside and Monterey Jack melted over the top like frosting. Loaded with green olives, Worcestershire, tarragon, and crushed saltines.
Mock parmigiana shapes seasoned beef patties, bakes them in a mushroom-tomato sauce, then tops with melted mozzarella. The veal parmigiana shortcut for any weeknight.
Sourdough steak uses tangy sourdough starter as a wet dip before dredging round steak in seasoned flour for a crispy, pan-fried crust. A frontier-style take on chicken fried steak.
Speedy gazpacho blends vegetable juice cocktail with fresh cucumber, green pepper, celery, and red wine vinegar for a chilled Spanish-style [soup](/recipes/soups) ready in 10 minutes. A hot-weather lifesaver when tomatoes are not in peak season.
Homemade baked chicken nuggets with a seasoned bread crumb and cornmeal coating. Crispy, golden, and ready in 30 minutes with no deep frying. A kid-friendly dinner from scratch.
Linguine with white clam sauce keeps it simple: heavy cream, chopped clams with their briny juice, thyme, and onion salt tossed with hot pasta. A 20-minute weeknight Italian classic.
Cheddar and cream cheese ball with sherry, ripe olives, and Worcestershire, rolled in dried beef. Make-ahead appetizer that improves with a few days in the fridge.
Vegetable stuffed meat loaf with shredded carrot and potato tucked inside lean ground beef, slow cooker friendly with a ketchup mustard glaze. The classic comfort dinner with a hidden vegetable surprise.
Classic creamy potato salad with hard-boiled eggs, scallions, garlic powder, onion salt, and mayonnaise. A simple, old-school potato salad that rests 2 hours for the best flavor.
Hot French cheese sandwiches with whipped sharp cheddar, butter, and eggs baked until golden and puffy. A retro open-topped baked sandwich that's freezer-friendly for quick meals.
A cheesy chicken sandwich with bacon and avocados. Perfect for company brunch.
Broiled open-face crab burgers loaded with cheddar, hard-boiled eggs, and a tangy mayo-ketchup spread on toasted bun halves. Bubbly, golden, and ready in 20 minutes.
Grilled venison kabobs marinated in cranberry juice, olive oil, garlic, and herbs with mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers. A hunter's favorite that tames game meat with a fruity, savory marinade.
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.
Cheesy meat log frosted with mashed potatoes and broiled with sharp cheddar on top. A vintage Lincoln's Birthday party centerpiece, somewhere between meatloaf and a yule log.