Homemade chicken barley soup with pearl barley, carrots, celery, onion, and sage. Made from scratch with a whole chicken simmered into the broth for deep homestyle flavor.
Persian herb frittata loaded with spinach, parsley, dill, cilantro, and scallions baked until fluffy and golden for a protein-rich meal.
Hearty turkey noodle soup: leftover turkey, egg noodles and the classic mirepoix simmered into a comforting weeknight bowl. Ready in 30 minutes, made for the day after Thanksgiving.
Slow cooker BBQ beef sandwiches with shredded chuck roast in a tangy tomato sauce, brown sugar, and mustard. Fork-tender and crowd-ready on buns.
Mexican picadillo with ground beef, apples, raisins, green olives, and toasted almonds. Sweet, savory, and versatile taco filling.
Competition-style Texas chili with 4 pounds of cubed round steak, 14 spices including curry and cinnamon, green chiles, and a secret weapon: milk chocolate melted in at the end.
Braised veal shanks (osso buco-style) with porcini mushrooms, white wine, rosemary, and a classic mirepoix. Oven-braised until fork-tender, with a reduced pan sauce.
Tired of making the same old stew? Then try this simple recipe that will having you making a savory and succulent dish in no time!
Italian onion soup with caramelized Vidalia onions in beef broth, topped with homemade croutons, Parmesan, and melted mozzarella baked until bubbly and golden.
Polish-style fried onion seasoning: finely chopped onions browned with flour in oil, finished with a knob of butter. The make-ahead golden flavor base for Polish soups, dumplings, and gravies.
One-skillet fish fillets with sauteed mushrooms, soy sauce, and dry sherry. A light, diabetic-friendly dinner that cooks gently in about 30 minutes with clean Asian-inspired flavors.
Louisiana chicken gumbo with stewing hen, andouille sausage, oysters, and file powder built in a cast iron pot. Browned-hen fond, holy trinity, and oyster liquor give this gumbo serious depth.
Boudin du pays is a traditional Quë©bécois blood pudding sauce made from fresh pork, lung, heart, and neck simmered with onions, cloves, savory, and coriander.
Szechuan chicken in sesame paste with toasted peppercorns, green tea, ginger, and red pepper flakes, served cold in lettuce wraps. A spicy, make-ahead Chinese appetizer.
Vegetarian stuffed grape leaves (dolmades) with rice, pine nuts, raisins, tomato, and cinnamon. Slow-simmered in olive oil and lemon, served chilled with yogurt-mint dipping sauce.
Zesty pot roast: a 4-pound beef chuck braised low in tomato soup, water, and vinegar for hours, then finished with applesauce stirred into the sauce. A vintage Americana take on Sunday pot roast.
Curried shellfish pot pie with lobster, shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, and toasted almonds in a sherry-cream curry sauce under golden puff pastry.
Pork chops Dijon: skillet-seared pork loin chops smothered in a Dijon mustard and Italian dressing glaze, cooked covered with sweet onions for tender 30-minute weeknight dinner.
Roast leg of lamb studded with garlic and rosemary, rubbed with lemon juice, roasted over sliced potatoes and onions. Finished with a fresh mint butter pan sauce.
Why Be Normal Burger mixes ground turkey with wild rice, whole cranberry sauce, and cooking wine for a Thanksgiving-inspired grilled burger. Anything but ordinary.
Asparagus shrimp salad with herb dressing marinates plump shrimp and crisp-tender spears in a vinaigrette sharp with basil, oregano, and chervil. Cool, make-ahead salad served over lettuce with diced tomato and Monterey Jack.
Pork ribs roasted with lemon and onion slices, then basted every 15 minutes in a tangy ketchup-Worcestershire sauce until the meat turns mahogany. Dad's method delivers fork-tender ribs with layers of sweet, sour, and savory flavor.
These crispy pan-fried crabcakes get their crunch from a golden cornmeal crust while minced cornichons and jalapeño add bright, briny heat. Fresh lump crab stays the star with minimal filler.
Grilled hot Italian sausage sandwiches with charred poblano, red, and yellow bell peppers, onions, and horseradish mustard on hollowed-out sandwich rolls.
Simple cabbage soup with carrots, potatoes, onions, garlic, and dill. Five-vegetable peasant soup that costs under five dollars and tastes like grandmother's kitchen.
Breakfast sausage bread rolls mild and hot Italian sausage, mushrooms, onion, and mozzarella into a stuffed jelly-roll loaf for sliceable, freezer-friendly brunch wedges that beat any boxed pastry.
Homemade chipotle sauce with rehydrated dried chipotles, bacon, tomatoes, beef stock, and fresh cilantro. A smoky, spicy Mexican sauce with customizable heat level.
Hearty bazaar vegetable soup with split peas, pearl barley, lima beans, carrots, onion, and dill simmered low and slow until thick and stew-like. Old-fashioned comfort soup for cold days.
Marinated prawns soak cooked shrimp in a spicy white vinegar bath with whole chilies, oregano, carrots, and stuffed olives for two days. A make-ahead Caribbean-style escabeche appetizer.
Bean burrito casserole layers tortillas with pinto beans, brown rice, and scallions under a homemade chili-spiked enchilada sauce. Vegetarian make-ahead Mexican casserole baked in one dish.
Bean and beef soup with navy beans, stewing beef, prunes, and root vegetables, scented with whole cloves. An old-world soup where dried fruit adds unexpected sweet depth to a long, hearty simmer.
Chilled Avocado Soup with ginger, serrano chile, and lime, topped with cilantro cream and walnut oil-dressed julienned radishes. A layered Mexican-inspired cold soup that also works served hot.
This savory tomato sauce made with carrots, green bell peppers and tomatoes will become one of your crockpot favorites.
Lamb bredie, a South African stew with bone-in lamb, cabbage, carrots, green chiles, cinnamon, and cloves simmered low and slow for 75 minutes. No stirring required.
Hot pepper salsa for canning, made with banana peppers, green peppers, garlic, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Sweet-hot ketchup-based relish, makes 12 jars.
Chickpea and green bean salad with two separate garam masala dressings, garlic, cayenne, and fresh ginger. A spiced bean salad served cold or at room temperature.
Grilled lobster basted in basil butter served with a warm chanterelle, corn, and bacon salad with frisee and sherry vinegar. A stunning summer seafood main course.
Beef barley stew baked in the oven with ground beef, tomatoes, carrots, water chestnuts, green pepper, and oregano. A hearty one-dish casserole with lean beef and pearl barley.
Onion and prosciutto tart on puff pastry with thyme, rosemary, and black olives. A savory French-style tart with slow-cooked onions and salty cured ham on a flaky, golden crust.
Chicken and apple casserole with green lentils, root vegetables, and apple juice braised in one pot. A hearty fall dinner where the lentils cook right in the broth alongside browned chicken quarters.
When hunting season arrives, try this dish that contains rice, apples and a variety of spices.
Slow cooker beef and pork barbecue with brown sugar, chili powder, tomato paste, and vinegar. Cooks until fork-tender and shreds for sandwiches. Oven method included.
Sirloin steaks pan-cooked in a tangy lemon juice, mustard, and steak sauce mixture, topped with crispy French fried onions. A fast weeknight steak dinner with built-in flavor.
Make your dinner feel special with this scrumptious spinach salad everyone will enjoy!
Danish frikadeller meatballs: traditional pan-fried Scandinavian meatballs from twice-ground veal and pork, served with browned butter, potatoes, and stewed cabbage.
Make-ahead Italian antipasto with tuna, olives, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, and vegetables simmered in tomato sauce. Freezes for up to three months.
Cauliflower with beef Sichuan style: marinated round steak stir-fried with cauliflower, carrots, and dried mushrooms in a peppercorn-spiced sauce. Classic Sichuan balance of heat and depth.