Sugar-glazed beet julienne served on a warm onion vinaigrette with champagne vinegar and olive oil. A refined microwave-cooked beet side dish with elegant plating.
Microwave taco salad with hot Italian sausage, green chilies, and Monterey Jack over crisp lettuce and tomatoes. Single-person dinner ready in 20 minutes start to finish.
California country meatballs with a beef, pork, and veal blend seasoned with fennel seeds, tossed with sauteed tri-color bell peppers, onion, and black olives. A colorful, Italian-inspired skillet dinner.
Meatless chili mole with cocoa powder, two kinds of kidney beans, corn, and melted Jarlsberg cheese. The cocoa adds rich depth without any chocolate sweetness.
Delicious combination of tender, roasted mushrooms filled with a savory herbed filling and are perfect for parties, gatherings, or even a cozy night in.
Andalusian gazpacho with 3 pounds of fresh tomatoes, bread, garlic, olive oil, and white wine vinegar, served ice-cold with a spread of diced vegetable garnishes. No cooking required.
Arkayagan abour is the Armenian royal meatball soup with tiny lamb-and-rice meatballs floated in a lemony egg-thickened broth. Light yet deeply savory, finished with parsley.
Grilled paella with chicken thighs, lobster, shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams, and chorizo over curry-turmeric rice with ancho powder. A show-stopping one-platter feast.
Burger pizza with a seasoned ground beef crust topped with pepperoni, mushrooms, tomato, green pepper, and melted mozzarella. A low-carb, crustless pizza alternative.
Vegetable pilau with turmeric brown rice layered over spiced green beans, peas, and carrots, baked and topped with toasted almonds. A fragrant vegan Indian rice dish.
Madeira roast pheasant with herbes de Provence butter tucked under the skin, a roasted vegetable bed, and a silky Madeira pan sauce. A show-stopping holiday game bird recipe.
Very easy to prepare; Green beans baked in tomato juice.
Mutton dry curry with lamb rubbed in a ground paste of onions, garlic, ginger, cardamom, and curry powder, then slowly fried until the oil rises. A concentrated, saucy-not-soupy Indian curry.
Chicken in salsa verde with tomatillos, green chili peppers, apple juice, and cilantro. A bright, tangy Mexican chicken dish that simmers in under 30 minutes with fresh, clean flavors.
Boeuf en ficelle steams a whole filet mignon suspended by string over boiling beef broth with root vegetables. A classic French technique for rare, intensely beefy tenderloin.
Sauteed rabbit loin brined then braised with fennel, balsamic vinegar, and white wine, finished with a vibrant salsa verde of parsley, capers, spinach, and fennel fronds.
Manila Clams with Black Bean & Ginger Sauce recipe
Turkey giblet gravy with white wine, Madeira, and mirepoix, deglazed with roasting pan drippings. A make-ahead Thanksgiving gravy with deep, layered flavor that freezes for months.
Red potato salad with hard-boiled eggs, diced apple, sweet relish, spicy mustard, and dill. A colorful Valentine's Day side dish with red-skinned potatoes and a creamy dressing.
Thai BBQ chicken drummettes marinated overnight in cilantro root, garlic, curry, turmeric, and fish sauce. Grilled with coconut milk basting and served with a spicy garlic-vinegar dipping sauce.
Barbecued tempeh baked in a homemade molasses-mustard sauce with cumin, coriander, and cayenne. A hearty vegetarian main served over rice or stuffed in pita.
Oven-baked chicken Kiev with boneless breasts dipped in butter, coated in a Parmesan-herb crumb crust, and finished with a white wine, scallion and parsley butter sauce. A baked take, no deep frying required.
Italian vegetable salad with chickpeas, mixed vegetables, olives, and cherry tomatoes in a basil-garlic vinaigrette. A make-ahead marinated salad for potlucks.
Protein-packed avocado tofu egg dip blends creamy avocado with tofu, grated hard-cooked eggs, Dijon mustard, and horseradish. A tangy, no-cook dip ready in 15 minutes.
Hunters pheasant braised with onion, carrot, and celery in stock, finished with a currant jelly-thickened sauce. Classic British game bird comfort served with mash and red cabbage.
Summer squash and corn chowder with smoked trout, bacon, zucchini, and cream. A hearty seasonal soup built on bacon drippings and finished with flaked smoked fish.
Bacon and eggs crescent sandwich bake with crescent roll dough, cheddar, crumbled bacon and an egg-milk custard. Brunch casserole baked in 30 minutes.
Homemade vegetable stock from celery, onions, carrots, and parsley, simmered 30 minutes and strained smooth. Freezes for up to 3 months. A clean, versatile base for soups and sauces.
Eingemachtes Kalbsfleisch, traditional German veal in a creamy lemon-and-egg-yolk-thickened gravy. A classic Swabian comfort dish served over potato dumplings or pasta.
Try something different than the original kabobs, with this simple recipe that is hassle-free!
Stuffed flank steak rolled with a mushroom, herb, and bread crumb filling, browned in bacon fat, and braised in beef broth with a Dijon mustard gravy.
Hearty winter borscht-style soup loaded with pearl barley, lima beans, split peas, lentils, mushrooms, turnips, and carrots in a savory miso-tamari broth. A meat-free, slow-simmered vegan one-pot.
Ham loaf made with ground ham and pork, glazed with a tangy currant jelly and mustard sauce. The best way to use leftover ham in a comforting retro meatloaf.
Sloppy Joe pizza with seasoned ground beef, barbecue sauce, corn, and green onions on a bread shell topped with melted Colby cheese. A quick family dinner mashup.
Cantonese tomato beef stir-fry with thinly sliced flank steak, fresh tomato wedges, garlic, and a sweet-tangy ketchup sauce. A 20-minute Chinese-American takeout classic.
Brown rice salad tossed with French dressing, water chestnuts, snow peas, mushrooms, and red bell pepper. A crunchy, make-ahead cold rice salad for potlucks and picnics.
Romaine, shredded fennel, cauliflower, and red onion tossed in a bright lime-garlic dressing with paprika. A crunchy, no-cook side salad that's vegetarian and diabetic-friendly.
Asian-inspired maple glazed pork ribs slow-baked tender then finished with a sticky soy-maple glaze. Sweet, savory, and spice-touched with curry, garlic, and sesame seeds.
Veal chops in spicy sauce: braised with cumin, saffron, coriander, and cayenne, then finished with a cool cucumber-yogurt spoon sauce. Warm spice meets bright tang in one Dutch oven.
Acorn squash stuffed with brown rice cooked in chicken broth, unsweetened applesauce, toasted pecans, celery, and ground ginger. A hearty fall side dish or light main.
Sauteed broccoli rabe (rapini) with garlic and onion in olive oil. A quick Italian-style side dish with a bold, peppery bite that pairs with grilled meats.
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.
Cold shrimp pasta salad with wine-poached shrimp, fresh basil, sweet peas, and bell pepper in a Dijon-garlic vinaigrette made from the shrimp poaching broth. A no-mayo pasta salad packed with fresh flavor.
Avocado salsa combines diced ripe tomato, red onion, jalapeño, and lots of cilantro in olive oil and lime juice, with chopped avocado folded in just before serving. Bright, chunky pico de gallo with a creamy upgrade.
Obatzda, the classic Bavarian beer cheese spread with ripe Camembert, cream cheese, butter, and caraway seeds. Rustic, pungent, and ready in 10 minutes. A beer garden staple.
Vegan macaroni and cheese with vegan cheddar shreds, plum tomatoes, green onions, Dijon, and a crispy breadcrumb top. A dairy-free version of the classic comfort dish.
Annie Mae Jones' ham and white bean soup, a simple old-fashioned recipe that uses a leftover ham bone, white beans, and a few aromatics. Thickened with mashed beans the traditional way, no roux or cream required.
Steak sandwich with broiled sirloin strips on sub rolls topped with milk-soaked, pepper-dusted deep-fried onion rings. A steakhouse-quality sandwich with crunchy, spicy homemade onion strings.