Easy Mexican chicken casserole with cubed chicken breast, mild green chiles, tomatoes, and cream of chicken soup baked under melty cheddar. A 7-ingredient dump-and-bake weeknight dinner.
Louisiana courtbouillon with red snapper and oysters in a dark roux-thickened tomato sauce with the Creole holy trinity, mushrooms, and bay. Served over hot rice. A classic Cajun seafood stew.
Thai-style peanut shrimp pasta with creamy coconut milk sauce, crisp bean sprouts, chopped peanuts, and scallions. A weeknight 30-minute fusion noodle bowl.
Raw vegan vegetable-nut pate with pecans, walnuts, sunflower seeds, cilantro, and grated vegetables. A no-cook plant-based spread served in bell pepper cups with crudites.
Lentil fatta salad with soft-cooked lentils, cubed pita bread, scallions, fresh lemon juice, and olive oil. A warm Middle Eastern salad with hearty texture.
This cheesy and delicious sauce goes well with any type of noodles to make a scrumptious meal you will remember!
Red snapper Veracruz: a classic Mexican fish dish baked in a tomato-olive-jalapeno sauce with garlic, oregano, and bay. Quick to assemble, ready in 30 minutes. The signature dish of Veracruz cuisine.
Alaskan moose meat pie with flour-dredged cubes braised until tender, topped with pie crust and baked golden. A hearty wild game pot pie that works with beef too.
Authentic slow-simmered Indian curry with freshly toasted and ground whole spices, served over fragrant cardamom-turmeric basmati rice. Use any pre-cooked meat for a deeply spiced homemade curry.
Ground turkey simmered with crushed tomatoes, red wine, capers, and fresh herbs piled over roasted spaghetti squash strands. A hearty low-fat, low-calorie dinner that doesn't skimp on flavor.
Macaroni and cheese soup with melted American cheese, elbow macaroni, corn, peas, carrots, and celery. A creamy, kid-friendly comfort soup ready in 30 minutes.
Easy prep and a slow simmer bring this thrifty chili recipe together.
A whole chicken and ham steamed with ginger and sherry, chopped Chinese-style, and served with stir-fried broccoli under a glossy rock sugar glaze. An impressive traditional Chinese banquet dish.
Cauliflower florets stir-fried and simmered in a blended ginger-onion paste with tomatoes, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and a finish of garam masala. A fragrant Indian vegetable side dish with real depth.
Stir-fried chicken breast with onion and green pepper in a creamy broccoli-soy sauce, served over seasoned ramen noodles. A fast 30-minute weeknight dinner using pantry staples.
Ginger-spiced broccoli peanut chicken baked with rice in one dish. Crunchy peanuts and tender broccoli make this a freezer-friendly weeknight winner.
If you're looking for something new for dinner, then try this delicious dish your whole family will go head over heels for!
Fragrant North Indian chicken curry built on toasted cumin, cardamom, and cloves with a rich tomato-onion masala base. This home-style Dhawan family recipe simmers tender chicken breast in warming spices in under 45 minutes.
Irish stuffed rabbit with an apple, onion, and breadcrumb stuffing seasoned with thyme and parsley, braised in stock until fork-tender. Traditional countryside cooking.
Quesadilla quiche, a Tex-Mex twist: Monterey Jack and cheddar, green chiles, tomato, and cumin baked in a custard between two crusts, then served with sour cream and salsa. Cheesy, mildly spicy, crowd-friendly.
Bacon-studded beef burgers broiled with tomato, zucchini, a creamy mayo topping, and a Parmesan finish. A loaded, open-faced burger inspired by classic Chicken Divan flavors.
Egyptian lentils (koshari) with rice and elbow macaroni topped with spicy tomato-vinegar sauce and crispy caramelized onions. A hearty vegan comfort dish.
Brie quesadillas with jalapeño-plum salsa bring creamy, buttery cheese together with sweet-tart stone fruit and a kick of chili. A 30-minute appetizer that punches way above its weight class.
Sautéed chicken breast tossed with fluffy couscous, marinated artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, currants, and toasted pine nuts. Served with a tangy yogurt-tomato sauce on the side.
Pounded chicken breasts dredged in Parmesan flour, pan-seared golden, and baked under a from-scratch sun-dried tomato sauce with bubbly mozzarella. Served over linguine, this lighter chicken parm doesn't skimp on flavor.
Cubed lamb or beef simmered for an hour with saffron, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon until the sauce turns thick and fragrant. A slow-cooked Indian curry built on whole spices.
An unexpected chilled soup featuring black olives simmered in chicken stock with cream, egg, dry sherry, and a dash of steak sauce. Briny, creamy, and utterly sophisticated.
Low-calorie curried chicken with toasted almonds, diced apple, mushrooms, and a creamy lemon sauce. A smart way to turn leftover chicken into a new meal. Serves 5.
Hidatsa stuffed sugar pumpkin: a Plains Native American dish with ground bison or venison, wild rice, and sage filling baked inside a whole sugar pumpkin until tender. Harvest feast main course.
Veggie pizza quiche with mozzarella, sharp cheddar, tomatoes, mushrooms, and green peppers baked in a deep dish pie crust. Where pizza night meets brunch.
A from-scratch double-crust chicken pot pie packed with potatoes, peas, corn, and carrots in a light thyme-scented milk gravy. No canned soup, just real chicken and garden vegetables under a flaky golden crust.
A zesty chili rice salad loaded with kidney beans, green peppers, and onions tossed in a tangy chili-vinegar dressing with a kick of hot sauce. Serve it cold for potlucks, cookouts, or easy meal prep.
Texas-style beanless chili with cubed pork loin and beef brisket braised in beer, tequila, and triple cumin, thickened with masa harina. Six pounds of meat, no beans, all heat.
20-minute sweet and sour chicken stir-fry with juicy mandarin oranges, crunchy water chestnuts, and a kick of crushed red pepper. Wok-fired and bursting with citrus.
Hearty minestrone soup packed with potatoes, green beans, cabbage, spinach, zucchini, and kidney beans. Served with orzo pasta and grated Parmesan in every bowl.
New Orleans-style crawfish consomme simmered with leeks, carrots, and bay leaves. A crystal-clear broth packed with sweet crawfish flavor, worthy of a masterchef.
Chicken stir fry with broccoli, yellow bell pepper, tomatoes, ginger, and garlic in a store-bought stir fry sauce. A fast weeknight dinner served over rice.
Pork BBQ sauce with a massive dose of garlic, minced onion, tiger sauce, Worcestershire, and mustard. A bold, no-cook marinade designed to be stabbed deep into a roast.
Sauteed ham and tender apple slices baked in a smooth cottage cheese custard with a clever buttermilk biscuit crust. A savory-sweet brunch quiche ready in one hour.
It's a very interesting way to make soup in egg shells and it's also fun to eat it from the shells too.
One-skillet pork chops baked over Spanish-style rice with stewed tomatoes, peppers, and Parmesan. A classic 1950s casserole where the chops baste the rice as everything cooks together.
This bean soup sports a colorful mixture of vegetables and rich spices reminiscent of Mexican cuisine. It tastes even better after a night in the refrigerator. Serve topped with crushed tortilla chips and low- fat sour cream, if desired.
Pennsylvania Dutch liver dumplings (Leberknödel) with ground beef liver, onions, eggs, and bread crumbs. Old-world dumplings simmered in broth, makes 4 dozen.
Grape harvester's soup is a French country pot-au-feu with garlic-studded chuck roast, cabbage, turnips, leeks, and tomatoes simmered until fork-tender. A hearty, rustic one-pot meal for cold weather.
Tuna mac and cheese with green olives, celery, and a sour cream and white wine sauce. Layered with American cheese and baked until golden. A retro casserole with grown-up flavor twists.
Blue and cheddar cheese ball blends sharp port wine cheddar, pungent blue cheese, cream cheese, and Worcestershire into a make-ahead party appetizer rolled in toasted walnuts. The classic holiday cheese ball.
A retro layered casserole with crunchy corn chips, Monterey Jack, and a spiced tomato-chili sauce bound with an egg and cream custard. Topped with sour cream and melted cheddar for a rich, bubbly vegetarian bake.
A cold tuna pasta salad with green chiles, horseradish mayo, green olives, and avocado tossed in shell pasta. Let it sit 2 hours for the flavors to meld.