Lard boeuf bourguignon layers thin sliced rump beef with carrots, mushrooms, and pork fatback in burgundy wine and cognac. A slow-cooked French country casserole.
Pork and oyster egg roll filling with mushrooms, red pepper, scallions, and a drizzle of sesame oil. Stir-fried fast, loaded with umami, and ready to wrap.
Pork sausage barbecue beans, a one-skillet cookout side of hot Italian sausage, baked beans, bell pepper, green onions, and a brown sugar spiced BBQ sauce.
Irish lamb stew with red potatoes, pearl onions, and a splash of Irish ale. Slow-simmered with thyme and bay until the lamb is fork-tender. A St. Patrick's Day classic.
Meatball zucchini Italiano is a fast one-skillet dinner: tender beef meatballs and sliced zucchini simmered in a quick tomato sauce and spooned over pasta. A weeknight-easy way to sneak in vegetables.
A thick, creamy chowder loaded with chicken breast, rotini pasta, broccoli, carrots, and cauliflower in a milk-based broth topped with Parmesan. Hearty and lighter than it looks.
A simple authentic Indian chicken curry. Adjust the spices to suit your tastes. Serve it with steamed rice or spicy rice puloa (posted separately)
Add some sophistication to dinner with this succulent chicken dish made with savory mushrooms and burgundy wine.
Nacho-loaded cornbread squares with a mashed pinto bean and chili layer, jalapenos, mushrooms, tomatoes, and melted cheddar. Topped with sour cream, olives, and green onions.
Hearty vegetarian stew with chickpeas, parsnips, carrots, potatoes, and cabbage simmered in a tomato-herb broth. Filling, wholesome, and on the table in under an hour.
White turkey chili with cannellini beans, leeks, green chiles, and a flour-thickened broth seasoned with cumin, coriander, and chili powder. Big-batch chili for crowds.
Hungarian chicken paprikash simmers chicken in paprika and onions, finished with sour cream and served over tender homemade nokedli (Hungarian egg dumplings).
Fresh salmon cakes bound with cornflake crumbs, celery, and thyme, pan-fried golden and served with a horseradish-spiked lemon-herb mayonnaise. A bistro-style seafood dinner.
Toasted French bread replaces noodles in this layered lasagna with seasoned ground beef, fresh tomato slices, a creamy Parmesan white sauce, and bubbly golden mozzarella on top.
Chicken fajitas with bell peppers, red onion, and a splash of lemon and tabasco. A quick weeknight fajita recipe that cooks in 15 minutes and doubles for later in the week.
A beef stew full of mushrooms, onions, carrots and hint of sophisticated red wine.
Penne with artichoke hearts, ricotta, spinach, and white wine in a light lemon sauce. No cream, no oil, and packed with vegetables. A fresh 15-minute pasta dinner.
From-scratch breakfast sausage links made with pork, fresh pork fat, sage, thyme, and cracked peppercorns stuffed into natural casings. A charcuterie project that rewards patience with incredible flavor.
Chunky smoked sausage and bean soup packed with potatoes, cabbage, mixed vegetables, and two kinds of beans in a brothy, no-oil base. A filling one-pot meal in 60 minutes.
Creamy baked chicken curry layered over rice with tart Granny Smith apples and buttery avocado slices. A rich yogurt-cream sauce ties it all together in this 30-minute casserole.
Fish fillets stuffed with mushrooms, bacon, ginger, and scallions, then steamed with white wine and soy sauce. Works with catfish, trout, or flounder. A light, flavorful fish dinner in 40 minutes.
Bulgur wheat baked with roasted eggplant, fresh spinach, roasted garlic, bell peppers, currants, and slivered almonds. A vibrant vegetarian casserole packed with Mediterranean flavor.
Greek moussaka with layers of salted eggplant, zucchini, potatoes, and cinnamon-spiced ground beef under a thick egg-enriched bechamel. A proper taverna-style casserole.
Classic cold sesame noodles with peanut butter, tahini, Hunan pepper sauce, and crunchy cucumber. Nutty, spicy, and slurp-worthy Chinese noodles ready in about an hour.
Stracciatelle with tiny meatballs is Italian wedding soup made simple: chicken broth with spinach, carrots, pasta, tiny beef meatballs, and silky parmesan egg ribbons. 45-minute family soup.
Rotel salsa is the five-minute dip you make when guests are at the door: a can of Rotel tomatoes and chiles, fresh tomato, scallions, garlic, lime juice, and salt. No cooking required.
Hearty vegetable soup with rice, tomatoes, carrots, celery, and a splash of hot sauce simmered in chicken broth. A comforting one-pot soup ready in about an hour from scratch.
Beer-battered French onion rings fried to golden, shattering crispness. A simple batter of flour, egg, and beer creates a light, airy coating with serious crunch.
One-skillet pasta twists with ground beef, garden vegetables, spaghetti sauce, and melted mozzarella. Everything cooks together in under 30 minutes.
Fork-tender beef braised in red Zinfandel with juniper berries, thyme, and bay leaf in a clay pot. The wine-rich sauce gets its velvety body from pressed braised vegetables, poured over chunks of steamed carrots and potatoes.
Make a quick but hearty dinner with this simple recipe that makes tender and juicy meatballs everyone will love.
Mussel and saffron soup built on the briny steaming liquor with leeks, fenugreek, and a finish of cream. A French bistro classic with deep golden color and shellfish-rich broth.
Louise's broccoli casserole combines broccoli spears, cream of celery soup, sharp cheddar, green onions, and diced potatoes in the crockpot. Dump, stir, walk away for six hours.
So easy to make, and it was refreshingly delicious. A great side dish to go with any main courses.
Asian-style shrimp salad with bean sprouts, water chestnuts, and crunchy chow mein noodles in a soy-ginger mayonnaise dressing. A cold, crunchy seafood salad.
This easy to make enchilada casserole can easily feed your whole family without rushing, and ever body will enjoy this scrumptious dish!
A light, low-calorie pasta salad with rotini, fresh vegetables, mozzarella cubes, and a tangy dill vinaigrette. Loaded with cherry tomatoes, green beans, cucumbers, and red peppers for a colorful potluck side.
Honey-wine smoked ribs glazed with a reduced Madeira wine, honey, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Pre-smoked pork ribs finished on the grill with a sticky, caramelized coating.
Tender zucchini and onions fold into oregano-spiked egg custard baked in pie crust, crowned with fresh tomato slices and crispy cracker-cheese topping.
Thai grilled chicken with sweet-savory marinade and tangy dipping sauce. Marinate chicken in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and garlic, then grill until crispy. Serves 4.
Old-fashioned homemade chili sauce simmered for hours from fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, brown sugar, and warm spices including cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. A classic American canned condiment recipe.
Lemon and Garlic Chicken with Spring Market Vegetables recipe
Homemade pastry pockets stuffed with canned tuna, mayo, Worcestershire sauce, and onion, baked until flaky and golden. These savory tuna turnovers are a filling, portable dinner or lunch the whole family will reach for.
Slow cooker Brunswick stew with ground chicken and pork, creamed corn, canned tomatoes, and a kick of Tabasco. A thick, smoky Southern stew that gets better the longer it cooks.
A tender and juicy pot roast marinated with Italian herbs and served with savory dumplings.
Traditional Irish lamb stew with whole potatoes, carrots, and onions simmers for 2 hours until tender, then gets finished with butter and fresh herbs for rustic comfort.
Try this blend of the sweetness of the salmon, richness of black beans and the zestiness of the topping for a taste treat.
Golden baked croutes layered with deviled ham paste and a puffy cream cheese topping with sauteed onion and chives. Bite-sized, hot, and gone in seconds.