Roasted julienne carrots and potatoes with zucchini, yellow squash, and onion glazed in orange marmalade. Finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds for crunch.
Hamburger Pacific is a retro ground beef casserole layered with mushrooms, creamed corn, cream of tomato soup, chop suey vegetables, and egg noodles. Comfort food with an Asian twist.
A no-cook Southern-style salad with black-eyed peas, chopped ham, celery, red onion, and fresh jalapeño in a tangy red wine vinegar dressing. Ready in minutes, feeds a crowd, and gets better as it sits.
Traditional Polish holiday side dishes: golden fried cabbage with split peas, pearl barley, buckwheat, baked rice, breadcrumb-coated potatoes, and seasoned beans. A complete Wigilia spread.
Traditional Japanese yakitori with sake-marinated chicken livers and teriyaki-glazed breast skewers threaded with scallions. Smoky, sweet, savory, and ready to grill in under an hour.
Cheesy pasta salad tossed with olive oil and shredded cheddar while the noodles are still hot, so the cheese melts and clings. Studded with fresh tomato and onion, and just as good hot or chilled. No mayo.
Chicken and potato bake layers sliced potatoes around a creamy mozzarella-bechamel chicken filling brightened with lemon and chopped chestnuts, then bakes it golden and bubbling. A comforting layered casserole.
Browned SPAM cubes with carrots, green beans, tomatoes, and celery in a thyme-seasoned sauce, topped with sliced potatoes broiled golden. This hearty one-skillet casserole is a complete meal in about an hour.
A delicious salad that's made with roasted chestnuts and plain yogurt.
Chinese fried dumplings stuffed with pork, shrimp, water chestnuts, and ginger, served with a hot chili dipping sauce. Crispy, golden, and deeply savory.
Chickpeas simmered in a slow-cooked Spanish sauce of bell peppers, green chili, tomatoes, garlic, and parsley. A simple, vibrant vegetarian dish ready in 45 minutes.
Tender chicken simmered in a rich coconut milk and red curry paste sauce with zucchini, jalapeños, and fresh basil. A quick, creamy Thai red curry ready in 40 minutes.
Light chicken and ham soup with courgettes, mushrooms, and a touch of soy sauce, thickened with cornstarch. A quick, low-calorie bowl ready in minutes.
Old-fashioned bread and butter pickles with the classic ice-and-salt soak that locks in jaw-cracking crunch. Sweet vinegar brine with turmeric, celery seed, and mustard seed. Makes 32 jars.
A one-pan vegetable rice that cooks paella-style: arborio rice simmered with turmeric, peppers, tomatoes, and sweet corn. A budget-friendly, vegan-ready dinner with golden, tender grains.
A rustic French chicken stew from Normandy's Auge Valley with golden apples, mushrooms, creme fraiche, and a splash of calvados. Slow simmered comfort food at its finest.
Ground beef, rice, and onions baked in a creamy tomato soup sauce under a bubbly mozzarella topping. This no-fuss cheesy rice and beef casserole serves two and is ready in 40 minutes.
Crawfish aubergine with crispy breaded eggplant topped by crawfish tails in a Parmesan cream sauce spiked with Tabasco. Where Cajun meets Italian on one glorious plate.
Stir-fried chicken and chow mein noodles with mushrooms, snow peas, carrots, and ginger in a savory soy-oyster sauce, topped with crunchy peanuts. Ready in 25 minutes.
A great side dish that is perfect for surprising friends or family at a dinner party!
BBQ beaver tails braised with onions, sherry, mustard, and barbecue sauce, then topped with parmesan and baked. A traditional Canadian wild game preparation for an unusual cut of meat.
Quick pork and black bean burritos using leftover roast pork, cumin-seasoned beans, and a splash of hot sauce. Ready in 25 minutes with all the classic taco-night toppings.
A Southern-style cornbread stuffing with browned sausage meat, onions, celery, and parsley. Sized to fill a 12-pound turkey, this Dixie Belle dressing comes together in just 30 minutes.
Creamy seafood chowder loaded with tender imitation crab, potatoes, and tomatoes in a velvety milk-based broth ready in under 40 minutes for cozy weeknight comfort.
Taco-seasoned mashed potato crust loaded with chicken, refried beans, and barbecue sauce, then baked with melted cheddar. A Tex-Mex twist on pie night!
Crispy deep-fried codfish balls made with flaked cod and mashed potatoes. Serve them as a New England appetizer with cocktail sauce or as a hearty main dish with lemon wedges.
Crispy flaquitos with seasoned ground beef, cumin, garlic, and melted cheese rolled in flour tortillas and deep-fried until golden. A crunchy Mexican appetizer or snack.
A wonderful venison chili that's loaded with flavour.
Crawfish au gratin baked in a rich double-cheddar sauce with sauteed bell pepper, celery, and onion. A bubbly, cheesy Cajun casserole that's pure Louisiana comfort food.
Another delicious watermelon recipe, and it doesn't take long to have this fresh watermelon salad!
Baked salmon and rice balls in cream of mushroom sauce. Canned salmon, cooked rice, eggs, and breadcrumbs shaped into balls and baked in a creamy gravy. Simple and satisfying.
Vegetarian Greek stuffed grape leaves filled with seasoned rice, toasted pine nuts, and sweet currants. Served cold with fresh lemon wedges, these dolmathes make an elegant meze appetizer.
Old-fashioned fish chowder with cod, russet potatoes, onions, and thyme simmered in milk. A creamy, no-cream New England-style soup that lets the fish shine.
Beef stick lima bean casserole with summer sausage, tomatoes, chili powder, oregano, and melted cheddar cheese baked low and slow. Dried limas soaked overnight, simmered, then baked for 2 hours in a spiced tomato sauce.
Homemade fish stock from trimmings simmered with white wine, lemon juice, onion, celery, and fresh herbs. Makes 3 quarts that freeze beautifully for up to six months.
Shrimp filling is one of the popular fillings of Chinese dumplings. Fresh or frozen shrimp seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil, cilantro and scallions, the flavor comes out amazingly delicious; the dumplings are juicy and tangy.
Stunning Chinese shredded vegetable and chicken platter with wood ear fungus, egg strips, and a ginger-mustard sesame dressing. A composed cold salad that looks as spectacular as it tastes.
This is a great recipe- very light and a great dish for a veggie night!
Old-fashioned celery relish with green tomatoes, cabbage, cauliflower, and red peppers in a tangy mustard-turmeric vinegar sauce. A classic canning recipe for fall harvests.
Nuoc cham with shredded carrots and daikon: the Vietnamese fish sauce-lime-chili dipping sauce with pickled carrot and daikon slaw, served with fresh herbs and lettuce wraps.
Bell Pepper, Zucchini, Mushroom Spaghetti with Olives recipe
Cubed SPAM wok-tossed with broccoli, snow peas, red pepper, baby corn, and mushrooms in a fiery teriyaki-ginger sauce with Chinese hot oil. Served over rice, this spicy stir-fry is on the table in 25 minutes.
Crispy fried tortilla strips layered with shredded chicken, mozzarella, and a smoky roasted poblano green sauce with cream. Authentic New Mexico-style chicken chilaquiles baked golden.
Lamb, lentil, and rosemary soup made from leftover roast lamb stock and bones, simmered with carrots, tomatoes, and earthy lentils. The Mediterranean way to stretch a Sunday roast into Monday's dinner.
Margo Knudson's Chili: a no-bean Texas-style chili with 3 lbs of cubed beef, three chili powders including Gebhardt's and New Mexico, sausage, and an oregano tea steeped into the broth.
An easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken with a savory stuffing mix, all baked to perfection in a casserole dish. With minimal prep time and a short list of ingredients, this comforting meal is perfect for busy weeknights and is sure to become a family favorite.
Vegan split pea soup: green split peas simmered with celery, carrot, onion, potato, and herbs into a thick, hearty bowl finished with frozen sweet peas and a splash of tamari. No ham needed.
Quick black bean soup made from canned beans blended smooth with cumin, chili powder, cilantro, and tomato sauce in chicken broth. Topped with cool sour cream.