Flank steak seared hot and finished with a pan sauce of red wine, garlic, scallions, and mounted butter. Classic steakhouse technique in about 30 minutes at home.
A creamy risotto that uses up any winter squash you may have on hand, perfect for a fall or winter filling side dish.
Lobster Bisque Elegante is a classic French-style creamy lobster soup built on a homemade stock from the lobster shells, thickened with a buttery roux and finished with cream. A restaurant-quality starter from scratch.
Indian-spiced lentil stuffed peppers fill green bell peppers with red lentils, cumin, ginger, coriander, and chilies. A vegetarian main dish that's high in fibre, plant-protein packed, and bursting with flavor.
Homemade duck sauce from peach preserves, white vinegar, fresh ginger, and scallions. Four ingredients, 20 minutes, and far better than the takeout packets.
Amazingly delicious yet simple recipe, I think this one can be played around with as a side to any dish!
Chilled tomato salsa over hot angel hair pasta with red and yellow peppers, basil, garlic, and a hit of romano. Italian summer technique that needs zero cooking for the sauce. Ready in 20 minutes.
Impossible tuna pie makes its own crust from Bisquick, eggs, and milk poured over layers of tuna, cheddar, celery, and green onions. A self-crusting dinner pie.
Layered shrimp appetizer with a cream cheese and sour cream base, spiced chili-horseradish cocktail sauce, and fresh shrimp on top. A retro party dip that always disappears first.
Spinach quiche with Swiss cheese, cottage cheese, and sauteed celery in a deep pastry shell. A creamy, custard-set filling with a hint of nutmeg. Great for brunch or a light dinner.
Shrimp cheese ball with cream cheese, horseradish, lemon juice, and liquid smoke rolled in toasted pecans and parsley. A make-ahead party appetizer with real boiled shrimp.
This dish was pretty easy to prepare and turned out beautifully. The potatoes, zucchini, tomatoes, and olives created a wonderful medley of flavors.
Quinoa and bean soup with shiitake mushrooms, sauerkraut, pureed red kidney beans, and paprika. A protein-packed vegan bowl with deep fermented-savory flavor.
Huitlacoche para quesadillas is the classic Mexican quesadilla filling of black corn fungus (the "Mexican truffle") sauteed with roasted poblanos, onion, garlic, and epazote. Earthy, smoky, deeply savory street-food flavor.
Tex-Mex pork stew: slow-simmered pork shoulder with black beans, corn, green chiles, and chili spice. A dump-and-go stew for the crockpot or stovetop with bold southwestern flavor.
Ground beef liver meatloaf with salt pork, onion, bread crumbs, and parsley baked until browned, served with a pan dripping gravy. A classic mid-century American liver loaf.
Classic beef lasagna with ricotta filling, bechamel sauce, and layers of mozzarella and Parmesan. A hybrid Italian-American recipe that uses both white and red sauces for creamy richness.
Beef rellenos stuff fire-roasted chilies with seasoned ground beef, dip them in airy egg-foam batter, then pan-fry until golden. A traditional Mexican stuffed pepper appetizer or main dish.
Riewe Schales is a rustic German turnip and potato casserole bound with milk and yogurt, topped with whole-grain bread crumbs and baked golden. A traditional Mennonite homestyle side dish.
Traditional Jewish kreplach fillings including meat, kasha, cheese-potato, chicken and chicken liver. Five classic stuffings for savory Ashkenazi dumplings in soup.
Cajun-style stuffed pork loin roast with deep pockets packed with sautéed onion, celery, and green pepper trinity, all wrapped in a fiery dry rub. Roasted low and slow then blasted hot for a dark, peppery crust.
Dry your beans well before cooking. To get the traditional ‘blistered’ look of the beans you will need to shallow-fry them for 5-6 minutes and stir constantly to avoid burning.
Herb bread for the bread machine pairs dill, basil, and rosemary with chopped onion in a low-fat applesauce-based dough. A hearty savory yeast loaf for sandwiches and dinner.
I love this vegetable soup, I added two kinds of mushrooms, I am a mushroom's fan, it was still a great recipe.
Chicken cacciatore baked in a crushed Roma tomato sauce with white wine, fennel seed, cinnamon, coriander, and red pepper flakes. A lighter, oven-baked Italian hunter's chicken.
Pan-seared paprika scallops coated in seasoned bread crumbs and flour, cooked in butter with scallions and parsley. A fast New England seafood dinner ready in 15 minutes.
A "long boy" twist on classic cheeseburgers, these "burgers" are baked in a ready to bake brown n' serve loaf of french bread. A taste of home.
Vegetarian stuffed cabbage rolls filled with grated potato, rice, and dill, slow-cooked in a tomato, apple, and ginger sauce. A hearty, meat-free crockpot dinner.
Soft fish tacos with sauteed red snapper, caramelized red onions, lime juice, and fresh herbs in warm tortillas. A quick 30-minute dinner with bright, clean Mexican-inspired flavors.
Cheddar broccoli potato soup with a creamy blended potato base and tender broccoli florets. A kid-friendly weeknight soup that makes broccoli irresistible.
Alaskan zucchini casserole with pork sausage, bulgur wheat, canned tomatoes, and melted cheddar on top. A hearty, whole-grain one-dish meal that uses up garden zucchini.
Instead of making mashed potatoes, try this turnip and apple whip for a change. Serve it with pork dishes or grilled chicken.
Vegan black bean soup with bay leaves, whole cloves, onion, garlic, mustard, and chili powder. Pure pantry cooking. Just simmer, puree, season. Naturally gluten-free.
Fight off that cold with this hearty soup that will warm you up in just a matter of seconds!
This simple side dish is a good source of fiber. Increase the portion size and it doubles as a meatless main dish.
Slow-cooker chicken pie that hands off the work to the Crock-Pot, then crowns vegetables and shredded chicken with a flaky pie crust baked separately. Leftover poultry rescue.
Vegan black bean soup brightened with vinegar and soy sauce. Sauteed mirepoix joins long-simmered beans for a brothy, refreshing alternative to richer pureed bean soups.
Mexican-style red rice with tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, and vegetable broth, finished with green peas and pimiento. Toast the rice in oil first for fluffy, flavorful grains.
Asian stir-fried egg noodles with garlic, ginger, carrots, bell pepper, and onion tossed in soy sauce and sesame oil, topped with crunchy peanuts.
Sweet and sour tempeh deep-fried in cornstarch coating and tossed in a honey-soy-tahini sauce with ginger. A crispy, tangy vegetarian main served over rice or pasta.
A spicy dinner for those who can handle the fire, but enjoy the flavor. Warning..Don't try unless you know you can eat hot and spicy foods.
Wheat berry veggie melt with steamed butternut squash, carrots, and yellow squash tossed with soy sauce and broiled under melted mozzarella. A hearty vegetarian casserole.
Butter-glazed onions simmer with beef stock, white wine, sherry, and garlic in the crockpot for a French onion soup topped with cheese-crusted toasted baguette.
Bay scallops with mushrooms, snow peas, and bacon in a sherry-lemon sauce thickened with cornstarch. A quick skillet dinner served over rice.
Asian-style chicken salad with ginger-poached whole chicken, rice noodles, blanched celery and carrots, and a soy-lime dressing. Cold-platter main-course salad that makes the most of a tender poached bird.
Easy onion bread for the bread machine with minced onion, whole wheat flour, honey, and applesauce. A savory, slightly sweet loaf with zero hands-on effort.
Competition-style beef chili with ground sirloin, mole sauce, red bell peppers, and kidney beans. The mole adds chocolate-chili depth that sets this showdown recipe apart.
Latin black bean soup simmered from dried beans with cumin, oregano, green chiles, and red wine vinegar, finished with brown rice and fresh cilantro. Hearty and vegan.