Fire and ice chili with cubed pork loin, pineapple chunks, jalapenos, green chiles, and a quarter cup of chili powder. A slow-simmered pork chili where sweet fruit meets serious heat.
Oyster and brie soup, a luxurious New Orleans-style chowder with plump oysters, melted Brie cheese, and a champagne-sherry finish. Restaurant-elegant starter for celebration dinners.
Sweet and sour pot roast braised low and slow with ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, and plump raisins. A tangy, fork-tender beef dinner that practically cooks itself.
Hearty winter vegetable curry with butternut squash, turnips, carrots, chickpeas, and a garlic-ginger yogurt sauce. Warm, comforting, and ready in 50 minutes.
A succulent ribs dish that can satisfy anyone's hunger! Just remember to bring the napkins!
Italian-style pork tenderloin roasted and marinated in balsamic vinegar, rosemary, sage, and pink peppercorns. A make-ahead dish that gets better up to 3 days in the fridge.
Easy chicken fajitas in one skillet: sweet sauteed peppers and onions, fajita-seasoned chicken tenders, piled into warm tortillas with salsa, guacamole, and cilantro. A fast, fresh 30-minute weeknight dinner.
Oven-baked BBQ chicken casserole smothered in a tangy homemade sauce with ketchup, cola, Worcestershire, and hickory smoked salt. Fork-tender after a low, slow bake. Serve over rice.
Grandpa's venison stew with cubed deer meat, potatoes, carrots, corn, peas, and green beans in a cornstarch-thickened broth. Hunter's-table classic from a one-pot tradition.
Manhattan-style seafood stew in a tomato broth built on bacon, clam juice and white wine, loaded with clams, scallops and shrimp over tender potatoes. Bright with fresh basil and lemon zest, and not a drop of cream.
Microwave-friendly acorn squash stuffed with savory ground turkey, chopped apple, and plump raisins in a light soy glaze. Quick, cozy, and full of sweet-savory contrast.
Shrimp and vegetable risotto with dried porcini mushrooms, broccoli, tomatoes, and white wine. Arborio rice cooked the classic way with ladled broth for a creamy, one-pot Italian dinner.
Hamburger corn bake with ground beef, egg noodles, corn, sour cream, and two cream soups topped with crunchy chow mein noodles. A retro Midwestern hotdish the whole family will love.
Poached shredded chicken and cumin-spiced black beans with jalapeño, tomato, and cilantro wrapped in warm flour tortillas. Finished with lime juice and a cool yogurt drizzle.
A slow-simmered marinara built on three layers of tomato, a splash of red wine, Italian herbs, and just enough red pepper flakes to earn the name "zesty." Low-fat, feeds a crowd, and freezes like a champ.
It's a super versatile recipe. I can eat it everyday!
Classic bacon and Swiss quiche in a flaky pie crust with a creamy six-egg custard. Simple enough for a weekday morning, elegant enough for a holiday brunch spread.
Duck magret strips coated in egg white and cornstarch, then wok-seared with pencil asparagus, bean sprouts, ginger, and garlic. Rich, earthy, and on the table in 30 minutes flat.
A creamy tuna noodle casserole made with cottage cheese and sour cream, topped with grated romano. No canned soup needed. Bubbly and golden in just 20 minutes. Serves 6 to 8.
Italian sausage pie bakes crumbled sweet sausage and onions in an egg and mozzarella custard inside a pre-baked pie shell. A hearty, savory quiche-style dinner that slices clean every time.
Crispy phyllo pastry nests filled with sauteed mushrooms, walnuts, soy sauce, and a hint of nutmeg. Elegant bite-sized appetizers that can be prepped weeks ahead.
Satisfy your hunger in no time with this savory soup that doesn't take a lot to make!
Hot avocado and shrimp soup pureed with chicken broth, finished with sour cream and chives. A silky, rich soup with a velvety green color.
A quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender beef sirloin, vibrant bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms, all tossed in a savory soy-sherry sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner over rice.
Chili made from charcoal-grilled burgers crumbled with fire-roasted peppers, jalapenos, and kidney beans. Smoky, spicy, and built for eating outdoors around the fire.
Traditional kishke (stuffed derma) with beef liver, rice, ground beef, and coriander in natural casing, simmered low and slow in beef stock until tender.
A succulent and scrumptious pot roast that is simmered to perfection with onions, carrots, tomatoes and dry red wine.
Hawaiian namasu, a Japanese-Hawaiian pickled vegetable salad with cucumber, carrot, onion, and celery in a sweet vinegar brine. Served cold with sliced smoked salmon.
Smoked salmon, cream cheese, and tangy feta roll up in buttery puff pastry with capers and fresh herbs for an elegant appetizer or brunch centerpiece that bakes golden and flaky in 30 minutes.
A Cajun showstopper: whole roasted chicken rubbed with Creole seasoning and stuffed with homemade dirty rice built on a dark roux, gizzards, ground pork, and the holy trinity.
Afghan layered eggplant with tomatoes, peppers, and onions topped with garlic yogurt sauce. This vegetarian main dish is comfort food at its finest, served with flatbread.
Fish fumet, the quick French fish stock: bones simmered briefly with white wine, onion, carrot and herbs, then strained and reduced. The aromatic base for seafood soups, sauces and risotto.
Chicken and elbow pasta baked in a rich Monterey Jack and Parmesan cream sauce with sautéed mushrooms, zucchini, and tomatoes. A loaded pasta casserole that feeds 8.
The chicken breast was so succulent, and the stuffing was loaded with great flavour. Salsa and pumpkin seeds were wonderful additions to serve.
Filipino pusit relleno: whole squid stuffed with seasoned ground pork, scallions, and egg, then steamed and served under a garlicky tomato-soy sauce. A classic Filipino seafood favorite.
Bright, tangy West African chicken-okra soup with lemon, tomatoes, turmeric, and rice simmered in one pot. A warming, nourishing bowl ready in about an hour.
A popular Egyptian soup, Ful Nabed is simple and nutritious.
Baked swordfish cubes spiced with chili and cumin, loaded onto warm corn tortillas with a fresh tomato-olive salsa, crunchy radishes, and a smoky roasted red pepper lime-cilantro sauce. Low-fat, healthy, and ready in 35 minutes.
Stir-fried udon noodles with chicken or tofu, cabbage, broccoli, and zucchini in a quick 30-minute one-pan meal. Veggie-loaded, adaptable, and ready faster than takeout.
Ethiopian beef and peppers with a spiced green chile paste of ginger, garlic, cardamom, and cinnamon. Sirloin strips seared and simmered in a fragrant red wine sauce.
Broiled pork tenderloin sliced and tossed in homemade BBQ sauce, piled on kaiser rolls with a tangy vinegar coleslaw. The ultimate game day sandwich, ready in about 35 minutes.
Quick stir-fried chicken with hoisin sauce, bamboo shoots, and red pepper flakes. This spicy Chinese dish is ready in just 22 minutes, perfect over steamed rice.
Fresh tomato salsa with bell pepper, jalapeno, garlic, cilantro, and lime, brightened with red wine vinegar and chili powder. The chunky homemade salsa that beats jarred every time, served fresh or rested for deeper flavor.
Pan-seared and oven-roasted duck breasts served over a silky sage-and-onion potato puree. An English-bistro style dinner for two with crisp skin and herbaceous mash.
Loads of great flavour. I followed the recipe, and cooked the dish in my microwave (oven mode), and it came out delicious. Of course served it with basmati rice. To die for!
Lebanese bulgur wheat salad with marinated chicken, fresh herbs, and crisp vegetables. This protein-packed tabbouleh makes a hearty, healthy main dish bursting with lemon, mint, and garlic.
Rich baked casserole of lump crab and shrimp with Italian breadcrumbs, mushrooms, hard-boiled eggs, and a creamy mayo-evaporated milk base. A 30-minute showstopper.
Add a new look to your dinner with this salad made with corn chips, avocados and catalina salad dressing.