Creamy Dijon chicken tossed with rigatoni in a silky half-and-half sauce. Only 7 ingredients and 40 minutes stand between you and a bistro-worthy pasta dinner.
Neopolitan ziti tossed with hot Italian sausage, sauteed bell peppers, plum tomato marinara, and fresh basil. A rustic southern Italian weeknight plate from the sausage-and-peppers tradition.
Mushrooms and queen scallops in a silky cream sauce finished with tarragon vinegar and anchovy essence. A refined British appetizer served in scallop shells or a gratin dish.
Linguine with canned clams, a fast pantry pasta tossed with garlic sizzled in good olive oil, dried parsley, and black pepper. Ready in about 15 minutes from ingredients you keep on the shelf.
Sauteed calves liver with avocado slices in a brown butter, lemon, and white wine sauce with thyme and parsley. An elegant, retro main course ready in 30 minutes.
Vegan Manhattan chowder with crushed tomatoes, potatoes, and wakame seaweed for a briny seafood flavor without the clams. Hearty, plant-based, and full of umami.
Tender chicken in a creamy curry and sour cream sauce with ginger and cumin, served over rice with homemade peach chutney. A sweet-and-spicy weeknight dinner that comes together fast.
Jadi's garlic bread takes a French loaf over the top with a butter, parmesan, mayo, and five-clove garlic spread. Foil-baked then broiled for the ultimate crisp-edged, cheesy center.
This is a perfect combination, there is a lot of omega-3 fatty acids. Very good for heart!
Velvety Greek cream of green bean soup pureed with carrots and onion, thickened with a buttery roux, and finished with a swirl of butter. Serve with crunchy croutons for a comforting Mediterranean bowl.
Heart-healthy braised chicken in a tangy orange sauce with brown sugar, ginger, sherry, and soy. A skinless braised chicken dish from the AMA cookbook that's lower-fat without sacrificing flavor.
Fall corn chowder with bacon, potatoes, fresh corn, milk, and cream finished with thyme and parsley. Hearty harvest soup ready in 40 minutes.
Fassoulatha, the classic Greek white bean soup slow-simmered with olive oil, carrots, celery, and oregano. Vegan, hearty, and finished with a splash of white wine vinegar.
An apricot stuff for roasting whole chicken or turkey, perfect for the holidays. From a church LIFE cookbook. Bake outside the bird for a low fat alternative.
Sautéed squash, zucchini, red onion, and chickpeas tossed with couscous and seasoned with cumin, curry powder, and red pepper flakes. A 25-minute vegetarian skillet meal.
Retro cucumber gelatin ring mold filled with a lemon-tarragon chicken salad. An elegant, make-ahead appetizer or luncheon centerpiece that's cool, creamy, and refreshing.
Indian-inspired curried rice cooked in chicken broth and orange juice with raisins and slivered almonds. A fragrant, sweet-savory side dish in one skillet.
Sardinian fregula with clams, prosciutto, saffron, and chili flakes cooked to a risotto-like consistency in white wine and tomato broth. A rustic Italian seafood pasta.
Stuffed mushroom caps filled with a Mediterranean eggplant and tomato mixture brightened with garlic, basil and parsley. A make-ahead vegetarian appetizer you can serve warm or at room temperature.
An Italian-inspired tuna and new potato salad with green beans, dressed in pesto mayonnaise with mashed anchovies. Think salade niçoise meets Genoa in one bowl.
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Dump-and-bake chicken and rice casserole with cream of mushroom soup and onion soup mix. Six ingredients, 15 minutes of prep, and the oven handles the rest.
Vegetarian garbanzo cassoulet: chickpeas and carrots simmered with a clove-studded onion, baked under a tomato sauce and a triple layer of crispy herb bread crumbs. A rustic meatless casserole for cold nights.
Homemade egg pasta layered with ricotta-spinach filling, fresh tomato-red wine sauce, mozzarella, and silky bechamel. A from-scratch vegetarian lasagna worth every minute.
Homemade vegan vegetable broth simmered for 3 to 4 hours with white wine, carrots, celery, potatoes, mushrooms, leeks, and fresh herbs. A clean, flavorful base for soups and sauces.
Red lentil soup with caramelized onions, dried mint, and paprika simmered in beef stock. A pantry-friendly soup that purees silky or stays brothy with tender lentils throughout.
Classic pot roast rubbed with seasoned salt, onion powder, and garlic, then browned and braised low and slow with onion, green pepper, bay leaves, and thyme. Pan juices thicken into rich gravy.
Mussels oregano: steamed mussels on the half-shell topped with a garlic-butter oregano bread crumb crust, baked and broiled until crisp. Italian American steakhouse classic for starters at home.
Italian-American lasagne with layers of seasoned ground beef, ricotta-egg filling, mozzarella, and sliced hard-boiled eggs. A family recipe with a from-scratch tomato-basil meat sauce.
Quick crab and yellow rice casserole with cream cheese, garlic, hot sauce, and a crunchy breadcrumb top. A 30-minute one-dish seafood dinner with bold, zesty flavor.
Lime glazed chicken breasts get a crisp lemon-pepper crust from a double dredge, then a tart pan sauce reduced from lime juice and chicken broth poured over the top.
Rollitos de jaiba (Mexican crab rolls) with crab meat, chili powder, mustard, and tomato juice, shaped into fingers and broiled. A light, no-fry seafood appetizer.
Oven-baked sea bream fillets with cherry tomatoes, capers, anchovies, black olives, and white wine. A Mediterranean one-pan fish supper finished under foil and served with crusty bread.
Hearty potato soup with browned smoked sausage, onion, and parsley. A no-cream, no-fuss one-pot soup where the potatoes break down into a thick, starchy broth with smoky meat flavor.
Rice pilaf salad tosses diced turkey, brown rice, chickpeas, kidney beans, apples, celery, and green olives into a protein-loaded chilled salad. Perfect for Thanksgiving leftovers or make-ahead lunches.
Potato-crust quiche with mashed potato shell instead of pastry, filled with mixed vegetables, cheddar cheese, and an egg-milk custard. Naturally gluten-free and hearty.
Potetboller are Norwegian fried potato balls spiked with minced anchovies, mustard, and a whisper of mace, then breaded and deep fried to a crackling golden shell. Salty, savory, and dangerously snackable.
Cajun stuffed crabs loaded with claw meat, bell peppers, onions, and celery, breaded and fried until golden and crunchy. A Louisiana seafood classic ready in 30 minutes.
Vegan tofu vegetable pizza topped with shredded frozen-then-thawed tofu, sauteed peppers, garlic, fresh tomatoes, and olives. Finished with a snowfall of nutritional yeast for that cheesy umami hit.
Classic roast meat loaf with oats, sharp cheese, and savory herbs, topped with a ketchup-brown sugar glaze. Molded free-form and baked for a caramelized crust on all sides.
Quick Moroccan couscous salad with warm spiced dressing, sweet raisins, and crisp peppers. Ready in 25 minutes for easy weeknight sides or meal prep lunches.
Vegan stuffed peppers filled with mashed pinto beans, tomatoes, celery, and basil, topped with nutritional yeast and baked. A hearty plant-based main dish.
Roasted chicken is served with nutty-herb sauce and sage salt, enjoying this delicious main course with any your favorite salad.
Creamy fettuccine tossed in a butter, sour cream, and heavy cream sauce with Parmesan cheese. A rich, 30-minute pasta dish with just 6 ingredients and one skillet.
Classic homemade lasagne layered with seasoned ground beef, tomato sauce, ricotta, cottage cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan. A family-sized Italian comfort dish that's worth every minute of the build.
Two-potato gratin layers thin slices of sweet potatoes and new potatoes with minced onion and skim milk for a lighter take on classic scalloped potatoes. Naturally low-fat side dish.
Pizza rice is a baked brown rice casserole with sauteed mushrooms, fresh tomato, garlic, oregano, basil, parmesan, and olives. All the flavors of a margherita pie in a one-dish supper.
Chickpeas and elbow macaroni sauteed with garlic, basil, and parsley in olive oil. This classic southern Italian vegetarian pasta is humble, filling, and ridiculously satisfying.