Tender braised beef cubes oven-simmered with butternut squash, dried cranberries, thyme, and sage. A cozy fall dinner for two that fills the kitchen with warm, earthy aromas.
Shrimp and lobster tail bouillabaisse in a tomato-clam broth with leeks, Cajun seasoning, and orange zest. Served over toasted French bread for a stunning seafood supper.
Hearty potato cheese soup loaded with diced ham, broccoli florets, and carrots in a creamy Velveeta and milk base. A stovetop family supper that lands warm bowls on the table in under 40 minutes.
Creamy baked ziti without tomato sauce, loaded with ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan. Garlicky cheese filling bakes into golden, bubbling comfort food in just 40 minutes.
Quick microwave cod fillets dipped in tangy lemon parsley butter. Flaky, tender fish ready in 30 minutes with just 6 ingredients and zero fuss.
Fiddlehead fern and ham casserole layered with herb white sauce and topped with buttered bread crumbs. A New England springtime comfort dish using foraged fiddleheads.
Shortcut beef bourguignon using golden mushroom soup, Burgundy wine, bacon, and whole onions braised until fork-tender. All the French bistro flavor with half the effort.
Hearty salmon chowder with potatoes, carrots, broccoli, corn, and evaporated milk in chicken broth: lighter than cream-based chowders but still rich and satisfying.
A traditional Swiss-Italian tripe soup from Ticino with borlotti beans, carrots, leeks, celery, and Parmesan, served alongside broiled Gruyere garlic bread. Hearty, rustic, and warming.
Crispy crab and shrimp cakes crusted in crushed potato chips, spiked with Dijon, horseradish, and hot sauce. Golden, crunchy, and on the table in 20 minutes flat.
A whole fish baked Cuban-style on a bed of sauteed onions and peppers, rubbed with a garlic-oregano paste and bathed in tomato puree, lime juice, and white wine. Feeds 6 in under 80 minutes.
Cornish game hens stewed in fruit and sugar -- I originally got this recipe from the Sunday magazine of the local paper. I served it last year for Christmas dinner, and it's very good. What's more, this recipe is easy: you just put everything in a bowl, marinate overnight, then bake until done!
Silky asparagus soup with tender leeks and potatoes, finished with cream. This spring vegetable soup celebrates fresh asparagus in a warming, elegant bowl.
Breaded chicken breasts baked in tomato sauce with Italian herbs and melted mozzarella. A lighter take on chicken Parmesan using whole wheat crumbs and wheat germ.
This tasty appetizer can be served plain or as part of a delicious meal.
Tabbouleh tosses bulgur wheat with masses of fresh parsley, mint, scallions, and ripe Roma tomato, dressed simply with lemon juice and olive oil. A vegan Levantine cracked wheat salad that gets better after an overnight chill.