Sharp cheddar and cream cheese spread with dry sherry, vermouth, Worcestershire, and Tabasco blended with softened butter. A bold, boozy pub-style cheese crock for crackers.
Northwest fish veggie cioppino simmers tomatoes, white wine, and chicken broth with peppers, carrots, celery, and garlic before folding in flaky fish fillets. Hearty Pacific-style stew, ready in under an hour.
Two-ingredient New Mexico style barbecued salmon. Salmon fillets brushed with red chile barbecue sauce and grilled over wood embers. The Southwestern way to cook a piece of fish.
Cincinnati five-way chili over spaghetti, layered with kidney beans, raw onions, and a heavy snowfall of shredded cheddar. The Ohio classic with cinnamon, cocoa, and a touch of vinegar in the simmer.
Sicilian-style spaghetti with eggplant sauce built from salted cubed eggplant, plum tomatoes, anchovies, olives, and capers. A rustic Mediterranean pasta with briny depth and a hint of heat.
Homemade marinara sauce with crushed plum tomatoes, mushrooms, and a secret trio of steak sauce, barbecue sauce, and ketchup for unexpected depth. Vegetarian and ready in 45 minutes.
Vidalia onion barbecue sauce with ketchup, butter, apple cider vinegar, mustard, and Worcestershire. A sweet Southern-style BBQ sauce simmered in just 15 minutes.
Orange barbecue sauce made in the microwave in 4 minutes with orange juice, zest, ketchup, brown sugar, and dry mustard. A citrusy twist on classic BBQ sauce.
Whole roasted trout brushed with Worcestershire and lemon, topped with bacon strips and baked until the bacon crisps and the fish flakes. Classic camp-fire-style preparation.
Quick-pickled onion condiment with hot pepper sauce, olive oil, and vinegar. The classic Brazilian table sauce that cuts through rich, smoky feijoada.
Asian sweet and sour bell peppers stir-fried with garlic, ginger, scallions, and a lemon-tamari-honey sauce. A quick low-calorie vegetable side for rice or noodle bowls.
Easy lasagna layered with uncooked noodles, a beefy jarred sauce, and a cottage cheese filling. The noodles cook right in the dish, so there's no boiling and no fuss.
Homemade buffalo wing sauce: hot sauce melted with butter, vinegar, and layered spices into a tangy, buttery, properly hot glaze for wings. Make-ahead and ready in minutes.
A tasty blue cheese dip that is perfect for crackers, tortilla chips or even burgers!
Fiery Thai chili fish sauce (nam pla prik) with serrano chiles, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, and roasted chili paste. A no-cook condiment that livens up everything it touches.
Sichuan-style bean thread noodles with minced pork, dried mushrooms, hot bean sauce, and fresh ginger. Spicy, slurpable, and deeply savory with a cilantro finish.
Oven-braised beef brisket roasted with onions, garlic, and a homemade tomato-Worcestershire barbecue sauce until melt-in-your-mouth tender. Serves 8 with a thick, glossy gravy.
Learn how to cook taro root two ways: boiled like potato or stir-fried with chard, garlic, and oyster sauce. A quick, beginner-friendly side dish bursting with earthy flavor.
Fragrant Thai-style coconut soup with silky tofu, lemongrass, galangal, and white miso. Brightened with lime juice, fresh basil, and chili. Serve over jasmine rice.
Quick ground beef keema with green peas, turmeric, cinnamon, tomato soup, and Parmesan. An easy Indian-inspired one-skillet dinner served over rice or stuffed into pita bread.
Thai green chicken curry with eggplant simmered in coconut milk and green curry paste, finished with Thai basil, cilantro, and red chilies.
Broiled salmon steaks served on a fiery sauce verde made from roasted New Mexican chiles, jalapeños, green peppercorns, white wine, and fresh dill. Bold, spicy, and ready in 40 minutes.
Baked pork and spaghetti casserole with cheddar cheese, tomatoes, and savory seasonings makes a vintage one-dish family dinner.
An easier no-boil baked beef and cheese manicotti pasta dish. Comfort food satisfaction as your favorite pasta bake, without as much fuss.
Lemongrass and chili paste beef burgers topped with a cool mint cucumber relish. All the bright, punchy Thai flavors you crave in a juicy, grillable patty.
Canned pork and beans get the full BBQ treatment: molasses, barbecue sauce, ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire, topped with bacon and smoked low and slow for over two hours. Cookout-worthy baked beans with minimal prep.
Hot and Sour Soup with Pork, Tofu and Veggies recipe
Silky tofu braised in rich oyster sauce with garlic, scallions, and a glossy peanut oil glaze. A Cantonese classic that's simple, savory, and ready in 30 minutes.
Smoked baby back ribs with a strawberry or raspberry jelly glaze and a brown sugar dry rub. A sweet-savory smokehouse classic with sticky, caramelized berry-glazed bark.
Homemade vegetarian black bean burritos with jalapeño, cumin, tomatoes, and oregano blended into a thick, spicy filling. Top with salsa, guacamole, and fresh cilantro.
Creamy tuna dip spiked with brandy, made with cream cheese, sour cream, and a dash of hot sauce. Whip it up in 20 minutes and serve with crackers, French bread, or fresh veggies. The ultimate party-ready appetizer.
Cheese and pasta pie with a baked spaghetti crust filled with ricotta, spinach, mozzarella, and parmesan. An Italian-style quiche that uses pasta for the crust.
Louisiana courtbouillon of redfish, the classic Cajun fish stew. Whole redfish or red snapper steaks simmered in a brown roux, holy trinity, tomatoes, herbs, and white wine. Spooned over rice, this is bayou comfort food.
Spicy rice pilaf with olives, mushrooms, Parmesan, and a triple-sauce punch of salsa, hot sauce, and Pickapeppa. A bold, cheesy side dish simmered on the stovetop.
Classic French tomato basil soup made from scratch with fresh Roma tomatoes and topped with sautéed fennel, zucchini, and mushrooms. A vegetarian potage that's rustic, fragrant, and deeply satisfying.
Ham and Swiss cheese rolls stuffed with broccoli spears, topped with a tangy pineapple-horseradish sauce and pineapple slices. A retro microwave dinner ready in 30 minutes.
Fiesta sloppy joes with ground beef, Mexicorn, tomato soup, chili powder, and hot sauce served over warm split biscuits. A Tex-Mex spin on the classic weeknight sloppy joe.
Crustless broccoli cheese pie, a light vegetarian custard of broccoli, onion, Swiss and Parmesan baked until just set, with a hint of nutmeg. No crust means it is naturally low-carb and gluten-free.
Hearty meat and Vidalia onion pie layers ground beef, sweet onions, mushrooms and a Swiss-cheddar sour cream custard over a flaky buttermilk biscuit crust. Southern comfort food in a skillet pie.
Mandarin shrimp stir-fry made entirely in the microwave with broccoli, bell peppers, and a glossy orange marmalade glaze spiked with ginger and soy sauce. Ready in 30 minutes over rice.
Old-fashioned baked beans made from dried navy beans, slow-baked 7 hours with bacon, molasses, dark rum, and a surprise hit of curry powder. From-scratch comfort that earns every minute.
Beef brisket roasted on a bed of onions, then glazed with beer-braised prunes, apricots, brown sugar, brandy, and warm spices. A sweet-savory showstopper for special occasions.
Traditional Welsh Rarebit is an open-faced grilled cheese. A thick slice of whole-grain bread is topped with a delicious cheese sauce made from beer, cheese, butter, mustard, and broiled to bubbly perfection.
Slow cooker bourbon baked beans loaded with crushed pineapple, chili sauce, strong coffee, brown sugar, and molasses. Sweet, smoky, boozy, and effortless for cookouts and potlucks.
A cheese and garlic sauce served over toasted french bread, or any toasted bread. A tasty starter or even light meal.
Hot Hunan hoagies pile garlic-ginger marinated steak on toasted Kaiser rolls with a sesame-soy relish of mushrooms, peppers, and scallions. Asian-fusion sandwich with serious bite.
Eggplant au gratin with sauteed mushrooms in a creamy bechamel sauce, topped with Parmesan bread crumbs and broiled golden. A rich French-style vegetable casserole.
Crispy tortilla pizzas topped with fresh tomatillo salsa, chili-rubbed chicken strips, red onion, and melted cheddar. A fun Southwest twist on pizza night.