Smoky vegetable chili with zucchini, bell peppers, and jalapeño simmered in tomato sauce, crowned with tender cilantro-cheese cornmeal dumplings. A meatless main that satisfies.
Poor man's lasagne, a one-pot ground beef and macaroni casserole with tomato sauce, mushrooms, and a cheesy topping. A budget-friendly skillet-to-oven alternative to layered lasagna in under an hour.
A hearty ground pork meatloaf seasoned with garlic, oregano, and fresh parsley, topped with tomato sauce and baked until juicy. Simple comfort food the whole family will love.
Deep-fried salmon fritters made with canned salmon folded into a light egg white batter. Crispy, golden fish fries served with tomato or tartar sauce. Kid-friendly.
Handmade tortelloni stuffed with acorn squash, escarole, ham, and ricotta, finished in a buttery pecorino-tomato cream sauce. An Italian masterclass worth every minute.
Basque-inspired piperade frittata with sauteed peppers, ham, Parmesan, and fresh basil cooked in a skillet and cut into wedges. A savory, colorful egg dish for any meal.
Picnic kabobs: olive-stuffed ground beef meatballs skewered with tomato wedges, green pepper, baby potato, and button mushroom, basted with French dressing. An outdoor grill classic for six.
Baked spaghetti pie with a pasta crust, creamy cottage cheese layer, seasoned turkey filling, and bubbly mozzarella on top. A lighter spin on classic baked spaghetti that feeds eight.
Savory microwave hamburger soup for two with ground beef, carrots, tomato sauce, and a splash of red wine, topped with melted cheddar. A satisfying one-dish meal in 30 minutes.
This soup is a complete meal when served with a green salad and French bread.
Oven glazed chicken breasts baked in a tangy brown sugar, tomato sauce, and Worcestershire glaze. A weeknight dinner with just 5 minutes of prep.
A 10-minute blender salsa with tomato sauce, fresh jalapeños, scallions, and garlic. No cooking required. Bright, spicy, and ridiculously easy to throw together for taco night or last-minute snacking.
Beef spaghetti sauce simmered low and slow with garlic, oregano, thyme and a bay leaf for that deep Sunday-supper flavor. Hearty meat sauce that thickens to clingy, glossy perfection over hot pasta.
The 3 ingredient crispy, golden exterior of the cheese balls gives way to a gooey, melted cheese center, creating a delightful contrast of textures. The accompanying tomato sauce dip adds a burst of flavor, providing a tangy and savory complement to the rich cheese.
Quick two-bean beef chili with kidney beans, chili beans, tomatoes, and cheddar cheese ready in 40 minutes. A hearty, no-fuss weeknight dinner that feeds a crowd from one Dutch oven.
Pizza soup with elbow macaroni, mushrooms, green peppers, tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella. All your favorite pizza flavors in a 40-minute weeknight bowl.