9,270 fred recipes

Hearty vegetable pasta soup with zucchini, carrots, tomatoes, six cloves of garlic, and fettuccine in chicken broth. A warming one-pot soup for cold, rainy days.

Roasted eggplant soup with fire-charred bell peppers, tomatoes, eight cloves of garlic, cumin, and cream, pureed smooth and garnished with fresh basil. A smoky, velvety blended soup.

Chilled Molokai sweet potato soup with fish: a silky Hawaiian chilled soup of purple Molokai sweet potato, leeks, and limu seaweed, topped with chilled poached snapper. An island-inspired starter.

Classic leek and potato soup that pulls double duty: hot with croutons or chilled with milk, chives, and Tabasco for homemade vichyssoise. French bistro basics, two ways.

A classic Russian vinaigrette salad with roasted beets, boiled potatoes, carrots, green peas, dill pickles, and a tangy mustard-vinegar dressing. Served chilled as a hearty side dish.

Crispy fried onion patties made with flour, cornmeal, and hot sauce, dropped by the spoonful into hot oil. A quick, crunchy appetizer ready in 20 minutes flat.

Homemade Italian sausage with ground pork, fennel, garlic, parsley, and red pepper flakes. DIY recipe, casings optional, makes 2 pounds.

Paneer is a fresh cheese with plenty of texture and protein. In this traditional northern Indian dish, Paneer is combined with green peas in a spicy tomato-ginger sauce. Fresh Paneer is quite crumbly, so it is generally cut into cubes and sauteed until golden before combining with other ingredients. For variety, try adding some finely minced fresh cilantro and a little freshly ground black pepper to the mixture before cubing and frying. If you do have any left over, serve it warm in whole wheat pita bread topped with sliced tomaotes and crunchy red onions.

Asian vegetable salad with pineapple, snow peas, carrots, red bell peppers, and watercress in a pineapple-ginger-soy sesame dressing. A light, colorful make-ahead side for barbecues and potlucks.

A hearty, flavorful dish featuring tender beef short ribs slow-cooked in a savory sauce with onions, garlic, and green peppers. Perfect for a comforting family dinner.

Ozark venison stroganoff marinates deer cubes, browns them in shortening, then simmers with mushrooms in cream of tomato soup before finishing with sour cream. Hunter's-style game stew over rice or potatoes.

Slow-roasted pork loin coated in Dijon mustard, finished with a sweet-tangy mandarin orange glaze of brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and bell pepper. A retro Sunday roast with a glossy citrus sauce.

Layered savory pie in flaky puff pastry with herb omelets, garlicky spinach, Swiss cheese, ham, and roasted red peppers. An Italian-style tourte that slices into gorgeous layers for a stunning brunch or appetizer.

Classic French ratatouille with eggplant, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes and fresh herbs. A vegan Provençal stew that freezes beautifully in meal-sized portions.

Curried lentils with rhubarb and sweet potatoes, baked until piping hot and garnished with coconut. A unique vegetarian curry where tart rhubarb balances earthy lentils and warm spices.

Chunky smoked sausage and bean soup packed with potatoes, cabbage, mixed vegetables, and two kinds of beans in a brothy, no-oil base. A filling one-pot meal in 60 minutes.