589 half half recipes

Irene's dirty rice casserole with ground beef, pork sausage, and uncooked rice baked in a triple cream soup base. A hearty Louisiana-inspired one-dish dinner where the rice cooks right in the casserole.

Sweet, sour and slightly spicy. Cucumber, sweet bell pepper, carrots, wood ears and smoked tofu are tossed with rice vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, soy sauce and Korean chili pepper. A very tasty side dish that goes well with all your favorite Korean dishes or most of the main courses.

Chocolate marshmallow drop cookies topped with a soft melted marshmallow, glossy cocoa icing, and a pecan half. Like a homemade Mallomar in cookie form, made for cookie tins and lunchboxes.

Sweet potatoes simmered with sliced persimmons, sugar, and fresh citrus juice until a glossy syrup forms. A one-pot seasonal side with an unexpected fruit pairing.

Roman bean soup with lima beans, fresh tomatoes, and a bright squeeze of lemon. Half-pureed for a rustic, creamy texture that feels like a warm Italian afternoon.

Sweet potato casserole brightened with crushed pineapple and orange juice, topped with melted marshmallows. A retro Thanksgiving side that swaps the brown sugar pecan crust for tropical sweetness.

Avocado and mozzarella stuffed tomatoes hollow out vine-ripe tomatoes and fill them with cubed avocado and fresh mozzarella tossed in basil-balsamic vinaigrette. Five-minute summer appetizer with caprese-salad bones.

Ginger ale punch combines pineapple, orange, lemonade and limeade juices with bubbly ginger ale and soda water, finished with frozen strawberries. Crowd-pleasing punch bowl drink for showers and parties.

Risotto-style orzo with fresh tomatoes, Asiago cheese, garlic, and parsley simmered in chicken stock. Creamy pasta with risotto texture in half the time and no constant stirring.

Nectarine-orange marmalade simmers ground nectarines and oranges with sugar into a glossy, peel-flecked spread. A small-batch summer preserve that yields four half-pints of bright, fragrant jam.

Elegant black tie tomatoes topped with a yogurt-mayo dressing and a half teaspoon of black caviar each. Six-ingredient appetizer that dresses up halved tomatoes for cocktail parties.

Sprinkle some salt inside the cored tomatoes, let drain for about half an hour, with this method you will enjoy these tasty and succulent stuffed tomatoes.

Calico salad is a colorful three-bean salad with kidney beans, green beans, and wax beans in a sweet vinegar dressing with chopped green pepper and onion.

Savoy cabbage and corn chowder with new potatoes, green chili peppers, and a blend of crushed fennel, coriander, and dill in a light milk broth. Half-pureed for creamy texture.

Bread machine beer bread studded with broken pretzel sticks for a salty crunch in every slice. Made with light beer, bread flour, and a touch of ginger for a pub-inspired loaf.

Slow cooker rice pudding with long-grain rice, half a gallon of milk, raisins, and cinnamon. A hands-off Crock pot dessert that simmers itself into creamy, custardy comfort.