877 lounge recipes

An easy and no-fail recipe for classic meatloaf with several variations for leftovers. It doesn't take long to make at all, and is very tasty

Mom's best bagels are the real deal: stiff yeast dough kneaded long, hand-shaped, boiled in sugared water, then baked with an egg yolk glaze for that signature chewy crust.

Homemade mincemeat with suet, currants, raisins, grated apples, candied citron, and warm spices. A meatless filling for pies and tarts that freezes beautifully or cans for long-term storage.

A scrumptious bread that's quick and easy to make and will be one of your kid's favorites for a long time to come.

A scrumptious dish that's perfect after a long, hard day at work. Leftovers freeze well which can make it the perfect lunch too!

Old-fashioned homemade beef soup with browned beef shank, crushed marrow bones, carrots, turnips, and onion. Long-simmered heritage soup for cold nights.

Copycat Long John Silver's beer-battered fish with a crispy coating of beer, lemon juice, biscuit mix, and self-rising flour. Triple-dipped for an extra crunchy deep-fried shell.

Italian barley soup slow-simmered for 3 hours with red wine, tomatoes, garlic, fresh herbs, and Parmesan. A thick, hearty vegetarian soup with deep, layered flavor from the long cook.

Preserved grape vine leaves for making dolmades all year. Fresh-picked early-summer leaves get bundled, blanched in salted water, then packed into jars with rock salt brine for long-term pantry storage.

Although I have not tried it, I assume any firm winter squash could be substituted for the pumpkin

Don't let that bottle of wine go to waste, instead use it for this succulent dish that goes well chicken or fish.

A fun yeast bread shaped like a crab, complete with legs, claws, raisin eyes, and lemon peel antennae. A showstopping centerpiece for seafood boils or beach-themed parties.

No-cook cucumber oil pickles with sliced onions in a vinegar, salad oil, celery salt, and mustard seed brine. A big-batch heritage recipe using 60 small cucumbers.

Red bell pepper bisque thickened with overcooked rice instead of flour, pureed silky smooth with cream, milk, and a touch of cayenne. A make-ahead soup with vibrant color.

Canned garlic dill pickles with red chili peppers, dill heads, and a balanced sweet-salt brine. Two quarts from one batch, water-bath processed for shelf-stable storage of 2 months or more.

Savory Vietnamese soup with tender pork ribs and tangy pickled mustard greens. Long-simmered broth infused with fish sauce sweetness and fresh tomato acidity.