2,233 may recipes

Hearty lentil kielbasa stew with bacon, carrots, thyme, and bay leaf simmered in beef stock. A thick, smoky one-pot meal with Polish sausage added in two stages for the best texture.

Silky black bean soup with bacon, honey, and aromatics blended and strained smooth. Serve with cool sour cream and bright mango salsa for a stunning contrast of flavors.

Easy poached fish gently simmers fillets in a court-bouillon of water, white wine, lemon juice, sliced onion, peppercorns, allspice, and bay leaf. A lean, classic French method that keeps any fish moist and ready for sauces or salads.

French onion soup builds slow-cooked golden onions on a thyme-and-bay-scented chicken broth, topped with toasted French bread and broiler-bubbled Gruyere. Bistro classic ready in under an hour.

Ravioli with sweetbreads filling: a classic French-Italian preparation of ground veal sweetbreads, shoulder, shallots, and Cognac baked into a rich pasta stuffing. Old-world fine dining at home.

Marinated olives infused with warm olive oil, crushed fennel seeds, bay leaves, garlic, and fresh lemon peel. A 24-hour Mediterranean appetizer that beats any deli counter version.

A silky cream sauce built on butter-sweated onion, pepper, celery, and garlic simmered in milk, thickened with roux, then strained smooth and enriched with cream. A versatile foundation sauce.

Crock-Pot chicken cacciatore slow-cooked in tomato paste, red wine, mushrooms, and Creole seasoning until the meat falls off the bone. A set-it-and-forget-it Italian-Cajun fusion served over pasta.

A spicy, yet delicious dish that is perfect for a light lunch or hearty dinner.

Italian-leaning spiced black bean soup with basil, oregano, marjoram, and a finish of sherry and lemon. Pureed silky-smooth. High-fibre, gluten-free, garnished with chives and nonfat sour cream.

Chickpeas, brown rice, and sweet corn bake with curry spices and caramelized onions for a hearty vegetarian casserole that's naturally vegan and filling.

Traditional German Christmas roast goose stuffed with tart apples, thyme, and onions, roasted until the skin is shatteringly crisp. Served with rich giblet gravy, red cabbage, and mashed potatoes.

Braised beef round steak seared and oven-simmered in brandy, dual mustards, juniper berries, shallots, and sun-dried tomatoes. A French-inspired dinner that slices tender and sauces itself.

Mussels with saffron and tomatoes over pasta steam fresh mussels in a fish stock infused with saffron, then simmer in a brick-red tomato sauce. Spooned over linguine for a Mediterranean coastal classic.

Braised Lamb Shanks with Roasted Garlic& White Beans recipe

A simple, but delicious crockpot recipe that will have you licking your lips after every bite!