950 soul recipes

Krautfleisch is a German pork and cabbage casserole braised with paprika, caraway seeds, and tomato puree. Simmered low and slow until fork-tender, finished with sour cream.

Italian boiled beef brisket simmered with carrot, celery, onion, and Roma tomatoes for fork-tender meat and a clean, golden broth. The classic two-for-one bollito: dinner now, soup base later.

Chicken breasts dipped in mustard butter, pressed with ground pecans, and pan-seared until golden. Finished with a tangy sour cream and mustard pan sauce poured over the top.

Flank steak marinated in dry red wine, olive oil, and onion soup mix, then grilled and sliced thin against the grain. The reduced marinade doubles as a savory pan sauce.

Pot roast in savory cheese sauce made with beef chuck braised in cream of cheddar soup, tomato sauce, mushrooms, and Italian herbs. Fork-tender and rich with cheesy gravy.

Shrimp and crab enchiladas rolled in corn tortillas, smothered in a creamy sour cream-jalapeno sauce with Monterey Jack cheese. Feeds a crowd of 10 in under 45 minutes.

Layered green chili and tortilla casserole with seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar, mild green chiles, ripe olives, and oil-softened corn tortillas. Weeknight-friendly Tex-Mex comfort.

German meatloaf (Falscher Hase) with a beef-pork blend wrapped around whole hard-boiled eggs, topped with bacon, and served with a sour cream pan sauce. A stunning centerpiece when sliced.

Cold sauced shrimp appetizer in a creamy curry-chili sauce with horseradish, mango chutney, capers, and a kick of Tabasco. A make-ahead party dish that improves overnight.

Creamy chicken on biscuits made with cream of chicken soup, sauteed celery, green pepper, and pimento. A quick comfort food dinner using leftover cooked chicken.

Chicken and vegetable stir fry with broccoli and snow peas in a quick ginger-soy sauce, thickened glossy and served over rice. A fast 30-minute weeknight dinner with crisp-tender vegetables.

Scandinavian pot roast braised in beer with dill, allspice, brown sugar, and cider vinegar, finished with a sour cream gravy. Fork-tender and deeply savory.

Ricotta and sour cream cheesecake sweetened with honey, baked in a water bath, and topped with fresh strawberry sauce, kiwi, and berries. Lighter than a classic New York style.

Hungarian chicken paprikash with flour-dredged chicken simmered in tomato juice, paprika, and chicken broth, finished with sour cream. Served over buttered parsley egg noodles.

A rich and scrumptious casserole made with juicy tomatoes, cheddar cheese and cream of mushroom soup.

Twice-baked crab stuffed potatoes with sauteed mushrooms, dry vermouth, Gruyere cheese, sour cream, and yogurt. A rich, restaurant-quality seafood potato that works as a main dish or impressive side.