1,108 summer recipes

Uruguayan rice and ground beef one-pot stew with carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic. A South American comfort dish that simmers slowly into a hearty, weeknight-friendly meal.

Brussels sprouts simmered in beer until tender, then finished with butter and salt. A simple German-inspired side dish with just four ingredients ready in 25 minutes.

Hot wassail punch with apple cider, apricot nectar, dark rum, brown sugar, and clove-studded oranges simmered low with cinnamon sticks. A big-batch holiday warmer for a party crowd.

Dilli ka saag gosht is a North Indian lamb and spinach curry with whole spices, yogurt, and garam masala. Slow-simmered cubed lamb in a thick, vibrant green spinach sauce.

Master homemade beef stock made by roasting marrow bones with mirepoix, then simmering 8 hours with tomatoes, thyme, and bay. A deep, golden-amber stock that beats store-bought broth in every recipe.

Mushrooms and tofu simmered in white wine, tamari, ginger, and sesame oil. A vegan Chinese-French fusion braise to spoon over noodles with toasted almonds on top.

Navy minced beef: classic US Navy galley dish of ground beef simmered with onions, tomatoes, and a pinch of mace, served over toast, biscuits, rice, or pasta. Pantry-friendly comfort in 30 minutes.

Red onion pizza with a from-scratch soffritto tomato sauce and melted mozzarella on a crispy crust. Simple toppings, big flavor from slow-simmered sauce.

Jamaican chicken breasts coated in coconut-curry flour, pan-seared, and simmered in pineapple juice with sauteed banana. A low-fat Caribbean-inspired chicken dinner served over rice.

Bean, okra, and tomato soup simmered with a ham bone for deep smoky flavor. A Southern classic that turns leftover ham into a hearty, satisfying soup.

Malai kofta are golden-fried potato and paneer-style balls stuffed with cashews and raisins, simmered in a cashew-cream sauce warmed with cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cayenne. A North Indian restaurant classic.

Spring vegetable medley simmers red potatoes, carrots, asparagus, and zucchini until crisp-tender, then tosses them in a tangy Dijon-thyme butter. A bright, easy side for any spring or Easter table.

Old-time country stew of pinto beans and white hominy simmered low and slow with salt pork and a whisper of marjoram. Frontier comfort food that fills the kitchen with smoky depth.

Pork chile verde: tender pork simmered in a tangy blended sauce of tomatillos, jalapeño and green chiles with cumin. A comforting Mexican green chili for rice or tortillas.

Classic chicken gumbo built on a dark roux with okra, fresh tomatoes, and rice simmered right in the pot. One Dutch oven, pure Cajun comfort from start to bowl.

Plantation stew: a hearty Southern-style lamb stew with potatoes, red peppers, citrus, and a splash of sherry. A slow-simmered comfort dinner that warms to the bones.