4,353 tender recipes

Slow-cooker venison roast marinated in red wine, garlic, and vinegar, then braised low and slow with tomatoes, onions, and Worcestershire until fork-tender. A hunter's classic for tough cuts.

German beefsteaks (Frikadellen) made with ground beef bound by a soaked bread roll for impossibly tender, juicy patties. Pan-fried and crowned with golden onion rings, this is honest German home cooking at its best.

Pork chops over easy slow-cooks dredged and browned chops in chicken and rice soup until fork-tender. A set-and-forget weeknight dinner ready when you walk in the door.

Sourdough-style bread loaf using 2 cups of dough starter combined with active dry yeast for extra lift and complex flavor. A straightforward starter bread with a tender crumb and golden crust.

Pan-seared moose steak braised with onions, mushrooms, and a sour cream gravy. A classic wild game recipe that turns lean moose into a fork-tender, creamy dish.

Soft pineapple cookies with crushed pineapple and chopped nuts or coconut in a tender, cake-like drop cookie. A tropical twist on the classic cookie jar favorite.

Buttermilk cinnamon coffee cake with a crunchy walnut streusel topping baked in a 9x13 pan. A tender, moist breakfast cake with brown sugar, ginger, and a crumbly nut-cinnamon top that's perfect for brunch.

Mock duck made from pounded round steak stuffed with a savory mushroom and breadcrumb filling, rolled up, browned, and braised in beef stock until fork-tender. A hearty old-fashioned comfort dish.

Low fat lemon poppy seed Bundt cake using yogurt and egg substitute for tender crumb without the butter. Bright citrus glaze finishes each slice.

Blueberry angel food cake with tender whipped egg whites, juicy blueberries folded through, and a bright lemon glaze drizzled over top. A fat-free springtime dessert that doesn't taste like health food.

Low fat corn chowder thickened with evaporated skim milk instead of cream. Sweet corn, tender potatoes, and a touch of paprika for a creamy, lightened-up bowl.

Lemon chicken with egg noodles, ready in 25 minutes. Pounded chicken breasts dredged in a lemon-paprika oil and pan-cooked until tender, served over no-yolk noodles for a light dinner.

Lemon roll-out cookies with sour cream in the dough for a tender crumb, brushed with lemon juice and sprinkled with sugar before baking. The bright citrusy cookie cutter staple for any holiday tray.

A tender blueberry cake with a honeyed graham cracker crumb that sets it apart from ordinary berry cakes. Baked in a springform pan and topped with fresh berries and whipped cream.

A whole pumpkin stuffed with sausage, chicken, rice, almonds, and vegetables, then baked until tender. A stunning fall centerpiece dinner that serves 10 and includes scoops of cooked pumpkin in every bowl.

Ma-po tofu, silky bean curd and ground pork simmered in a fiery sauce of fermented chili and ginger, thickened glossy and finished with sesame oil and scallion. The Sichuan classic, hot, spicy and tender.