959 tender recipes

Sauerbraten is a classic German pot roast marinated 2 to 3 days in a spiced vinegar brine with peppercorns, bay leaves, and cloves, then braised until fork-tender with a sweet-sour gravy.

Squid with a spicy Sichuan-style pepper sauce: scored squid blanched until it curls, then tossed in a fiery soy, sesame, and chili dressing. A quick Chinese appetizer with tender squid and bold heat.

Roast pheasant with ramps and wild mushrooms: tender pheasant roasted atop wild ramps, finished with sauteed mushrooms and thyme in a white wine pan sauce. A foraged spring feast straight from the Appalachian woods.

Tender scallops poached in their own cooking liquid, then folded into a velvety mayonnaise sauce flavored with thyme. Served over buttered toast for an elegant brunch or light supper that feels special.

Venison marinated up to 48 hours in red wine, brandy, and aromatic herbs, then baked tender and served with a rich pan gravy, carrots, and onions. A hunter's reward worth the wait.

A creamy, flavorful skillet dish featuring tender chicken breasts, sautéed mushrooms, and broccoli in a rich Dijon mustard and cream of broccoli sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, served over noodles.

A dump-and-go slow cooker chicken braised with white wine, tomatoes, green peppers, garlic, and a pinch of cayenne. Just 10 minutes of prep for tender, fall-off-the-bone results.

Tender lamb shoulder simmered with whole artichoke bottoms in a lime-spiked Mexican chili base. An elegant twist on traditional chili that pairs earthy lamb with the delicate flavor of fresh artichokes.

Hand-rolled Greek stuffed grape leaves filled with seasoned beef or lamb, rice, currants, pine nuts, and mint. Simmered until tender and served with a classic avgolemono egg-lemon sauce. Makes 60.

Budget-friendly turkey drumsticks browned and braised low and slow with poultry seasoning until fork-tender. Just 5 ingredients and a couple hours of hands-off cooking for juicy, fall-apart meat.

Filipino-inspired beef short ribs braised in vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic until fork-tender, then seared for a crispy crust. Served over blanched spinach for a hearty, tangy one-plate meal.

Oven-baked pork ribs glazed with a thick, sticky pineapple-brown sugar sauce spiked with Worcestershire and beef bouillon. Slow-baked until tender, then finished at high heat for a caramelized crust.

An Italian Piedmontese braise: beef marinated overnight in Barolo wine with bay leaves and thyme, then slow-simmered with mushrooms, carrots, and onions until fork-tender. Old-world elegance in every slice.

A legendary Chinese dish: whole chicken rubbed with soy and sesame, stuffed with seasoned pork and mustard greens, wrapped in lotus leaves, sealed in clay, and slow-roasted until fall-apart tender.

Beef chuck roast braised low and slow in a peanut butter and tomato sauce with lemon juice and red pepper. Fork-tender West African-inspired pot roast with a rich, nutty gravy.

Tender baked chicken breasts smothered in sauteed red, green, and yellow peppers with zesty picante sauce and bubbly melted cheddar. A colorful, low-carb weeknight dinner that's ready in under an hour.