Slow cooker pineapple chicken with Dijon mustard, soy sauce, garlic, and unsweetened pineapple. A low-fat crockpot chicken breast dinner with minimal prep.
A delicious and refreshing pasta salad is perfect for spring or summer.
Dublin coddle is Ireland's beloved one-pot supper of sausages, bacon, potatoes, and onions simmered low and slow until everything melts together. Serve with soda bread and a bottle of stout for the full Dublin experience.
Steamed potato salad tossed with green peas, celery, and scallions in a lighter dressing of mayonnaise, yogurt, Dijon mustard, and loads of fresh dill. A bright, tangy side for cookouts and potlucks.
Tender beef simmers with warm cinnamon, cloves, and cumin, balanced by sweet raisins and red wine for an exotic slow cooker stew served over fluffy rice.
Chicken in white wine: floured breasts pan-seared, then simmered in a bright white wine sauce with garlic, bay, and lemon zest, finished with scallions and butter. An elegant, fast 30-minute skillet dinner.
Market salad with Parmesan brittle: arugula, radicchio, and romaine tossed in Dijon-garlic vinaigrette, topped with buttery Parmesan-paprika shortbread strips. Bitter greens meet rich, savory crunch.
Super cheesy fondue: smooth Gouda fondue thickened with a quick roux, spiked with garlic, white wine, nutmeg, and optional kirsch. Party-ready dipping sauce in under 20 minutes.
Southern-style wild rice pilau with browned chicken livers, brown rice, and fresh herbs simmered in low-sodium broth. A rustic, iron-rich side dish that's lighter than you'd expect.
Whole hard-shell crabs simmered in a garlicky tomato sauce with red pepper flakes, cracked and tossed over spaghetti. Messy, hands-on, and worth every napkin.
Emerald vichyssoise, a chilled spinach and potato soup with cream, chicken broth, scallions, and lemon juice. A vibrant green twist on classic vichyssoise.
Nothing says comfort food like grandma's cookin'. I have simplified the process with canned beans but feel free to use a comparable amount of fresh. I also replaced the lard in Grandma's recipe with (marginally more healthy) butter.
Hot dogs Provencale simmered in a rustic tomato sauce with crispy bacon, onion, and garlic. A French-inspired one-skillet dinner that turns humble franks into something special.
Quick summer vegetable stir fry with zucchini, yellow squash, red pepper, and fresh tomatoes tossed in herbs and Parmesan. Ready in 25 minutes, this garden-fresh side dish bursts with seasonal flavor.
Tuna melt meets savory pie in this Bisquick-based bake loaded with cheddar, caramelized onions, and fresh tomato slices. Feeds a crowd in one hour with minimal effort.
Chilled shrimp salad tossed with fresh dill, cucumber, celery, and a tangy dressing of mayo, sour cream, Dijon, and anchovy paste. Serve it on lettuce or stuffed into hollowed tomatoes for a gorgeous lunch.