Authentic Cajun dirty rice, ground beef, pork, and chicken giblets slow-simmered with the holy trinity of onion, pepper, and celery, then finished with cream and rice. Deeply savory, and even better the next day.
Beef and lamb chili simmers coarsely ground sirloin and lamb with jalapeños, cayenne, cumin, Mexican oregano, and a splash of sesame oil. Bold, fiery Tex-Mex chili recipe.
A protein-packed vegetarian casserole of bulgur, lentils, and tofu baked with corn, carrots, rosemary, and tarragon in sesame oil. Wholesome plant-based comfort food in one dish.
Mexican flank steak marinated overnight in lemon, jalapeno, and cilantro, grilled alongside cheese-stuffed flour tortilla mock tamales. A complete grilled dinner with fresh homemade salsa.
Halloween beef stew with orzo "maggots" kids love. Flour-coated stew beef browned with tomatoes, carrots, green beans, and thyme. Spooky fun, seriously good.
Kroger's seafood pasta: a quick weeknight tomato-crab sauce with red pepper, onion, garlic, and oregano spooned over pasta. Ready in about 35 minutes, budget-friendly comfort.
This succulent Eastern dish has a unique spicy taste that will have you begging for a second helping.
Easy chicken tamale pie with a cheesy cornbread crust topped with a creamy filling of shredded chicken, green chilies, corn, and melted cheddar. On the table in 40 minutes.
Clay pot chicken braised with ham, eggplant, zucchini, peppers, and tomatoes in wine. A rustic Spanish one-pot meal bursting with Mediterranean flavor.
Macaroni and red bean soup: kidney beans simmered with sauteed mirepoix, tomatoes, tomato juice, and elbow macaroni. A vegan Italian-style pasta e fagioli with mixed herbs and garlic.
Mexican Meatloaf swaps breadcrumbs for cornmeal and adds pickled jalapeños, black olives, and chili powder to a ground beef and veal blend. Feeds 8 in about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Crispy cornstarch-battered shrimp tossed in a sweet and spicy Peking-style sauce with garlic, sherry, scallions, and hot chili peppers. A Chinese restaurant classic at home.
Spicy-sweet chutney with Granny Smith apples, fresh red chilies, and toasted pine nuts. This Indian-inspired condiment simmers for 30 minutes, then chills to develop complex flavors. Pairs with roasted meats or cheese boards.
Creamy ginger penne with grilled chicken, prosciutto, portobello mushrooms, and sweet peppers in a rich lemon-pepper cream sauce. A bold Southwestern-Italian fusion pasta.
Grilled chicken marinated in lemon, balsamic, and soy sauce, then topped with melted gorgonzola and served over peppery arugula. Bold Italian flavors in just 15 minutes on the grill.
Grilled Polynesian chicken with boneless breasts brushed in a soy-ginger-brown sugar glaze, then crowned with a pineapple slice and toasted coconut. A quick island-style dinner ready in 40 minutes.