Lemon sage red snapper bakes mild fillets with butter, scallions, and crumbled sage in chicken broth, basted with pan juices for a delicate herb-and-citrus finish in 12 minutes.
Hungarian peasant soup with chicken, turkey legs, and stewing beef simmered with kohlrabi, parsley root, leeks, and whole peppercorns. A two-course meal from one pot.
Golden baked crab calzones stuffed with ricotta, mozzarella, cream cheese, scallions, and olives in a soft yeast dough. Makes 10 hearty hand pies from one batch.
Louisiana hunting camp chili with cubed alligator meat, pinto beans, and bold Southwestern spices. Unique game meat chili traditionally served over spaghetti.
Classic French Provencal dish usually cooked in a heavy casserole on the stove top or in the oven; would also work well in slow cooker. Use inexpensive stewing beef or oyster blade; it will not be anywhere near as good if you use more expensive cuts of beef.
Szechuan cashew chicken with velveted chicken breast, wok-toasted cashews, bell pepper, and bamboo shoots in a glossy hoisin-chili sauce. Better than takeout and on the table in 40 minutes.
Rustic French potage with bacon, cabbage, root vegetables, and beans simmered for 2 hours. The kind of peasant soup that feeds a crowd for pennies and tastes better the next day.
Baked macaroni and cheese with a cheddar cream sauce, sauteed onion, sour cream and a Worcestershire kick, topped with seasoned bread crumbs. A homestyle mac and cheese ready in an hour.
This beef stew recipe is from the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. It cooks up in about half an hour and is surprisingly rich in flavor given its short cooking time.
Whole trout stuffed with spinach, pine nuts, and sherry, then baked in parchment with white wine and butter. A 30-minute elegant fish dinner with Florentine filling.
Soft tofu wok-tossed with Szechuan hot bean paste, chili oil, Szechuan peppercorn, ginger, and garlic in a glossy, numbing sauce. Vegetarian mapo tofu at home in 40 minutes.
A simple and delicious stew made with polish sausage, mushrooms and sauerkraut.
A three-meat, no-bean chili loaded with ground beef, pork, and hot Italian sausage simmered with Mexican beer and V8 juice. Florida-style heat that feeds a crowd.
Mediterranean lasagna layers tender pasta with eggplant in tomato sauce and a creamy mix of ricotta, feta, and yogurt. A vegetarian Greek-Italian fusion lasagna without ground meat or heavy bechamel.
Chicken livers soaked overnight in soy sauce and lemon juice, dredged in flour, and wok-fried golden with onions. A savory, crispy-edged appetizer with only 5 ingredients and zero fuss.
Philadelphia pepper pot soup with ham, leeks, onions, celery, tomatoes, rice, and bouillon, seasoned with pepper and simmered until the vegetables are tender. A quick, hearty American colonial-era soup.
Hearty German white bean soup (Weisse Bohnensuppe) simmered for hours with a smoked ham bone, navy beans, celery, and garlic. Simple, rustic, and deeply satisfying comfort food.
Aztec couscous tosses fluffy cumin-seasoned couscous with black beans, corn, jalapeno, red onion, cilantro, and fresh lime juice. A quick Southwestern grain salad ready in 20 minutes.
Japanese shabu shabu hot pot dinner with paper-thin rib eye, scallops, shrimp, tofu, and fresh vegetables cooked tableside in kombu broth. An interactive meal that turns dinner into an event.
Authentic Tuscan bean soup with cannellini, savoy cabbage, fresh herbs, and a rich ham and salt pork soffritto. Ladled over toasted Italian bread with a drizzle of olive oil.
Fassoulakia Yahni: Greek-style green beans slow-braised in olive oil with tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs. A classic ladera dish that's naturally vegan and full of Mediterranean flavor.
Sweet red peppers simmered with paprika-stained onions, tomatoes, and a splash of red wine vinegar in this classic Russian lecho. Serve warm, cold, or at room temperature.
Hearty Italian minestrone packed with beans, eggplant, zucchini, spinach, cabbage, and pasta, topped with a bright homemade basil pesto. A one-pot vegetable soup that eats like a meal.
Incredibly delicious! This is my signature dish when I have company to come over, and it wows the crowd every singe time.
Bring flavors of the Mediterranean Sea to your crockpot with this simple recipe that is easy to follow.
German sauerbraten marinated 2-4 days in Coca-Cola, vinegar, and warm spices, then braised fork-tender in a Dutch oven. Served with gingersnap gravy from the pan drippings.
Green tomato relish turns end-of-season unripe tomatoes into a tangy-sweet preserve spiced with allspice, cloves, mustard, and celery seed. Salted overnight to draw water, then simmered with brown sugar, vinegar, and lemon. Cans up beautifully.
Diced leftover turkey in a creamy mushroom sauce with green peppers and pimiento, served over rice or in patty shells. The best way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers in 35 minutes.
A slow-simmered Southwestern beef chili with pinto beans, green chilis, jalapeños, and six tablespoons of chili powder. Topped with sharp cheddar and scallions. Tucson tough.
Honey herb grilled pork roast marinated in beer, honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, rosemary, and garlic, then grilled or oven-roasted until juicy. The marinade simmers down into a glaze for the sliced roast.
Easy bacon cheddar cheese ball with cream cheese, scallions and pimentos. Make-ahead New Year's party appetizer ready in 15 minutes, chill overnight.
Meatloaf and mashed potato roll bakes seasoned ground beef wrapped around a creamy potato, bacon, and mushroom filling. A retro one-pan dinner with built-in sides.
Lentil, Corn, Sweet Potato, and Brown Rice Soup recipe
Orange and spice pot roast braised with orange juice, stewed tomatoes, cinnamon, whole cloves, and bacon drippings. A warmly spiced chuck roast with homemade pan gravy.
Buttermilk-soaked, double-dredged chicken fried steak with a peppery white gravy loaded with crispy bacon lardons and fresh thyme. Cast iron skillet cooking at its finest.
Indian-spiced split pea soup with curry powder, carrots, celery, and tomatoes, sautéed in ghee and finished with cream. Hearty, warming, and vegetarian-friendly in 40 minutes.
Hot dog and potato casserole with green peas in a cream of mushroom soup sauce with mustard. A budget-friendly family dinner baked in one dish in about an hour.
A simple but succulent beef dish that is perfect to make after a long, hard day at work.
Beefy noodle casserole loaded with cream cheese, cottage cheese, and sour cream in a savory tomato sauce. Cook it stovetop in 5 minutes or bake it in the oven for a bubbly, golden weeknight dinner.
Hot spicy bean curd stir-fried with salted black beans, green chili, garlic, and soy sauce in a savory thickened sauce. A quick vegetarian Chinese tofu dish over noodles or rice.
Fit for Life Pizza: a dairy-free, cheese-less pizza on a whole wheat and white flour crust, topped with roasted eggplant, zucchini, mushrooms, and onions over pesto, finished with sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and fresh basil. Hearty, Mediterranean-style vegan pizza night.
Louisiana alligator with boudin cream sauce: flour-dusted alligator medallions flash-sauteed and plated on cornmeal cakes under a bourbon-flamed boudin sausage cream sauce. Authentic Cajun fine dining.
Liver, bacon and onions done right: beef liver soaked in milk to mellow its bite, dredged, pan-fried until just pink, then simmered in a savory herb gravy with crisp bacon and sweet onions. Old-school comfort food.
Tex-Mex garden salad with tomatoes, zucchini, corn, avocado, and green onions in a picante-cilantro-cumin dressing. A fresh no-cook side for grilled meats.
Hoosier goulash made entirely in the microwave with ground beef, elbow macaroni, canned tomatoes, tomato paste, and tomato sauce. A Midwest one-dish dinner in 20 minutes.
Crustless squash quiche with yellow summer squash, onion, eggs, and cheese. No heavy cream, no pie crust, just a light and satisfying low-calorie quiche baked in a pie pan.
Tender beef stew loaded with mushrooms, tomatoes, and carrots, topped with golden sour cream dumplings baked until crisp on top. Hearty comfort food from the Dutch oven.
An exotically spiced spaghetti sauce with meat -- This is a very adaptable sauce which can be used in any recipe requiring tomato sauces.