Homemade German-style mustard from whole yellow and black mustard seeds with cider vinegar, cinnamon, allspice, and tarragon. Soak, blend, age, and jar your own.
Pureed lentil soup simmered with cumin, coriander and saffron, finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon. A silky, spice-warmed vegetarian bowl that turns pantry staples into something genuinely soulful.
Caponata di melanzane with eggplant, peppers, tomatoes, capers, olives, and anchovies. A bold Sicilian appetizer that improves as it sits at room temperature for hours.
Jalapeno squash casserole with yellow summer squash, sharp cheddar cheese spread, cream of mushroom soup, and a buttery breadcrumb topping. A spicy Southern side dish.
Portuguese sauce blends ketchup, chili sauce, tomato juice, pickles, capers, olives, and Tabasco into a tangy zesty cocktail-style sauce. Five minutes in a blender, ready to spoon over shrimp, steak, or burgers.
Noodles Romanoff with egg noodles, sour cream, cottage cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and melted sharp cheddar. A creamy, tangy retro casserole that comes together fast.
Meaty one-pot goulash with sausage, ground beef, tomatoes, and 10 cups of shredded cabbage simmered in a spicy chili-tomato sauce. Dinner on the table in 30 minutes.
Flaky orange roughy baked over mushrooms and scallions with white wine, lemon, cheese strips, and a bread crumb crust broiled golden. Elegant fish dinner in 30 minutes.
Worcestershire meatloaf recipe loads ground beef with a serious shot of Worcestershire, onion soup mix, Italian breadcrumbs, ketchup, and eggs. Old-school comfort, big savory hit.
Filipino-style sauteed egg noodles (pancit) with pork, shrimp, cabbage, and carrots cooked in chicken broth and soy sauce. Served with fresh lemon slices.
Linguine with garlic shrimp in a Marsala wine and chicken broth sauce thickened with a light roux. Italian parsley, three cloves of garlic, and a pound of shrimp make this a weeknight favorite.
Slow cooker flank steak braised in sauterne wine, beef broth, and soy sauce with sliced mushrooms. Fork-tender beef with a rich, glossy mushroom gravy.
Vegan navy bean soup with balsamic-caramelized onions, miso paste, tomato sauce, and warming spices. Oil-free, long-simmered for deep flavor, serves 8. Worth every minute of the 4-hour cook.
Party cheese log made with cream cheese and sharp cheddar, seasoned with Worcestershire and red pepper, rolled in pecans and parsley. A make-ahead appetizer that chills overnight.
A simple and savory dish that is easy to make with this crockpot recipe that is hassle-free.
Old-fashioned navy bean soup simmered with smoky ham hocks, carrots, celery, and onions. Partially pureed for a thick, creamy body. Soak overnight, simmer low for 3 hours.
A tender and succulent pot roast that is simmered to perfection in a savory sauce made of red wine.
Tender beef chuck simmers low and slow with jalapeños, cumin, and chili powder in this bold Texas-style red chili. No beans, just pure meaty, spicy comfort in a bowl.
Savory cabbage strudel wrapped in crispy phyllo dough with sauteed mushrooms, bok choy, fresh dill, and currants. A vegetarian main or side with flaky, golden layers and a tender vegetable filling.
Mirliton casserole with ground beef, onion, bell pepper, and parsley topped with bread crumbs and baked until golden. A classic Louisiana Cajun side dish using chayote squash (mirliton) as the star vegetable.
Homemade Worcestershire sauce with tamarind, soy, molasses, mustard seeds, and warm spices. Simmered and aged two weeks for a deeply complex, tangy condiment you can't buy in a bottle.
Flour-coated chicken breasts seared golden then simmered in crushed Italian plum tomatoes with mushrooms, green pepper, onion, garlic, oregano, and basil. Electric skillet cacciatore over spaghetti.
Homemade teriyaki marinade built from soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic, mixed right in a zip-top bag. A sweet-savory marinade for chicken, pork, or beef, with a gluten-free tamari swap.
Ohio-style chili with ground beef, sausage, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and allspice over kidney beans. Cincinnati-inspired with a warm, sweet spice backbone and a sour cream finish.
Tomato and bell pepper relish, a classic canning recipe with sweet peppers, onions, and ripe summer tomatoes simmered in spiced cider vinegar. Perfect for burgers, hot dogs, or pairing with sharp cheese.
A variation of the classic french canadian pea soup.
Give your meat loaf that succulent barbecue taste with this simple recipe that's easy to follow.
Sausage, herb, and onion bread for the bread machine with Italian sausage, rosemary, thyme, basil, oregano, Parmesan, and bran. A savory, herbed loaf with bits of sausage baked right in.
Hearty Cantonese soup with gelatinous pigs' tails, tender peanuts, and preserved turnip simmered for hours. This traditional comfort soup is rich, nourishing, and deeply savory.
Mexican-style shark stew simmered in tomatoes and cilantro, served over rice with salsa, yogurt, and fresh lime. A hearty, no-oil fish stew that comes together in 40 minutes flat.
Plomeek soup, a pureed orange vegetable soup with carrots, turnip, potatoes, and tomato paste, garnished with a galaxy-swirl of sour cream. Star Trek inspired.
Loaded with scallops, shrimp, crab and clams over saffron-kissed yellow rice, this one-pot seafood feast comes together in just 40 minutes. Pure coastal comfort food.
A French-Caribbean lamb stew from Martinique and Guadeloupe, simmered with Colombo curry powder, ginger, garlic, boniato or potato, and calabaza squash. Make-ahead friendly and even better the next day.
Cure your own corned beef at home with a 7-day salt and pickling spice brine, then simmer in beer and bake for the best homemade deli-style corned beef sandwiches.
Broccoli stir-fry with soba tosses ginger-garlic-scallion broccoli over Japanese buckwheat noodles. Vegan one-bowl dinner with bright crunch and earthy noodle depth in 40 minutes.
Lobio tkemali, a Georgian red bean dish dressed cold in a tangy sauce of prunes, tamarind, and balsamic, spiked with coriander, fenugreek, and chili. A vegan Caucasian bean salad bright with cilantro.
Ground turkey casserole layered with cheesy egg noodles, tomato sauce, cream cheese, cottage cheese, and yogurt. A lighter take on a retro noodle bake that feeds a crowd.
Flour-dredged cubed steaks simmered in a rich tomato sauce with green peppers and savory herbs, served over hot noodles. A weeknight Swiss steak that's on the table in about an hour.
Try a different kind of chili this winter with this simple and succulent crockpot dish that is sure to have you licking your fingers.
Sauteed Shrimp & Prawns with Spicy Plum Sauce recipe
Classic New Orleans Oysters Rockefeller with broiled oysters topped with rich spinach-herb butter and breadcrumbs, spiked with Pernod for an elegant appetizer.
Veal brisket braised with Marsala wine, button mushrooms, dried porcini, and 8 cloves of garlic until fork-tender. A make-ahead main that improves over 3 days in the fridge.
Delicious Pickled Ox Tongue. A classic recipe for tender, flavorful ox tongue. Slow-cooked with aromatic vegetables, served hot or cold with your choice of delectable sauces.
Quick shortcut Chicken Alfredo with jarred sauce, peas, bacon bits, and crispy French-fried onions over pasta. A weeknight crowd-pleaser ready in under 45 minutes.
Sliced hot dogs simmered with stewed tomatoes, green peppers, and onions, served over fluffy rice. A budget-friendly 30-minute dinner the kids will actually eat.
A chili recipe that's ready when you're in a hurry.
Quick Salisbury steaks with a horseradish punch, pan-fried beef patties smothered in mushroom gravy. Old-school diner comfort food on the table in 40 minutes.
Get hungry for this scrumptious dish made with smoked sausage, chicken, okra and a variety of spices.