Rao's famous lemon chicken broiled until crispy then tossed in a bold lemon-olive oil-garlic sauce and broiled again. The legendary NYC Italian restaurant recipe for home cooks.
Traditional Irish stew layered with lamb chops on the bone, sliced potatoes, onions, and parsley-thyme seasoning, then oven-braised low and slow until everything melts together.
A fancy turkey pot pie baked in Mini squash halves and topped with whole wheat herbed biscuits.
Homemade pizza on a nutty whole wheat crust topped with a quick-simmered tomato sauce, chopped green chilis, mozzarella, pepperoni, and olives. From dough to table in about 40 minutes.
Grand Brazilian seafood soup with grouper, shrimp, mussels, crab, and lobster in a rich fish head stock with tomatoes, coriander, parsley, and cayenne. A coastal feast in a bowl.
Make your own vegetarian chicken stock that achieves that lovely golden colour and is perfect for noodle soups and is packed with veggie goodness.
Greek taramasalata-style pate of smoked cod roe whipped with olive oil, lemon, garlic, and a fold of cream into a silky pale-pink dip, served cool with warm pita.
Flour-dusted veal cutlets seared golden, then tossed with sautéed mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, and basil in a rich Marsala wine sauce. Served over fettuccine with a shower of Parmesan, this romantic Italian dinner for two is ready in 45 minutes.
A slow-simmered minestrone built on beef bone and ham hock broth with kidney beans, broken lasagna noodles, cabbage, and crumbled blue cheese. Rich, meaty, and deeply satisfying.
Use as a dip or topping for grilled chicken, seafood, etc., inspired by Diana Rattray
Poule D'Eau Jambalaya with rabbit and smoked sausage cooked in a black iron pot. A big-batch Cajun rice dish with Ro-Tel tomatoes, mushrooms, and the holy trinity of vegetables.
Raw fennel, mushroom, and shaved Parmesan salad with a garlic-lemon vinaigrette and crushed fennel seeds. Mushrooms marinate for an hour, then get layered with paper-thin fennel and Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Italian bread topped with sun-dried tomatoes, black and green olives, garlic, and melted mozzarella. A Mediterranean-style open-faced loaf ready in 20 minutes flat.
Herbed vegetable stew cooks entirely in the microwave, layering carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, squash, and radishes with white wine, basil, parsley, and tarragon for tender-crisp results.
Traditional Irish boiled dinner: fresh beef brisket simmered in lager with leeks, onion, carrots, red potatoes, turnips, and cabbage. A St. Patrick's Day-ready one-pot feast that feeds six from one Dutch oven.
Ricotta stuffed shells with arrabbiata sauce fills jumbo pasta shells with creamy ricotta, Parm, and herbs, then bakes in spicy pancetta-laced marinara. Italian comfort food with a fiery red-pepper kick.
Gulyasleves (Hungarian goulash soup) with beef, paprika, potatoes, and handmade csipetke egg noodle dumplings. An authentic one-pot comfort soup from Hungary.
Manhattan clam linguine in a creamy white wine sauce with garlic, basil, thyme, and Parmesan. Pasta cooked in clam liquor for extra briny depth in every strand.
A plant-based twist on classic chicken noodle soup. Blended chickpeas create a creamy, protein-rich broth with noodles, potatoes, and poultry seasoning. Add scrambled tofu for extra heartiness.
A rich shrimp quiche with mushrooms, two kinds of cheese, and a buttery press-in crust made from scratch. Creamy sour cream filling bakes up golden and custardy in about an hour.
Pork chops Abazia braised in white wine with fresh tomatoes, roasted red peppers, shallots, and rosemary. An Italian-style skillet dinner with a rich pepper sauce.
Chilled rice tossed with chicken, creamy avocado, black olives, and scallions in a tangy Dijon-red wine vinaigrette. Topped with toasted almonds and cherry tomatoes for a fresh no-cook summer salad.
Shrimp and asparagus salad with horseradish-spiked mayo dressing, celery seed, and lemon. A spring lunch over Belgian endive or lettuce in 25 minutes.
Ochsenschwanzsuppe, a classic German oxtail soup simmered for 5 hours with vegetables, thickened with browned flour and butter, and finished with Madeira wine. Deep, beefy, and velvety.
Lemons are available year round with a peak season in the summer. Choose specimens that are firm, smooth, brightly colored, heavy for their size, and devoid of any blemishes or green splotches, a sign of underripeness.
Savory baked beans with great northern beans, curry powder, lemon juice, and soy sauce. An oil-free, vegan-friendly baked bean casserole with Indian-inspired spicing and no added sugar.
Rich wild duck gumbo built on a dark roux with smoked sausage, the holy trinity, stewed tomatoes, and cayenne heat. Ladle it over rice for a true Louisiana supper.
Vegan lentil carrot burgers with mashed lentils, tomato paste, and bread crumbs pan-fried until golden. A simple, egg-free plant-based patty ready in 25 minutes.
Cold wild rice salad with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, and a lemon vinaigrette. A large-batch grain salad that's perfect for potlucks, picnics, and summer cookouts.
Fresh cucumber rounds hollowed out and filled with roasted eggplant paté blended with almonds, garlic, and parsley. A cool, elegant vegetarian appetizer that looks as good as it tastes.
Vegetarian spinach lasagna layered with fresh spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, and three cheeses, ricotta or cottage, mozzarella, and Parmesan. A meatless Italian comfort dinner with herby flavor and bubbling cheese.
Lemon rice with turkey breast strips, scallions, capers, lemon zest, and fresh parsley tossed in a one-skillet meal. Bright, fresh, and on the table in 25 minutes using pre-cooked brown rice.
Snow crab claws simmered in a strained curry sauce built from sauteed vegetables, apple, fish stock, and a splash of pineapple juice. A refined, restaurant-style seafood dish with layered tropical and savory flavors.
Flank steak marinated in dry red wine, olive oil, and onion soup mix, then grilled and sliced thin against the grain. The reduced marinade doubles as a savory pan sauce.
Salmon Creole casserole: canned salmon, tomatoes, onion, green pepper and chili powder simmered together, then baked under buttery breadcrumbs and melted cheese. Pantry-friendly Louisiana comfort food.
Fresh vegetable basil soup with potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, cauliflower, zucchini, and green peas in an herb-seasoned broth. A hearty, low-fat vegan soup.
Chickpeas simmered in a thick Italian tomato sauce with basil, oregano, and a surprising dash of cinnamon. Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a hearty vegan meal.
Raw mushroom dip with whipped cream cheese, fresh chopped mushrooms, onion, and parsley. A no-cook appetizer spread for crackers or open-faced sandwiches.
Tender veal cutlets pounded thin, lightly floured, and pan-fried in butter until golden, then finished with fresh lemon juice and parsley. An Italian classic ready in under 30 minutes.
Quick herbed brown sauce simmered with chopped onion, parsley, tarragon, thyme, and a splash of vinegar. A savory, tangy pan sauce for chicken or roasted meats in just 15 minutes.
Smooth pureed celery soup with potatoes, onion, and herbs, finished with milk and topped with fresh grated carrot and celery for crunch. A light, nourishing bowl ready in about an hour.
Beef brisket marinated 48 hours in red wine vinegar with herbs, then smoked 6-7 hours at 225°F for tender, aromatic slices.
Vanilla is the secret ingredient in this cross-cultural sauce, which is also delicious served with grilled or roasted meats, poultry or seafood.
Elegant seafood appetizers with bay scallops, Granny Smith apples, and mushrooms in white sauce, served in individual ramekins. Breadcrumb topping broils golden. Sophisticated starter for special dinners.
Buttery crawfish tails, sharp cheddar, and garlic blended into a spicy spread, loaded onto French bread and baked until bubbly. This Louisiana party appetizer vanishes fast.
A scrumptious lasagna made with ground beef, ricotta cheese and red pepper flakes.
Budget-friendly beef stew with round steak, potatoes, carrots, and celery simmered in tomato sauce. A hearty one-skillet meal that feeds 10 from simple pantry staples.
Orange appetizers layered with thin red onion, parsley, cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil. A fresh, no-cook Moroccan-inspired citrus salad starter.