Let your garden become a part of your baking skills with these rich biscuits.
German-style potato salad with a warm beer dressing, crispy bacon, mustard, and Tabasco. No mayo, served warm with a tangy, malty kick from the beer-butter roux.
Turkey piccata: flour-dredged turkey cutlets sauteed in butter and finished with a fresh lemon pan sauce. A lighter, faster take on the Italian veal classic.
Fettuccine Uzie tosses shrimp and sea scallops in a buttery cream sauce with shallots and garlic. The pasta starch thickens the sauce naturally for a silky, rich finish.
Quinoa tabbouleh swaps traditional bulgur for protein-rich quinoa in a parsley-forward Lebanese salad with scallions, lemon, olive oil, and garlic. Gluten-free, vegan, refreshing.
Eggs poached directly in a skillet of smoked ham and vegetable hash with potatoes, corn, peppers, and tomato. A one-pan brunch ready in 25 minutes.
Tataki is a typical Japanese preparation in which beef (or fish) is seared on the outside, left very rare inside, thinly sliced and served with a citrusy soy sauce. This recipe delivers the citrus flavour from ponzu with a hint of heat from chilli and wasabi.
Spicy garbanzo bean soup with potatoes, tomatoes, saffron, turmeric, cumin, and ginger simmered for four hours from dried chickpeas. A Moroccan-inspired vegan soup finished with lemon and cilantro.
Hearty navy bean stew with browned Italian sausage, carrots, corn, and chicken broth, oven-baked in a Dutch oven until thick and bubbly. A cold-weather crowd-pleaser.
Cave and garden baked potatoes topped with sauteed mushrooms, red bell pepper, and garlic with a squeeze of lemon and fresh parsley. A hearty, vegetable-loaded baked potato dinner.
Beer-braised beef brisket coated in chili sauce and slow roasted until fork-tender, served over wild rice almondine with the rich pan juices spooned on top.
Old-school fried crab cakes bound with just enough breadcrumbs and a single egg yolk so the sweet lump meat actually shines. Worcestershire and dry mustard sharpen the edges, served with lemon wedges and golden crisp.
Cucumber salsa is a creamy yogurt and sour cream dip with shredded cucumber, fresh herbs, and cumin. Cool, tangy, raita-meets-tzatziki crossover for tacos, grilled meats, or chips.
Creamy cheese vegetable soup with Velveeta, diced tomatoes, carrots, celery, and milk thickened with a flour slurry. A rich, velvety comfort soup that melts into pure smoothness with every spoonful.
Slow cooker chicken breasts stuffed with a peanut butter and chopped peanut filling, simmered in a soy-honey-garlic sauce. Tender, slightly Thai-leaning, ready when you walk in the door. The crockpot does all the work.
Vegetarian jambalaya with black-eyed peas, canned plum tomatoes, minute rice, and hot pepper sauce. A Louisiana-inspired one-pot stew ready in 30 minutes.
Old-fashioned white bean soup with navy beans and ham hock simmered low and slow with celery, onion, garlic, and parsley. Thick, hearty, and filling.
Ham-stuffed biscuits pack diced ham, sautéed onion, garlic, and a rich cream sauce into warm, flaky buttermilk biscuits. A retro appetizer that turns brunch or cocktail hour into a crowd-pleaser.
Vegetarian lentil macaroni bake with tomatoes, mushrooms, peppers, and elbow pasta. Slow-baked one-pot meal with high fiber and meaty texture from lentils.
Shrimp boiled in spiced beer with garlic, bay, celery seed, and cayenne, served hot with lemon-Tabasco butter or chilled with mayonnaise. Easy peel-and-eat shrimp with deep flavor from the beer broth.
Sole fillets rolled around leeks, parsley, and sun-dried tomatoes, then baked on a bed of parsley in white wine. A light, elegant fish dish with concentrated tomato flavor and no added fat.
Beef bourguignon with round steak marinated in Burgundy wine, then braised with bacon, onions, garlic, thyme, and mushrooms until fork-tender. A classic French stew with real depth of flavor.
Traditional Quebec tourtiere with spiced pork filling, mashed potatoes, and a homemade hot-water crust, served with a mushroom and herb gravy. A French-Canadian meat pie classic.
Classic crab cakes with lump crab, Dijon, mayo, and fresh scallions, pan-fried in butter until golden. Minimal filler, maximum crab, the Chesapeake-style version everyone wants.
Old-fashioned chicken chowder starting with a leftover carcass simmered into broth, then thickened with egg yolks and scalded milk and finished with sherry. Thrifty and hearty in every bowl.
Cold trout in orange marinade is an Italian make-ahead classic: pan-fried trout steeped overnight in vermouth, orange, and lemon. Serve chilled the next day.
Make something quick and scrumptious for lunch with this simple fish chowder recipe.
Savory egg sandwich filling scrambles eggs with sauteed onion, tomato, and parsley, then binds it all with mayo for a richer-than-egg-salad spread. Picnic-friendly, ready in 25 minutes.
Lightened fettuccine alfredo built on blended simmered garlic and broth, thickened with sour cream and parmesan instead of heavy cream. Zucchini matchsticks cook in the pasta water for a vegetable-loaded quick dinner.
Perfect for the summer, this scrumptious potato salad can satisfy anyone's appetite at lunch.
Greek eel baked Spetses-style in a tomato, honey, and feta sauce with thyme, mint, and lemon. A rustic island dish where the rich fish meets briny cheese and sweet sun-dried tomato.
Moroccan chickpea soup with saffron, turmeric, ginger, and potatoes simmered in stock with tomato paste. A warming vegetarian soup finished with fresh lemon juice.
Vegetarian tomato soup with vermicelli pasta, carrots, celery, and basil in a rich stock. A hearty one-pot soup that comes together in 40 minutes.
Pan-fried sesame fish with toasted sesame seeds, fresh lemon, and basil. Works with perch, cod, trout, or flounder for a quick weeknight dinner.
Speedy gazpacho blends vegetable juice cocktail with fresh cucumber, green pepper, celery, and red wine vinegar for a chilled Spanish-style [soup](/recipes/soups) ready in 10 minutes. A hot-weather lifesaver when tomatoes are not in peak season.
Golden-brown chicken pieces nestle into creamy rice cooked in milk for this foolproof one-pan dinner. Just brown, layer, and bake. Tender meat, fluffy rice, zero fuss.
Stove-top chicken Provencale braises browned chicken in a tomato, sherry, and herb sauce, all in one skillet. A rustic French-inspired dish that turns out tender, saucy chicken with very little fuss.
Light linguine with white clam sauce made with canned clams simmered in their own briny liquid with onion, parsley, and Parmesan. A low-fat Italian pasta that lets the clean ocean flavor of the clams shine through.
Camarones al ajillo with shrimp sauteed in generous olive oil, fresh garlic, hot sauce, and lemon. A classic Spanish-style garlic shrimp appetizer ready in 20 minutes.
Shell-on shrimp seared in olive oil, then simmered in a fresh tomato sauce with saffron, garlic, and white wine. A simple Mediterranean seafood dish served over rice.
This quick and easy salad is filling, tasty and packed goodness. Serve it with a few slices of crusty bread, a perfect week-night meal.
Low-fat chicken paprika coated in matzo meal and dry mustard, simmered in white wine and chicken broth. A gluten-free-friendly one-skillet dinner ready in 30 minutes.
Potato soup with tender egg dumplings, celery, sauteed onions, and a finishing swirl of sour cream. A Central European comfort bowl for cold nights.
Cajun-style shrimp soup simmered in chicken broth with dry white wine, Louisiana hot sauce, scallions, and fresh parsley. A spicy, brothy bowl with bold Southern kick.
Scandinavian split pea soup slow-cooked with salt pork, frankfurters, carrots, leeks, and thyme. A hearty, thick one-pot supper that simmers for 10 hours in a crockpot. Traditional Nordic comfort food.
Buttery couscous with toasted pine nuts, dried currants, sauteed mushrooms, and herbes de Provence. An elegant side dish that pairs with chicken, lamb, or roasted vegetables.
Salsa meatloaf with a Tex-Mex spin: lean ground beef bound with crushed tortilla chips instead of breadcrumbs, jarred salsa, chili powder, peppers, and olives. A Sunday dinner with a little kick.
Classic hummus made the simple Levantine way: chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic blended smooth, finished with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprig of parsley.