Fluffy buttermilk biscuits smothered in homemade tomato gravy. A classic Southern comfort food breakfast with from-scratch biscuits and a tangy, creamy gravy.
Garden vegetable lasagna layered with sauteed mushrooms, carrots, peppers, and a three-cheese blend of mozzarella, Romano, and cottage cheese. Meatless and hearty.
Pork tenderloin marinated overnight in bourbon, soy sauce, Worcestershire, honey, and Dijon mustard with tomatoes and green chiles. Broiled and sauced.
Mexican turkey casserole layered with corn chips, green chiles, sour cream gravy, and melted cheddar. A Tex-Mex weeknight dinner using leftover turkey or chicken.
Shahi dal is a royal Indian lentil dish with pigeon peas simmered in whole spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves, then finished with a ghee-fried onion tadka. Vegetarian comfort food served over rice.
Great flavor with the basil and tomatoes. I needed to use up some fresh tomatoes and I was surprised how good they tasted in this.
Grilled chicken fajitas marinated overnight in Worcestershire, soy sauce, lime juice, cumin, and a shot of tequila. Served sizzling with sauteed peppers and all the fixings.
Italian bean and pasta salad with anasazi beans, spinach spaghetti, fresh vegetables, and a lemon-herb dressing. A no-cook, protein-packed side that improves as it chills.
Creole pork chops with white beans: bone-in pork chops braised low and slow with white beans, holy trinity vegetables, tomatoes, and Creole seasoning. Louisiana comfort food in a Dutch oven.
Garden potato and vegetable chowder simmered in vegetable stock and tomato juice with red potatoes, leeks, green beans, zucchini, and carrots. Naturally vegan, gluten-free, and low-calorie weeknight comfort.
Homemade spaghetti marinara with garlic-infused olive oil, simmered tomatoes, basil, oregano, and a kick of red pepper. A from-scratch Italian classic in about an hour.
Baked eggplant halves stuffed with spiced couscous, tomatoes, scallions, garlic, and wheat germ, seasoned with cumin, chili powder, and turmeric. A satisfying vegetarian main ready in one hour.
Eggplant Italiano sauteed with mushrooms, peppers, and tomatoes, then baked under melted mozzarella until bubbly and golden. A hearty Italian vegetable casserole.
End of summer beef stew packed with fresh tomatoes, corn, green beans, peas, potatoes, squash, and carrots. A garden-clearing one-pot meal for the season's last harvest.
Kasseropites are Greek cheese-filled crescents with kasseri, fresh tomatoes, and basil wrapped in homemade olive oil pastry. A golden, hand-shaped vegetarian appetizer dusted with paprika.
Texas-style cowpoke pinto beans cooked low and slow with smoked bacon, salt pork, jalapeños, cumin, and chili powder. Crockpot or stovetop, freezes well for refried beans later.