Granny's minestrone is a hearty vegan vegetable soup packed with carrots, cabbage, zucchini, leeks and kidney beans in a tomato broth, finished with elbow macaroni. Slow-simmered for deep, comforting flavor.
A meatless kidney bean chili loaded with cashews, raisins, and a splash of apple cider vinegar for tangy depth. Spiced with cumin, chili powder, and oregano for a one-pot vegetarian feast.
Creamy parsnip chowder with butternut squash, bacon, and a cinnamon stick simmered in chicken broth. A velvety fall soup finished with heavy cream, nutmeg, and chives.
Slow-simmered Sicilian ragu with ground pork, pureed tomatoes, soffritto vegetables, and fresh mint. Freezes for months and gets richer with every reheat.
Crisp romaine and baby spinach salad dressed in a creamy oil-free rouille made from toasted hazelnuts, pimientos, and white balsamic vinegar. Light, vibrant, and ready in 25 minutes.
One-pot spicy lentil soup with tomatoes, carrots, celery, cayenne, and cumin. High-fiber, naturally vegan, and dead simple. Just dump everything in and let it simmer.
Flour-pounded round steak browned in a skillet and baked with carrots, onion, celery, and tomato sauce. A classic Swiss steak sized just right for two, ready in 40 minutes.
If you love the taste of chicken, you will surely enjoy this succulent dish that can easily be made in your crockpot.
Moroccan-spiced beef brisket braised with turmeric, ginger, tomatoes, and briny green olives. Seared, slow-braised, chilled to defat, then reheated for fork-tender slices.
Light chicken salad sandwich filling with shredded carrots, celery, grated onion, and light mayo. Make it ahead and stash it in the fridge for quick lunches all week.
Pennsylvania Dutch chicken casserole layers egg noodles, shredded chicken, and a cheddar cream sauce with celery, peppers, and pimentos. Slivered almonds on top deliver a buttery toasted crunch.
A dump-and-bake casserole with browned beef, cream of mushroom soup, tomato soup, bean sprouts, and celery, topped with crunchy chow mein noodles. Mid-century comfort food at its simplest.
Greek lamb stew with egg-lemon sauce (avgolemono) features tender meat braised with vegetables and finished with creamy, tangy sauce for elegant spring dinners.
A well loved chicken soup of Brazilian, Portuguese, Cape Verdean cuisine. Classic Brazilian chicken and rice soup recipe much loved.
Sicilian caponata with sauteed eggplant, olives, capers, and a sweet-tangy vinegar sauce. A rustic Italian appetizer or side that tastes even better the next day.
Don't let that bottle of wine go to waste, instead use it for this succulent dish that goes well chicken or fish.