Luigi's bean soup simmers dried navy beans low and slow with tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, and olive oil for a rustic Italian one-pot meal. Finished with grated Parmesan.
Classic shrimp creole with the holy trinity, stewed tomatoes, thyme, bay leaf, Worcestershire, and a dash of hot sauce over fluffy rice. A roux-thickened Louisiana staple that's on the table in 45 minutes.
Slow cooker shrimp and andouille sausage gumbo built on an oven-toasted dry roux, the holy trinity of onion, bell pepper, and celery, plus Creole seasoning. Six hours on low for real Louisiana depth, no roux-stirring required.
Homemade sandwich relish spread with mayonnaise, dill pickles, celery, scallions, pimentos, and turmeric. A from-scratch alternative to store-bought sandwich spread.
Crawfish enchiladas from Gabrielle's restaurant, rolled in corn tortillas with a creamy cheddar-chili sauce and melted Monterey Jack. Where Cajun crawfish meets Tex-Mex soul.
Hearty Polish-style hangover soup with kielbasa, sauerkraut, bacon, mushrooms, and a sour cream finish. A smoky, tangy, restorative bowl simmered for 45 minutes.
Japanese pickled cauliflower, a quick refrigerator pickle with green pepper and celery in a sweet-tart brine with a surprising splash of cola for caramel depth.
Italian vegetable ragout simmers potatoes, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, Swiss chard, zucchini, and chickpeas in a marjoram-scented tomato base. A hearty meatless main over whole wheat pasta or brown rice.
This hearty dish made with a variety of vegetables is sure to satisfy everyone's hunger.
Soothing chicken barley soup with parsnips, celery, onion, and a strip of kombu for added minerals. High in protein and fiber, gentle enough for anyone feeling under the weather.
A succulent pork roast that's no "plain jane". But instead, a tasty meal everyone will enjoy!
Black bean and smoked chicken soup turns BBQ-glazed baked chicken and a hit of liquid smoke into a creamy, smoky bowl. Evaporated skim milk keeps it light while black beans and broccoli make it filling. Big flavor, low fat.
Explore new flavors with this delicious crockpot dish that is great to serve when the neighbors are visiting.
Feed a crowd with this hearty six-bean casserole loaded with ground beef, tomato soup, and brown sugar. Serves 25 and freezes like a champ. The ultimate potluck and cookout dish.
Cajun shrimp stew simmered with crushed tomatoes, red wine, bell peppers, filé seasoning, and thyme. Served over rice with a squeeze of fresh lemon. Ready in 40 minutes.
Oyster-stuffed pork loin rolls tender spiral-cut pork around a creamy oyster-and-celery dressing, crusted in cracked peppercorns, served over apple cider cream sauce. A Gulf Coast holiday showpiece.