Curried turkey salad with fresh orange, seedless grapes, and toasted coconut in a light mayonnaise dressing. A bright, fruity way to use leftover turkey.
Red onion pizza with a from-scratch soffritto tomato sauce and melted mozzarella on a crispy crust. Simple toppings, big flavor from slow-simmered sauce.
Blended tomato salad dressing with white wine vinegar, onion, garlic, and celery seeds. A tangy, peppery vinaigrette with a smooth tomato base for green salads.
Vegetarian eggplant tomato pasta sauce with dry sherry, red bell pepper, nutmeg, and fresh basil. A chunky, low-calorie sauce that simmers in under 30 minutes.
Turkey salad stuffed eggs with food-processor-chopped turkey, celery, red pepper, and green onion in a Dijon-mayo filling. A protein-packed twist on deviled eggs, great for using leftover turkey.
Left-Over Soup, an old-fashioned thrifty kettle soup that turns beef roast bones, baked apple, and dinner scraps into a deeply flavorful stock.
Festive rice side dish with crunchy water chestnuts, sweet petite peas, and sliced celery tossed in butter with steamed rice. A quick, colorful side ready in 20 minutes.
Mayo-free potato salad with an olive oil and herb dressing, tossed with green pepper, celery, and scallions. Light, zesty, and great for summer cookouts.
Sun-dried tomato spaghetti sauce with canned tomatoes, white wine, fennel seeds, and a vegetable soffritto sauteed in the sun-dried tomato oil. An intensely tomatoey, meatless pasta sauce.
Cream of peanut soup with 2 cups of smooth peanut butter stirred into a velvety chicken broth base finished with half-and-half. A rich Southern classic garnished with chopped peanuts.
Chick-fil-A copycat chicken sandwiches start by marinating chicken in dill pickle juice, then dredging it in a sweet-and-savory seasoned flour and pan-frying it golden. Served on a toasted bun with pickles.
A silky cream sauce built on butter-sweated onion, pepper, celery, and garlic simmered in milk, thickened with roux, then strained smooth and enriched with cream. A versatile foundation sauce.
Minestrini de patate is a rustic Italian potato soup with sauteed onion and celery, finished with milk, chicken broth, Parmesan and parsley. A creamy, weeknight-friendly bowl built from pantry staples.
Mayo pocket spread, a quick 3-ingredient seasoned mayonnaise jazzed up with onion powder and celery salt. A savory sandwich and pita-pocket spread that lifts eggs, cheese, ham, seafood, and veggies.
Acquacotta: a Tuscan peasant soup of bell peppers, onions, celery, and tomatoes simmered in water and finished with beaten eggs and Parmesan, ladled over toasted bread.
Pepper cabbage slaw, the Pennsylvania Dutch classic with shredded cabbage, green pepper, carrot, and a sweet-tangy vinegar dressing. No mayo, holds for days in the fridge.
Pureed potato soup with just potatoes, onion, celery, stock, and a bay leaf. Seven ingredients, 30 minutes, naturally creamy without any dairy.
Orange-onion dressing with fresh orange juice, grated onion, honey, and mustard. A bright citrus vinaigrette that comes together in one jar with a quick shake.
Tangy cabbage relish salad tossed in a sweet-and-sour dressing of brown sugar, dry mustard, and apple cider vinegar. No mayo, no oil, ready in 15 minutes.
Vegetarian Spanish rice cooked with tomato paste, bell peppers, celery, garlic, and paprika in vegetable stock. A one-pot side dish loaded with flavor.
Pressure cooker carrot soup with apples, potato, and a swirl of peanut or almond butter. Creamy without cream, dairy-free option, ready in 35 minutes.
Creamy peanut soup made with peanut butter, chicken broth, and sauteed onions, then pureed smooth. A rich Southern-style soup finished with cream and chopped peanuts.
Sangrita with tomato juice, orange juice, lime juice, minced onion, and hot sauce chilled and served over ice. The traditional Mexican chaser for tequila, or a tangy nonalcoholic refresher on its own.
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Crustless chicken pie: layers of cooked chicken, celery, parsley, and bread crumbs bound by an egg-and-broth custard, water-bath baked. A vintage savory pudding that uses up leftover roast chicken.
No need to simmer for hours to create a flavorful homemade chicken broth.
Vermont honey dressing with dry mustard, celery seeds, and a tangy vinegar-lemon base. Blends up smooth in minutes. A sweet, punchy vinaigrette for fruit salads and cheese plates.
Vegan red lentil lasagna loaded with broccoli, mushrooms, zucchini, and corn in a tomato-herb sauce, topped with a dairy-free nutritional yeast cheese sauce.
Classic bread and butter pickles with that sweet-tangy crunch you remember from grandma's kitchen. Cucumbers, onions, and bell peppers cured in a spiced vinegar brine with mustard seed, turmeric, and celery seed.
Savory chicken pie with a buttery herb stuffing crust, a thick mushroom-and-gravy filling with peas and celery, and a lattice of melted Colby cheese on top. Ready in one hour.
Vegetarian minestrone soup with kidney beans, potatoes, spaghetti, and a unique twist of cilantro and shoyu (soy sauce). A hearty, pantry-friendly one-pot meal.
Vegan wild rice crepes stuffed with a savory trio of shiitake, oyster, and button mushrooms, finished with a silky nutty almond sauce. Elegant plant-based entertaining at its finest.
Hearty homemade beef and vegetable soup made with tender short ribs, carrots, parsnips, green beans, and leeks in a rich, defatted broth. Simmered low and slow with fresh dill and parsley for deep, comforting flavor.
Maryland-style spicy crab soup simmered with chicken wings, tomatoes, corn, and green peas. Seasoned with Old Bay-style spices and lemon pepper for that Chesapeake Bay kick.
Hearty cure-all chicken noodle soup simmered 3 hours with a whole chicken, turkey wing, root vegetables, and garlic. The pureed veggies melt into a rich, silky broth that heals what ails you.
Cajun-spiced shrimp sautéed with white wine and smothered in a warm homemade remoulade loaded with horseradish, whole-grain mustard, and lemon juice. Served over angel hair pasta, this Louisiana-inspired dish brings the bayou to your table.
Classic bread dressing studded with dried apricots, walnuts, and celery for a sweet-savory stuffing that pairs beautifully with roasted turkey.
Hearty vegetable beef soup packed with potatoes, barley, winter squash, carrots, celery, peppers, and green beans in a tomato-thyme broth. A big-batch fridge-clearer that feeds 12 and improves overnight.
Hearty homemade soup mix with dried green peas, pearl barley, elbow macaroni, brown rice, and minced onion; builds into a thick beef-and-vegetable soup with carrots, celery, cabbage, and V8.
Asian-style green salad with napa cabbage, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, and broccoli in a soy-ginger-rice vinegar dressing. A crunchy, low-fat vegetarian side that comes together in 20 minutes with no cooking.
Hearty fish soup loaded with haddock, cod, scallops, shrimp, and clams in a tomato broth with garlic, oregano, and bay leaves. A cioppino-style seafood stew.
Mom's creamy chicken gravy with celery, green pepper, and pimentos ladled over warm buttermilk biscuits. Old-school comfort food ready in 20 minutes.
Heart-healthy cranberry and herb turkey burgers mix lean ground turkey with whole-wheat couscous, sauteed onion and celery, fresh thyme, sage, and chopped cranberries. A Thanksgiving-flavored burger for 6.
A simple and tasty side dish made with lentils and chopped celery and zucchini.
Ukha, the classic Russian fish soup, made with a double-stock of smelts and salmon clarified with egg white. Crystal-clear broth with poached salmon, potatoes, and carrots in every elegant bowl.
Lacto-vegetarian sweet potato soup with carrots, celery, peas, and a triple-herb blend of thyme, basil, and tarragon. Finished with nonfat sour cream for a lighter, meatless comfort bowl.
Classic Tuscan ribollita, a thick bread soup with cannellini beans, cabbage, spinach, zucchini, and rosemary. Finished with Romano cheese and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.
Potato soup with sweet parsnip and earthy mushroom, browned in butter and thickened with a touch of flour. A chunky, herb-flecked bowl with marjoram and chicken stock at the base.