Hearty lentil vegetable stew with turnips, leeks, and fresh rosemary. One-pot comfort food simmered until tender, finished with bright lemon juice and parsley.
Cored apples packed with a savory-sweet filling of ground veal, Parmesan, walnuts, raisins, and sage, then baked until soft and drizzled with a honey-apple brandy butter. An Italian-inspired showstopper that blurs the line between entree and autumn celebration.
Cored apples packed with a savory-sweet filling of ground veal, Parmesan, walnuts, raisins, and sage, then baked until soft and drizzled with a honey-apple brandy butter. An Italian-inspired showstopper that blurs the line between entree and autumn celebration.
Silky oyster bisque thickened with a butter-flour roux and enriched with cream, simmered just until the oyster edges curl without overcooking.
Steamed potato salad tossed with green peas, celery, and scallions in a lighter dressing of mayonnaise, yogurt, Dijon mustard, and loads of fresh dill. A bright, tangy side for cookouts and potlucks.
Pheasant Amerind with poached then roasted pheasant halves in a mushroom pan gravy with thyme, rosemary, and chopped black walnuts.
Southern-style wild rice pilau with browned chicken livers, brown rice, and fresh herbs simmered in low-sodium broth. A rustic, iron-rich side dish that's lighter than you'd expect.
Classic Scotch broth, the hearty Scottish soup of lamb neck, pearl barley and split peas simmered with leeks, carrots and celery. Made in a pressure cooker so this slow-cooked staple is ready fast.
Garlic-studded boneless pork loin roast cooked low and slow as a master recipe. Serve one third fresh and save the rest for burritos, soups, and other meals all week.
Chilled shrimp salad tossed with fresh dill, cucumber, celery, and a tangy dressing of mayo, sour cream, Dijon, and anchovy paste. Serve it on lettuce or stuffed into hollowed tomatoes for a gorgeous lunch.
Stuffed monster zucchini is the answer to a giant garden zucchini: halved, hollowed, and packed with a savory cumin-thyme rice and lentil pilaf, then baked until tender. A hearty, frugal vegan main.
Sweet red bell peppers stuffed with fresh corn, tomatoes, celery, onion, and bread crumbs, topped with melted Swiss cheese. A meatless stuffed pepper that celebrates summer produce.
German potato salad with a twist: warm potatoes tossed in a tangy beer-based dressing with bacon, mustard, and a kick of hot sauce for Oktoberfest or summer cookouts.
Pasta e fagioli (pasta fazool) with red kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, and vegetables simmered into a thick, hearty Italian soup. Vegetarian comfort food made from dried beans.
Marinated mixed Italian olives cracked and soaked with bell peppers, celery, garlic, oregano, and vinegar. Cured at room temperature for two days for bold, giardiniera-style flavor.
Garden soup with chicken, potatoes, lima beans, carrots, and celery in a tomato-chicken broth. A hearty dump-and-simmer vegetable soup that's low calorie and feeds a crowd.