Turkey pot pie with a homemade drop biscuit crust, sauteed vegetables, and a roux-thickened broth gravy. A from-scratch comfort food pot pie with a rustic, golden biscuit topping.
This scrumptious chicken dish made with sherry and mushrooms can be served with noodles or rice.
This traditional Cajun gumbo, inspired by Queen Ida’s Louisiana roots, combines tender chicken, smoky sausage, and a dark, flavorful roux for a soul-warming dish. The holy trinity of onion, celery, and parsley, along with bold seasonings, creates a complex, spicy broth that’s perfect served over rice. Ideal for family dinners or festive gatherings, this gumbo is a labor of love that rewards with deep, authentic flavors.
Orange Pork Tenderloin with Orange Marmalade Sauce recipe
Hearty chicken and vegetable soup with curry powder, Granny Smith apple, corn, lima beans, and pasta shells. A whole stewing chicken simmered into a rich, warming broth that feeds a crowd.
Stew lovers will enjoy this succulent chicken rendition that can warm anyone's heart and tummy!
Seared double-cut pork chops glazed with tamarind and molasses, served over roasted sweet potatoes with a rich mole cream of pepitas, pistachios, pine nuts, and roasted poblano.
Easy pork chop dinner braised low and slow in chicken broth with onion and garlic for fall-apart tender meat. Five ingredients, one skillet, hands-off weeknight cooking.
If you're looking for a quick and simple dinner, this succulent dish is perfect for your constantly moving lifestyle.
Butter-browned veal loin chops simmered with quartered mushrooms, white wine, and chicken broth, then finished in a silky tarragon cream sauce. An elegant dinner for two in one hour.
Delicious pieces of chicken and sliced mushrooms in a creamy sauce full of flavour.
Clay pot curried chicken simmers bone-in pieces with curry powder, dried apricots, carrots, and tomato puree until tender, finished with peas and shredded coconut. A hands-off Indian-inspired one-pot dinner.
Whole roast chicken soaked in a zesty lime, cumin, and cilantro marinade then basted until golden and juicy. Bold Tex-Mex flavor in every bite.
Golden-browned chicken simmers over chorizo, rice, red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and orange wedges in a white wine and paprika broth. A rustic one-pot Basque Country classic.
Baked rice casserole with green onions, celery, butter, and sage simmered in chicken broth. A simple savory side dish that pairs with roast poultry or pork.
Leave the pots in the cupboard and let this hearty soup simmer in your crockpot while you're away from the kitchen.
Everyone loves this dish, even those who don't particularly like egg plant. The flavor virtually explodes with a lively combination of sweet, spicy, tart and savory followed by the refreshing crunch of fresh water chestnuts. Serve as a side dish or first course for Western menus.
Greek-style baked chicken with orzo cooked in rich pan drippings, chicken broth, and tomato paste. A comforting one-pan meal served with Parmesan or yogurt.
Easy chicken pot pie with a poured batter crust that forms itself as it bakes. Creamy soup base, frozen peas and carrots, zero pie-dough stress. Comfort food on autopilot.
Thai-style clay pot shrimp with glass noodles, homemade cilantro-garlic-pepper pesto, ginger, and a savory sauce of fish sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Fragrant, slurp-worthy, and on the table in an hour.
Creamy broccoli cheddar soup with hearty pearl barley, garlic, and skim milk. High-fiber, lower-fat comfort in a bowl that's thick, cheesy, and deeply warming.
Seared chicken breasts draped in a glossy blackberry pan sauce with sautéed mushrooms and shallots. Sweet, earthy, and elegant, all in 30 minutes with everyday ingredients.
Slow cooker salmon chowder with bacon, au gratin potato mix, corn, and a creamy milk base. A shortcut crockpot chowder that uses boxed potatoes for built-in thickening and cheesy flavor.
Shrimp spaghetti casserole in a Swiss cheese and sherry cream sauce, topped with Parmesan and slivered almonds, then broiled until golden. Southern-style comfort seafood.
Copycat Artz Rib House garlic soup loaded with two whole heads of garlic, paprika, cayenne, and thyme in a rich chicken broth. Bold, warming, and ready in 40 minutes.
Roast pork lo mein with napa cabbage, bean sprouts, and water chestnuts in oyster sauce. Wok-fried in under 5 minutes for an authentic Chinese takeout flavor at home.
Escargot and chanterelle stew simmered in white wine and chicken stock with herbs, finished with an egg yolk and cream liaison for a silky, rich French-inspired broth.
Creole or red jambalaya includes tomatoes while the Cajun style does not. Either way, it is a spicy and robust dish that epitomizes the soul of New Orleans. Here's my recipe for Cajun style jambalaya.
Four cheese soup with leeks and potato pureed silky, blended with provolone, Parmesan, mozzarella, and cheddar. Creamy, deeply savory, finished with croutons for crunch.
Dress your chicken up with flavor by using this scrumptious but simple crockpot recipe.
Lean turkey tenderloins simmered in a glossy apricot-pineapple sweet and sour sauce with carrots, onions, and red pepper. A lighter take on a takeout classic, ready in under an hour.
Silky Caribbean-style soup made from eddoes (a taro-like root vegetable) simmered in chicken broth with a bouquet garni, puréed smooth, and enriched with heavy cream and nutmeg.
Spice-marinated pork simmered with butternut squash, chickpeas, and carrots in a warmly spiced broth with paprika, turmeric, and cumin. A hearty one-skillet dinner with North African flair.
Pureed green bean soup made in the microwave with onions, chicken broth, and milk. A smooth, creamy vegetable soup ready in about 20 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Cornmeal-crusted buttermilk chicken cutlets pan-fried until crispy and served with a creamy buttermilk pan gravy. A Southern-style skillet dinner ready in 35 minutes.
Pressure cooker barley risotto with dried mushrooms, blue cheese, and Parmesan, no stirring required. Creamy, chewy alternative to classic Arborio risotto ready in under 20 minutes of pressure time.
Mom's cornbread stuffing with homemade skillet cornbread, toasted whole wheat, sauteed celery and onion, hard-boiled eggs, and plenty of sage. A Southern Thanksgiving dressing baked until crusty-golden.
Potato cheddar and ale soup built on a base of Irish ale, sharp cheddar, russet potatoes, and a whisper of fennel seed. Pub-style comfort that turns a bag of potatoes into the best bowl on a cold night.
Pearl barley pilaf simmered in chicken broth with green peas, sauteed onion, garlic, and a splash of soy sauce. A hearty whole grain side dish ready in 40 minutes.
This cheesy chicken-rice casserole layers tender chicken, sweet corn, and red bell peppers under a bubbly mozzarella blanket. A hearty weeknight one-dish dinner ready in about an hour.
Microwave cashew chicken chop suey with bean sprouts, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, and mushrooms in a ginger-soy sauce. A quick Chinese-American classic on the table in 40 minutes.
Delicious and nutritious. A great side dish to accompany lamb or beef dishes.
Note: red wine broth can be used in place of chicken
A quick and easy chicken casserole main dish. Great to use up leftover chicken. Dinner on the table in 20 minutes flat.
Savory crepes stuffed with a creamy salmon, mushroom, and sour cream filling, topped with Swiss cheese and broiled until bubbly. Elegant and ready in 30 minutes.
One-dish salmon and brown rice bake with corn, dill, and melted cheddar on top. Everything cooks together in the same casserole using canned salmon and uncooked rice for a simple weeknight dinner.
Chicken and dumplings casserole layered with chicken breasts, onion, celery, carrots, and sage in broth, topped with hand-rolled dumpling balls. One-dish oven dinner.