Kale soup simmers smoky linguiça sausage with chopped kale, kidney beans, potatoes, and a splash of vinegar. Portuguese-style caldo verde with serious comfort and zero fuss.
Mongolian beef with crispy deep-fried sirloin tossed in a spicy dark soy and chili garlic sauce with ginger and green onions. Authentic wok technique with water chestnut flour coating.
Microwave lamb stir-fry with toasted pine nuts, bok choy, and mushrooms in a ginger oyster sauce. Tender lamb strips cooked on a browning dish, ready in 30 minutes.
Molded turkey pineapple salad sets chopped turkey, crushed pineapple, grapes, and celery in a savory gelatin made with chicken broth and pineapple juice. A retro luncheon classic.
Shortcut tamale casserole with masa harina dough layered over chili and baked until golden. All the corn-and-chili flavor of real tamales without rolling a single corn husk.
Lentil and yogurt soup with orange lentils, bacon, mushrooms, and ground coriander, finished with a swirl of low-fat yogurt. Hearty, warming, and lighter than it tastes.
Osso buco braises veal shanks low and slow in white wine, soffritto and tomato until the meat slips off the bone. A bright lemon-parsley gremolata cuts the richness, served over the reduced pan juices.
Red bell pepper bisque thickened with overcooked rice instead of flour, pureed silky smooth with cream, milk, and a touch of cayenne. A make-ahead soup with vibrant color.
Blanquette of veal is a classic French white stew with tender veal, cauliflower, and a silky sour cream and lemon sauce. Bistro comfort served over rice or noodles.
Vegetable bulgur pilaf with mushrooms, zucchini, carrots, and red pepper simmered in broth with tarragon. A light, nutty whole grain side dish ready in 30 minutes.
Creamy wild rice soup with mushrooms, chicken broth, and a splash of wine, finished in the oven and topped with slivered almonds and grated carrots.
Curried chicken wings braised with potatoes, ginger, garlic, oyster sauce, and sherry in a savory curry broth. A one-pot Asian-style chicken wing dinner with tender potato chunks.
Chinese beef and asparagus stir-fry with dried mushrooms, snow peas, and oyster sauce in a glossy cornstarch-thickened sauce. Restaurant-style wok cooking at home.
Cozy lentil and brown rice soup with diced tomatoes, carrots, garlic, and Italian herbs simmered into a thick, hearty one-pot meal. Gluten-free, low-fat comfort that gets better the next day.
When making that famous chicken dinner, try this delicious stuffing that's extremely easy to make!
Hungarian paprikash with skinless chicken legs braised in a sweet-paprika tomato broth, then finished with a sour cream gravy whisked smooth at the end. A weeknight-friendly take on classic Csirkepaprikás.
Lentil pasta soup with orzo, Italian green beans, tomatoes, and four dried herbs in a chicken broth base. A hearty one-pot soup finished with vinegar and croutons.
Chinese chicken with fermented black beans (dow see), green peppers, and sherry in a savory sauce. A classic Cantonese wok dish with proper velveting technique.
Oyster stir-fry with fresh shucked oysters, ginger, sesame, and sherry, finished with a bright honey-lemon sauce over crisp bok choy. Restaurant-style Cantonese seafood done in 30 minutes.
Chicken and cantaloupe salad with black grapes, asparagus, capers, and Parmesan in a white wine-lemon dressing. A light, elegant main course salad with wine-poached chicken.
Creamy cauliflower soup made with skim milk and a light roux base, finished with white pepper and nutmeg. Lower-calorie, silky, and ready in an hour.
Clams in black bean sauce steamed then wok-tossed with ginger, scallions, sherry, and Szechwan chili sauce. A savory Chinese shellfish dish served over noodles or on its own.
From recipe request: posted by SuzieQue, Great American Recipes Cards, Great Beef Dishes Card # 27 Grp 6.
Classic turkey giblet gravy made from pan drippings, turkey stock, and chopped giblets. A simple roux-based gravy built right in the roasting pan for maximum flavor.
Quick beef and bean tostadas with seasoned ground beef, kidney beans, cheese, and fresh toppings. Weight Watchers-friendly Mexican dinner ready in 40 minutes.
Ragout a la Berghof with beef round strips, mushrooms, and bell peppers in a buttery white wine and beef broth gravy. A rich German-style stew served over noodles or dumplings.
Asparagus cream soup blends frozen asparagus with chicken broth, milk, and egg yolks into a silky velouté finished with a hit of hot sauce. Old-school stovetop classic that uses pantry staples and feeds a crowd.
Beef porcupine meatballs with rice, simmered in marinara sauce and beef consomme. A retro family dinner where the rice pokes out like little quills.
Veal scallops pounded thin and sauteed in olive oil, topped with wilted spinach, capers, and lemon in a reduced chicken stock sauce. Six ingredients, 30 minutes, light and elegant.
Indian curried chicken bakes mild curry-spiced chicken breasts with onions, apples, and golden raisins in a light chicken broth gravy. A budget-friendly weeknight curry that's easy on the calories.
Thai hot and sour shrimp soup (tom yum goong) with lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, straw mushrooms, and chili paste. Aromatic, spicy, tangy, and ready fast.
Garlicky green chili simmers cubed pork with roasted Anaheim and jalapeno peppers, cumin, and plenty of garlic into a thick, smoky chile verde. Slow-cooked until fork-tender, on the stovetop or in the crock pot.
Santa Fe pumpkin soup blends canned pumpkin with enchilada sauce, fire-charred red peppers, and half-and-half for a creamy, smoky bowl with Southwestern heat. Topped with sour cream and fresh cilantro.
Spinach spaghetti in a roasted red pepper cream sauce with basil, garlic, and chicken broth. Six charred peppers pureed into a silky, vibrant sauce.
Bring your family together at the dinner table with this succulent pot roast that's cooked to perfection.
Cream of shiitake mushroom soup with a dual chicken-beef stock base and crushed toasted sesame seeds for body. A rich, earthy soup garnished with chives.
Quick curried tuna with apple and onion in a creamy sauce served over egg noodles. A fast weeknight dinner using pantry staples and canned tuna.
German-style two-bean soup with white beans, green beans, ham, potatoes, and a roux-thickened beef broth. A thick, hearty old-world soup that simmers low and slow for deep, satisfying flavor.
Mushroom wild rice pilaf with butter-sauteed mushrooms, chopped pecans, lemon juice, and parsley. A nutty, earthy side dish cooked in beef bouillon.
Beer-braised round steak slow-baked for 3 hours with onions, garlic, beef bouillon, brown sugar, and thyme. Fork-tender beef with a rich gravy, served over noodles or rice.
Lighter broccoli cheddar soup made with low-fat yogurt, reduced-fat cheddar, and low-salt chicken broth. Pureed smooth and creamy without the heavy cream.
Gulaschsuppe, a traditional German-style goulash soup with beef cubes, paprika, green peppers, caraway, and lemon juice in rich beef broth. Tastes even better reheated the next day.
Marbled herbed chicken pate with sweet leek and shallot, swirled with a spinach-basil layer. A silky French-style mousseline for elegant entertaining.
A tender and juicy pot roast that is cooked to perfection. Perfect for those Sunday dinners with the family.
Creamy onion and garlic soup thickened with a roux and enriched with heavy cream, white wine, and beef stock. Topped with broiled blue cheese croutons.
Mushroom barley bake with pearl barley simmered in chicken broth, tossed with sauteed mushrooms, onion, and thyme, bound with eggs, and baked until golden. A hearty, savory side dish.
Potage Crecy is a classic French pureed carrot soup with rice, chicken stock, tomato paste, and heavy cream finished with butter. Silky smooth, naturally sweet, and garnished with delicate carrot curls.