Ratatouille and cod stew with eggplant, zucchini, bell pepper, and crushed tomatoes in clam broth. A Provencal-style fish stew loaded with vegetables, served over rice.
This is from Paul, who used to run an old BBS (remember those?) with a cooking "echo". You can use all beef or all turkey. Also good with some shredded Parmesan cheese sprinkled over the marinara before serving.
Ron Santo's linguine with clam sauce pairs the Chicago Cubs legend's red clam sauce with diced tomatoes, mushrooms, white wine, and a pinch of cayenne for a quick Italian pasta dinner.
Hearty green lentils simmer with warm spices and bright lemon in this silky Mediterranean soup that's both nourishing and budget-friendly for busy weeknights.
Penne with artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and lemon, finished with toasty garlic breadcrumbs and romano. A no-cream Italian pantry pasta in 30 minutes.
Peasant soup is a humble Tuscan-style bean stew with great northern beans, carrots, celery, garlic, and tomato simmered low and slow. Plant-based comfort food made from pantry staples.
Pan-fried fish fillets with Jerusalem artichokes braised in white wine, rosemary, lemon, and heavy cream. An elegant dish where the artichokes melt into a thick, silky sauce.
Marinated beef tenderloin with red wine, soy sauce, and garlic slivers. Roasted to juicy medium-rare, this is the centerpiece that earns you a standing ovation at dinner.
Classic linguine with clam sauce made from canned clams, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. A quick Italian-American pasta dinner on the table in 30 minutes with pantry staples.
Saucy Caribbean black beans simmered with fresh ginger, allspice, thyme, and orange juice. Vegan, high-fiber, and full of island flavor in about 40 minutes.
A delicious appetizer or side dish for dinner!!! What a great way to use a glut of summer zucchini!
Only 5 ingredients make for this easy side. Look for small whole button mushrooms for this.
Spanish paella with chicken, shrimp, clams, and mussels over saffron-stained short-grain rice in a rich tomato base. A one-pot showstopper for a crowd of ten.
Loaded baked potato topped with a zesty tuna, sweet corn, and cheddar mixture spiked with ginger, garlic, and hot sauce. A fast, filling meal where a crisp-skinned potato meets a creamy, spicy topping.
Saffron-tinted yellow rice baked with shrimp, tomatoes, wine, and a splash of beer. A Spanish-inspired casserole with warm spices and vibrant color.
Slow cooker pinto bean soup with smoky ham hock and pasta simmered all day until thick and soul-warming. Set it in the morning, crush the beans, and serve a crowd.