One-pot rice and black beans with garlic, carrots, thyme, and allspice simmered in stock. Low-fat, filling, and topped with cool yogurt and fresh parsley.
Lighter noodle casserole with cottage cheese, cheddar, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice baked until bubbly. A creamy, tangy baked pasta using non-fat milk powder instead of heavy cream.
Sauerbraten meatballs in a sweet-and-sour gingersnap gravy with brown sugar, ketchup, and whole peppercorns. German-inspired comfort food served over mashed potatoes.
Sudado, a Latin American fish saute simmered in a garlicky tomato sauce with thyme, oregano, and bay leaves. A one-skillet dish ready in 30 minutes.
Mustard liver broils calf liver briefly, then tops with a garlic-mustard-breadcrumb crust and finishes under the broiler until golden. A British-style preparation that tames liver's intensity with sharp mustard and buttery crumbs.
Navrathna kurma is a creamy North Indian vegetable curry with fried paneer, mixed vegetables and tomato-onion gravy enriched with milk, cream and warm spices like turmeric, coriander and garam masala.
A quick 30-minute ground beef chili with cinnamon, cumin, green chiles, and a surprising twist of raisins for sweetness. Simple, warming, and ready for a weeknight bowl over rice.
A quick microwave beef stroganoff with tender steak strips, mushrooms, and a rich cream cheese sauce. Ready in under 40 minutes and served over parsleyed egg noodles.
Orange-pecan couscous cooked in orange juice with cinnamon sticks, cloves, turmeric, and raisins. A fragrant, Moroccan-inspired side dish ready in under 30 minutes.
Penne with green peas, diced tomatoes, fresh basil, and a touch of cream. A quick 30-minute pasta dinner with just enough richness from a splash of heavy cream.
Caramelized onions in rich beef broth and red wine, topped with toasted French bread and bubbling Swiss cheese. Classic bistro comfort soup.
Savory stuffed meat loaf hides a sage-and-thyme bread stuffing inside a bacon-studded ground beef shell. Two classic Sunday-dinner sides merge into one hearty pan.
Baked Tex-Mex hash with ground beef, rice, tomatoes, and bell peppers seasoned with chili powder. A budget-friendly, feed-the-family casserole with just 5 minutes of prep.
Pumpkin potatoes mashed with butter and onion, served with crispy fried bacon. A simple French-inspired side dish with creamy, seasonal flavor.
This light dinner is full of vegetables and pairs well with a simple salad in summer or a warm bowl of soup in winter. Can be made gluten-free!
Onion soup Provencal with 8 pounds of slowly caramelized onions, fresh tomatoes, red wine, herbs, and barley miso for umami depth. Topped with croutons and Emmentaler cheese.