Easy chicken pot pie with cream of chicken soup, mixed vegetables, and refrigerator biscuits on top instead of pastry. A shortcut weeknight version that still delivers comfort.
Chicken, pea, and rice casserole: flour-dredged browned chicken breast over rice and frozen peas with basil and sliced onions. A nostalgic one-dish dinner for ten.
Mexican stroganoff with round steak simmered in chili sauce, chili powder, paprika, soy sauce, and mushrooms, finished with sour cream. Freezer-friendly and serves 8 over noodles or rice.
Crab marinara with a pound of crab meat simmered in a from-scratch tomato sauce with fresh tomatoes, oregano, basil, and a kick of cayenne. Served over spaghetti or rice.
Crispy Fried Whole Fish with Bacon-Potato Salad recipe
Coriander pork chops crusted with toasted ground coriander seed and cracked black pepper, braised with white wine, rosemary, and aromatic vegetables. The fragrant Mediterranean-style chop with a velvety pan sauce.
Crunchy curried chicken salad: cooked chicken and rice tossed with mandarin oranges, celery, and peanuts in a light yogurt-curry-honey dressing. A sweet-savory, mayo-free make-ahead salad.
Easy Indian lamb curry with tender neck pieces, potatoes, and simple curry powder seasoning. Tomatoes and spices create a rich sauce perfect over rice or with naan.
Chard-wrapped salmon with duxelles: salmon fillets wrapped in Swiss chard leaves around savory mushroom duxelles, gently poached in wine and chicken stock. A refined dinner for four.
German-style veal cutlets in a creamy curry sauce, browned then simmered in evaporated milk, tomato paste, and mild curry powder with a splash of cognac. An elegant, quick veal dish with a gentle warm-spiced kick.
Braised red cabbage with tart apples, red wine, brown sugar, vinegar, and caraway seeds cooked in bacon drippings. A classic German side, good hot or cold.
Vegan sweet potato curry with onions, curry powder, and red pepper flakes, simmered until tender and thickened into a glossy sauce. A simple, budget-friendly one-pan dinner.
Basic bean soup with homemade vegetable scrap stock, sautéed mirepoix, and cooked beans, half puréed for body, half left whole. Vegetarian, fiber-rich, freezer-friendly.
Velvety roasted-color red pepper bisque finished with baby shrimp, bay scallops, and corn. A light, dairy-free puree with a tangy lift from tarragon vinegar and lime juice.
Yukgaejang-style Korean beef stew with shredded flank steak, scallions, sesame oil, and cayenne in a spicy soy-based broth. Serve with rice and kimchi.
Low-calorie chicken barley soup made from scratch with homemade defatted broth, pearl barley, green beans, and lemon juice. A hearty, satisfying soup without the fat.