A Bloody Mary in a bowl: smooth tomato soup with celery, horseradish, Worcestershire, and lime, spiked with vodka stirred in off the heat. The savory, boozy New Year's Day hair-of-the-dog, served warm in mugs.
Cajun seafood gumbo with shrimp, lump crab, ham, and okra built on a dark cocoa-colored roux. Finished with file powder for authentic Louisiana flavor and body.
Caribbean rice and black bean casserole: stewed tomatoes, oregano, turmeric, and garlic simmered with instant brown rice and black beans. One-pot vegetarian dinner in 30 minutes.
Italian tomato pasta salad with elbow macaroni, canned tomatoes, white wine vinegar, herbs, and parmesan. A no-mayo, oil-free cold pasta salad that chills for hours to blend flavors.
Dried porcini and tomato sauce folds earthy rehydrated mushrooms and their soaking liquid into a garlicky canned tomato base, then tosses it with fusilli. A deep, umami-rich vegetarian pasta dinner.
Cheddar olive tamale pie layers ground beef, canned tamales, corn, and chopped olives in a chili-spiked casserole topped with sharp aged cheddar. A freezer-friendly weeknight casserole that bakes hands-off.
Spicy Thai-inspired tomato soup with coconut milk, red curry paste, tofu, and soy sauce. Vegan, creamy, and ready in under 30 minutes.
A one-pot cioppino with fish, shrimp, and clams in a slow-simmered tomato, white wine, and herb broth. Weeknight-friendly with just 10 minutes of prep and pantry-staple seasonings.
Corn tamale pie with cornmeal, cottage cheese, and whipped egg whites baked until golden, served with a reduced Mexican-style tomato sauce. Light, fluffy, and meatless.
Easy pot roast slow-cooked with stewed tomatoes, beef stock, and horseradish for 4-5 hours in a crockpot or covered roaster. A dump-and-forget roast with homemade flour gravy.
Beefy chili casserole with ground beef, canned tomatoes, corn, black olives, and cornmeal, baked under a layer of melted cheddar cheese. A Tex-Mex one-dish dinner the whole family will dig into.
Corn tamale casserole layered with blended corn-cornmeal masa, green chiles, and cheddar cheese, baked under foil. Served with a warm oregano-stewed tomato sauce.
Stuffed polenta with meat sauce: two layers of Parmesan polenta sandwiching a meaty tomato-basil sauce and mozzarella, baked hot until bubbly. A lighter Italian alternative to lasagna.
Hidden vegetable soup with pureed carrots, cabbage, celery, and peppers blended into a tomato-salsa base with brown rice. Picky eaters won't spot a single veggie chunk.
Southwest black bean soup simmers dried beans with smoky ham, chipotle, and cumin, then purees half for a velvety body. Topped with creme fraiche and red bell pepper for a smoky, hearty bowl.
Vegetarian spaghetti with mushroom bolognese, shallots, carrot, tomatoes and oregano. Hearty meatless pasta sauce that tastes like the real thing in under 40 minutes.
Greek-style beef stew braised in red wine with cinnamon, cumin, cloves, and currants, topped with melted Muenster cheese and toasted walnuts. A warmly spiced, make-ahead casserole.
I used fresh garlic replace of garlic powder, I think it is so great, sure, I am a garlic fan! This is a nice recipe!
Italian pasta e ceci soup with chickpeas, elbow pasta, canned tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil. A hearty one-pot vegetarian soup ready in under an hour.
Lolly's Swiss steak: round steak layered with onion, green pepper, mushrooms, garlic, and stewed tomatoes, microwaved into a quick single-serving comfort meal.
Lentil and tomato soup with rosemary, miso, and a pinch of arame seaweed blended smooth. A vegan soup with hidden umami depth from miso and seaweed that keeps you guessing.
Easy stewed chicken baked Italian-style with canned stewed tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, and a melty mozzarella topping. A light, low-calorie weeknight dinner that comes together with mostly pantry staples.
Beans are very nutritious, this recipe you can add chili according to your own flavour, beans mix chili pasta, good!
Many bean soup with dried mixed beans, smoked ham shank, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and a finishing splash of lemon juice. Classic slow-simmered pantry soup for cold nights.
Hearty black bean soup with cubed ham, cumin, oregano, tomatoes, and a splash of dry sherry. Simmers in 30 minutes and freezes beautifully for meal prep.
Inside-out stuffed peppers with ground beef, chopped green pepper, rice, and stewed tomatoes baked in a casserole and topped with melted cheddar. All the flavor, no fussy stuffing.
Easy Mexican chili made in a slow cooker with ground beef, kidney beans, green chiles, and tomatoes. A dump-and-go crockpot chili that simmers 8-10 hours on low heat.
Spicy garbanzo bean soup with potatoes, tomatoes, saffron, turmeric, cumin, and ginger simmered for four hours from dried chickpeas. A Moroccan-inspired vegan soup finished with lemon and cilantro.
Baked puffy omelet squares made with separated eggs for a soufflé-like rise, topped with a chunky stewed tomato and zucchini sauce. Light, low-calorie, and high-protein.
Stove-top chicken Provencale braises browned chicken in a tomato, sherry, and herb sauce, all in one skillet. A rustic French-inspired dish that turns out tender, saucy chicken with very little fuss.
Venison chili with both ground and chunked deer meat simmered for two hours in a cumin-oregano-cayenne tomato sauce with kidney beans and hot chili peppers. Lean, hearty, and full of wild game flavor.
Today's pot roast braises rump roast with potatoes, carrots, stewed tomatoes, and onion soup mix in a sealed oven bag. Hands-off Sunday supper with no pot to scrub.
Easy New Orleans-style okra gumbo with bacon, tomatoes, the holy trinity, and optional shrimp. A quick Cajun stew served over rice without a roux.
Farm pot roast simmered low and slow with onions, carrots, and stewed tomatoes until the beef pulls apart with a fork. A Sunday-dinner classic with a rich pan-drippings gravy.
Molasses barbecued ribs get a salt-vinegar brine soak, then a grill basting of dark molasses sauce loaded with onion, pepper, celery, tomato, cloves and allspice. Smoky, tangy, sticky, and built for summer.
Spicy vegetarian chili simmers kidney and pinto beans with tomatoes, jalapeños, and bell peppers in a bloomed chili-cumin base. Ready in under an hour, hearty without the meat.
Southwestern simmered beef stew with round steak, green chilies, stewed tomatoes, cumin, and oregano. A thick, chile-spiced braise that turns tough beef fork-tender.
Potato crust pizza baked in a pie plate with sliced potatoes instead of dough. Topped with tomatoes, mushrooms, green olives, and melted mozzarella for a gluten-free-friendly twist on pizza night.
Spicy black bean chili ready in 25 minutes with pre-seasoned canned beans, salsa-style tomatoes, corn, and melted cheddar on top. A vegetarian weeknight dinner in one skillet.
Light minestrone soup with potatoes, zucchini, green beans, and broken spaghetti in a tomato-basil broth. Made entirely in the microwave for an easy low-calorie dinner.
Butter-sauteed veal rounds topped with stewed tomatoes, asparagus spears, and fresh mushrooms, cooked gently in pan juices. An elegant one-pan entree with classic European flair.
Hearty steak soup with ground beef, carrots, celery, onion, and mixed vegetables in a roux-thickened broth with diced tomatoes. A big-batch crowd-pleaser that freezes well.
Italian-seasoned chicken breasts slow-cooked in tomato soup and red wine, then finished with rice right in the crockpot. A hands-off weeknight dinner that serves 4 with zero fuss.
Tender eggplant simmered with tomatoes, bay leaves, caraway seeds, and a bright splash of lemon and red wine vinegar. A tangy, vegan-friendly side dish ready in 45 minutes.
Hearty one-pot stew with browned tortellini, stewed tomatoes, green beans, mushrooms, potatoes, and corn, finished with fresh parsley and Parmesan. Feeds a crowd in 40 minutes.
Louisiana courtbouillon of redfish, the classic Cajun fish stew. Whole redfish or red snapper steaks simmered in a brown roux, holy trinity, tomatoes, herbs, and white wine. Spooned over rice, this is bayou comfort food.
Orange roughy Veracruz: flaky white fish simmered in a Mexican-style sauce of tomatoes, yellow bell peppers, garlic, and onions. One-skillet weeknight dinner, ready in 30 minutes.
Mediterranean beef casserole layered with brown rice, crumbled feta, black olives, and dried mushrooms in a garlicky tomato sauce topped with Parmesan. A great way to use leftover beef.