This is one of the best butternut squash casserole I have ever made. There were lots of flavors and textures going on. We made half of the recipe, I added some buttermilk powder into milk to make the buttermilk and used the dried thyme, otherwise followed the recipe exactly. It came out cheesy, sweet and tasty, but not too feeling heavy or rich afterwords, definitely a keeper!
This recipe is adapted from the recipe of America's Test Kitchen. A 10-ounce box of frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, can be substituted for the fresh spinach, if necessary.
This wonderful crispy phyllo tart is a great recipe especially for holidays or you have guests, you can use fresh or frozen spinach. The ricotta, feta cheese and sun-dried tomatoes mix with spinach, adding eggs and egg whites, after baking, it is fantastic.
This delicious chicken dish is loaded with succulent chicken chunks, fresh asparagus and red bell pepper that are cooked with garlic, ginger, soy sauce and sesame oil. Serve it with rice to make a complete meal.
Simply toss warm pasta, cooked broccoli, bell pepper and carrot with a tasty olive oil-lemon dressing and parmesan cheese. A delicious yet nutritious meal is ready to go.
Beef cubes are cooked in a warm and tasty soup with the egg noodles added at the end. It's a well balanced and delicious dish.
My version of this classic Italian dish. This is a very interesting recipe. Actually I've tried this already and I was very impressed by its taste. Try this too so that you will experience the goodness of this dish.
Create the traditional french onion soup in your crockpot with this easy to follow recipe.
Sauteed onions and mushrooms are tossed with penne, fresh arugula, and parmesan. An easy yet tasty meal is on one plate within less than 30 minutes. Using whole wheat penne makes it even healthier.
Somewhat similar to chili mac and American goulash found in other areas of the country, this American dish is most prevalent in New England.
Cheesy and creamy mac 'n cheese with the added texture and flavor of mushrooms and broccoli, all in one skillet for easy cleanup. Using a skillet keeps it quicker than a slow baked version as well.
Try these crispy oven-Fried Onion Rings. They are much healthier than deep fried rings, and still taste absolutely delicious. They are so easy to be addictive, but this time you don't have to feel guilty about it.
Why Chinese stir-fry is popular, not only it's quick and easy to make, but also packed with delicious flavor. The Chinese ingredients in this recipe should be easily found in almost all the grocery stores. Serve it over a bed of rice to make a tasty meal.
This North Indian curry is scrumptious, full of protein, fibre and Irion, packed with flavor. Enjoy this delicious and nutritious dish with some naan or crusty bread.
The way my Grandma used to make it. Very hearty and comforting.
Pan seared salmon is gently tossed with browned mushrooms, broccoli, some good extra-virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice.
This is an easy version of the traditional hot dog topping that's served by New York City street vendors.
This well endowed cheesy macaroni salad recipe is packed with flavor and sized to feed a crowd.
Patout's Cajun hot crab dip with sweated trinity vegetables, fresh crab meat, heavy cream, three peppers, and Tabasco. Bayou-style appetizer for parties and game day.
Whole Wheat Penne with Kale, Beans, Tomato, and Garlic Chips recipe
Crockpot black bean veggie chili: black beans, sweet corn, peppers, and tomatoes simmered low and slow with cumin and cayenne. A hearty, high-fiber meatless chili that practically cooks itself.
Turkey legs braised in a rich mole sauce built from chocolate, peanut butter, raisins, ground chile, and warm spices. This authentic Mexican mole delivers deep, layered flavor that will have you licking the plate clean.
Old-fashioned chicken spaghetti casserole made from scratch with a whole stewing hen, creamy mushroom roux, hard-boiled eggs, and melted cheddar. Makes two casseroles so you can freeze one for later.
Savor Eight Jewel Chicken: a quick, healthy stir-fry with tender chicken, eight vibrant veggies, and crunchy peanuts. Ideal for easy Asian-inspired dinners, gluten-free meals, or vegetable-packed weeknight recipes under 40 minutes.
Freezer-friendly chicken and noodle casserole in a red wine tomato-mushroom sauce with basil and garlic. Make it ahead, freeze in individual portions, and reheat on busy nights. Serves 4 to 6.
Handmade pumpkin ravioli with a spiced pumpkin-carrot filling, served in a garlic cream sauce with toasted hazelnuts and wilted sorrel. A showpiece fall pasta.
A little to hearty to be called a soup, this recipe is a great way to use left over pulled pork. Such a crowd pleaser, I can't keep it in my house! Great eaten with crackers or your favorite tortilla chips.
Seared sirloin steak braised with sliced apples, onions, honey, and red wine vinegar in a tomato-broth sauce. Serve over noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes for a hearty dinner.
Tom's jerky stew: a Native-American style stew of beef or buffalo jerky simmered with hominy, onion, and potatoes. The frontier survival meal that turns dried meat into deeply savory comfort food.
Onion broth made with five pounds of slow-caramelized onions, soup bones, garlic, and mace. A deeply flavored, bone-enriched broth with silky body.
Creamy sweet potato and peanut bisque with green chiles, ginger, allspice, and tomato juice, pureed silky smooth with natural peanut butter. Vegetarian, high-fiber, and on the table in 30 minutes.
Full-spread taco bar: chipotle-spiced ground beef simmered in tomato broth, chunky homemade guacamole with lime and garlic, and fresh serrano pico. Twelve tacos' worth of filling with every fixing on the table.
Roasted leg of lamb on a bed of tomatoes, mushrooms, peppers, onions, garlic, and fresh rosemary, oregano, and thyme. Holiday-worthy roast with baby vegetables.
Cuban black bean soup simmered slowly for seven hours with garlic, oregano, yellow onion, and red pepper flakes. Vegan, gluten-free, and meltingly tender. Slow-cook classic.
Tomato cheese soup made with oven-roasted tomatoes, sauteed mushrooms, fresh herbs, and cream cheese stirred in for a velvety, rich finish.
Low-fat pasta with dry-sauteed vegetables in fat-free spaghetti sauce. Chunky onion, pepper, mushrooms, and zucchini over pasta with Parmesan. A quick vegetarian weeknight dinner.
Thai stir-fried rice noodles with pork, dried shrimp, bean sprouts, and a tangy fish sauce-lime-ketchup glaze, topped with crushed peanuts and cilantro.
Southern cornbread dressing done right: make-ahead cornbread and homemade turkey giblet broth prepped the night before for Thanksgiving day assembly with rice, mushrooms, pecans, and fresh herbs.
Crispy-fried chickpea fritters spiked with cumin, garlic, and red chilies, tucked into warm pita pockets with fresh vegetables for authentic Middle Eastern street food.
Quick Clam and Creamed Corn Chowder with Dill recipe
Grilled salmon with minted tomato salsa: pink fillets seared over fire and topped with a half-pureed warm salsa of tomato, mint, jalapeño, and green onion. A bright, garden-fresh dinner.
Appetizers have long been a part of the culinary tradition in Europe, but they're relatively new to America. One of the first to appear in American cookbooks, at the turn of the century, was shrimp cocktail.
Cajun shrimp jambalaya simmers smoky ham, the Holy Trinity of onion, celery and bell pepper, tomatoes and converted rice in bacon drippings before folding in shrimp at the end. A one-pot Louisiana classic.
Vegan chili enchiladas with marinated tofu in a soy-peanut-tomato base, rolled in corn tortillas and baked under a from-scratch chili enchilada sauce. Hearty plant-based dinner that fills 10 plates.
German-style pot roast braised with chopped dill pickles, dried mushrooms, and peppercorns, finished with sour cream for a tangy, rich gravy. A Central European twist on classic pot roast.
Unadulterated black bean soup with dried beans, ham hocks, red and yellow onion, pureed silky smooth and finished with dry sherry. A purist's approach with no spices masking the beans.
Classic French onion soup with deeply caramelized onions simmered in beef broth and white wine, ladled into bowls with crusty bread and broiled under a bubbly Swiss and Parmesan cheese cap.