Bacon Bean Curry
If the seasoning proves too strong, mix it with rice. Can also be made without bacon for a ta...
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Baked Ziti
This is lasagna with fewer steps. It's lazy lasagna. Lazygna.
Beef Tacos
This recipe is really just a template. Tacos are a way of food preparation, not merely a food...
Borsht
This is a surprisingly seasonal dish. All the ingredients are harvest mid-summer.
Braised Beef Chuck
This can be made with a lot of different cuts. It's very easy to make and filling in the winter.
Bolognese
Great comfort food. Goes really well with shells or pappardelle to hold the heavy sauce, but...
Braised Chicken
Very rustic chicken dish.
Braised Lamb Shank
Decadent meal, but worth the effort. I prefer using shiraz or merlot for the wine.
Braised Pork Shoulder
Similar to any tough meat braise. Pork Shoulder can be substituted with Pork Butt. It's the s...
Calamari Cacciatore
It comes together quickly. Be sure not to overcook the calamari. Goes great with pasta or Gar...
Cheesesteak Loaded Potatoes
This has a lot of variations, but is otherwise kind of bar food. It is a good alternative for...
Cheesesteaks
It's such a simple sandwich to make at home that it's not worth noting where "to get one".
Chicken Broth
This works with fresh chicken, but really shines with leftover chicken. Use leftover chicken...
Chicken Enchiladas
Tasty and easy! Add to any Mexican night. Make the enchilada sauce ahead of time.
Chili
You can feed a dozen people with this recipe–or just one lucky special someone. Any braising...
Clam Chowder
Really good with Oyster Crackers. If you live on the coast, use fresh clams. No excuses.
Corn Chowder
This is one of those things that's better the next day.
Creamy Cucumber Salad
The freshness of this salad is fleeting. As a child, we would never save this for the next day.
Duck Broth
If you have a duck carcass left, don't be so deft as to toss it. Great reheated with rice noo...
French Onion Soup
Works well with most cheeses. I frequently use gruyere. Be patient with this one.
Eggplant Caponata
Great summer dish. Sweet, salty, and fresh. This can be eaten hot, but it's better as a cold...
Gazpacho
Great and refreshing in the summer heat.
Goat Cheese Summer Salad
Substitute the lettuce for any other green, such as kale. Similarly, trade out the blueberrie...
Guacamole
Always worth making your own! Use ground coriander if you don't have cilantro. Goes great wit...
Gumbo
Classic New Orleans Stew; great in the fall and winter with the okra harvest. Variations are...
Meatballs
Worth the effort when you have good quality ground meat.
Moussaka
Often described as Greek Lasagna. Don't sleep on it.
Pepperonata
Good side dish with a pepper harvest.
Pico de Gallo
There is a lot of room for variety for this mild side.
Pork and Potato Stew
Hearty stew, which can be delicious if seasoned well!
Pork with Cabbage
easy one-pot.
Pot Roast
I actually prefer to use beef, bottom round. Chuck breaks apart nicely when done, but the bot...
Pulled Pork
Let me see if you can pull it, pull it. Girl indeed I can pull it, pull it.
Quinoa Tofu Salad
The oil with the avocado makes this a creamy protein salad. It's usually a crowd favorite.
Ratatouille
I love this late summer staple. Substitute whatever herbs you have on hand. The key to this d...
Risotto
Very technical but rewarding dish. Make sure to have your mis en place en pointe. ingredient...
Roasted Pork Neck
Take a cheap cut and make it into comfort food with rice
Roasted Red Snapper
Very vibrant colored fish. This recipe also works for similarly sized fish, such as sea bass,...
Roasted Smoked Turkey
Delicious alternative to traditional turkey; always juicy. I make this twice a year.
Sauteed Zucchini and Okra
Delicious vegan saute. Always remember to work in layers.
Sauteed Potatoes
The healthier you make this, the worse it tastes.
Shepherd's Pie
Substitute beef to make a cottage pie. Go for 90%+ lean.
Stuffed Cabbage
Love this with purple napa cabbage. Looks gorgeous.
Tomato Sauce
Mother sauce that is most well known. Freeze as needed. Can totally be done with canned tomat...