Dinner

A hearty and comforting French lentil soup, featuring tender lentils simmered with aromatic vegetables and herbs. This classic version is deeply flavorful and satisfying.

Green Lentils · Carrots · Celery Stalks · Yellow Onion

A velvety smooth and comforting soup made from roasted butternut squash, aromatic vegetables, and a touch of cream, seasoned to perfection.

Butternut squash · Yellow onion · Carrots · Garlic

A fusion soup combining the sweetness of butternut squash with the vibrant, spicy, and aromatic flavors of Thai cuisine, including coconut milk and curry paste.

Butternut squash · Coconut milk · Vegetable broth · Red curry paste

A classic, creamy, and hearty chowder from the Northeast, featuring tender clams, potatoes, and smoky bacon in a rich broth.

Clams (fresh or canned) · Bacon · Yellow Onion · Celery

A creative twist on clam chowder, using smoked oysters for a unique flavor and corn for sweetness, creating a richer, slightly smoky profile.

Smoked Oysters (canned) · Butter · Yellow Onion · Garlic

A comforting and velvety smooth soup, highlighting the delicate flavors of potatoes and leeks, enriched with cream and butter.

Leeks · Potatoes · Unsalted Butter · Chicken Broth

A flavorful twist on tomato soup, featuring the sweetness of roasted tomatoes and red peppers, enhanced with garlic and herbs. Offers a deeper, more complex flavor profile.

Ripe tomatoes · Red bell peppers · Yellow onion · Garlic

A rich and comforting classic tomato soup, made with ripe tomatoes, aromatic vegetables, and a touch of cream for a velvety finish. Perfect for a chilly day.

Canned whole peeled tomatoes · Yellow onion · Garlic · Vegetable broth

A rich and deeply flavorful French onion soup, featuring slow-caramelized onions in a savory beef broth, topped with crusty bread and melted Gruyère cheese.

Yellow onions · Unsalted butter · Olive oil · Beef broth

An elevated French onion soup featuring a splash of cognac for added depth and complexity, finished with a rich gratinée topping.

Yellow onions · Unsalted butter · Olive oil · Beef broth

A simplified chili con carne that uses ground beef and canned ingredients for a faster, weeknight-friendly version, while still delivering satisfying chili flavor. Includes beans and tomatoes for a more common chili experience.

Ground beef · Onion, chopped · Garlic cloves, minced · Chili powder

A hearty and authentic chili featuring tender chunks of beef, rich chili peppers, and a deep, complex flavor profile. This is the original chili, without beans or tomatoes, focusing on the meat and chili paste.

Beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes · Beef broth · Dried ancho chilies, stemmed and seeded · Dried guajillo chilies, stemmed and seeded

A lighter, brighter take on chili, this version uses chicken and white beans, seasoned with green chilies and cilantro for a refreshing flavor profile. It's a popular variation that deviates from the traditional red chili.

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts · Olive oil · Onion, chopped · Garlic cloves, minced

Jumbo pasta shells generously filled with a creamy ricotta and spinach mixture, baked in a rich marinara sauce and topped with melted mozzarella cheese. A comforting and classic Italian-American favorite.

Jumbo pasta shells · Ricotta cheese · Fresh spinach, chopped · Parmesan cheese, grated

A simplified version of stuffed shells, using pre-made ingredients for a faster weeknight meal. Jumbo shells filled with a blend of ricotta, mozzarella, and a touch of Italian seasoning, baked in jarred marinara.

Jumbo pasta shells · Ricotta cheese · Shredded mozzarella cheese · Jarred marinara sauce

A hearty and flavorful twist on stuffed shells, featuring spicy Italian sausage, nutrient-rich kale, and a creamy, slightly spicy béchamel sauce instead of marinara.

Jumbo pasta shells · Spicy Italian sausage, casings removed · Kale, chopped · Butter

A simple and fast recipe for flavorful meatballs glazed in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce. Perfect for a weeknight meal.

Ground chicken or turkey · Breadcrumbs · Egg · Soy sauce

Hearty, flavorful meatballs, typically served with marinara sauce and pasta. These are larger and often baked or pan-fried before simmering.

Ground beef · Italian sausage, casing removed · Breadcrumbs · Parmesan cheese, grated

Tender, savory meatballs made with a blend of beef and pork, simmered in a rich, creamy gravy. A beloved comfort food classic.

Ground beef · Ground pork · Yellow onion, finely chopped · Breadcrumbs

A flavorful twist on classic baked ziti, incorporating spicy Italian sausage for a kick, along with a touch of cream for richness.

Ziti pasta · Spicy Italian sausage, casings removed · Onion, chopped · Garlic, minced