How about cheesy spinach manicotti for some make-ahead magic? Shells stuffed with spinach, spices, and three different cheeses are perfect for night-before prep or...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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Make Ahead Spinach Manicotti
Grilled Peanut Butter Banana Sandwich
Peanut butter and bananas are nestled in a grilled sandwich, perfect for a snack, lunch, or even breakfast.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Pork Enchiladas
Tired of the usual chicken or beef enchiladas? Change things up with some tender, slow-cooked shredded pork in this easy recipe for enchiladas.
Method: crock pot, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Pumpkin Bredie (South Africa)
Add a stamp for South Africa to your culinary passport. Lamb stewed until tender with peppers, onion, spices, and pumpkin makes a beautiful dish to serve over rice.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Spam Fried Rice
Spam holds its shape when stir-fried and is a good substitute for ham in other fried rice dishes. This recipe has a little extra kick from a jalapeno as well.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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Italian Hoagie
One of the secrets to a great Italian sandwich is the oil and vinegar on the roll. Loaded up with meat, cheese, and veggies, these sandwiches make a great meal.
Time: under 30 minutes
Meatballs In Marsala Sauce
Tender beef meatballs are simmered in a marsala wine and herb pasta sauce and served over spaghetti pasta.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Amy's Vegetarian Chili
This veggie chili is packed to the brim with the good stuff. Plenty of chili powder gives the chili some kick and some zing.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Grilled Pork Cutlet with Rosemary
Grilled pork cutlets marinated in rosemary, olive oil and honey make for a tasty and easy weeknight meal.
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 1-2 hours
5-Hour Stew
The trick to this never-fail stew is that it is slowly cooked in a sealed Dutch oven. By sealing the lid on, moisture is trapped inside and the beef doesn't dry out.
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Almond Boneless Chicken (Wor Su Gai)
Made with chicken fat or butter, soy sauce, chicken bouillon granules, cornstarch, flour, baking powder, egg, water
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Lefty's Seafood Bake
This seafood dinner is a delicious casserole dish perfect for any occasion. It is full of flavor and texture, with a combination of crab meat and shrimp and a crunchy crumb...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Blackened Red Snapper
Blackened red snapper is a popular dish from the Louisiana bayou. It is made by coating a fillet of red snapper in a spice blend, then cooking it in a hot skillet until the fish...
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Tex-Mex Chimichangas
Slow-cooked pork is the key to this simple yet delicious recipe for Tex-Mex style chimichangas. Pork, salsa, and cheese-filled flour tortillas are deep-fried and served...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Copycat Dave And Buster's Cheeseburger Pizza
Tastes just like a cheeseburger! This copycat recipe from Dave And Buster's restaurant is made with a fresh pizza crust, topped with cheeseburger-like...
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Weight Watchers Diet Cola Chicken
Cutting down on sugar and fat doesn't mean you have to miss out on BBQ. Lean chicken is cooked in a smoky BBQ sauce making it perfect on buns, in tortillas, or on its...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Philly Cheese Steak Pizza
The delicious, melty cheese steak with its grilled peppers and onions and the crispiness of a quick-fired pizza crust. A match made in food heaven.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Lobster Pot Pie
This is not your average pot pie! Dig into the flaky top crust to discover a rich lobster filling
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Broiled Salmon with Dijon-Caper Cream Sauce
Quick way to elevate some ordinary salmon fillets. Sour cream, Dijon mustard, and capers make a creamy sauce perfect for topping broiled salmon.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Japanese Lamb
Made with boneless leg of lamb, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, sherry, garlic, ground ginger
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry
Broccoli and shrimp cooked in garlic and teriyaki is a great way to try out stir-frying. Once you've got the technique down, switch up the veggies and sauces to find your...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Seafood Salad Sandwiches
Treat yourself to these tasty sandwiches, loaded with tender crab, shrimp, or lobster. This recipe provides a delicious seafood fix in just a few minutes.
Time: under 30 minutes
Arizona Chicken Chili
Made with chicken breast halves, diced tomatoes, chili powder, black beans or kidney beans, cilantro or sliced green onions, whole kernel golden sweet corn
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
PB And Pickle Sandwiches
Who doesn't love a good peanut butter and pickle sandwich? The sweet and salty flavors of the peanut butter paired with the tanginess of the pickles is a match made in heaven.
Time: under 30 minutes
Beef 'n' Bean Sloppy Joes
It's time to step up your sloppy joe game, and this super easy recipe will do the trick with just five ingredients. Beef with onions, beans, and BBQ sauce makes for a...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Chinese Meatballs
Tender Asian-style meatballs made with a combination of pork and shrimp and served with steamed napa cabbage
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Classic Interstate Meatloaf
This recipe is an example of the classic American style meatloaf - moist and savory, not too spicy or sweet. Perfect for any occasion.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Perfect Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf With Brown Sugar-Ketchup Glaze
Super moist and savory meatloaf glazed with just the right amount of sweetness and tanginess.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Pineapple Cheese Squares
Pineapple cheese toast is an easy snack, appetizer, or even breakfast food. It's perfect anytime you're in the mood for something cheesy and tropical.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Rosemary Garlic Lamb Chops With Potatoes
Lamb chops and potatoes done right! Butter and parsley for the boiled potatoes and a marvelous mix of rosemary, Dijon, and garlic for the lamb chops.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Asian Turkey Meatballs With Bok Choy
Homemade ground turkey meatballs are served with stir fried with bok choy, onion, garlic, and celery, in an oyster sauce, soy sauce, and chicken broth sauce.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Company Steak With Mushroom-Onion Topping
What's better than a perfectly cooked steak? One with this delicious mushroom and onion topping!
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Steak Fajitas
Flank steak is the traditional cut of beef used in fajitas. The crock pot helps make it tender with its low and slow cooking.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Sloppy Joe Freezer Mix
What is easier than sloppy joes? Sloppy joes made ahead of time. Freeze the saucy ground beef mixture, and when ready to cook just heat, and eat.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Beef Fajitas with Tequila
Tequila in the marinade gives these tender skirt steak fajitas a little extra punch.
Method: outdoor grill, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Spicy Seafood Stew
Made with large shrimp, olive oil, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, green onions, bay leaf, tomatoes with green chiles, tomatoes, cilantro
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Hamburger Tomato Tater Tot Casserole
Not your usual tater tot casserole! This version tosses tater tots with ground beef and tops them with a creamy tomato sauce and parmesan cheese.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Open-Faced Reuben Sandwiches
Whip up a batch of open-faced Reubens and watch them disappear faster than your willingness to share. It's rye, it's tangy, it's cheesy goodness, no secrets here.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Chicken Mushroom Stroganoff
Don't let beef take up the whole stroganoff spotlight. Change it up: chicken works just as well with a creamy mushroom sauce over some egg noodles.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cheesy Chicken Fajitas
Flour tortillas stuffed with a cheesy mixture of chicken, peppers, and onions are a consistent crowd pleaser, especially with sour cream and salsa on the side.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cafeteria Mexican Macaroni Skillet Casserole
A simple but flavorful dish made with elbow macaroni, ground beef, bell pepper, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and Monterey Jack cheese.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chuckwagon Chili
The low and slow cooking brings all the flavors together in this hearty meal.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Hungarian Sauerkraut Goulash Szekely Gulyas
This is a classic Eastern European affair. Plenty of onions and paprika, cooked with pork and sauerkraut, blended with rich sour cream, and ladled over your...
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Southwest Chicken Pizza
Add a little southwestern flavor to pizza night. Your favorite style pizza crust is topped with cheese, chicken, tomatoes, onion, and jalapenos.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker All-Day Venison Stew
It's called "all day stew" for the cook time, but you'll be craving it all day as well. Stew of venison, carrots and potatoes slow-cooked in a brilliant red...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Border Grill Carne Asada Tacos
Step up your taco game with these amazing tacos just like they serve at the Border Grill restaurants. No taco seasoning mix here!
Method: outdoor grill, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Curried Egg Sandwiches
Hard boiled eggs with mayo, salt and pepper form a classic egg salad spread and curry powder adds a flavorful flair.
Time: under 30 minutes
Pepperoni Stromboli
A stromboli is a type of turnover filled with various meats, cheeses and vegetables. This version is made easy by using frozen bread dough for the turnover dough.
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Meatloaf Hamburgers with Bacon Barbecue Sauce
Meatloaf burgers are the grillable twist you didn't know you needed. Made with a combination of beef and sausage with bacon mixed in and topped with a...
Method: stovetop, outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Bacon, Onion, And Cheddar Stuffed Burgers
Putting toppings on top of your burger is so last year. How about throwing all those fried onions and all that cheese inside the patty for an explosion of...
Method: stovetop, outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
It may look like a sad little package shoved in the back of your freezer, but frozen spinach actually has a lot of culinary uses (and some may surprise you).
This iconic whiskey is a "Jack of all trades" when it comes to cooking. Toss it in some pasta, as a savory dipping sauce, and even bake it into something sweet.
A can of cream of mushroom soup can be a real dinner saver. It works great in casseroles and can turn into a sauce or gravy in a pinch.