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Bacon, Tomato and Cheddar Breakfast Bake with Eggs
This Breakfast Bake with Eggs develops a terrific texture as it cooks slowly in a glass dish, which makes it easy to see when the bottom is perfectly browned.
Pasta Salad with Grilled Sausages and Peppers
For Pasta Salad with Grilled Sausages and Peppers it’s best to grill the sausages and peppers ahead of time.
Swordfish Sicilian-Style
Swordfish Sicilian-Style is an oregano-infused sauce imparts bright flavor to hot-off-the-grill steaks – a Marcella Hazan dish.
Saucy White Beans and Greens on Toast
Saucy White Beans and Greens on Toast is a combination of canned cannellini and cranberry beans cooked with spinach, jalapeño, cumin, and citrus is a cozy, quick dinner.
Pasta Ncasciata
Pasta Ncasciata is a hearty baked pasta dish that is packed with tender eggplant, melty caciocavallo cheese, and crushed tomatoes.
Basque Garlic Soup
Basque Garlic Soup, Sopa de Ajo, is a balm for a cold day enjoyed throughout Spain
Lasagna Puttanesca
Lasagna Puttanesca has a ton of flavor for a hearty, but not heavy, eggplant lasagna layered with ricotta and mozzarella.
Pasta with Sausage, Basil, and Mustard
Pasta with Sausage Basil and Mustard: In matching spicy sausage with a creamy mustard sauce and fragrant basil.
Roasted Branzino with Caper Butter
Roasted Branzino with Caper Butter: You achieve a crispy skin on the stovetop and then finish in the oven.
Smoked Mozzarella Mezzelune with Braised Onion Sauce
Smoked Mozzarella Mezzelune with Braised Onion Sauce is a crescent-shaped stuffed pasta similar to ravioli.
Venison Meatballs
Venison in this Venison Meatballs recipe is similar to lean, grass-fed beef with a finer texture. Season them with warming spices and herbs.
Nduja Sauce
Nduja Sauce is a great medium for meatballs – roast the meatballs and finish them off in the sauce. Also, the sauce would be good over pasta and polenta.
Oxtail and White Sweet Potato Stew
In this Oxtail and White Sweet Potato Stew, a red wine braise, complete with other mulling ingredients like fresh orange and whole spices.
Poulet Mafé
In Senegal at the Keur Moussa monastery, a typical meal includes poulet mafé, a thick peanut sauce with chicken, root vegetables, and cabbage.
Coconut-Creamed Swiss Chard
In Coconut-Creamed Swiss Chard unsweetened coconut milk and refined coconut oil combine to add a creamy richness to this vegan Swiss chard side.
Warm Sausage and Lentil Salad
Warm Sausage and Lentil Salad is an earthy French classic with smoked sausages, greens lentils and pungent mustard vinaigrette.
Hot Chocolate with Rum
Hot Chocolate with Rum, a bittersweet hot chocolate drink laced with dark rum that is especially warming on a cold winter night.
Crusty Baked Shells and Cauliflower
Even sautéed cauliflower feels decadent in this cheesy-crunchy baked pasta from Ina Garten. Be careful not to overcook your pasta, as it will continue to cook in the oven.
Pizza Rustica
With its rich, savory filling and sweet pastry, this pizza rustica uses the best of local ingredients: ricotta, made from rich cow’s milk; spicy salami, which every farmer prepares himself; and basil, a staple of the family garden.
Cranberry-Walnut Stuffing
Rustic hunks of toasted bread form the backbone of this stuffing; a buttery sauteed mixture of onion, celery, herbs, and cooked sausage fills it out with rich flavor. Simmering the cranberries first in vinegar and sugar both intensifies and rounds out their distinctive tartness.
Green-Lentil Curry
In Madhur Jaffrey’s green lentil curry, she infuses them with garlic, ginger, coriander, and cumin, for a dish that’s perfect over rice or with a piece of warm naan bread.
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White Beans Puttanesca
White Beans Puttanesca – Puttanesca is usually a pasta sauce, but here the addition of beans to the spicy blend of tomatoes, basil, and olives turns it into a versatile, satisfying side dish.
Bigos – Hunter’s Stew
Bigos is an Eastern European stew that has many adaptations; some versions incorporate rice and/or a variety of vegetables and meats, so you can use whatever you have on hand.
Hoppin’ John
A hearty bowl of Hoppin’ John has been the way that many Southern households ring in the New Year. Served alongside a side of collard greens and cornbread, this meal signifies a year filled with good fortune and security.
Best Vegetarian Stuffing
To really build the flavor (and keep anything from getting too mushy), ingredients are added in stages, and the sage goes in at two different times. Things do move quickly, though, so it’s best to chop everything before you begin.
Roast Chicken
When you truss a bird, the wings and legs stay close to the body; the ends of the drumsticks cover the top of the breast and keep it from drying out. Trussing helps the chicken to cook evenly, and it also makes for a more beautiful roasted bird.
Baked Ziti
It’s simpler and more forgiving than lasagna but still delivers comforting bites full of pulls of mozzarella and those much coveted crunchy corners.
Pissaladiere
Pissaladière is a classic dish in Provence. Its thin pizza-like crust is piled high with caramelized onions, then topped with anchovies, olives, and fresh herbs.
Grilled Leg of Lamb with Thyme and Allspice
If you aren’t able to grill outdoors, lamb can be roasted on a rack set in a large (17- by 11-inch) roasting pan in a 375°F oven, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.
BA’s Best Bread
This bread has a nutty flavor and intense chew; it makes toast that’s a wholesome meal unto itself. To ensure you have fresh bread on time, count back three nights from the day you want to bake.
Argentinian Beef Empanadas
There are as many variations of empanadas as there are cooks in Argentina. After years of perfecting her method, Gaby Melian, BA Test Kitchen Manager, prefers the empanadas baked, not fried, and the addition of green olives and raisins in the filling is essential.
All-Purpose Coconut Curry
Your meal prep rotation isn’t complete without this simple and versatile coconut curry—it’s designed to make enough sauce for three different dishes that come together in minutes.
Giada de Luarentiis
Lemon Zucchini Spaghetti
Use briny (like capers), salty (like anchovies) pantry items for lemon zucchini spaghetti.
Cauliflower Alfredo
The Cauliflower Alfredo sauce is luxuriously creamy and velvety with all the comforting qualities of true alfredo!
Stromboli
Stromboli stars the flavors of a classic Venetian pizza: mozzarella and prosciutto. It slices up into beautiful spirals, making it a great snack for company
Pasta alla Zozzona
Pasta alla Zozzona, “dirty pasta,” is the cousin of Carbonara and the brother-in-law of Amatriciana, the best of both worlds.
Mushroom Risotto
Mushroom Risotto brings on the savory flavor with mushrooms. Use this as an opportunity to experiment with interesting mushrooms you find at the farmer’s market or the grocery store
Tomato Soup Risotto
All of the comfort of a tomato soup, Tomato Soup Risotto is in the form of a creamy, cheesy risotto. Serve this decadent risotto alongside chicken or roasted vegetables.
Orzo Stuffed Peppers
These vegetable and orzo stuffed peppers are full of flavor and a great meatless main course. To make it truly vegetarian, substitute chicken stock with vegetable broth!
Pizza Rustica
With its rich, savory filling and sweet pastry, this pizza rustica uses the best of local ingredients: ricotta, made from rich cow’s milk; spicy salami, which every farmer prepares himself; and basil, a staple of the family garden.
Lemon and Pea Alfredo
From Giada’s Holiday recipes on Food Network, but can be used any time.
Prosciutto-Wrapped Turkey
From Giada’s Holiday recipes on Food Network
Mascarpone Cannoli Cheesecake
Mascarpone Cannoli Cheesecake is Giada’s Thanksgiving dessert.
Raffy’s Turkey Sausage and Chestnut Stuffing
Use regular sausage – turkey sausage is not sausage…
Apulian Pasta and Chickpeas
The comfort in this southern Italian dish, Apulian Chickpea Pasta, is off the charts!
Amalfi Lemon Chicken
Lemon? Check. Crispy skin? The delicious smell of fresh herbs as the bird roasts? Easy enough to make on a weeknight? Check, check, and check again
Spain on a Fork
Chickpea Salad Sandwich
This Chickpea Salad Sandwich is what healthy comfort food is all about. Serve it next to a handful of chips and a couple ice cold beers
Creamy Tuna Fettuccine
To make Creamy Tuna Fettuccine, use the olive oil from the canned tuna to cook the creamy sauce.
Garlic and Rice Soup
This Creamy Garlic and Rice Soup, known in Spain as Arroz Meloso al Ajo, is where simplicity meets extraordinary.
White Bean Meatballs in Onion Sauce
These White Bean Meatballs in Onion Sauce are packed with flavors, made with simple ingredients. Serve them next to some roasted potatoes
Vegetarian Chickpea Stew
This Spanish Vegetarian Chickpea Stew, known as Potaje de Garbanzos a la Andaluza, is possibly the best plant-based stew ever.
Chickpea Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
These Chickpea Meatballs in Tomato Sauce can be seriously addictive. Vegetarian – no meat.
Creamy Garlic Pasta
This Creamy Pasta is truly The HEALTHIEST Creamy Garlic Pasta ever.
Seafood Pasta Soup
This Spanish Seafood Pasta Soup, known as Sopa de Fideos Marineros, is what Spanish Mediterranean food is all about.
Spanish Rice with Canned Sardines
This Spanish Rice with Canned Sardines, known as Arroz con Sardinas en Conserva, is possibly one of the best rice dishes that hail from Spain
Garlic Spaghetti with Fried Eggs
This Garlic Spaghetti with Fried Eggs, known in Spain as Espaguetis al Ajillo con Huevo Frito, is what comfort food is all about.
Fish Meatballs in Sauce
These Spanish-Style Fish Meatballs in Sauce, known as Albóndigas de Bacalao en Salsa, are packed with flavors, easy to make and come together.
Paprika Zucchini
Paprika Zucchini is a vibrant dish that features tender zucchini infused with the smoky essence of paprika, creating a symphony of taste and color.
Spanish Pasta with Romesco Sauce
This Spanish Pasta with Romesco Sauce, known as Macarrones con Salsa Romesco, is possibly one of the BEST pasta dishes in the world.
Butter Beans with Tuna
These Spanish Butter Beans with Tuna are filled with flavors, made with simple heart-healthy ingredients and all done in just 30 minutes.
One-Pan Spanish Salmon and Beans
This One-Pan Spanish Salmon and Beans is what delicious and healthy food is all about.
Spanish Stuffed Peppers with Garlic Bread and Cheese
Spanish Stuffed Peppers with Garlic Bread and Cheese are absolutely delicious. They are filled with flavors, super easy to make
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Chickpeas
Serve Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Chickpeas as a main course – perfect for any meal of the day
Rice with Tuna and Chickpeas
This One-Pan Rice with Tuna and Chickpeas is the perfect dish for a busy weeknight dinner or for a relaxed weekend lunch.
Spanish Fish Soup
This Classic Spanish Fish Soup, known as Sopa de Pescado, is one of the most popular dishes you will find up and down the Spanish Mediterranean coast.
Spaghetti with Tuna Meatballs
Spaghetti with Tuna Meatballs is possibly one of the BEST pasta dishes ever. It´s filled with amazing flavors & textures, it´s easy to make.
Spanish Onion Tortilla
This Spanish Onion Tortilla is truly, one of the best gifts to the food world from the Spanish kitchen.
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Cajun Jambalaya
Cajun Jambalaya is a one-pot wonder, an Acadian specialty that, unlike most other star dishes from Louisiana, cooks in one fell swoop.
Anelletti al Forno
This anelletti al forno recipe is primo Sicilian comfort food: cheesy baked pasta coated in rich, meaty ragù.
Spaghetti alla Chitarra with Lamb and Sweet Pepper Ragu
Spaghetti alla Chitarra with Lamb and Sweet Pepper Ragu, an Abruzzo specialty, features bell peppers mixed into the sauce.
Lemon-Infused Spaghetti with Provolone
The secret of Lemon-Infused Spaghetti with Provolone: infusing water with lemon peels overnight, then using the flavored water to cook the pasta.
Baked Spanish Rice with Chorizo, Chickpeas, and Raisins
Baked Spanish Rice with Chorizo, Chickpeas, and Raisins conjures up the flavors of Moorish Spain with arroz al horno.
Melty Braised Cabbage with Bacon and Pecans
Melty Braised Cabbage with Bacon and Pecans comes together in a good ole 9-by-13 and whose secret ingredient is time—two and a half hours.
Breakfast Burger
In this Breakfast Burger recipe inspired by In-N-Out’s Animal-Style burgers, the all-beef patty is slathered with mustard and then seared.
Carter Rochelle’s Texas Chili
Beef suet [use lard] and masa give this Texas chili its distinctive flavor. For a true taste of this state dish skip the beans and tomatoes.
Spinach and Ricotta Dumplings – Ravioli Nudi
Very similar to spinach gnocchi, Nudi, which originated in Florence, are called “naked” because they wear no shell of dough
Grilled Chorizo Sandwiches with Chimichurri
A popular street food in Argentina as well as Chile, Uruguay, and parts of Brazil, these grilled sausage sandwiches are easy to prepare on a grill—or an indoor grill pan with good ventilation.
Griddled Hazelnut-Chocolate Sandwiches
The key to this crispy and melty griddled sandwich is to use gianduiotto chocolate, a velvety, hazelnut-infused treat from the Piedmont region of Italy that comes wrapped up in miniature bars of gold. Choose your favorite white bread, but one without too many holes so as to keep the chocolate contained.
Chicken Cacciatore
A simple braise with wine, tomatoes, and onions defines this one-pot Italian dish.
Timpana (Baked Macaroni in Pastry)
In this traditional Maltese dish, pasta is tossed with a spiced meat sauce and baked in a puff-pastry shell.
Baked Broccoli Polenta with Roasted Mushrooms
This crispy baked polenta recipe with broccoli and roasted wild mushrooms works well as an easy, autumn side dish or meatless main course. Salad for President and Arty Parties author Julia Sherman shows us how it’s done.
Sip and Feast
Cauliflower Au Gratin
Creamy, cheesy, and so delicious, Cauliflower au Gratin is on the top of our list of comfort food side dishes.
Swedish Meatballs
These delicious Swedish Meatballs are simmered in a tangy creamy gravy until tender and served over egg noodles or mashed potatoes. The perfect comfort food!
Steak au Poivre
One meal comes to mind when one thinks of “date night” and that’s Steak au Poivre with a side of roasted garlic mashed potatoes and creamed spinach.
Riso al Forno
Riso al Forno combines Arborio rice, peas, and cheese that’s baked in a meat sauce until golden and bubbly.
Lemon Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini
These Lemon Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini boats are the perfect summer appetizer to make with all that farm-fresh zucchini.
Eggplant Caponata with Raisins
Sicilian eggplant caponata is one of the best ways to utilize eggplant. A salty, sweet and sour appetizer.
Lemon Asparagus Pasta
Lemon asparagus pasta is a bright and flavorful pasta that’s perfect for spring and summer!
Cast Iron Pan Pizza
Cast iron pan pizza is a tasty alternative to pizzas made on a steel, or in a pizza-specific pan.
Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta
Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta is a spice lover’s dream! Plump, Cajun-seasoned shrimp are seared and tossed with Andouille sausage and fettuccine
Chicken, Sausage, and Shrimp Gumbo
Chicken, Sausage, and Shrimp Gumbo is a Cajun-style stew that’s loaded with a variety of flavors and textures.
Lamb Ragu with Rigatoni
Lamb ragu with rigatoni is a hearty dish full of comforting flavor. Red wine, rosemary, tomato, carrots, and lamb are braised in a Dutch oven for hours.
Sausage and Peppers Rigatoni
Sausage and peppers rigatoni is where it’s at – sweet bell peppers, fragrant fennel sausage, onions, Sicilian oregano, and olive oil.
Baked Butternut Squash Pasta
Baked butternut squash pasta is a creamy, cheesy, comforting dish that is full of all the flavors of fall. A Thanksgiving side dish.
White Spaghetti Pie
White Spaghetti Pie is a comforting baked pasta that combines Pecorino and Fontina cheese with eggs and cracked black pepper.
Shepherd’s Pie
Classic Shepherd’s Pie is a comforting casserole that consists of ground lamb, carrots, and peas simmered with Guinness, Worcestershire sauce, and herbs
Baked Penne with Italian Sausage
Baked Penne with Italian Sausage has everything you want in baked pasta, and then some. Creamy ricotta and mozzarella are tossed with penne.
Baked Ziti with Meatballs
Baked Ziti with Meatballs is a comforting dish that combines pasta and creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and Pecorino Romano cheeses with meatballs.
Italian Beef Stew
Italian Beef Stew (Spezzatino di Manzo) is the perfect comfort food during those cooler months.
Fettuccine with Cherry Tomato Butter Sauce
There is nothing simpler than Fettuccine with Cherry Tomato Butter Sauce. Bright cherry tomatoes are sauteed in butter with chopped onion.
Braised Short Ribs
Braised Short Ribs are a favorite cool-weather comfort food. Beef short ribs are braised until tender in a sauce.
Chicken Fricassee
Chicken Fricassee is a hearty stew made with chicken pieces that are seared and then braised in a silky white wine-cream sauce.
La Cucina Italiana
Classic Carbonara
For Classic Carbonara do as the Romans do, pick up some guanciale and Pecorino Romano cheese.
Fragrant Spaghetti
Fragrant Spaghetti is a medley of Mediterranean herbs and lemon infuse spaghetti with bright flavors and aromas.
Pasta with Squash, Sausage and Lettuce Cream
Pasta with Squash Sausage and Lettuce Cream: Sweet squash, hearty sausage and fresh mint make for the perfect winter pasta dish.
Eggplant and Ricotta Cannelloni
Eggplant and Ricotta Cannelloni are especially delicious in summer time when eggplant and tomatoes are in peak season.
Spaghetti All’Assassina
Burnt, crispy, and spicy are the three essentials spaghetti all’assassina, or “killer’s spaghetti,” a must-eat in Bari
Linguine alla Yellow Pepper and Zucchini Carbonara
Linguine alla Yellow Pepper and Zucchini Carbonara is a vegetarian ‘carbonara’ recipe; yellow pepper cream substitutes eggs for a dense flavorsome sauce.
Lasagne alla Bolognese
Lasagne alla Bolognese uses spinach that flavors and tints the noodles, which are layered with ragu alla bolognese and bechamel.
Pappardelle with White Bolognese
The Yolan restaurant is geared towards celebrating refined versions of classic Italian dishes, and among the menu highlights is this Pappardelle with White Bolognese.
Spaghetti Frittata
With Spaghetti Frittata, what started as a practical way to repurpose leftovers has become a new and delicious way to enjoy spaghetti or other day-old pasta.
Focaccia di Recco
Known as fùgassa co formaggio to the Ligurians, focaccia di Recco tastes like bliss.
Spaghettino Sciué Sciué
The expression “sciué sciué” in Neapolitan dialect refers to something done quickly, easily, and well. This delicious spaghettino recipe with fresh tomatoes and toasted breadcrumbs comes together in 10 minutes.
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Caramelized Onion, Cranberry and Rosemary Tachin
Tachin is a Persian rice dish in which the rice is mixed with yogurt, oil, egg yolks and saffron and baked until a golden crust forms at the bottom
Caramelized Brussels Sprouts Pasta With Toasted Chickpeas
Caramelized Brussels Sprouts Pasta is a fast and satisfying vegetarian weeknight pasta that packs in a whole pound of brussels sprouts.
Enchiladas Con Carne
There are a few cool tricks to this Enchiladas Con Carne recipe, one of which Sam Sifton picked up from an old issue of Bon Appétit.
Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta With Sage and Walnuts
Butternut squash gets roasted, puréed, then tossed with Parmesan to make this nutty, creamy pasta sauce – Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta With Sage and Walnuts.
Pork Loin with Mushrooms and Potatoes
Cooked low and slow with starchy potatoes and woodsy mushrooms, Pork Loin with Mushrooms and Potatoes is warm, hearty, and delicious.
Orecchiette with Rapini
Chef Michael Bonacini’s recipe for a classic Apulian pasta dish – Orecchiette with Rapini. Use the thumb to shape the homemade pasta into little ears.
Spiced Chocolate Cookies
Michael Bonacini combines spicy with sweet through his tender Spiced Chocolate Cookies (Rame di Napoli).
Lemony Shrimp and Bean Stew
Lemony Shrimp and Bean Stew is a velvety mix of white beans simmered with browned leeks and plump, tender shrimp
Chickpea Flatbread
Inspired by the region of Liguria, Chef Michael Bonacini prepares a soft, flavorful chickpea flatbread called Farinata
Garlic Scape Pesto
The star of garlic scape pesto is the garlic plant’s underappreciated second offering: the fleeting garlic scape
Lamb with Cheese and Egg
Chef Michael prepares a protein commonly found in Abruzzo’s mountainous region: Lamb with Cheese and Egg.
Fregolata – Giant Almond Crumb Biscuit
Whether you’re in the mood to share or feeling a little selfish, Bonacini’s Giant Almond Crumb Biscuit (Fregolata) covers it all.
Chicory Timbale
A delicious multi-layered Chicory Timbale, which is a pie filled with fresh chicory, ripe Roma tomatoes, and sliced prosciutto.
Spiced Chocolate Cake
Spiced Chocolate Cake is a decadent dessert. Chef Michael Bonacini bakes a rich, dense chocolate cake filled with spices and nuts called Pam[n]pepato.
Salt-Crusted Snapper
Chef Michael Bonacini knows that in Liguria, they love their fish, and no fish dish more so than this salt-crusted snapper
Pasta with Chickpeas
Cold winter days call out for comfort food–and what could be better than this soupy, homely, immensely satisfying southern Italian dish, Pasta with Chickpeas?
Tomato Soup with Fennel
Fennel, olives, rosemary, and orange zest are four Provençal ingredients with punch in this Tomato Soup with Fennel.
Poppy Seed, Sage, and Prosciutto Pasta
Poppy Seed, Sage, and Prosciutto Pasta, a dish that is a twist on traditional pasta, featuring beautiful, hand-cut, poppy seed-flecked pasta.
Spinach Ricotta Gnudi
Chef Michael Bonacini cooks up a Tuscan take on Italy’s quintessential gnocchi – Spinach Ricotta Gnudi. Made with ricotta and blanched spinach.
Chickpea and Carrot Salad
Chickpea and Carrot Salad with Warm Cumin Oil is an uncommon warm salad you can easily customize.
White Chocolate & Raspberry Blondies with Pink Peppercorn
These white chocolate and raspberry blondies, flecked with pink peppercorn and swirls of raspberry jam, are a perfect marriage of super-sweet and ever-so-savory. They’re fruity, peppery, and perfect for spicing up your Valentine’s Day!