Not all meat sauces require long cooking times. For example, in a dish from Food Network magazine, the meat sauce is made with ground veal (or ground turkey) and simmered for 20 minutes. It's added to fettuccine pasta along with sautéed garlic. read more
The meat in this large pot roast from Food Network magazine always turns out juicy and tender, thanks to the slow-simmering method, which also creates a rich, succulent gravy. This meat can be served with fresh vegetables for a complete meal. read more
Beef, potatoes, carrots, celery, cognac, brandy, white wine, bacon, tomato paste, onion, garlic, bay leaf, allspice, thyme, cloves, parsley...
Time:4 hours 45 minutesComplexity: average Servings: 8
Anne Burrell's secret to a super-juicy bird is the use of brine in her recipe. She soaks the turkey in cold, salted water with herbs for three days, allowing the meat to infuse with flavor before cooking. read more
Turkey, white wine, onion, garlic, carrot, celery, coriander, fennel seeds, bay leaf, rosemary, thyme, sage...
Time:3 hours. Complexity: average Servings: 8 - 10
There's perhaps no better way to clear out an overflowing fridge after a holiday dinner than with this hearty turkey soup. Using turkey bones for broth will save you every penny you spent on the bird. Add - read more
Turkey, eggs, flour, onion, garlic, celery, carrots, bay leaf, black pepper, thyme, corn...
When a regular salad just won't do, try Rachel Ray's Buffalo Chicken Salad, which will change your mind about salads with dressings. The combination of romaine lettuce, vegetables, and grilled chicken on top is far from... read more
Chicken, romaine lettuce, carrots, celery, hot sauce, ranch dressing, blue cheese...
The secret to this simple recipe is using potato croquettes instead of mashed potatoes. "Using potato croquettes not only saves time, but also helps create a crispy casserole that creates a nice contrast—" read more
Melissa De Arabian layers on flavorful ingredients: a delicious beef and bacon filling simmered in a beer-broth mixture, caramelized onions, and topped with garlicky mashed potatoes and melted cheddar cheese. read more
Even those who prefer meat dishes will appreciate this vegetarian casserole with chunks of turnip, carrots, and vegetarian patties, which make the filling very filling. The top layer is made of mashed potatoes with creamy... read more
For a richer, more intense flavor, Alton Brown adds a touch of tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce to his lamb casserole. He tops it with a layer of creamy mashed potatoes and bakes it in the oven. read more
This simple yet delicious spaghetti pasta dish is made with dark turkey meat and chopped vegetables. To save time, Giada De Laurentiis uses a pre-made marinara sauce. read more
Bobby Flay mixes sliced turkey breasts with vegetables and aromatic herbs and bakes them in a shortcrust pastry crust with sage, rosemary and thyme. read more
Turkey, shortcrust pastry, parsley, rosemary, thyme, sage, black pepper, bay leaf, premium flour, cream, carrots, turnips, peas, leeks, shallots, white wine...
Time:2 hours 50 minutesComplexity: average Servings: 4
Quick-cooking oats and molasses are the "new" ingredients Ellie Krieger adds to her traditional meatloaf recipe, which also includes ground beef, mushrooms, and herbs. read more
Sunny Anderson says her coleslaw is "crisp yet tender with a bright, zesty flavor," thanks to a flavorful blend of shredded cabbage, fresh apples, and a sprinkle of celery seed. read more
This easy-to-make coleslaw from the Neelys is made with baby cabbage, crisp carrots and onions, and dressed with a rich sauce made with sugar and cayenne pepper. read more
White cabbage, carrots, onions, mayonnaise, mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, black pepper, ground cayenne pepper...
To make the same coleslaw pictured in the photo in 10 minutes, Bobby Flay combines shredded cabbage with grated carrots and onions and tosses it with a creamy dressing of mayonnaise, sour cream, and mustard. read more
A new twist on a traditional recipe: cook beef with a hearty side of carrots and potatoes in a mixture of red wine vinegar, brown sugar, and tomatoes. This will give you tender, melt-in-your-mouth meat with a savory flavor. read more
Beef, celery, carrots, onions, garlic, tomatoes, wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar...
Made with fresh vegetables and traditional spices like cayenne pepper and chili powder, this juicy meatloaf, topped with a ketchup-cumin glaze, makes a wonderful centerpiece for any holiday table. read more
Ground beef, ketchup, cumin, Worcestershire sauce, ground cayenne pepper, chili seasoning, thyme, onion, garlic, carrot, bell pepper, honey, eggs, breadcrumbs...
Ina Garten boils potatoes, carrots, and green beans until tender, then adds the final key ingredient—pistou, a traditional French sauce made with garlic, tomato paste, basil, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese that infuses the soup— read more
Ellie Krieger makes this rustic soup with white beans (some of which she purées). Freshly chopped sage and thyme leaves, plus baby spinach and tomatoes, are also key ingredients in this entree. read more
Each bowl of this hearty soup from Alton Brown features a variety of fresh vegetables. These include potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, and even corn. A squeeze of lemon juice before serving rounds out the flavors. read more
Top soft round buns with butter-seared ground turkey, hot sauce, and creamy blue cheese for a traditional sandwich experience (minus the chicken wings). read more
Tyler Florence prepares his ham with a blend of vibrant flavors. He first rubs the meat with salt, pepper, fresh sage, and olive oil. During the baking process, he coats the ham with a glaze of butter, mandarin orange slices, and mandarin juice. read more
ham, tangerines, brown sugar, carrots, cinnamon, cloves, sage...
Time:4 hours 20 minutesComplexity: average Servings: 10 - 12
This complete meal can be prepared in just 25 minutes. Halibut, according to this Food Network recipe, is brushed with paprika, quickly fried, and served with tender carrots and onions, and a vibrant, cheesy mashed potato. read more
halibut, peas, ricotta cheese, red onion, carrots, paprika...
In just 20 minutes, Bobby Flay whips up a colorful, interesting leafy salad with a honey-peanut butter-soy dressing, plus chunks of chicken and a sprinkle of peanuts and mint. read more
Make the perfect club sandwich by topping herb-poached chicken with fresh celery and green onions, plus a mayo-mustard dressing, and sandwiching it between slices of bread topped with bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes. read more
Giada De Laurentiis's creamy soup is especially flavorful thanks to sautéed garlic, carrots, and onions, along with chopped fresh sage leaves. Serve this dish with cheesy crostini. read more
To give the soup a smoky flavor and a spicy kick, Marcela Valladolid uses chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. But to balance the heat, she adds a little sour cream sauce to each bowl before serving. read more
This family-friendly dish replaces traditional chicken with turkey. Plus, this versatile dinner is incredibly easy to prepare, using ready-made shortcrust pastry. read more
Stick to the foolproof method of brushing the bird with butter and roasting it in the oven with lemon and herbs for juicy, delicious chicken. read more
To make dinner healthier, this flavorful dish swaps traditional rice for whole wheat couscous and adds a touch of asiago cheese for a soft, cheesy crust. read more
Cook couscous with cinnamon and ginger to infuse it with warm flavors right from the start, then toss it with grilled chicken and carrots, plus chilled Greek yogurt and harissa, for a complete meal. read more
To add a touch of sophistication to beef stroganoff, Tyler Florence's recipe adds cognac to the sauce while the beef is cooking, and he finishes with garlic, mushrooms, sour cream, and a dollop of Dijon mustard. read more
Try using ground beef instead of traditional sirloin or tenderloin, adding low-fat sour cream and whole-wheat pasta to lighten up traditional beef stroganoff without sacrificing flavor or appearance - read more
Thanks to a culinary workhorse like a pressure cooker, you can make beef stroganoff in just 40 minutes. This appliance will quickly cook meat as well as vegetables with white wine. The dish turns out tender and flavorful in a pressure cooker. read more
The secret to this simple, yet delicious and filling dish from Giada De Laurentiis is a simple tomato sauce, to which she adds garlic, onion, carrots, and celery. She also purees the mixture, then pours it over... read more
Guy Fierri's simple yet delicious pasta salad is dressed with a creamy garlic mayonnaise sauce and two types of peppers, and topped with carrots and celery for a crisp texture. He recommends: read more
Pasta, mayonnaise, garlic, mustard, red onion, chili pepper, carrot, celery, peppadew pepper, pepperoncino pepper...
Rachel Ray mixes kale with a soup base made from sausage, carrots, and potatoes, then adds a splash of white wine for flavor, and finally, lentils. read more
If you decide to make soup using Alton Brown's time-tested recipe, which uses vegetable broth instead of chicken, you'll get a vegetarian dish that even meat lovers will love. read more
Ina Garten begins this dish by soaking lentils in boiling water to soften them, then adding them to a cumin-flavored broth with carrots and celery. Just before serving, red wine is added to the soup and... read more
Don't judge this dish at first glance; it's not pasta at all, but fried spaghetti squash in a tomato-basil sauce, served with beef and pork meatballs. read more
Follow Rachael Ray's lead and add chili peppers to tomato sauce for a uniquely spicy kick. She roasts spaghetti squash in its skin, then tops it with the sauce for a stunning presentation. read more
Spaghetti squash, Parmesan cheese, thyme, rosemary, parsley, onion, celery, carrot, lemon zest, bay leaf, plum tomatoes, garlic, anchovies, sweet onion, chili pepper, marjoram, oregano, tomato paste, red wine, marinara sauce...
Time:2 hours 25 minutesComplexity: average Servings: 4
Follow Rachel Ray's example, who inserts garlic cloves into her beef before cooking it in a rosemary-wine sauce. She serves the roast beef with tender vegetables and creamy egg noodles, making it... read more
Beef, garlic, onion, bay leaf, carrot, celery, rosemary, tomato paste, white wine, tagliatelle pasta, sage...
Time:3 hours 35 minutesComplexity: easily Quantity: Serves 4 and leftover meat for next meal
Ina Garten's creamy soup, made with three types of fresh wild mushrooms, has a pleasant thyme aroma. The soup also boasts a rich flavor thanks to the leeks sautéed in butter and homemade... read more
Tyler Florence's cheese platter is a wonderful appetizer that requires little effort to prepare: a wheel of brie is baked until soft and creamy. Serve the cheese with your favorites, such as read more
Rachel's Shepherd's Pie is a great way to use up all your holiday dinner leftovers and create a complete meal. This recipe offers a main course and dessert, both made from leftovers. read more
Cooked with vegetables and three types of meat, Rachel's thick pasta sauce is hearty and festive. This dish is a Christmas tradition in her house. read more
Pancetta, ground pork, ground beef, garlic, carrots, celery, onions, red wine, pureed tomatoes, parsley, allspice, cinnamon, penne pasta, Pecorino Romano cheese, white bread...
Time:35 min.Complexity: average Quantity: 4 large servings
Shepherd's pie, a British invention, was originally created as a way to use up leftovers from Sunday lunch: lamb and potatoes. If the meal included roast meat, the leftovers were baked into a casserole with a crust of mashed potatoes and... read more
A century ago, the recipe for Italian pigeon pie with pasta was part of haute cuisine and was extremely popular in the 19th century. Today, various variations of the pasta sauce are possible, but we will stick to the original. read more
Cochinha is a delicious Brazilian dish that's easy to prepare and even quicker to eat. Chicken croquettes can be enjoyed as a standalone dish or with a side dish. Cochinha is a great snack or travel companion. read more
Have you ever tried cezerye—a delicious confection made from carrots, nuts, and sugar, topped with coconut flakes? This Turkish sweet is not only healthy, but also an aphrodisiac. read more