Lucinda's version of bolognese sauce takes just a third of the time of the original to prepare. Serve it over spaghetti or any pasta you may have in the pantry.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala...
When you want a change from the usual tacos, when you want dinner on the table in just 20 minutes, this is the recipe you need. Our zesty tacos have a spicy beef filling with red cabbage, avocado, and...
It would be easy to believe that taco salads were invented by kids. They're just as yummy as traditional tacos, but everything is tossed in a crunchy "bowl" that you can eat.
Spiced not spicy, our Spanish-style beef chili is light on tomatoes but big on flavor with cumin, cinnamon, and poblanos. It's served with almonds, olives, and currants that take it to the next level of...
Making meatloaf doesn't always require a loaf pan -- or an oven, for that matter. Everyone gets their own mini version with this stovetop strategy that also saves you money.
These soft tacos use lean ground sirloin and low-fat corn tortillas as sensible substitutions. Skip the sour cream and guacamole -- opt for a fiery salsa instead.
Every Italian-American grandma has a version of this sauce, served on Sunday. It's a thin, flavorful tomato puree served over rigatoni with meatballs, sausages, and any other meat that happens to be in...
Dressed up with a little cheese, this classic meatloaf is an easy everyday choice. A combination of ground meat and a different cheese would also taste great -- try pork and beef with Gruyere or Monterey...
Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, adapted from Essential Emeril: Favorite Recipes and Hard-Won Wisdom From My Life in the Kitchen, Oxmoor House, 2015, courtesy Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.
Fresh tagliatelle is the traditional accompaniment for this perfect Bolognese Sauce, that pairs well with any flat pasta. Homemade chicken stock is ideal, because it gives the sauce body and a velvety...
Native Buckeyes pledge allegiance to this dog. Pile on the all-beef chili, heady with chocolate, cinnamon, and other spices, with abandon. The finishing touches are fundamental: yellow mustard, diced sweet...
Cook patties first, then -- in the same skillet -- saute onion and green beans. Place the burgers on toast with a creamy sauce, and dinner's ready with only one pot to clean up.
Tomato Sauce with Meat instantly turns plain pasta into a culinary dish. Note: These recipes have been adapted from 'The Flavors of Sicily' by Anna Tasca Lanza. Text copyright 2001 by Anna Tasca Lanza....
Mortadella (finely ground pork sausage with pieces of pistachio and spices) and a couple tablespoons of wine add tremendous depth of flavor to this traditional comfort food. Serve it with several vegetable...
Pasta and meatballs in tomato sauce twirl together onto a fork and then dance with your taste buds. All the elements work in concert: The spaghetti is slightly firm in contrast to the tender meatballs,...
We've trimmed down a speeded-up Tex-Mex classic, ready in just 40 minutes. For beefy flavor without excess fat, pick ground sirloin instead of chuck. We've added extra portions of traditional (and nutritious)...
Part lean beef, part eggplant, this low-calorie burger offers the best of all worlds. Shaving extra-sharp cheddar cheese on top makes a small amount go a long way. For the best texture, cook the burgers...
Glazing the burgers with chili sauce keeps them moist and adds extra flavor. Look for chili sauce (actually a spicy ketchup) in the condiments aisle of your grocery store.
The flavors of Morocco are captured in this simple, spicy dish. To make the meatballs, use the reserved spice mix from our Spicy Potatoes and Peas with Chicken.
Thanks to frozen dough and ready-made sauce, making homemade pizza is easy as pie. Provolone has a richer flavor than mozzarella, so you don't need as much.
Always serve with some combination of fixings, such as grated cheese, sour cream, sliced avocados, tomatoes, onions or scallions, or cilantro. Garnish with tortilla chips or crumble in cornbread.
Anne Rosenzweig, acclaimed chef and owner of the Lobster Club in New York City, uses a mixture of freshly ground chuck and shoulder beef to create each of her exceptional eight-ounce burgers.