This is a simple oxtail stew I've made every year for my daughter's birthday since she was four (she's 26 now). I never really found a recipe for it - so I made it up myself. It's rich with a little red...
This is a hearty, delicious way to sneak a lot of goodness into a warm, thick bowl of flavor. Great as a side dish or at a potluck, or just on it's own!
Even my boyfriend, who is a meat and potatoes kind of guy, gets excited when I make this dish. As an added bonus, this happens to be fit for a vegan. This pleases a broad range of diets and tastes. Peeling...
A favorite in the dorms, this easy to prepare soup is the spicy college counterpart to the bowl of instant noodles. It is delicious served with cooked rice.
I know this recipe was given to my Aunt by her mother-in-law when she was a young woman in the early 1900's. It is a quick-fix meal that uses canned oysters. This makes a good hearty light meal to end...
More stew than soup, it's a classic New Year's Day meal! I couldn't find a recipe that had everything I liked, so I took 4 different ones and combined parts to make it all my own. Served it to friends...
This is a wholesome, unconventional, and delicious ground beef stew recipe for all to enjoy. I serve it over brown rice or sometimes we just eat it alone.
This easy meal using the slow cooker combines stew beef and pineapple for a wonderful sweet and sour dish that is delicious served on a bed of steamed white rice. Enjoy!
Canned pumpkin gives an otherwise rather traditional chili a ton of body while also making it more interesting with a slightly sweet and earthy flavor.
Opor ayam is an Indonesian chicken dish originating from the central to Eastern parts of the Java islands. This is usually served to enliven Ramadan in our tradition, along with ketupat and sambal goreng...
Based on the ingredients of the lula kebab, this Middle Eastern-derived recipe uses ground lamb, carrots, and white beans to create a tasty stew-like dish for serving over rice. It's good for those one-bowl...
This is a tasty, spicy dish for a cold fall or winter evening and can be a good way to introduce goat to people who think they don't like goat. If you're not a fan of a long saute process, it can also...
You'll find some of the most versatile vegetables simmering in a pot of thick Irish beer that, when thickened with flour and sweetened with a bit of brown sugar and soy sauce, becomes a rich and flavorful...
This is a yummy stew . . . you can omit the veggies, and just put it over rice or bread. It is a snap to make, and very versatile! You can use different vegetables, fresh or frozen. I don't recommend canned,...
This is a nice winter soup that will warm you up after being outside in the snow! This is great as a meal with some crusty French bread. I sometimes add a can of white beans.
This is a yummy recipe, a fusion of tomato sauce, liver pate, cheese and chunks of beef. This is a rich gourmet recipe from Batangas but instead of beef, they use goat's meat. It is more flavorful when...
This is a Cajun-style gumbo made with a seasoned roux, a classic from the bayous of south Louisiana. I revised the recipe after many, many trials. Serve it hot over cooked rice or with potato salad.
This is the best jambalaya you will ever eat! So easy; cook the vegetables and add everything into a casserole dish and bake! Some hearty bread on the side, and you have a meal!
This is a low-fat version of the classic Cajun dish. You can use any kind of meat...sausage, chicken, shrimp, or, as I do, lowfat turkey sausage. This is a snap to prepare. You'll love it!
This is a recipe my mom always cooks when she doesn't have much time. It only has three ingredients, but it tastes great! This will surely be a family pleaser! Serve over rice or noodles. I even like it...
Savory vegan chickpea stew with Indian flavors. Cooking the rice inside in a "pot-in-pot" method gives you a complete meal without dirtying up the kitchen.
This nutritious soup takes inspiration from the flavors of Spain. Garnish with store-bought (or homemade) harissa to add heat or garnish with a sprinkling of chopped Italian parsley.
This hearty slow cooker dish concocted by my grandmother consists of linguica, potatoes, zucchini, onions, and bacon. You can add other vegetables like mushrooms and green beans, but I prefer the original...
There's a lot of love in those dumplings! This is comfort food at its best and so worth the time and effort. I love the ohhs, awws, and OMGs, smiles, and sighs of total satisfaction that come with this...
This is a typical daal that Punjabis make for their parties! My kids love it! I enjoy it as a soup or with with fresh rotis! You can also serve it with rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
One big centerpiece dish that is perfect for a fall or winter buffet is cassoulet, a hearty French stew of beans, lamb or pork, sausages and roast duck breast (rather than the traditional labor-intensive...
This is an easy fish stew popular in Eastern North Carolina that goes especially well with cornbread. The cracked egg over the top and the tomato soup are optional, but sure delicious in this stew!
A hearty and tasty stew that will please even the most demanding eater. The chickpeas, eggplant, salami, garlic, and cilantro will make people think you have worked all day to put this together. Goes well...