Here in Louisiana, there's nothing better than this classic during crawfish season. This recipe is easy and can be substituted with shrimp when crawfish are out of season. Even better when served with...
Got this recipe from an anthropologist friend in Arizona, and given the use of canned product, it is said to date to the 1920s to early 30s. Spicy and hearty! Serve with hot tortillas.
I prepare this hamburger stew with gravy the night before and store in the refrigerator in a covered bowl. Then I dump everything in a slow cooker before heading to work. Walk in the door to a wonderful...
Wonderful stew recipe with crescent rolls laid on top in a pie formation. I used this recipe when I used to work up in Cody, Wyoming. If you do not own a cast-iron skillet, use a 9-inch casserole dish...
This is a delicious stew loaded with pumpkin, black beans, ham and kale. Served with whole grain bread, it makes for a complete and hearty fall meal. Garnish with more sliced sorrel, if desired.
A very traditional Brazilian stew made with black beans, sausage, and all the tasty bits of pork. For a traditional Brazilian spread, serve hot with white rice and collard greens. You can look for the...
I first had this served over egg noodles, but served with rice is just as nice. This recipe was introduced to me by a Cuban friend when I was seven years old. To this day, (twenty years later), it remains...
This is a very robust and savory stew!! If you are a lover of seafood, you will love this stew. Be creative and try a different type of fish each time you make it, scrod, monkfish, halibut or cod.
This very filling stew is a delicious way to use up all those leftover veggies in the fridge. Feel free to adjust the amount of green chiles in the stew according to the level of spiciness you prefer....
My spiced-up version of our family's tradition. We served this traditional Christmas Eve dish along with clam dip and cranberry- or Russian-spiced tea.
This is a comforting, authentic, East Indian dish that is packed with nutrients, nourishment, and flavor. It is a quick, easy, and economical dish perfect for a cold night. Parathas or rotis is a nice...
This is a beef stew for the slow cooker that I came up with after quite a bit of trial and error attempting to improve upon other recipes. My husband Diego was my critic each time and finally he chose...
A classic, simple beef stew recipe that my grandmother developed and that is now being enjoyed by a fourth generation in my family. Delicious with salad and a crusty bread.
This delicious soup is a perfect meal for a chilly winter night. Just add some fresh bread and enjoy! Garnish with fresh parsley and fresh ground black pepper.
Canned pumpkin makes this colorful, seasonal soup with chorizo a snap. Very good made a few days in advance of serving for flavors to develop! This recipe is very adaptable to individual tastes. Add more...
My version of one of our favorite ways to reuse smoked pulled pork. Feel free to use canned green chiles and cooked meat of your choice. Garnish with queso fresco, cilantro, and lime.
Moqueca is a traditional Brazilian stew with coconut milk and palm oil. This vegetarian and vegan version is made with hearts of palm and bell peppers. Serve with rice.
This is my grandmother's recipe she invented back when times were tight. You can add more mushrooms and yellow squash to it. Serve over rice or egg noodles.
Don't be deceived by this simple peppery dish. It has a rich, hardy flavor that makes it a perfect comfort food. Serve with a well-buttered slice of bread.
A hearty beef and vegetable stew with a little spice that is quick to prepare. You can cook the whole thing in one hour, or let it simmer in the slow cooker all day.
Combining smoked oxtail and sweet potatoes in the slow cooker makes for a delicious,and surprisingly easy meal. The sweet potatoes cook down to help thicken the stew, while the oxtail lends a ton of wonderful...
My mom's beef stew recipe that she's perfected over 25 years. Tender chunks of beef couple with hearty vegetables in a rich gravy for a soul-warming treat. And Oh! The dumplings!
An incredible combination of flavors. Inexpensive and simple, but surprisingly yummy. Can be made with meat or vegetarian. Excellent served over rice or with quinoa.
Pepian is among the 4 national dishes of Guatemala declared in 2007 as an inseparable part of its heritage. Pepian is hot, hearty, and simple yet complex. In Guatemala, pepian has as many variations as...
This stew is hearty and makes a great brown gravy. It is my family's favorite! Serve over garlic mash potatoes or egg noodles. We like to spice the potatoes up with a little hot sauce.
Ground beef stew is an amazing, comforting, and easy stew that is great for busy weeknights or really any night of the week! Flavorful and rich ground beef with tender, perfectly cooked veggies combine...
Tomato stew with hamburger, carrots, potatoes, and green beans. Try adding a variety of veggies, fresh or frozen. I find it easy to keep pre-cooked ground beef in the freezer. It will thaw in the soup...
This luscious lamb stew has layers of Moroccan flavor that just don't quit. It might be too spicy for some tastes, but this can easily be toned down to suit your taste. It's best if made a day ahead to...