Boiling canned chickpeas in water for 20 minutes before puréeing them gives you the silky-smooth texture you normally only get in from-scratch hummus.
Author: The Epicurious Test Kitchen
An easy three-Cheese Lasagna with Italian Sausage.
Author: Amy Bond
This lightning-fast version of the classic pasta recipe calls for just the right amount of water that magically cooks down to create a silky sauce (no draining necessary!). Bright green vegetables, cherry...
Author: Rhoda Boone
Chicken stock, cream, vermouth, and sun-dried tomatoes thicken into a decadent sauce for this easy seafood pasta.
Author: Colu Henry
This quick meal of shrimp stewed in canned tomatoes and bell pepper, served over rice, makes an excellent and easy dinner.
Sauce like mom used to make. Serve over your favorite pasta. Classic red sauce with onion, mushrooms and garlic.
Author: BARBLUVSFOOD
Talk about flower power. As every gardener knows, late summer brings a bumper crop of zucchini and, better yet, of zucchini blossoms-known in Italy as fiori di zucca. Here, the tender yellow-orange blooms...
Author: Andrea Albin
This sauce goes by many names, including Sunday sauce, since that's the day it's traditionally made, but for me growing up, this was just called 'sauce.' As long as you cook the meat long enough, and season...
Author: Chef John
This faster and healthier version of Chicken Parmesan is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner. Serve with garlic bread and a side salad to round out the meal.
Author: Rhoda Boone
My Nana used to cook this for me when I was young and as she prepared things and we waited for the sauce to finish, she'd tell me great stories about her life in Sicily and other secret business! This...
Author: Joiamia
This is a recipe my grandma made for years and she never wrote it down until I was learning how to make it. It is a sweet meat sauce. I love it and just wanted to share it with everyone else. Let me know...
Author: Michelle
The goat cheese, when tossed with the hot pasta, melts and becomes a creamy sauce. We've learned that it's a good idea to taste your goat cheese before using it (or before buying it, if possible - one...
An easy Sausage and White Bean Cassoulet that can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
This is one of my most requested food wishes, my all-purpose basic tomato sauce. Whenever I make a meat sauce, this is my base. You can only stir this with a wooden spoon, otherwise it's bad luck.
Author: Chef John
Author: Shelley Berger
This summery, Greek-inspired dinner comes together in a snap with the help of a grill basket.
Author: Anna Stockwell
Achieve all the flavors of slow-simmered chili in just 30 minutes with the help of a few pantry staples.
Author: Rhoda Boone
You'll love this Marinara sauce! This is great with fried eggplant or meatballs. I'm sure you could add ground meat if you wanted to make a meat sauce.
Author: CALEIGHSMOM
This classic refreshing salad pairs perfectly with grilled lamb .
Author: Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Author: Amelia Saltsman
Author: Dawn Murray
A Beef and Bean Chili recipe, a fine version of a hearty classic.
This is a great homemade sauce. It's savory and spicy, as well as thick and chunky. The secret is the combination of Italian sausage, green onions, red wine and red pepper flakes. Easily double or triple...
Author: Carliey
My mom has made this sauce ever since before I was born. My whole family and all my friends love it. I love it cause it's sweet and different from all the other spicy and tart sauces.
Author: LANGSTON28
This recipe is part of the Epicurious Online Cooking School, in partnership with the Culinary Institute of America. To watch it being made, and to learn how to make other Italian classics, check out the...
Author: Gianni Scappin
Author: Ian Knauer
Author: Anthony Bourdain
"An Indian friend of my mother's gave her this recipe for beef curry back in 1936," writes Bill Goodhue of Chino, California. "The recipe has been passed on to me, so I can still enjoy the sweet-spicy...
The best spaghetti sauce! We had this every Wednesday when I was growing up. The secret ingredient is the nutmeg. Just a pinch. Delicious! Serve over spaghetti.
Author: cuttnshowmom
This is a recipe that you can throw together in 10 minutes and then go and do whatever you want for 1 hour. It is not the thickest sauce, but it is delicious.
Author: animalluver
Martha mastered this classic dish during the couple's time in Italy. It's still one of her favorite recipes.
Author: Martha Holmes