Lamb shanks are usually (but not always) less expensive than other cuts of lamb; save this recipe for when you find a good price on them. Cooking in liquid over low heat increases their tenderness. Serve with the vegetables that roast alongside the lamb and some mashed potatoes.
Fiesta Cornbread Pie is a quick dish to prepare, but allow for an hour before you’re going to eat since it needs time in the oven. You can substitute canned corn kernels for the fresh or frozen corn; drain them well and add them only after the other ingredients are cooked. If you buy dried kidney […]
Yummy Ham with Corn Pudding is a fabulous recipe featuring ham and corn. Ymmy ham with corn pudding is an example of classic American home cooking, with a lot of sweet flavor that kids will love. It’s an easy, tasty, casual meal that can be made equally well with leftover ham.
Sauerbraten is a German pot roast made with vinegar that requires long, slow cooking, but this variation gives hamburgers a real upgrade. Use low-fat, or fat-free gravy, which is much easier than trying to skim the gravy you make at home. Sauerbraten Burgers goes great with mashed potatoes and steamed carrots.
Ratatouille rolls is a vegetarian sandwich that’s a spin on ratatouille, but the eggplant that’s typical of ratatouille is replaced with mushrooms for faster cooking. Strict vegans can omit the cheese; dieters can omit the roll! […]
Curry and lamb go well together, and so do curry and fruit, so why not put them all together for this sure people-pleaser? If your market doesn’t regularly sell lamb for stew, just ask the folks in the meat department to set aside some for you the next time they are butchering the more expensive cuts.
Catfish are common in the bayou, so all sorts of interesting and reasonable fish dishes are part of Louisiana cuisine. This hearty fish stew “jumps” thanks to some spicy red pepper. […]
Jersey Jambalay is a delicious recipe that goes well on rice. I don’t know if this recipe is actually from New Jersey, but it’s a simplified East Coast version of the New Orleans classic. For the sake of convenience, the frozen green beans with mushrooms are an acceptable substitute for fresh vegetables.
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A frittata is just an omelet that’s baked in the oven, so it doesn’t need to be folded. Once you get the hang of making frittatas, feel free to experiment with any ingredients you’d use for regular omelets. […]
Pasta served with sausage and peppers is traditional Italian fare. We’ve lightened it up by making the flavors into a fresh sauce that goes well with any pasta, particularly a tubular or ridged pasta that catches the sauce in every bite. Sausaged and Peppered Pasta is a delicious, quick and easy recipe that you’re sure to […]