Twice-Cooked Fried Chicken
Fried chicken is my favorite food, so it’s no surprise that I’ve tried dozens of recipes looking for the perfect batch. This recipe is the result of my mission to create my own foolproof rendition. —Audrey Alfaro, Rapid City, South Dakota
Mighty Nice Curried Chicken with Rice
This was one of the first chicken recipes I prepared for my husband more than 54 years ago. His exclamation?...
Spanish Chicken Soup
A hearty soup made from scratch is the perfect antidote for chilly weather. Save leftovers for weekday lunches sent to...
Duck with Brandy Bing Cherry Sauce
Elegant, delicious and colorful, this French duck dish is perfect to serve for special occasions. —Francine Lizotte, Langley, British Columbia
Arroz Verde con Pollo
This Peruvian-style recipe is hands-off and surprisingly family-friendly—even my 16-month-old son loves it. Want it spicier? Use jalapenos instead of...
Herby Chicken with Apricots and Feta
Mix up your weeknight menu with a flavorful braised chicken dish with Middle Eastern flair. I love to serve it...
Italian Pan-Fried Chicken
I love this recipe for many reasons, but mostly because it is both simple and delicious. It was passed down...
Pho (Vietnamese Noodle Soup)
Pho is one of Vietnam's most well-known dishes. For many families, the cooking of the dish is a true labor...
Rock N Rye Pork Roast Sandwiches
Detroit's Faygo Rock & Rye soda (or pop, as we call it in Michigan) gives these pork roast sandwiches such...
Bratwurst Burgers with Braised Onions
This burger is a fun mashup of a bratwurst with onion and peppers, chicken-fried steak and a beef burger. The...
Saturday Afternoon Oven Pot Roast
This pot roast will be a welcome sight and will leave your house smelling heavenly. If the cooking liquid evaporates...
Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage
European immigrants brought their favorite stuffed cabbage recipes to the New World in the late 19th century. This Hungarian cabbage...
Balsamic Braised Pot Roast
I first made this braised chuck roast dish to impress my new mother-in-law. She loved it. Luckily, the oven does...
Rhubarbecue
This simmered sauce is a roller-coaster ride for your tongue. It's a wonderful blend of complex flavors that goes with...
Pot Roast Meat Loaf
If your taste buds call for pot roast but your pocketbook insists on ground beef, here's the perfect solution! You...
Hungarian Short Ribs
This is a special meal in our house—as soon as I get ribs, I know which dish my family will...
Dr Spicy BBQ Pork
I served this at my son’s graduation party and kept it warm in a slow cooker after roasting it in...
Smoked Gouda & Roast Beef Pinwheels
Our local deli makes terrific roast beef sandwiches. This pinwheel appetizer re-creates the taste. My family says the pinwheels have...
Savory Braised Chicken with Vegetables
My braised chicken is a recipe my mom used to make when I was small. It tastes much more complicated...
Easy Oven Beef Stew
My husband liked this stew and I thought others would, too.
-Ruth Ushman, Waterford, Michigan
Best Pot Roast
My husband and I used to raise cattle, so I prepared a lot of beef. This old-fashioned pot roast is...
Braised Dill Potatoes
Dill, chicken broth and a few other simple ingredients create a side dish your family will love. The braised potatoes...
Round Steak Stroganoff
This recipe for beef stroganoff with round steak is one I spotted in a local hospital auxiliary cookbook. When I...
Sour Cream Swiss Steak
I spent a year searching for new and different beef recipes. This is the dish my family raves...
Mainly Mushroom Beef Carbonnade
This is the ultimate comfort food, an earth-and-turf combo that smells delicious while cooking and tastes like home. The mushrooms...
Braised Herb Pork Chops
These herb-packed braised pork chops are perfect for entertaining because they come together quickly and bake for up to 2...
Onion Beef au Jus
Garlic, onions, soy sauce and onion soup mix flavor the tender beef in savory hot sandwiches that are served with...
Braised Pork with Tomatillos
A pork braise is a sure way to make people’s mouths water. The tomatillos in this dish offer a subtle...
Jamaican-Style Beef Stew
This delicious stew makes a hearty supper with a lighter touch. The leaner cut of meat, herbs and seasonings and...
Wintertime Braised Beef Stew
This easy beef stew is incredibly rich. Since it's even better a day or two later, you may want to...
