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Easy Cabbage and Bean Soup

Hearty and delicious, this easy cabbage and bean soup would be great for a quick meatless meal. Add some cornbread, or a crusty baguette and a green salad, and you're there!

Swedish Meatball Pasta Bake

In this Swedish meatball pasta bake, 'köttbullar', creamy gravy and bowtie noodles come together in a rich, creamy comfort dish.

Roasted Cherry Tomato Soup

The roasting step for this roasted cherry tomato soup may sound time-consuming, but it is not. This easy, delicious soup will still be on the table in 30 minutes, and most of that time is hands-off.

Coconut Milk Corned Beef and Cabbage

I was craving corned beef and cabbage recently, but the thought of doing the same old New England boiled dinner had me yawning. I tried to think of some new, interesting braising liquid, and that's when I remembered I've never had something stewed in coconut milk that I didn't like. The coconut milk gave the broth a subtle sweetness and richness that I was really happy with.

Shrimp Étouffée

Étouffée is a delicious shellfish stew that's a New Orleans classic. I use a homemade spice blend in this recipe and demonstrate that it is possible to get good results using frozen shrimp, which is sometimes the only option.

Sloppy Joe Sliders

Serve these sloppy Joe sliders at your next gathering and watch them disappear! Traditional sloppy Joe filling is served on soft bakery rolls with a delicious baked glaze on top. Try BBQ sauce as a dipper—fantastic!

Bistro Style Steak

Chef John's steak frites recipe features a pan-seared and pan-sauced steak, just like you'd get at a French bistro. If you always grill steak, this will be a game-changer. This method delivers a perfectly prepared, perfectly seasoned steak, and can be used with many different cuts beyond New York strip.

Slow Cooker Ground Beef Stroganoff

This slow cooker ground beef stroganoff is pure comfort food, made even more budget friendly using ground beef. Made in the slow cooker preparation is easy and convenient.

Cowboy Queso

This cowboy queso is a cheesy, meaty, stick-to-your-ribs queso. Feel free to use chicken broth or beef broth instead of beer. I grew up with sliced black olives in many dishes so they work for me, but omit them if they’re not your thing. I like to serve this in individual cast iron skillets for the full "cowboy" experience but any serving dish will work.

Shrimp and Grits

Shrimp and grits is a very simple recipe, but make sure you have everything ready before you start cooking the shrimp. They only take a few minutes to sauté, so you don't have time to run and chop scallions or juice a lemon. Once everything is assembled, this recipe is a snap. To make things even easier, you can make the grits a bit ahead since they stay hot a very long time.

Ground Beef and Rice Skillet

This ground beef and rice skillet is a flavorful Mexican-inspired one-pot dish with a casserole feel, but made in a skillet. It’s nicely saucy, with a family-friendly mild heat.

Quick and Easy Paella

Consider this paella recipe a gateway and the first step to a serious, lifelong love of this classic Spanish dish. I've used a minimum number of ingredients and steps to focus on technique. After learning the method, you'll ideally use a wider variety of ingredients, like clams, mussels, squid, and chicken, which will make your rice that much more interesting. Garnish with extra virgin olive oil, freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley, and lemon wedges.

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