Dinner & Lunch

Our recipe for the best beef stew has tons of flavor, thanks to its blend of herbs and the addition of red wine and balsamic vinegar. It’s a comfort classic stepped up a notch. —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided…

Cheese and spinach manicotti with meat sauce makes a hearty family dinner or main course for an Italian-style buffet. The filling and sauce can be made the day before and the casserole can be assembled several hours in advance, if desired. This recipe is by Beverly Dillon and was originally published in The Chicago Tribune.  Ingredients…

The delicious sauce for this simple and hearty chicken recipe calls for demi-glace, which is a rich, concentrated brown sauce made by combining veal stock and espagnole sauce (one of the five mother sauces of classic French cooking). Although demi-glace is made by chefs in professional kitchens regularly, it’s lengthy process discourages most home cooks. But never fear,…

Introduction: Elevate Your Culinary Game with Homemade Sriracha Aioli Looking to add a punch of flavor to your dishes? Look no further! In this article, we’ll guide you through crafting a delectable Sriracha Aioli that will elevate your culinary creations to new heights. This versatile condiment pairs perfectly with everything from crispy fries to grilled…

Fresh herbs, sauteed mushrooms, goat cheese and chorizo make this savory bread pudding a winner. It’s easy to make ahead of time and transports beautifully for your next brunch or holiday breakfast. Chorizo Bread Pudding Ingredients Directions Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Step 2: Remove very hard bread crusts from 1 loaf of…

A calzone is a big old pocket filled with everything you like in a pizza. They’re really easy to make and they’re a great place to ‘hide’ veggies from your family. Any in-season vegetables work well in a calzone—experiment and enjoy! Notes If you have a bread maker, place the dough ingredients in the kneading basket in…

Coney dog sauce is a popular hot dog topping that was served at drive-ins like A&W across the country during the 1950s and 1960s. This sauce makes for great football food and is ideal to take tailgating because the sauce can be made in advance and reheated or kept warm in a slow cooker. This recipe makes a large quantity of sauce, and…

Old-fashioned crab recipes such as chilled crab dip are part of the fabric of Chesapeake Bay culture and an important part of Maryland regional history. And with sweet, delectable crab as a centerpiece, they are absolutely delicious. Debbie Daugherty Richardson, past president of the Junior League of Annapolis, says this simple recipe for cold crab dip was handed…