This potato-topped shepherd’s pie gets extra flavor from the cheese and carrots that are added to the mashed potato crust. And you can take a shortcut with the crust because the recipe calls for frozen mashed potatoes.
Tender cubes of chicken, fresh vegetables and wild rice make this soup hearty enough for a meal. You can't beat the down-home comfort of a warm bowlful. I like to serve it with whole wheat rolls. —J. Beatrice Hintz of Neenah, Wisconsin
[Photographs: Elizabeth Barbone] I think of tarts the same way I think of sandwiches: you can fill them with almost anything and they taste great. And just as a good sandwich requires good bread, a tart needs a good crust....
Patatas Bravas is a classic Spanish dish of fried potato cubes served with a spicy dipping sauce. Serve them up as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or side dish.
t's a uber creamy cheesecake, probably the creamiest I've ever had, so when you fold the caramelized bananas into the cheesecake batter, then bake in a water bath, it comes pretty close to a smooth, creamy banana pudding texture.
The pungent tanginess of a well-made Caesar salad is a restaurant staple. In this pizza, the grilled crust stands in for the croutons and the Parmigiano-Reggiano melts into the chicken for a more intense Caesar experience, one that Brutus would never betray. You can use store-bought pizza dough or make your own.
Don't just fix a sandwich -- fix a sandwich with some interesting fixins! Also known as "cubano" or "midnight sandwich," these sandwiches will bring the flavor of Cuba to your table.
Chunks of boneless chicken breast simmer for hours with sweet potatoes, garbanzo beans, tomatoes, and North African-inspired spices for a hearty dinner that cooks itself while you do other things.