This Turkish classic of meatballs and potatoes in tomato sauce is perfect anytime as a simple dinner or as an addition to an iftar table (the meal Muslims eat when they break their fast during the month of Ramadan). There are different ways to make the dish: some people form the meatballs into small football shapes; others prefer patties. Some sear the meatballs before baking; others put them in the oven raw. I prefer forming patties because they look better when arranged with the potatoes and are easier to sear. And I like searing them because it locks in the juices, but you can do whatever you prefer.
The secret to making air fryer zucchini super crispy is a generous amount of olive oil in the breading. The oil helps to mimic the same crunchy crust you’d get from deep-frying, but without the mess. We like to serve fried zucchini with warm marinara sauce, but these bites would be equally delicious (and a bit more indulgent) dipped in creamy ranch dressing or your favorite aioli.
This classic pasta salad, packed with a bounty of summer vegetables and fresh herbs, is the perfect thing to make after a trip to the farmers' market. Look for the tastiest produce at the peak of its season, like crisp radishes and cucumbers, juicy tomatoes and sweet raw corn. We recommend allowing the pasta salad to marinate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
This is weeknight comfort food at its finest. We created a homemade sauce that is tangy and flavorful but also quick and easy. We used both ketchup and canned tomato sauce for lots of tomato-y zip and just a touch of brown sugar for a bit of sweetness and slight caramel finish. Green bell pepper is a key addition; it really enhances the other ingredients, elevating the flavor profile into the realm of a true sloppy joe.
Creamy, cheesy and perfectly indulgent, scalloped potatoes are a classic for good reason. While cooking, the starch from the potatoes thickens the cream into a luscious sauce while the cheesy topping becomes golden and nutty in the oven. Allowing the casserole to rest for 10 minutes before serving makes it easier to slice.
This gorgeous tart with thin rounds of zucchini has a hint of creamy Dijonnaise and takes just minutes to create.
For the ultimate one-pot comfort food, try Ina Garten's Company Pot Roast from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network, served with an herbed Burgundy-cognac sauce.
These shrimp marinate for only 30 minutes in a flavorful mix of lemon juice, garlic and the powerhouse spice blend, Old Bay seafood seasoning. Don't be tempted to let them sit in the sauce any longer than that because the lemon juice will start to cook the shrimp and make them tough. Serve with some boiled or roasted potatoes for a grill-lover's version of a shrimp boil.
Ina Garten couldn’t possibly have known when she started working on her latest cookbook how much we’d all need comfort food right now. She came up with the concept for Modern Comfort Food more than two years ago, figuring the book would arrive just before the presidential election and that we might be a bit stressed. “Little did I know that 2020 would bring so much more,” she says. “Right now I think we just want really simple comforting foods that make us feel good.” In many ways, the book seems meant to be. “It was the easiest one I’ve ever written. I tend to gravitate toward comfort food anyway, and I found that the book just flowed in a way I don’t ever remember.” Many of the recipes are the culmination of years of experimentation and taste memories. This beef stew was inspired by the takeout stews Ina and Jeffrey ate in their tent when they camped outside Paris in the spring and summer of 1971. “Over the years I learned a lot about what makes beef stew really delicious,” she says. “A nice red wine, short ribs instead of chuck. It’s a classic recipe, just done in a more modern way.”
We have a lot of requirements when it comes to banana bread and we finally created a recipe that ticks all the boxes. It's moist, tender, a little tangy and perfectly sweet—all around our favorite one. The best part is that it's even better the next day (if it lasts that long). Try toasting the bread and slathering with a little salted butter. We're pretty sure you'll never need another banana bread recipe.
Making biscuits usually involves cutting chilled butter into flour and racing against time before the dough warms up. This recipe throws all the rules out the window for the easiest biscuits you’ll ever make! A simple buttermilk dough gets mixed together and spread directly into a baking pan -- no rolling pin, refrigeration or biscuit cutter needed. The trick is pouring in a stick of melted butter that submerges the dough (hence the name!) and seeps in as the biscuits bake for tender, flaky perfection. While the biscuits are still hot, a drizzle of honey and sprinkle of flaky salt add just the right sweet and salty accents. Served warm with butter and jam, they’re absolute heaven.
Shred, dump and stir: This go-to zucchini bread is super simple. For an easy spin, stir in 1/2 cup of your favorite chopped nuts or a little grated orange zest.
Not only is salmon family friendly, it cooks quickly so there is time for a short marinade to infuse it with even more flavor while getting the rest of the meal together. In this recipe, maple syrup, soy sauce and orange juice add fresh sweet-salty flavors that lightly caramelize on the fish while it roasts. Recipe developed by Food Network Kitchen.
Tender bite sized cauliflower florets cooked in a creamy, cheesy sauce. An easy side dish perfect for the holidays.
Get ready for a fantastic one-pan dinner bursting with flavor. We broil this honey-mustard glazed salmon and serve it with carrots tossed in a spiced lime and almond dressing boosted with fresh mint.
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This dip is just like fondue, but with caramelized onions. Better yet, it’s all baked in the oven for easy entertaining and preparation. Be sure you caramelize your onions for a long time; I recommend 45 minutes to 1 hour for optimal deep golden brown, jammy onions. This makes a big difference in the dip.
“This pizza is a staple in my household. It has a well-hydrated dough, a crispy cheese frico crust and a boatload of pepperoni, and it’s by far my son Lorenzo’s favorite pizza I make. He insists on putting pineapple and bacon on his side, but that doesn’t bother me because at least we are making it together.”
With over 700 five-star reviews, Ree Drummond's creamy tomato soup recipe is a fan favorite for good reason. It's made mainly with pantry staples and has that classic flavor that just begs to be paired with a grilled cheese sandwich.
There are plenty of different salsas, most commonly we know salsa to include tomatoes. This version uses shredded carrots which imparts a sweet, vegetal flavor that is still a perfect complement to your tortilla chips.
When cauliflower rice arrived in supermarkets in 2015, Americans went wild: At one point, Trader Joe’s had to enforce a two-bag-per-person limit! Since then the veggie has become a standard fill-in for rice, but it can do much more. In this recipe, the bits of frozen rice keep the butter cold in the dough, so the biscuits end up super light and flaky.
This is a classic tahini-forward, bright and lemony hummus, and is similar to what you would find in Israel. We tried this recipe with from-scratch dried chickpeas as well as with canned, and the flavor and texture were only marginally better with the freshly cooked. And we saved 24 hours of prep time! So for a creamy, satisfying 15-minute hummus, we're going with the can.
This bar snack takes Japanese chiles and dresses them up with nutty browned butter, Parmesan and some citrus to brighten things up. Serve them immediately, while the butter is still warm and melting.
