Recipes

Fish fillets simmered in Rotel tomatoes — impossibly simple and packed with flavor.

Simple and hearty pork and beans casserole with celery, apple and brown gravy mix, topped with brown-and-serve sausage links and baked until bubbly.

Simple Southern-style baked eggplant casserole with Ro-Tel tomatoes, corn and cheddar cheese. Just mix and bake for an easy vegetarian side or main.

A classic Southern mint julep with muddled spearmint, simple syrup, crushed ice, bourbon, and a touch of Grand Marnier.

Tender fennel slices baked with butter and Parmigiano-Reggiano until golden — a simple and elegant Italian side.

Super simple five-can tuna casserole with chicken-rice soup, mushroom soup and chow mein noodles. Optional water chestnuts add extra crunch.

Whole artichokes halved and steamed in the slow cooker with lemon slices, served with a simple lemon-butter dipping sauce.

A simple French-style raw blended gazpacho with cucumber, tomatoes, red pepper, garlic, olive oil, and a splash of Tabasco — served chilled.

A copycat of Golden Corral's simple seafood salad: shredded imitation crab with celery, green onions, lemon, and hard-boiled eggs in a creamy mayo dressing.

Simple three-ingredient ground beef and pork and beans casserole sweetened with brown sugar, ketchup and Worcestershire. Optional bacon on top adds a smoky crunch.

Layered egg noodle casserole with a creamy cottage cheese and sour cream layer topped by savory ground beef in tomato sauce. Simple and satisfying.

Classic Irish soda bread with raisins — simple, rustic, and quick to make without yeast.

Simple Italian-style baked noodle casserole with ground chuck, cream cheese, sour cream and tomato sauce, topped with shredded cheddar and baked until bubbly.

Tender lamb slow-cooked in a simple Japanese-inspired sauce of soy, honey, vinegar, sherry, garlic, and ginger all day on LOW for a meltingly rich result.

Old-fashioned community potluck casserole of pork and beans with corned beef, onion and bell pepper — a simple, filling dish that's been feeding crowds for generations.

Simple layered casserole that kids love — thin-sliced potatoes, hot dogs, broccoli and cheese baked in milk. Quick, economical and always a hit.

A simple, creamy blended soup of orange lentils, leek, carrot, and bacon, silky smooth after pureeing.

A whole chicken browned then slow-cooked with oregano, garlic, butter, and lemon juice for 8 hours — simple, fragrant, and fall-off-the-bone tender.

Elegant baked tuna and artichoke casserole in a rich Worcestershire-seasoned white sauce with mushrooms, finished with Parmesan cheese. Simple yet refined.

Classic Midwestern community pot luck dish of ground beef, macaroni, corn and stewed tomatoes in tomato soup, topped with American cheese slices. Simple, hearty and beloved.

Simple and quick stovetop-to-oven casserole with ground beef or turkey, cooked macaroni, tomato soup, cheese and mustard. A 30-minute family staple.

A nourishing slow-cooker stew of toasted millet with chunky potatoes, carrots, celery, mushrooms, and warming herbs. Simple, wholesome, and satisfying.

Simple creamy vegetable soup of onion, cabbage, potato, and rice — puréed and finished with milk and a touch of vinegar. No broth needed.

Simple Mediterranean octopus simmered with olive oil, onions, and dry white wine until tender. A classic preparation.