Cooking Method: Sautéing

American Goulash

American goulash is a hearty, one-pot dish that's considered a classic American comfort food. It's quite different from its Hungarian namesake. Think of it as an elevated Hamburger Helper.It's made in a single pot or Dutch oven. The ground beef is simmered in tomato sauce, beef broth and seasonings. Then, the elbow macaroni is added directly to the pot and cooked until tender, absorbing all the delicious flavors.

By Leslie Blythe

Ratatouille Lentil Soup

This Ratatouille Lentil Soup is from Lidey Heuck's brand new fabulous cookbook. The vegetarian soup is hearty, healthy, and filling due to the protein-packed lentils. It makes a big batch that freezes really well, so you can have it at the ready on those days you are just too tired to cook.

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Pasta e Fagioli

Pasta e Fagioli is a classic Italian soup made with pasta, beans, and vegetables. It is a hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. There are many different variations of Pasta e Fagioli, and in fact, I have three other Pasta e Fagioli recipes on this blog! This one has a creamy texture from puréeing a can of white Beans.

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Hungarian Mushroom Soup

I happen to love mushrooms and made this Hungarian Mushroom Soup. It’s so delicious and comforting. The mushrooms are sautéed in butter until softened, then simmered in broth with onions, paprika, and other spices until thickened and finished with sour cream. It takes no time to prepare and I served it with crusty bread.

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Stuffed Cabbage Soup

You know those days when you get home from work and you wonder what on earth to make for dinner? While rummaging through the fridge and pantry, I had everything to make this Stuffed Cabbage Soup. Stuffed cabbage often has a touch of cinnamon. I actually cut the cinnamon in half. You could also use ground chicken or turkey instead of the ground beef. This soup is really good, my husband LOVED it. It also freezes well. Cabbage has an impressive nutrient, which is rich in vitamin C, fiber, and vitamin K. Some research suggests that it may have health benefits that include supporting digestion and heart health, among others. Eat more cabbage!

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Creamy Lemon-Parmesan Chicken Casserole

This Creamy Lemon-Parmesan Chicken Casserole is delicious and kind of a more elegant version of what my family calls Nancy Drew Casserole (officially called Hannah Gruen's Chicken and Rice Casserole), which is basically shredded chicken, mushroom soup, uncooked rice and water. Anyway, back to this much more flavorful version, which uses shredded chicken (I used a rotisserie chicken), broccoli, and orzo, which is enveloped in a creamy lemony sauce and topped with toasted panko.

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Tex-Mex Style Lasagna

I made this Tex-Mex Style Lasagna which is a great option if you're short on time and low on energy. It’s so easy to throw this together for a busy weeknight meal. It’s taco style ground beef, with corn, black beans layered with tortillas and cheese. It was a big hit with my family.

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Tater Tot XLNT Chili Casserole

My late mother-in-law always served albondigas soup and tamales on Christmas Eve, which we do every year. She always served an XLNT chili brick for a topping. I never really thought about using it any other way, until we read the inside of the packet. It's basically a base to make your own chili, by adding peppers, beans, etc. I decided to try this Tater Tot XLNT Chili Casserole (actually my husband Eric made it!).

Starting out as a push cart on the side of Southern California roads, XLNT became a popular lunch time meal for some of California’s earliest residents. It was Californians’ love for the recipe that allowed XLNT to be one of the first tamales to be distributed and sold directly to grocery stores.

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Balsamic Green Beans with Pearl Onions

These Balsamic Green Beans with Pearl Onions is a great light and tangy side dish to add to your repertoire. The green beans are sautéed with pearl onions in balsamic vinegar, butter, garlic and a touch of sugar which then caramelizes.

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‘Marry Me’ Chicken Pasta

Marry Me Chicken is a dish that gained popularity on TikTok in 2021. It's a creamy, flavorful chicken dish with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, spinach and herbs. The name comes from the claim that the dish is so delicious, it will make you want to marry the person who made it for you. This version adds pappardelle pasta. I have to say, I would be tempted to marry myself! It's really delicious.

By Leslie Blythe