Soups Stews And Chili - Classic Minestrone

This is a traditional minestrone complete with leeks and zucchini in a tomato soup base with cannellini beans and pasta. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

Soups Stews And Chili - Chicken Thigh And Dumpling Stew

A variety of vegetables come together in this richly textured dish. Go ahead and curl up with a comforting bowl of this creamy chicken and dumpling soup!

Cheese - Mandas Seven Layer Taco Dip

A classic and fresh layered dip has refried black beans, fresh tomatoes and avocados, and salsa, all topped with cheese, lettuce, and pickled jalapenos. Bring lots of chips!

Pasta - Macaroni And Cheese V

Macaroni and cheese made from scratch with onion, cheddar cheese and dry mustard.

Fruits And Vegetables - Persimmon Cream

This easy fruit mousse can be served chilled, frozen, or as the filling in a pie. It's made of three ingredients: ripe persimmon puree, whipped cream, and honey.

Pasta - Amatriciana

For a quick and flavorful classic, saute bacon or pancetta and add onions, garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook with canned plum tomatoes for a mere 10 minutes, stir in fresh parsley or basil and toss with cooked spaghetti. Pass the Parmesan and enjoy!

Herbs And Spices - Cajun Chicken And Sausage Gumbo

A classic roux is the thickening agent for this traditional Cajun-style gumbo made rich and hearty with chicken, sausage, onions, bell peppers, celery, garlic, and lively seasonings.