Rice, Grains and Pasta
Those amber waves of grain make for some of this country's greatest recipes.
Spaghetti and Ricotta Meatballs
This spaghetti and meatballs recipe features ricotta cheese, which give the meatballs a great flavor and tender texture.
This spaghetti and meatballs recipe features ricotta cheese, which give the meatballs a great flavor and tender texture.
Sun Gold Penne Pasta - Penne Pasta with Fresh Cherry Tomato Sauce
This penne pasta with fresh cherry tomato sauce recipe is a perfect way to use the incredibly sweet Sun Gold tomatoes.
This penne pasta with fresh cherry tomato sauce recipe is a perfect way to use the incredibly sweet Sun Gold tomatoes.
Shrimp and Vegetable Couscous Recipe
There's simply nothing as easy to work with than couscous. This couscous recipe features shrimp and vegetables, and in addition to being delicious and nutritious, this recipe comes together in minutes.
There's simply nothing as easy to work with than couscous. This couscous recipe features shrimp and vegetables, and in addition to being delicious and nutritious, this recipe comes together in minutes.
Easy Meaty Pasta Sauce – A Braised Beef Pasta Sauce Recipe
Most meat sauce recipes for pasta are made using ground beef. This braised beef pasta sauce recipe is very similar to other meat sauces, but starts with cubes of beef for a nicer, meatier texture and taste.
Most meat sauce recipes for pasta are made using ground beef. This braised beef pasta sauce recipe is very similar to other meat sauces, but starts with cubes of beef for a nicer, meatier texture and taste.
Penne Pasta with Vodka Sauce Recipe
Vodka gives this penne pasta recipe a subtle, but delicious taste you'll love. There are flavor compounds in tomatoes that can only be released if cooked with alcohol, and this vodka sauce is a great way to experience them.
Vodka gives this penne pasta recipe a subtle, but delicious taste you'll love. There are flavor compounds in tomatoes that can only be released if cooked with alcohol, and this vodka sauce is a great way to experience them.
Pasta Primavera - Fettuccine with Fresh Green Vegetables
What better way to enjoy fresh, green vegetables, than in this delicious pasta primavera recipe? You can follow this pasta recipe as is, or substitute your favorite spring veggies and herbs.
What better way to enjoy fresh, green vegetables, than in this delicious pasta primavera recipe? You can follow this pasta recipe as is, or substitute your favorite spring veggies and herbs.
Rigatoni with Turkey Bolognese Recipe
This easy Bolognese recipe is so tasty you'll forget you used ground turkey instead of beef! This turkey Bolognese is a lighter version of the classic Italian meat sauce, and makes for a great plate of rigatoni.
This easy Bolognese recipe is so tasty you'll forget you used ground turkey instead of beef! This turkey Bolognese is a lighter version of the classic Italian meat sauce, and makes for a great plate of rigatoni.
Penne Pasta with Peas and Proscuitto
This affordable penne pasta recipe certainly doesn’t taste like a "budget" meal, but thanks to some very thin slices of prosciutto, it's inexpensive and delicious.
This affordable penne pasta recipe certainly doesn’t taste like a "budget" meal, but thanks to some very thin slices of prosciutto, it's inexpensive and delicious.
Elbow Macaroni with Zucchini and Tuna Marinara
This healthy and delicious tuna pasta is surprisingly quick and simple to prepare. If the only time you enjoy tuna and macaroni is in tuna casserole, then you need to give this recipe a try.
This healthy and delicious tuna pasta is surprisingly quick and simple to prepare. If the only time you enjoy tuna and macaroni is in tuna casserole, then you need to give this recipe a try.
Creamy Cauliflower Spaghetti Alfredo
This healthy cauliflower pasta recipe features a much lower fat version of the classic Alfredo cream sauce.
This healthy cauliflower pasta recipe features a much lower fat version of the classic Alfredo cream sauce.
Spicy Tomato Rice Recipe
This spicy tomato rice is a zesty take on a traditional Spanish rice recipe. It makes a great side dish for all kinds of main courses, and reheats wonderfully.
This spicy tomato rice is a zesty take on a traditional Spanish rice recipe. It makes a great side dish for all kinds of main courses, and reheats wonderfully.
Butternut Squash Dumplings with Sage Brown Butter
These butternut squash dumplings are basically a half moon-shaped ravioli made with wonton wrappers for an easy and elegant meal. The filling is a simple, rich butternut squash puree that pairs perfectly with the nutty brown butter and sage sauce.
These butternut squash dumplings are basically a half moon-shaped ravioli made with wonton wrappers for an easy and elegant meal. The filling is a simple, rich butternut squash puree that pairs perfectly with the nutty brown butter and sage sauce.
Brown Rice, Lentil, and Pumpkin Seed Salad Recipe
It's hard to imagine a better combination of healthy and delicious than this brown rice, lentil, and pumpkin seed salad recipe. The next time you want an earthy, rich, and satisfying cold side dish, give this simple recipe a try.
It's hard to imagine a better combination of healthy and delicious than this brown rice, lentil, and pumpkin seed salad recipe. The next time you want an earthy, rich, and satisfying cold side dish, give this simple recipe a try.
Tortellini with Gorgonzola Sauce
Italy's famous Gorgonzola blue cheese makes an incredibly delicious pasta sauce. This is an easy and relatively light version of this classic cheese sauce, and is perfect for getting into all the tortellini's nooks and crannies.
Italy's famous Gorgonzola blue cheese makes an incredibly delicious pasta sauce. This is an easy and relatively light version of this classic cheese sauce, and is perfect for getting into all the tortellini's nooks and crannies.
Shrimp and Asparagus Pasta Recipe
Sweet shrimp and fresh asparagus are always great together, and here they combine to make a really delicious seafood pasta sauce recipe. For a little spicier version, try adding some diced jalapenos along with the sweet bell pepper.
Sweet shrimp and fresh asparagus are always great together, and here they combine to make a really delicious seafood pasta sauce recipe. For a little spicier version, try adding some diced jalapenos along with the sweet bell pepper.
Fettuccini with Wild Mushroom Tomato Sauce Recipe
Both fresh and dried mushrooms are used in this fettuccini with wild mushroom tomato sauce recipe. The flavors are deep, distinct, and a great change from the usual pasta sauce recipe.
Both fresh and dried mushrooms are used in this fettuccini with wild mushroom tomato sauce recipe. The flavors are deep, distinct, and a great change from the usual pasta sauce recipe.
Pasta with Red Clam Sauce Recipe
Whether it's spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccini - pasta with red clam sauce is a classic dish in Italian-American restaurants from coast to coast. Pasta with red clam sauce is an easy recipe to make at home, so there is no need to go out to enjoy this delicious seafood pasta.
Whether it's spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccini - pasta with red clam sauce is a classic dish in Italian-American restaurants from coast to coast. Pasta with red clam sauce is an easy recipe to make at home, so there is no need to go out to enjoy this delicious seafood pasta.
Angel Hair Pasta with Broccoli Recipe
As the saying goes, this angel hair pasta with broccoli recipe is "Good, and good for you!" We all should eat more broccoli, and what better way than in a delicious and easy pasta recipe?
As the saying goes, this angel hair pasta with broccoli recipe is "Good, and good for you!" We all should eat more broccoli, and what better way than in a delicious and easy pasta recipe?
Mediterranean Tuna Spaghetti Recipe - Spaghetti with a Caper, Tuna, and Tomato
This Mediterranean tuna spaghetti recipe features a quick tomato sauce that bursts with flavor. Tuna really makes a healthy, and meaty tasting sauce recipe that can be used on spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccini.
This Mediterranean tuna spaghetti recipe features a quick tomato sauce that bursts with flavor. Tuna really makes a healthy, and meaty tasting sauce recipe that can be used on spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccini.
Rainy Day Mac and Cheese Recipe
The name of this macaroni and cheese recipe says it all. This is the mac and cheese that put the "comfort" in comfort food. Dig into a dish of this classic, creamy macaroni and cheese anytime you want to warm up from the inside out.
The name of this macaroni and cheese recipe says it all. This is the mac and cheese that put the "comfort" in comfort food. Dig into a dish of this classic, creamy macaroni and cheese anytime you want to warm up from the inside out.
Penne alla Three Olives Tomato Vodka Sauce
That's right, one of American food's indigenous ingredients has now been infused in vodka. Tomato vodka sauces are very popular in Italian-American restaurants, and while this recipe can be done with regular vodka, the tomato-infused vodka will give the sauce an extra layer of flavor.
That's right, one of American food's indigenous ingredients has now been infused in vodka. Tomato vodka sauces are very popular in Italian-American restaurants, and while this recipe can be done with regular vodka, the tomato-infused vodka will give the sauce an extra layer of flavor.
Artichoke and Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe
Tired of the same old pasta salad recipes? Try this artichoke and tortellini pasta salad recipe for a great change of pace. The canned artichoke hearts, and simple Italian dressing, makes this delicious pasta salad very fast and easy to put together.
Tired of the same old pasta salad recipes? Try this artichoke and tortellini pasta salad recipe for a great change of pace. The canned artichoke hearts, and simple Italian dressing, makes this delicious pasta salad very fast and easy to put together.
Truffle Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
This truffle macaroni and cheese recipe is a gourmet twist on the comfort classic. This recipe is from the Artisan Cheese Center, and would be perfect for that special occasion dinner party. Once only available in exclusive gourmet shops, truffle oil is now sold at most high-end grocery stores.
This truffle macaroni and cheese recipe is a gourmet twist on the comfort classic. This recipe is from the Artisan Cheese Center, and would be perfect for that special occasion dinner party. Once only available in exclusive gourmet shops, truffle oil is now sold at most high-end grocery stores.
Sausage and Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe with Brown Rice
This jambalaya recipe is an easy, delicious version of one of America's great dishes. Jambalaya is soul food at its finest - hearty, satisfying, and deeply comforting. There are many variations of this Creole classic, but this sausage and shrimp version is my favorite jambalaya recipe.
This jambalaya recipe is an easy, delicious version of one of America's great dishes. Jambalaya is soul food at its finest - hearty, satisfying, and deeply comforting. There are many variations of this Creole classic, but this sausage and shrimp version is my favorite jambalaya recipe.
Asparagus and Chicken Noodle Casserole
This asparagus and chicken noodle casserole is a very comforting and flavorful dish. If you're looking for a change from that regular tuna casserole, give this easy asparagus and chicken combo a try.
This asparagus and chicken noodle casserole is a very comforting and flavorful dish. If you're looking for a change from that regular tuna casserole, give this easy asparagus and chicken combo a try.
Spring Pea and Asparagus Pasta Primavera
"Primavera" means spring, and this easy pasta recipe feature two great spring vegetables -asparagus and peas. You can tweak this pasta primavera recipe by adding almost any vegetables you like.
"Primavera" means spring, and this easy pasta recipe feature two great spring vegetables -asparagus and peas. You can tweak this pasta primavera recipe by adding almost any vegetables you like.
High-Protein Tuna Noodle Casserole
This tuna casserole recipe is a high-protein version of the American classic. While it has more tuna and less starch than a traditional recipe, it's just as satisfying.
This tuna casserole recipe is a high-protein version of the American classic. While it has more tuna and less starch than a traditional recipe, it's just as satisfying.
Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole
This casserole recipe is an American icon. Tuna noodle casserole is a comfort-food classic that is very simple to make, and a very frugal to serve. The crisp breadcrumb crust atop the creamy egg noodles is a combo that is hard to beat!
This casserole recipe is an American icon. Tuna noodle casserole is a comfort-food classic that is very simple to make, and a very frugal to serve. The crisp breadcrumb crust atop the creamy egg noodles is a combo that is hard to beat!
Potato and Cheese Pierogi Casserole
Pierogies are potato and cheese stuffed pasta dumplings indigenous to Eastern Europe. They are delicious, but can be time consuming to make. In this ingenious casserole recipe the pierogies are deconstructed and layered to save lots of work.
Pierogies are potato and cheese stuffed pasta dumplings indigenous to Eastern Europe. They are delicious, but can be time consuming to make. In this ingenious casserole recipe the pierogies are deconstructed and layered to save lots of work.
Beefy Corkscrew Casserole
Don't let the "screwy" name fool you; this beefy corkscrew casserole recipe is delicious and easy. This is a ground beef and pasta bake that everyone will enjoy.
Don't let the "screwy" name fool you; this beefy corkscrew casserole recipe is delicious and easy. This is a ground beef and pasta bake that everyone will enjoy.
Creole Jambalaya
Straight from New Orleans' famous French Quarter, this Creole favorite is a descendant of the Spanish paella. Featuring local ingredients, and a healthy dose of French flair, Jambalaya has been a Louisiana favorite for over a century. This simple Jambalaya recipe is easy to make, re-heats beautifully, and is great for entertaining.
Straight from New Orleans' famous French Quarter, this Creole favorite is a descendant of the Spanish paella. Featuring local ingredients, and a healthy dose of French flair, Jambalaya has been a Louisiana favorite for over a century. This simple Jambalaya recipe is easy to make, re-heats beautifully, and is great for entertaining.
How to Make Johnnycakes - Video Recipe
Johnnycakes were America's first pancake. After tasting the delicious combination of the cornmeal cakes, bacon, and maple syrup, you'll understand why this heirloom recipe has been handed down for over 300 years.
Johnnycakes were America's first pancake. After tasting the delicious combination of the cornmeal cakes, bacon, and maple syrup, you'll understand why this heirloom recipe has been handed down for over 300 years.
Classic Tuna Casserole
The quintessential American casserole recipe. Once the brunt of jokes by food snobs, this tuna casserole recipe, if properly made, is a very delicious and satisfying, one-dish meal. Tuna noodle casserole deserves its rightful place on the list of classic American recipes.
The quintessential American casserole recipe. Once the brunt of jokes by food snobs, this tuna casserole recipe, if properly made, is a very delicious and satisfying, one-dish meal. Tuna noodle casserole deserves its rightful place on the list of classic American recipes.
Johnnycakes
Johnnycakes were America's first pancake. After tasting the delicious combination of cornmeal cakes, bacon, and maple syrup, you'll understand why this heirloom recipe has been handed down for over 300 years. Johnnycakes are also known as jonnycakes, journey cakes, and Shawnee cakes.
Johnnycakes were America's first pancake. After tasting the delicious combination of cornmeal cakes, bacon, and maple syrup, you'll understand why this heirloom recipe has been handed down for over 300 years. Johnnycakes are also known as jonnycakes, journey cakes, and Shawnee cakes.
Macaroni and Cottage Cheese Casserole
The addition of cottage cheese and sour cream turns the ordinary macaroni and cheese into a deliciously creamy casserole. To counter the mild cottage cheese, a sharp cheddar is also used in this great macaroni and cheese recipe.
The addition of cottage cheese and sour cream turns the ordinary macaroni and cheese into a deliciously creamy casserole. To counter the mild cottage cheese, a sharp cheddar is also used in this great macaroni and cheese recipe.
"New School" Macaroni and Cheese
A "revolutionary new method" may be a bit strong, but this recipe requires no Béchamel sauce (the classic French butter and flour-based white cream sauce). That means this version is much easier, way faster, less starchy, and every bit as satisfying.
A "revolutionary new method" may be a bit strong, but this recipe requires no Béchamel sauce (the classic French butter and flour-based white cream sauce). That means this version is much easier, way faster, less starchy, and every bit as satisfying.
Wild Rice
American wild rice is not true rice, but actually the seeds of a variety of wetlands grass. The variety most commonly grown and served today is called Northern wild rice, and is native to the Great Lakes region of America.
American wild rice is not true rice, but actually the seeds of a variety of wetlands grass. The variety most commonly grown and served today is called Northern wild rice, and is native to the Great Lakes region of America.