SeaweedRisottoWithClams& Peas

Ingredients: 2 (8-ounce) bottles clam juice 1 1/2 poundsfresh cockles or manila clams (or a mix), scrubbed well 1/4 cupready-to-use (cut) dried wakame 2 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 large shallot, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 cupdried arborio rice 1/2 cupfrozen and thawed peas, or shelled fresh garden peas 2 tablespoonsunsalted... » read more

Slow Cooker Kielbasa and Beer

Ingredients: 2 pounds kielbasa sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer 1 (20 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained Directions: In a slow cooker combine sausage, beer and sauerkraut. Cook on low for 5 to 6 hours, until the meat is tender and plump.

KapustaBreakfast Toast

Ingredients: 3 strips of smoked bacon, sliced ½ inch thick 1 medium shallot, peeled and thinly sliced lengthwise 1 cupsauerkraut, drained of its liquid 1 teaspoonsmoked paprika Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoonsunsalted butter 2 large eggs 2 slices of sourdough bread 4 ouncessliced sharp cheddar cheese 1 tablespoonchopped dill fronds 1... » read more

Vegetarian Pastitsio

Ingredients: Lentils & Noodles 1 tablespoonolive oil 1 large yellow onion, chopped 4 stalks celery, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 4 garlic cloves, chopped 1 cupbrown or green lentils Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 cupshomemade or store-bought vegetable stock 500 milliliterstomato sauce 4 bay leaves 1 large fresh basil sprig, chopped, or 1 tablespoon... » read more

Hearty Italian Meatball Soup

Ingredients: 3 cups water 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with onion and garlic, undrained 2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 (16 ounce) package frozen cooked Italian-style meatballs 2 cups frozen Italian-blend vegetables 1 cup small star-shaped dried pasta ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese Directions: Stir water, tomatoes, beef broth,... » read more

Gruyère&Cheddar Soup

Ingredients: 1 tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil 1 cupgrated peeled carrots 1/2 large yellow onion, diced Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 cupsunsalted chicken broth 1/4 cupdry white wine 1 1/4 cupsfreshly grated Gruyère 1/2 cupfreshly grated sharp cheddar 1 tablespoonall-purpose flour Freshly chopped parsley leaves and thinly sliced scallions, for... » read more

20-MinuteSausage&BeanSoupWithCider-Mustard Cream

Ingredients: 1 red bell pepper 2 tablespoonsolive oil 1 tablespoonunsalted butter 1 celery rib 1 bunchscallions (about 6) Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper A few pinches of red pepper flakes, or to taste 10 to 16 ouncescooked chicken, pork, or turkey sausage 2 tablespoonstomato paste 4 cupsstore-bought or homemade chicken stock 2 to 3... » read more

Million-Dollar Spaghetti

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti 1 pound lean ground beef 1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce ½ cup butter, sliced – divided 1 (8 ounce) container cottage cheese 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened ¼ cup sour cream 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F... » read more

Instant Pot® Chicken and Dumplings

Ingredients: ½ tablespoon olive oil 1 cup diced onion ½ cup diced carrot ½ cup diced celery 1 bay leaf 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 pound bone-in chicken breasts, skin removed ½ teaspoon thyme ½ teaspoon dried marjoram 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2... » read more