Cuban Sandwiches and Tostones
A sandwich defined by contrast: crisp buttery bread, tender shredded pork, sweet honey ham and tangy yellow mustard and pickles. The Cuban is the ultimate ham and cheese sandwich. Today well serve it up alongside another latin American delight: tostones. Regular potato chips will never suffice as a sandwich side again.
Chicken and Dumplings
If you’ve got leftover chicken or just need a satisfying bowl of broth and noodles, look no further than chicken and dumplings. Somewhere between a soup and a stew, this rich broth and chewy noodles will satisfy even the deepest of comfort food cravings.
Cast Iron Roast Chicken
We do quite a lot of cooking with our cast iron skillet, and for good reason. Today, we’ll use it to roast a succulent chicken flavored with a lemon and herb butter. Even better, this is a one dish dinner featuring deeply caramelized yet fluffy potatoes.
Tacos a la Diabla and Refried Beans
Refried beans can be plain or mushy. But not these. We use seasoned canned beans and a couple aromatics to make a bowl of beans you’ll devour. Along with them, we show you a spicy chorizo and steak taco a la diabla.
Loco Moco and Ahi Poke
Hawaiian food draws influences from Asia, North and South America. But comfort food is a universal language. Join us in making the Hawaiian classics of Loco Moco and Ahi Poke, two simple dishes native to Hawaii that deserve to be served on island and off island alike.
Braised Short Ribs with Parmesan Polenta
Beef. It’s what’s for dinner. If you make these slow braised beef short ribs that is. Glistening and tantalizingly tender, they pair perfectly with a creamy parmesan cheese packed polenta. It’s comfort food with style.
Chicken Saltimbocca & Smashed Potatoes
Chicken breasts can be dry, leathery, and just plain boring. But not these. Wrapped lovingly in salty prosciutto, perfumed with fresh sage, and served doused in a lemon and white wine sauce, this dish will have you looking at breasts with a whole new set of eyes. Oh, and ridiculously tasty crispy potatoes are included as well.
Filet Mignon with Creamed Corn and Gremolata
Filet Mignon, creamed corn, gremolata, balsamic beurre noir ... sounds like a mouthful - and it is! A very tasty mouthful at that. Whip up this company -worthy show stopper tonight.
Chili con Carne with Jalapeno Cornbread
No beans. No frills. Just succulent beef simmered in a rich, smokey chili sauce. Its pure Chili con Carne as it should be. Served up with a hunk of warm, spicy, cheesy jalapeno cornbread.
Crab Stuffed Salmon with Orzo Salad
This salmon entrée has it all. Decadent crab stuffing, moist, light fish and hearty, veggie packed orzo salad. Whether you’re entertaining or just need a new dinner idea, give this Crab Stuffed Salmon a go.
Baja Fish Tacos and Esquites
The only part of the dish that requires hardly any effort is the fried fish and, honestly, if you made everything else from scratch and air-fried some quality fish sticks, this slaw and crema alone might be enough to make it a winner, winner, taco dinner.
Clam Chowder with Cheddar Biscuits
About 4 years ago I traveled to Portland, Maine and had a bowl of clam chowder that changed my life. Ever since, I've been trying to recreate that divine dish in an approachable manner. Like my white whale I have searched and labored and I think I've come darn close. And either way, these cheddar biscuits will have you on cloud 9 with one bite.
Swedish Meatballs
This video will help you make the most succulent, flavorful Swedish meatballs this side of Ikea ... or Sweden. But while we can save you that trip, fair warning, some assembly is required.
Salibury Steak with Mushroom Gravy
Not quite a meatloaf or a burger and definitely not a “steak”, Salisbury Steak often gets a bad rap as little more than a TV dinner entrée. But with surprisingly little effort and some homemade mushroom gravy, Dr. Salisbury’s humble steak can make its way out of the freezer section and into your monthly dinner rotation!
Orange Chicken with Pineapple Fried Rice
We have a tradition on this channel of taking classic Asian-American take-out dishes and elevating them to company-worthy culinary fare. Today we aim to "deliver" on that tradition again with this tangy, spicy pineapple fried rice and succulent, crispy orange chicken.
Shepherd’s Pie
This classic from across the pond brings a casserole-like twist on steak and potatoes. Creamy, cheddar mashed potatoes piled generously on top of rich, beefy mince ... no matter how cold or dreary it is outside, this dish will warm you inside and out.
Cider Braised Pork Chops with Whipped Sweet Potatoes
Fall has come and gone and there is a chill in the air that makes hearty plates of comfort food the perfect choice for a satisfying dinner. Take this slow braised pork chop with all the warm spices and flavors of the season, paired with a creamy yet still curiously healthy whipped sweet potato.
Red Beans & Rice with Andouille
This Cajun classic is the perfect dish for the winter to come. Hearty, cheap, filling and flexible, we think it belongs in your kitchen tonight!
Braciole & Cauliflower Mash
Beef braciole (involtini) are a classic, rustic Italian dish that allows cheap, touch cuts of beef to get the glow-up they deserve. Plate this ragout up over some vegan cauliflower mash and you have a comforting plate of "steak and potatoes" that's far better for you and just as tasty!
Kofta, Tabouleh, Hummus and Pitas
All the classic flavor profiles and dishes from the Mediterranean and Middle East served up in your kitchen. Whether you make all four as a complete meal or just add one or two of the dishes to your arsenal, you cannot go wrong.