Ropa Vieja is the soul of Cuban comfort food, traditionally slow-simmered until the beef pulls apart into tender 'old clothes' threads. This Instant Pot version captures that deep,...
Main Course Recipes
Browse our collection of delicious main course recipes
Old Delhi Style Amritsari Chole Bhature
Experience the ultimate North Indian soul food: a harmonious marriage of spicy, tangy chickpeas and golden, cloud-like leavened bread. Originating from the bustling streets of Punj...
Old English Harvest Pork and Apple Pie
This magnificent savory pie is a celebration of the British harvest, marrying succulent chunks of slow-cooked pork shoulder with the tart sweetness of Bramley apples. Encased in a ...
Old-Fashioned Creole Beef Daube
A cornerstone of New Orleans Sunday dinners, this Beef Daube is a soulful, slow-braised masterpiece that transforms humble beef chuck into a melt-in-your-mouth delicacy. Unlike its...
Old-Fashioned Québécois Tourtière: A Winter Solstice Masterpiece
Deeply rooted in the snowy landscapes of French Canada, this authentic Tourtière is the quintessential centerpiece for Christmas Eve Réveillon. It features a savory, slow-simmered ...
Old-Fashioned Quebecois Tourtière: The Ultimate Winter Comfort Pie
Hailing from the snow-dusted kitchens of Quebec, this authentic Tourtière is a masterpiece of French-Canadian heritage. It features a deeply savory blend of ground pork and beef, s...
Old-Fashioned Quebecois Tourtière with Flaky Lard Crust
A cornerstone of French-Canadian heritage, this traditional meat pie is a masterclass in savory-sweet spice profiles and buttery textures. Traditionally served at 'Réveillon' after...
Old-Fashioned Red Wine Braised Oxtail Stew
This soul-warming oxtail stew is the pinnacle of slow-cooked comfort, featuring succulent meat that literally falls off the bone into a rich, velvet-like gravy. By searing the beef...
Old-Fashioned Skillet American Goulash
A quintessential American comfort classic, this one-pot wonder marries tender elbow macaroni with savory ground beef in a rich, herb-infused tomato sauce. Unlike its Hungarian name...
Old-Fashioned Slow-Braised Swiss Steak
This quintessential comfort food transforms humble, lean cuts of beef into fork-tender morsels through the magic of 'swissing' and slow-braising. Bathed in a rich, savory tomato an...
This soul-warming classic transforms humble dried peas into a velvety, rich masterpiece in a fraction of the time thanks to the magic of pressure cooking. Infused with a deep, smok...
Old-Fashioned Smothered Swiss Steak
This quintessential American comfort classic transforms humble, lean cuts of beef into fork-tender morsels through the magic of mechanical tenderizing and slow-braising. Unlike the...
Old-Fashioned Southern Brunswick Stew
A cornerstone of Southern barbecue culture, this Brunswick stew is a thick, slow-simmered masterpiece that blurs the line between a soup and a hash. Traditionally born in Georgia o...
Old-Fashioned Southern Brunswick Stew
A true cornerstone of Southern heritage, this Brunswick stew is a thick, slow-simmered masterpiece that blurs the line between a soup and a barbecue side dish. Traditionally born f...
This quintessential American comfort dish features a marbled chuck roast braised slowly in a rich, aromatic broth until it is melt-in-your-mouth tender. The deep flavors are built ...
This quintessential American comfort classic features a marbleized chuck roast slow-braised until it yields to the mere suggestion of a fork. Infused with aromatic herbs, dry red w...
A quintessential New England classic, this Yankee Pot Roast is the ultimate expression of slow-cooked comfort. By braising a tough cut of beef in a rich, aromatic broth alongside a...
Hailing from the industrial heart of Lancashire, the Rag Pudding is a soulful British classic that predates the modern ceramic basin. This savory delight features a rich, peppery b...
Widely considered the national dish of Poland, Bigos is a rich, soul-warming stew that dates back to the medieval hunting traditions of the Polish nobility. This 'Hunter’s Stew' is...
Bigos is the crowning jewel of Polish cuisine, a rich, soulful stew that has warmed hearts and hearths for centuries. This 'Hunter’s Stew' is a complex symphony of tangy sauerkraut...
Old-School Cajun Chicken Fricassee: The Ultimate Smothered Comfort
Deep in the heart of Acadiana, a Fricassee is more than just a stew; it is a soulful labor of love defined by a rich, chocolate-colored roux and fall-off-the-bone tender poultry. T...
Old-School Cajun Rice and Gravy with Smothered Beef
A cornerstone of Acadiana comfort, this authentic Rice and Gravy is a soul-warming staple found on Sunday dinner tables across South Louisiana. This isn't a thin sauce; it’s a rich...
Old-School Louisiana Okra Gumbo
This authentic coastal Louisiana treasure eschews the traditional flour-based roux, relying instead on the natural thickening power of slow-smothered okra. By caramelizing the okra...
Blutwurst is one of the oldest and most revered traditions in German Wurstwaren, celebrated for its deep, earthy complexity and silky texture. This authentic recipe balances rich p...