A flavorful black bean soup with vegetables, herbs, and a hint of spice. Hearty, vegan-friendly, and easy to make in the slow cooker—it’s a budget-friendly and filling meal on its own.

A creamy casserole combining tender ham, sliced potatoes, and cheese baked to bubbly perfection. This comforting dish is a family favorite, ideal for hearty weeknight dinners or holiday leftovers.

The beauty of it is that it’s so simple: just a few ingredients, completely vegan. I use special noodles at the restaurant: They’re a mix of wheat and buckwheat, which gives it more of a bite than the traditional white noodles you’d ordinarily find in kongguksu.

A robust chili recipe featuring seasoned ground beef, beans, and tomatoes slow-cooked to develop rich, hearty flavors. Perfect for gatherings or cold days when you want a satisfying, spicy meal.

Tender pot roast cooked low and slow with vegetables and herbs. Juicy and flavorful, this classic dish is an easy go-to for comforting family dinners or special occasions.

Penne pasta tossed with turkey in a creamy tomato blush sauce. This slow cooker recipe is rich, flavorful, and perfect for a quick weeknight meal with a touch of elegance.

Caramelized onions simmered in a savory beef broth, topped with toasted bread and melted cheese. This classic French soup is deeply flavorful and perfect for cozy evenings.

This noodle cake is a great way to use up leftover noodles, and you can make it as spicy as you want. Adapted from Jean-Georges Vongrichten's Pan-Fried Noodle Cake. —Sippity Sup (Greg Henry)

A delicate, creamy soup combining sweet crabmeat and tender asparagus. This elegant dish is light yet satisfying, great as a starter or a refined main course.

For some reason last night I had the sudden realization that tuna noodle casserole - that classic piece of Americana and staple of Midwestern church basement potlucks - is technically a seafood pasta dish.

Beef roast marinated in herbs and spices, then slow-cooked to tender perfection. This flavorful roast is juicy and delicious, ideal for a hearty dinner served with your favorite sides.

Tender flank steak rolled with a savory filling of herbs, cheese, or vegetables, then slow-cooked. This impressive yet easy dish makes for a great special occasion meal.

A wholesome salad featuring cooked wheat berries mixed with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a tangy dressing. Nutritious and refreshing, it works well as a light meal or side dish.

Eat this 'pizza' straight from the oven.

Tender meat—typically pork or beef—slow-cooked in rich, smoky barbecue sauce. Perfect for sandwiches or plating with sides, this crowd-pleasing dish is ideal for potlucks or casual weeknight dinners.

This noodle salad, based on the Vietnamese vermicelli variety, has a brilliant, surprising flavor, especially for something so simple. Even though it has more ingredients than I regularly use–whisking together a homemade nuoc nam is a cinch, but does take a tablespoon of this and a tablespoon of that–none of them can be skipped.