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One-Pot Meals
Tex-Mex Chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that embodies the rich culinary traditions of Texas and Mexico. This robust chili features ground beef and a variety of beans simmered together with a blend of spices such as chili powder, cumin, and garlic.
Tex-Mex Chili - Beef, beans, spices
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Hoppin' John is a traditional Southern dish made with black-eyed peas, rice, and pork, usually flavored with onion, garlic, and a smoky ham hock or bacon. It's often served with a side of greens and cornbread, representing prosperity; the peas for pennies, greens for dollars, and cornbread for gold.
Hoppin’ John - Black-eyed peas, rice, pork
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Charro Beans, also known as 'Frijoles Charros' or 'Cowboy Beans', is a traditional Mexican dish that boasts a hearty combination of pinto beans stewed with bacon, jalapeños, tomatoes, garlic, and onions.
Charro Beans - Bacon, chiles, soupy
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Chicken and Dumplings is a classic comfort food dish that consists of a creamy chicken stew with a layer of soft dumplings cooked on top. The chicken is simmered with vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, along with herbs for a rich and savory flavor.
Chicken and Dumplings - Creamy broth, tender dumplings
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Chicken and Sausage Gumbo is a classic Louisiana Creole dish known for its bold flavors and hearty ingredients. In this recipe, a rich and dark roux serves as the base, giving the gumbo its signature depth and silkiness.
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo - Spicy, roux-based stew
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Classic Cioppino is a hearty and rustic Italian-American seafood stew that originates from the fishermen of San Francisco. This savory stew is brimming with a variety of fresh seafood such as shrimp, clams, mussels, crab, and firm white fish simmered in a flavorful broth made from tomatoes, garlic, red wine, and a blend of herbs.
Cioppino – Seafood stew with tomatoes and various seafood.
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Mushroom Risotto is a classic Italian dish known for its creamy consistency and rich flavors. Arborio rice is slowly cooked in a mixture of sautéed mushrooms, onion, garlic, and simmering stock, which is added in increments to achieve a creamy texture without the need for heavy cream.
Mushroom Risotto – Creamy risotto with mushrooms.
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Crawfish Étouffée is a classic Cajun and Creole dish from Louisiana, featuring plump crawfish tails simmered in a velvety, roux-based sauce with the holy trinity of onion, bell pepper, and celery, often with a kick of cayenne pepper. This stew is typically served over a bed of steamy white rice and garnished with fresh parsley or green onions.
Crawfish Étouffée - Rich, creamy, crawfish stew
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Shrimp and Okra Gumbo is a classic Southern Louisiana dish, rich with flavors drawn from African, French, and Spanish culinary traditions. This hearty stew consists of a thick tomato-based broth, brimming with succulent shrimp, sliced okra, and the trinity of Creole cooking: onions, bell peppers, and celery.
Shrimp and Okra Gumbo - Tomato-based, with rice
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Beef and Barley Stew is a classic comfort food that's perfect for cold days. This slow-cooked stew is both nutritious and satisfying, featuring tender chunks of beef, wholesome barley, and a medley of vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and celery.
Beef and Barley Stew - Slow-cooked, hearty grain
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Luau stew is a traditional Hawaiian dish that features luau leaves (young taro leaves) cooked in a savory broth. It is often served over rice or poi. It is made with luau leaves, water or broth, and can include various proteins such as chicken, beef, or squid. It is known for its flavorful and saucy consistency.
Beef Luau Stew
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The Crawfish Boil is a traditional Southern feast, particularly popular in Louisiana, where large quantities of crawfish are boiled in a spicy broth with vegetables and served family-style. This social dish is often prepared outdoors in large pots and consumed at gatherings.
Crawfish Boil - Whole crawfish, seasoned boil
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Spicy Jambalaya with Sausage and Shrimp is a classic Southern dish hailing from the Creole and Cajun cuisines of Louisiana. This one-pot meal is bursting with flavors, thanks to the combination of andouille sausage, succulent shrimp, and a variety of vegetables such as bell peppers, onions, and celery.
Jambalaya - Spicy rice, sausage, shrimp
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A classic Fish Boil is a traditional method of cooking freshly caught whitefish, especially popular in the Great Lakes region. The basic premise of the boil involves cooking large pieces of fish with red potatoes and onions in a large kettle of salted water.
Great Lakes Fish Boil
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Chicken Wild Rice Soup is a creamy and satisfying dish perfect for cold days or any time you crave a hearty, comfort-style meal. The soup features a blend of wild and brown rice, tender chunks of chicken, and a mix of vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions, all simmered in a rich, herbed broth.
Chicken Wild Rice Soup - Creamy, hearty, comforting
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Low Country Boil, traditionally known as Frogmore Stew or Beaufort Stew, is a hearty Southern dish hailing from the coastal regions of South Carolina and Georgia.
Low Country Boil - Shrimp, corn, potatoes, sausage
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Cioppino is a classic Italian-American dish that hails from San Francisco, known for its rich tomato base and an assortment of fresh seafood. It is a hearty stew that traditionally includes a variety of fish and shellfish such as shrimp, mussels, clams, crab, and firm white fish, all simmered in a flavorful tomato and wine broth.
Cioppino - Tomato-based seafood stew
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Albondigas Soup is a traditional Mexican soup featuring juicy, seasoned meatballs immersed in a hearty broth with a mix of vegetables. The meatballs are typically made from a combination of ground beef and/or pork, rice, minced onions, and an assortment of herbs like cilantro and mint, which give them a distinctive flavor.
Albondigas Soup - Meatballs, vegetables, broth
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Mulligatawny is a rich and aromatic soup hailing from Indian cuisine, influenced by British colonial times. The name translates to 'pepper water', and true to its name, it features a robust blend of spices.
Mulligatawny – Curry-flavored chicken soup.
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Green Chile Stew with Pork is a rich and hearty stew that features tender chunks of pork, spicy green chiles, and a blend of traditional Southwestern spices.
Green Chile Stew - Pork, spicy green chiles
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