Italian ragus tend to be long-simmered dishes, but a French ragout is a quicker affair, a thick, cheesy stew. Tossed over pasta, this one is a true fusion, a halfway point between ragu and ragout.
We've been throwing pretty complicated and involved recipes your way recently, but today's is all about simplicity. For those in the mood for a good single-serving chocolate fix, what could be better than a quick microwavable brownie in a coffee mug? Add a dollop of ice cream or some whipped...
Prepare polenta through step 2 up to two days ahead. Before serving, let the dish stand at room temperature one hour, cut polenta into triangles, and toast them at mealtime. Pork sausage gives them a wonderfully familiar, stuffing-like flavoring.
Cheese sauce, chicken, black beans and salsa are folded inside flour tortillas and baked until tortillas are crisp: A new family-favorite dish is born!
Inspired by the Cuban national dish moros y cristianos (Moors and Christians), this robust meal is complete on its own. Depending on your mood, serve strong, hot Cuban-style coffee or chilled beer.
“This is one of my favorite cakes…it’s moist and light yet so satisfying. I’ve been adapting it for years and now it’s almost guilt-free,” says Pam Sjolund of Columbia, South Carolina.
One bite of this moist, colorful cake and you'll think you've found the pot o' gold at the end of the rainbow. It's the perfect dessert to round out your St. Patrick's Day feast. —Marge Nicol, Shannon, Illinois
Taco Rice is the perfect side dish to go with…. you guessed it….. tacos! Tender seasoned rice is combined with corn, black beans, fire roasted tomatoes, and cilantro.
