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Lucy's Ham Spread
Lunch

Lucy's Ham Spread

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place ham into a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and boil ham gently for 15 minutes. Drain and allow ham to cool.
  2. 2 Place ham into a food processor and pulse several times to grind the meat to your desired texture.
  3. 3 Stir tomato sauce, tapioca, ketchup, mustard, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce in a large saucepan over low heat; melt cheese food in the tomato sauce mixture and stir all ingredients smoothly together. Do not allow to simmer.
  4. 4 Combine melted cheese food mixture with ground ham in a large bowl; stir thoroughly. Chill before serving.

By Barb Wahnsiedler Klein

Contadina® "Creamy" Tomato Soup
Lunch

Contadina® "Creamy" Tomato Soup

2.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook shallots and red pepper flakes until softened, 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  2. 2 Stir in remaining ingredients, except basil. Puree in saucepan with a hand-held immersion blender or puree in batches in a blender or food processor. Return to saucepan and heat through.
  3. 3 Top with fresh basil before serving, if desired.

By Contadina

Chicken Parm Sub
Lunch American

Chicken Parm Sub

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray a baking pan with vegetable oil spray.
  2. 2 Place frozen chicken fillets on the prepared pan and bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Turn chicken, sprinkle 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese on each fillet, and bake until crispy, an additional 10 to 12 minutes.
  3. 3 Slice garlic bread into 4 equal portions. Open each portion and place garlic side up on a baking sheet. Warm garlic bread in the oven about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 To assemble the sandwiches, place a chicken fillet on a piece of garlic bread, spoon 1/4 cup tomato sauce or marinara sauce on top of the chicken, and lay a slice of provolone on top of the sauce. Place 3 basil leaves, or more to taste, on each sandwich, and top with the other half.
  5. 5 Wrap each sandwich in foil and return to the oven until the cheese is melted, 5 to 8 minutes. Unwrap and serve warm.

By Bibi

Southwest Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup
Lunch

Southwest Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
480 min
Total
500 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine broth, chicken, tomato sauce, pinto beans, salsa, chili powder, onion, garlic, oregano, basil, cayenne pepper, cumin, and salt in a slow cooker. Cook on Low for 8 hours.
  2. 2 Use forks to shred chicken. Stir in cooked rice.
  3. 3 Ladle into bowls and garnish with Monterey Jack cheese.

By bleucheeseme

Mexican Chicken and Black Bean Salad
Lunch Mexican

Mexican Chicken and Black Bean Salad

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. 2 Place the chicken breasts in the prepared dish. Mix the tomato sauce, water and taco seasoning in a small bowl; pour sauce over the chicken.
  3. 3 Bake in preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Divide spinach between two plates. Place the chicken breasts on the spinach beds and spoon half the black beans over each piece. Divide sour cream, shredded cheese and salsa to top each salad.

By dian

Pizza Salad
Lunch

Pizza Salad

3.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine lettuce, salami, mozzarella cheese, Cheddar cheese, tomato, olives, and chives in a large bowl. Mix well to combine.
  2. 2 Make dressing: Whisk together tomato sauce, oil, vinegar, sugar, oregano, salt, garlic powder, and pepper in a medium bowl.
  3. 3 Pour enough dressing over lettuce mixture to coat; toss and serve.

By Patrick

Easy Pizza in a Pinch
Lunch

Easy Pizza in a Pinch

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 To make the sauce, combine tomato sauce, garlic, 3 teaspoons herbs, paprika, salt and pepper in a sauce pan over medium-high heat.
  2. 2 When sauce bubbles, reduce to a low simmer and stir. Cover and allow to simmer over very low heat for 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Crumble Italian sausage in a pan and cook over medium heat until no longer pink, about 15 minutes. Drain over paper towels. Set aside.
  4. 4 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  5. 5 Mix olive oil, garlic and 1 teaspoon herb blend in a small bowl.
  6. 6 Open hot dog buns and arrange on sheet pans covered in foil.
  7. 7 Separate buns in halves along the folds if you want to make 16 appetizers; leave whole if you want to make 8 pizzas.
  8. 8 Brush the buns with the olive oil mixture.
  9. 9 Toast buns in the oven for about 5 minutes, just until edges begin to brown.
  10. 10 Remove pan from oven and spread each of the buns with the warm tomato sauce.
  11. 11 Top with browned Italian sausage, pepperoni slices, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
  12. 12 Return pan to the oven and bake at 400 degrees F for 5 to 10 minutes or until cheeses are bubbling.
  13. 13 Serve garnished with fresh oregano leaves and crushed red pepper, if desired.

By Ball Park Buns

Slow Cooker Taco Turkey Soup
Lunch

Slow Cooker Taco Turkey Soup

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
490 min
Total
500 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add turkey, onion, and chile pepper; cook and stir until turkey is crumbly and no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer mixture (do not drain) to a slow cooker.
  2. 2 Add water, chili beans, black beans, corn, tomatoes, tomatoes and green chiles, tomato sauce, cumin, seasoned salt, seasoned pepper, oregano, and salt-free seasoning blend to the slow cooker. Stir well to blend. Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours.

By Sophia Hargreaves

Pennsylvania Greek Sauce
Lunch American

Pennsylvania Greek Sauce

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until beef is completely brown; drain. Stir the onions, tomato sauce, water, salt, pepper, oregano, basil, garlic powder, cumin, red pepper flakes, and yellow mustard into the beef. Bring to a boil; lower heat to medium-low and simmer 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

By Larissa Smith

Red Enchilada Sauce
Lunch Mexican

Red Enchilada Sauce

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté garlic in hot oil for 1 to 2 minutes. Add tomato sauce, salsa, chili powder, onion, parsley, basil, oregano, cumin, black pepper, and salt.
  2. 2 Stir in water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.

By Sara

Ham, Bean, and Potato Soup
Lunch American

Ham, Bean, and Potato Soup

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
150 min
Total
660 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak, 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Strain and rinse beans. Place beans into a large stockpot with ham, ham bone, tomato sauce, onions, celery, bouquet garni, parsley, baking soda, salt, and pepper. Cover with water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. 3 Reduce the heat and simmer for 2 hours. Add potatoes and carrots; continue to simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Season with more salt if necessary. Remove ham bone to serve.

By Steve A

Kentucky Tomato Soup
Lunch American

Kentucky Tomato Soup

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt the butter in a stock pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and parsley; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, coffee, water, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring the soup to a boil and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour the hot soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree in batches until smooth and pour into a clean pot. Stir in the cream and heat until warm. Do not boil.

By LAGIRL

Wicked Easy Chili
Lunch American

Wicked Easy Chili

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and jalapeños; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Break ground beef into small pieces; stir into pot. Cook and stir, breaking beef into smaller pieces, until beef is completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in seasoned salt, chili powder, oregano, cumin, pepper flakes, sugar, and garlic; cook and stir until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in tomato sauce, black beans, and diced tomatoes.
  2. 2 Bring chili to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and continue cooking until beans and tomatoes are tender and flavors blend, 30 minutes to 2 hours.

By rsmith91487

Low-Carb Chicken and Vegetable Soup
Lunch American

Low-Carb Chicken and Vegetable Soup

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
55 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a 6-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and sear, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  2. 2 Add carrots and celery to the pan. Reduce heat to medium and cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Add onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and add chicken stock, water, green beans, riced cauliflower, broccoli, tomato sauce, soup base, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs and simmer until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 30 to 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  3. 3 Remove chicken and shred meat. Place shredded chicken back in the soup and serve.

By casmith30

Ground Turkey Soup with Beans
Lunch American

Ground Turkey Soup with Beans

3.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
80 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Crumble turkey into a stockpot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until evenly browned, crumbly, and no longer pink, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.
  2. 2 Stir carrots, onion, and celery into the turkey; cook and stir until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add potatoes, tomato sauce, tomatoes, undrained peas, green beans, kidney beans, and corn. Season with pepper and seasoned salt. Stir until evenly distributed. Add thyme and bay leaf.
  3. 3 Pour water into the pot and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook, stirring regularly and adding more water as needed, until potatoes are tender, about 1 hour.

By Kristina

Black Bean and Rice Burritos
Lunch Mexican

Black Bean and Rice Burritos

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in melted butter until onion is translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter and let melt. Stir in chili powder, paprika, cumin, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cloves, and nutmeg; cook, stirring often, for 2 more minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in black beans and tomato sauce, then bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and cook until flavors blend, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in cilantro. Let sit until cilantro wilts, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Fill warm tortillas with bean mixture and rice.

By Bobikel

Spicy Albondigas
Lunch Mexican

Spicy Albondigas

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
85 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make the meatballs: Mix ground beef, uncooked rice, bread crumbs, egg, cumin, garlic powder, and salt together in a large bowl until well combined.
  2. 2 Start the soup: Bring chicken broth to a boil in a large stockpot over medium heat.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, form 1 1/2-tablespoon portions of the beef mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  4. 4 When chicken broth is boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer. Drop in meatballs and simmer until cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  5. 5 Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and diced chiles; stir in carrots, celery, onion, cilantro, cumin, oregano, and garlic powder. Simmer soup until vegetables are cooked and flavors are blended, about 1 hour.

By Punky

Italian Sausage Soup with Cannellini Beans
Lunch Italian

Italian Sausage Soup with Cannellini Beans

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add Italian sausage, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until sausage is browned and crumbly and onion is translucent, 8 to 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour beef stock into the pan and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add water and bouillon cubes.
  3. 3 Add tomato sauce, cannellini beans, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, green beans, diced tomatoes with juice, carrots, tomato paste, soup mix, cabbage, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, pepper, and salt. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 40 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain.
  5. 5 After soup has cooked for 40 minutes, add cooked shells. Simmer for another 5 minutes. Ladle into bowls and top with shredded Parmesan cheese.

By Danielle

Fat Granny's Minestrone Soup
Lunch Italian

Fat Granny's Minestrone Soup

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
40 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, celery seed, parsley, thyme, basil, oregano, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf in a small bowl.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil and butter together in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; cook and stir carrot, celery, and onion until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, zucchini, and Italian seasoning mixture; stir to combine.
  4. 4 Stir tomatoes and their juice, tomato sauce, three bean salad, green beans, and chicken stock into seasoned vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors are blended, about 30 minutes. Stir in elbow macaroni before serving.

By styx1017

Margie's Cuban Sofrito (Sauce)
Latin American

Margie's Cuban Sofrito (Sauce)

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook until onion is translucent. Add bell pepper and sauté until tender. Season with oregano, salt, pepper, cumin, and bay leaves. Continue cooking until mixture looks like a yummy green paste with oil around it.
  2. 2 Add tomatoes; cook and stir until all of the liquid is released. Gradually mix in tomato sauce; simmer until sauce looks really red. Taste and adjust seasonings if desired. Remove bay leaves.
  3. 3 Add sauce to meat, rice, beans, fish, or potatoes. Thin sauce down if necessary with water, wine, beer, or whatever is handy.

By Stacie

Taco Soup IV
Dinner Latin American

Taco Soup IV

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium stock pot brown beef and onion, about 10 minutes; drain grease if needed.
  2. 2 Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, beans, corn and taco seasoning. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Top with cheese, corn chips, sour cream and olives.

By Patricia

Jenny's Cuban-Style Slow-Cooker Chicken Fricassee
Dinner Latin American

Jenny's Cuban-Style Slow-Cooker Chicken Fricassee

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
360 min
Total
375 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine onion, garlic, bell pepper, and potatoes in a medium bowl. Stir in tomato sauce and wine; season with cumin, sage leaf, salt, and pepper.
  2. 2 Place chicken legs in the slow cooker. Pour onion mixture over chicken.
  3. 3 Cover and cook on Low until juices run clear, 6 to 8 hours.

By JECHLL

Cuban Smoked Sausage with Chickpeas
Dinner Latin American

Cuban Smoked Sausage with Chickpeas

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
70 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Slice sausage lengthwise; cut into ¼-inch slices.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add sausage; brown about 5 minutes. Stir in onion; cook 5 minutes. Stir in chickpeas and juices, tomato sauce, and sherry; season with adobo seasoning, oregano, pepper flakes, black pepper, and garlic powder. Simmer, stirring occasionally, at least 10 minutes (1 hour or more is preferable).

By TOOS64

Pan-Fried Stuffed Potatoes (Cuban Papas Rellenas)
Dinner Latin American

Pan-Fried Stuffed Potatoes (Cuban Papas Rellenas)

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
305 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef with onions and garlic in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Turn heat down to medium-low. Add tomato sauce and wine and let simmer. Stir in olives. Season with salt and pepper; adjust the seasonings per taste.
  2. 2 Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and mash potatoes, then set aside to cool.
  3. 3 Separate the egg yolks from the whites into two bowls. Mix the egg yolks into the cooled mashed potato mixture. Whisk the egg whites for 1 minute.
  4. 4 Take 1/4 cup of the mashed potatoes and form into a ball. Make a dent in the ball, to give it more of a bowl shape. Fill the indentation with 1 tablespoon of the meat mixture, and then reseal it.
  5. 5 Reshape the potato as a ball again. Dip the ball in the egg whites, then roll the ball around in bread crumbs until coated. Repeat with remaining potato and meat mixture. For a better coating, or for a crunchier texture, you may dip the ball into the egg whites again and coat it with another layer of bread crumbs. Refrigerate the potato balls for at least 4 hours before frying.
  6. 6 Pour enough oil into a skillet or frying pan to cover half of the potato balls. Heat oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  7. 7 Working in batches, place several balls into the frying pan and cook on each side until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes, taking care not to overcook. Drain the stuffed potatoes in a single layer on paper towels.

By supermom4

Cuban Ropa Vieja
Dinner Latin American

Cuban Ropa Vieja

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
240 min
Total
255 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add flank steak and cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side.
  2. 2 Transfer steak to a slow cooker; pour in beef broth and tomato sauce. Add tomato paste, bell pepper, onion, garlic, cumin, cilantro, olive oil, and vinegar; stir until well blended.
  3. 3 Cover and cook on Low for up to 10 hours, or on High for 4 hours.
  4. 4 Shred steak in the slow cooker with two forks.

By Kate Phillips Masterson

Empanadas (Beef Turnovers)
Dinner Latin American

Empanadas (Beef Turnovers)

4.8

Prep
45 min
Cook
50 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Add onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in tomato sauce, olives, sofrito, sazón, garlic, oregano, and pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until mixture thickens, about 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Roll empanada disks on a lightly floured surface until 1/2 inch larger in diameter. Spoon about 1 tablespoon meat mixture into the middle of each disk. Moisten the disk edges with water, fold in half over filling to form a half-moon, and pinch to seal (or seal with a fork).
  5. 5 Heat 2 1/2 inches corn oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Working in batches, fry empanadas until crisp and golden brown, flipping once, 4 to 6 minutes.
  6. 6 Transfer to paper towels to drain. Enjoy!

By Goya

Carne Con Papas
Dinner Latin American

Carne Con Papas

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine bell pepper, onion, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon cumin, and salt in a blender. Pulse while pouring 1/8 cup olive oil through the top of the blender. Blend until smooth; set aside.
  2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pressure cooker on medium heat. Sauté pepper and onion mixture for 1 minute, then stir in achiote powder and remaining 1 teaspoon cumin. Cook for 1 minute, then stir in tomato sauce.
  3. 3 Return to a simmer, then add beef; let simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in potatoes. Pour in water and wine. Drop in bouillon cubes. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Add water, if necessary, to cover.
  4. 4 Cover with the lid of the pressure cooker. Following manufacturer's directions to cook under 15-pound pressure for 30 to 45 minutes.

By Heather

Honduran-Style Crispy Fried Tacos
Dinner Latin American

Honduran-Style Crispy Fried Tacos

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
45 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make the tacos: Place chicken breasts and salt into a pot and cover halfway with water. Bring to a boil; cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 15 minutes. Remove from the pot and cool until easily handled, about 5 minutes. Shred into thin pieces.
  2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, tomato, and bell pepper; cook and stir until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in shredded chicken, bouillon granules, and black pepper; cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Spoon some chicken mixture into the middle of each corn tortilla. Fold tortillas around the filling and secure with a toothpick.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry tortillas in batches until golden and crispy, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
  5. 5 Make the sauce: Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add tomato sauce, bouillon granules, and seasoned salt. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Serve sauce over tacos.

By Nissi Pineda