The kitchen gets a turn
Good food does not stop at the back door.
A pot of stew on a rainy day. Sloppy joes that need a second napkin. A casserole with the crispy corner everyone claims. These dinners belong at the table, too.
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Choose Add to my meal on a recipe. The planner combines your dishes and rounds each one up to full batches. You can see the extra portions before you shop.
Cooking for two? A six portion stew still makes one whole pot. Keep the spare portions in mind, or choose a meal written for a smaller table.
Comfort food recipes
Put something good on the stove.
Classic Sloppy Joes
Ground beef, onion and green pepper simmer in a sweet and tangy tomato sauce. Toast the buns while the filling thickens, then let everyone decide whether this is a one napkin or three napkin dinner.
- Preparation
- About 15 minutes
- Cooking
- About 25 to 30 minutes
Mississippi Sloppy Joes
These sloppy joes trade tomato sauce for pepperoncini, butter and a savory herb gravy. The peppers bring tang and a gentle kick, while the filling stays thick enough to scoop onto a toasted bun.
- Preparation
- About 15 minutes
- Cooking
- About 25 to 30 minutes
White Chicken Chili
White beans and green chiles make a thick, spoonable chili without a tomato base. Chicken thighs simmer in the broth, and a little sour cream goes in at the end for a softer finish.
- Preparation
- About 20 minutes
- Cooking
- About 35 to 45 minutes
Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Chuck, potatoes and carrots spend the day in a savory broth while the beef turns tender. A short skillet step adds browned flavor, then a little thickening finishes the stew near serving time.
- Preparation
- About 35 minutes
- Cooking
- About 8 to 9 hours on Low, then 20 to 30 minutes on High
Cowboy Tater Tot Casserole
Beef, black beans and corn sit under a layer of golden potato tots. A quick skillet gravy holds the filling together, with cheddar tucked underneath the potatoes so the top has room to crisp.
- Preparation
- About 20 minutes
- Cooking
- About 60 to 75 minutes
- Resting
- About 10 minutes
Oven BBQ Chicken Thighs
Roast the thighs first, then brush on barbecue sauce near the end so it turns sticky instead of scorched. It is a useful dinner when the weather, the daylight or the rest of the day keeps you inside.
- Preparation
- About 15 minutes
- Cooking
- About 40 to 55 minutes
- Resting
- About 5 minutes
One bun. Two directions.
Classic sloppy joes bring tomato, onion and a little brown sugar. Mississippi sloppy joes go savory with pepperoncini and an herb gravy. Add Tangy Southern Slaw when you want something cold and sharp alongside.
Check the dish before doubling it.
The cowboy casserole needs space for a single layer of tots. The BBQ chicken needs room between the pieces. Extra people may mean a second pan, with cooking time checked for each.
Make room for the right pot.
For stew, read our slow cooker buying guide before choosing capacity or controls. For the oven, check pan sizes and cookware. A bigger batch needs more than a bigger shopping list.
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