NWC Live: Beef & Broccoli

Valerie's Comfy Cassoulet

White beans, bacon lardons, sausage, and browned chicken thighs and drumsticks are baked low and slow with vegetables, tomatoes, and herbs, then finished with a crunchy toasted lemon-parsley breadcrumb topping. This hearty, rustic French-inspired cassoulet is the ultimate budget-friendly crowd-feeder for a cozy dinner with friends.

Recipes

Fennel and Citrus Roasted Turkey with Gravy

A twelve-pound turkey rubbed with citrus-fennel butter under the skin and roasted until golden, served with a rich Marsala wine gravy. The centerpiece of a thankful family gathering, delivering juicy, aromatic meat with every slice.

Recipes

Arugula Salad with Pickled Red Onions and Champagne Vinaigrette

Peppery arugula topped with quick-pickled red onions and dressed in a bright Champagne vinaigrette. A refined salad that pairs beautifully with hearty mains.

Recipes

Goat Cheese and Asparagus Crostini

Toasted crostini topped with creamy goat cheese and roasted asparagus spears. A simple, elegant appetizer for drop-in guests.

Recipes

Honey Rosemary Snack Mix

A crunchy medley of wheat, rice, and oat cereals mixed with fish crackers is tossed in a fragrant honey-butter-rosemary mixture, then baked at 300°F until toasted and irresistible. This sweet-savory-herby snack mix is perfect for munching during a competitive payback showdown.

Recipes

Crazy Easy Quickbread

A quick and easy beer bread made with self-rising flour, rosemary, and Parmesan. Golden and crusty on the outside, soft on the inside, and ready in under an hour.

Recipes

Misticanza Salad

A classic Roman misticanza of mixed bitter greens including chicory, escarole, endive, frisee, and radicchio is tossed with fresh herbs and radishes in a shallot-red wine vinaigrette. This sophisticated salad provides an elegant, palate-cleansing start to a special birthday dinner.

Recipes

Mango-Passionfruit Margarita

Muddled Fresno chile and agave are shaken with blanco tequila, mango juice, passionfruit juice, Cointreau, and fresh lime for a tropical, heat-kissed margarita. This vibrant, fruit-forward cocktail builds layers of sweet, tart, and spicy flavor that set the tone for a lively fiesta.

Recipes

Italian Slow Cooker Beef Sandwiches with Giardiniera Aioli

Slow-cooked beef chuck with Italian peppers piled onto rolls and topped with a tangy giardiniera aioli. A hearty, hands-off sandwich that feeds a game day crowd.

Recipes

Chocolate-Ginger Mousse Cones

Light bittersweet chocolate mousse piped into homemade cone-shaped tuile cookies with a hint of ginger. A showstopping Valentine's Day dessert.

Looking to make something else?

Other Recipes