Casual dining Recipes

This rich French Onion Soup is a classic bistro dish as well as being incredibly comforting. Melting the cheese under the broiler makes the topping go bubbly and golden, which along with the sweet caramelized …

This Loaded Baked Potato Soup is a real show stopper, perfect for a chilly evening or a comforting lunch. It isn’t usually made by microwaving the potatoes first—most recipes boil them in the broth—but we’ve …

This Chicken Tortilla Soup is a real show stopper, perfect for a cozy winter night or a vibrant family dinner. It isn’t usually made with ground chipotle pepper—often it relies just on fresh jalapeños—but we’ve …

This Classic Clubhouse Grille Sandwich is a real show stopper, perfect for a hearty lunch or a diner-style dinner at home. It isn’t usually made by grilling the cheese and meat separately in the skillet—often …

This Chicken Quesadilla Grande is a real show stopper, perfect for a Friday night fakeaway or a game day feast. It isn’t usually made by brushing the outside of the tortillas with shortening—most people just …

This Classic Cheeseburger is a real show stopper, perfect for a backyard BBQ or a casual Friday night dinner. It isn’t usually made by mixing mustard powder and Worcestershire sauce directly into the beef—purists often …

This Double Crunch Shrimp is a real show stopper, perfect for a Friday night fakeaway or a dinner party appetizer. It isn’t usually made with soda water in the batter—standard recipes often use milk or …

This Chicken Tenders Platter is a real show stopper, perfect for a family feast or a game day spread. It isn’t usually made by pre-toasting the panko breadcrumbs—normally they go on raw—but we’ve toasted them …

This Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad is a real show stopper, perfect for a summer lunch or a light alfresco dinner. It isn’t usually made with toasted walnuts—classic croutons are the standard crunch—but we’ve added them …

This Mozzarella Sticks Recipe is a real show stopper, perfect for game day or a movie night snack. It isn’t usually made by crushing the Panko breadcrumbs first—most recipes leave them whole—but we’ve crushed them …