Is it a soup or a stew? Call it what you will, you’re going to want to keep this recipe in your “favorites” file and bring it out on cold winter nights, when watching the game with a crowd…and on busy weeknights, too. Freeze leftovers in portion size containers for microwave friendly lunches.

These addictive sweet, spicy and smoky wings are a cinch to make, but be warned: they will disappear as quickly as you put them out, so make more than you think you need!

This rich soup makes a hearty and satisfying main course; accompany it with a crisp green salad and a loaf of crusty bread.

Make these irresistible tangy and sweet meatballs a day or two ahead of time and simply re-heat before serving.

This dip is sure to be the hit of any gathering! (No one need know how simple it is to throw together). Make it a day ahead, if you like, and bake it just before serving.

Make this crowd-pleaser ahead of time through step #3, place the cutlets on the baking sheet and top them with the sauce and cheese. Just before serving, bring the pork to room temperature and finish in the oven for the final 10 minutes of cooking, or until they’re heated through.

This beloved classic is as at home on your weeknight dinner table as it is at a formal dinner party.

Roasted Habanero Salsa lends authentic Tex Mex flavors to any meal.

The chimichurri (which can easily be doubled) keeps well in the refrigerator for several days, and is also wonderful drizzled over salmon, served with shrimp, red meat and chicken.