This pork hominy stew, also known as pozole, is a delicious southwestern delicacy. I moved it to the slow cooker so it can simmer away on its own. The rich, brothy soup is delicious, much like a tamale in a bowl. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
If there’s a South Asian grocery store where you live, it’s likely that they carry black salt. If not, it can sometimes be found at gourmet or specialty grocery stores, or it can always be sourced from online spice shops or retailers.
Pomegranate molasses sauce is a bit tangy and sweet, and it adds a nice depth of flavor to sweet and savory dishes alike. Pomegranate molasses can be found in specialty food stores or online. —Shannon Sarna, South Orange, New Jersey
This recipe is perfect for those days when you’re craving something just a little bit different. It’s spicy, flavorful and a delightful excuse to open up a bar of chocolate—if you’re the type of person who needs an excuse! —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia
This slow-cooker minestrone soup recipe offers all the comfort and deliciousness of a homemade soup. It's incredibly easy to make and requires very little attention once it's in the slow cooker. How's that for a great meal idea?
Since this cabbage swamp dish is deeply regional, pair it with fried fish, boiled shrimp or flank steak. Match it with herbed rice pilaf or Spanish rice, and then offer something citrus-y for dessert, such as grapefruit meringue pie, mini Key lime and coconut pies, or sunny orange sugar cookies.
It's wonderful to come home to this pork bean soup dinner simmering away in a slow cooker, especially on a busy weeknight. This soup uses dried beans and is simple to throw together in the morning before work. When you get home, just add a few more ingredients, and in half an hour dinner is ready! Do not put the tomatoes in for the first 8 hours of cooking, or the beans will not become soft. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia
My daughter and I came up with this shrimp soup recipe when she was younger, and it's been a favorite with family and friends ever since. This sopa de camarones may even be tastier as leftovers the next day! —Patti Fair, Valdosta, Georgia
This is an easy five-ingredient drink to make for your guests for the holidays. Serve it hot or cold. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas
If your kheer isn’t as thick as you’d like, let it simmer a little longer so the rice releases more starch. You can also mash some of the rice with the back of your cooking spoon. If it’s already cooled and seems too thin, just reheat it on low, stirring often, and it’ll thicken up as it warms.