Skip to content

Top Navigation

MyRecipes MyRecipes
  • Course
  • Baking
  • Global
  • Healthy
  • Favorite Ingredients
  • Holidays and Occasions
  • Quick and Easy
  • Convenience Recipes
  • BBQ and Grilling
  • How To
  • Extra Crispy
  • News

Profile Menu

Your Profile

Account

  • Register
  • Recipe Box this link opens in a new tab
  • Newsletters
  • Email Preferences
  • Logout
Login
Pin FB

Explore MyRecipes

MyRecipes MyRecipes
  • Explore

    Explore

    • 55+ Easy Dinner Recipes for Busy Weeknights

      55+ Easy Dinner Recipes for Busy Weeknights

      Everybody understands the stuggle of getting dinner on the table after a long day. If you're looking for a simple recipe to simplify your weeknight, you've come to the right place--easy dinners are our specialty. For an easy supper that you can depend on, we picked out some of our tried-and-true favorites that have gotten us through even the busiest of days. Whether you're cooking for yourself or for a family, these easy dinners are sure to leave everyone satisfied and stress-free. Read More
    • The Brilliant Secret to Making Better Mashed Potatoes

      The Brilliant Secret to Making Better Mashed Potatoes

      Trust me, it’s so worth it. Read More
    • 65 Super Easy Finger Foods to Make for Any Party

      65 Super Easy Finger Foods to Make for Any Party

      From chips and dip to one-bite apps, finger foods are the perfect way to kick off a party. No forks or spoons required, just easy-to-pick-up party foods, so you can clean up in no time.  Read More
  • Course

    Course

    See All Course
    • Best Appetizer Recipes...Ever
    • Best Drink Recipes for Any Occasion
    • Salad Recipes
    • The Ultimate Guide to Sensational Sides
    • Soup and Stew Recipes
    • Easy Entertaining for Everyone
    • Breakfast and Brunch Recipes
    • Main Dishes and Entrées
    • Dinner Recipes
    • Dessert Recipes
  • Baking

    Baking

    See All Baking
    • Bread Recipes
    • Our Most-Loved Cake Recipes
    • Cookie Recipes
    • Pie Recipes
  • Global

    Global

    See All Global
    • Spanish Recipes
    • Thai Recipes
    • Vietnamese Recipes
    • Middle Eastern Recipes
    • Mexican Recipes
    • Malaysian Recipes
    • Korean Recipes
    • Japanese Recipes
    • Italian Recipes
    • Indian Recipes
    • Greek Recipes
    • French Recipes
    • Chinese Recipes
    • African Recipes
    • American Recipes
    • Cajun and Creole Recipes
    • Caribbean Recipes
    • South American Recipes
    • Southern Recipes
    • German Recipes
  • Healthy

    Healthy

    See All Healthy
    • Easy, Healthy Recipes
    • Healthy Breakfasts
    • Healthy Dinners
    • Healthy Desserts
    • Diabetic Recipes
    • Gluten-Free Diet and Recipes
    • Vegan Recipes
    • Low Carbohydrate Recipes
    • Low Cholesterol Recipes
    • Low Fat Recipes
    • Low Sodium Recipes
    • Low Calorie Recipes
    • Vegetarian Recipes
  • Favorite Ingredients

    Favorite Ingredients

    See All Favorite Ingredients
    • The Ultimate Guide to Chicken
    • Vegetable Recipes
    • Beef Recipes
    • Cheese Recipes
    • Chocolate Recipes
    • Pasta Recipes
    • Pork Recipes
    • Seafood Recipes
    • Shrimp Recipes
  • Holidays and Occasions

    Holidays and Occasions

    See All Holidays and Occasions
    • A Foodie's Guide to Halloween Recipes
    • The Ultimate Thanksgiving Guide
    • Hanukkah Recipes
    • Your Ultimate Christmas Recipe Guide
    • Our Most Festive New Year's Recipes
    • Best-Ever Super Bowl Sunday Recipes
    • Best Valentine's Day Recipes
    • Mardi Gras Recipes
    • The Ultimate Guide to Easter Recipes
    • Cinco de Mayo Recipes
    • Labor Day Recipes
    • The Ultimate Fourth of July Guide
    • Memorial Day Recipes
    • Touchdown-Worthy Tailgate Recipes
    • Wedding and Shower Recipes
  • Quick and Easy

    Quick and Easy

    See All Quick and Easy
    • 15-Minute Recipes for Busy Home Cooks
    • 5 Ingredients or Less
    • Dinner Tonight
    • No-Cook Recipes
    • 45-Minute Recipes
  • Convenience Recipes

    Convenience Recipes

    See All Convenience Recipes
    • Budget-Friendly Recipes
    • Our Top Make-Ahead Recipes
    • Our Favorite Slow Cooker Recipes
    • Instant Pot Recipes
  • BBQ and Grilling

    BBQ and Grilling

    See All BBQ and Grilling
    • Grilled Beef Recipes
    • Grilled Fish Recipes
    • Grilled Shrimp Recipes
    • Grilled Chicken Recipes
    • Grilled Pork Recipes
    • Grilled Vegetable Recipes
  • How To

    How To

    See All How To
    • 7 Ways With...
    • Videos
    • Ingredients and Tools
    • Kitchen Cleaning
  • Extra Crispy
  • News

Profile Menu

Your Profile

Account

  • Register
  • Recipe Box this link opens in a new tab
  • Newsletters
  • Email Preferences
  • Logout
Login
Sweepstakes

Follow Us

  1. Home
  2. Recipe Finder
  3. Partner Recipes
  4. The Best Recipes from MetroCooking DC

The Best Recipes from MetroCooking DC

Updated July 24, 2015
Skip gallery slides
Pin
Crab Waffles Chesapeake

Steal a glance at the best recipes our celebrity chefs have to offer. Get inspired and get cooking!

Start Slideshow

1 of 21

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email

Bananas Foster Milkshake

Bananas Foster Milkshake

Bananas Foster Milkshake Recipe

Our Editors couldn't stop raving about this must-try adults-only milkshake. It's the perfect dessert for a fun dinner party with friends.

Learn more about MetroCooking DC 2016!

1 of 21

Advertisement
Advertisement

2 of 21

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email

Apple Pie Moonshine Shooters

Apple Pie Moonshine Shooters

Apple Pie Moonshine Shooters Recipe

Craving a little fun? These Jell-O shots are served in mini mason jars. Bottoms up!

Learn more about MetroCooking DC 2016!

2 of 21

3 of 21

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email

Beer Braised Beef Cheek

Beer Braised Beef Cheek

Beer Braised Beef Cheek Recipe

Likened to pot roast, this oh-so-tender beef cheek pairs perfectly with sweet potatoes and a steamed veggie.

Learn more about MetroCooking DC 2016!

3 of 21

Advertisement

4 of 21

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email

Bolo Sangria

Bolo Sangria (Gato)

Bolo Sangria Recipe

This must-try sangria recipe gets a tart punch from pomegranate juice. Deck your glasses out with orange, lemon, and lime slices, plus a few blackberries, for good measure.

Learn more about MetroCooking DC 2016!

4 of 21

5 of 21

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email

Butternut Squash Ravioli and Smoked Cabbage Cream

Butternut Squash Ravioli and Smoked Cabbage Cream

Butternut Squash Ravioli and Smoked Cabbage Cream Recipe

Transform pasta night from plain to perfect with this from-scratch ravioli recipe. Don't cheat on the sauce; it's worth every second of prep.

Learn more about MetroCooking DC 2016!

5 of 21

6 of 21

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email

Florentine Bars

Florentine Bars

Florentine Bars Recipe

Looking for the perfect dessert? These bars are gluten-free and generally fabulous.

Learn more about MetroCooking DC 2016!

6 of 21

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

7 of 21

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email

Gato Brick Chicken with Tarragon and Salsa Verde

Gato Brick Chicken with Tarragon and Salsa Verde

Gato Brick Chicken with Tarragon and Salsa Verde Recipe

This simple chicken recipe is perfect, and then you add the sauce. Memorable flavors abound. Your house has never smelled this good.

Learn more about MetroCooking DC 2016!

7 of 21

8 of 21

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email

Prosciutto, Provolone & Pepper Stuffed Pork Chops

Prosciutto, Provolone & Pepper Stuffed Pork Chops

Prosciutto, Provolone & Pepper Stuffed Pork Chops Recipe

"I could eat this again and again." One Editor is going to have her hands full after that feedback! This pork chop recipe is loaded with the rich flavors of prosciutto and provolone and gets a colorful hit from finely diced veggies.

Learn more about MetroCooking DC 2016!

8 of 21

9 of 21

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email

Quinoa Rice Pudding with Caramelized Apples and Honey

Quinoa Rice Pudding with Caramelized Apples and Honey

Quinoa Rice Pudding with Caramelized Apples and Honey Recipe

Is it dessert? Is it breakfast? It's both! This gluten-free treat is great any time of day and serves up healthy ingredients that are sure to satisfy.

Learn more about MetroCooking DC 2016!

9 of 21

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

10 of 21

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email

Shrimp Chupe

Shrimp Chupe - Chupe de Camarones

Shrimp Chupe Recipe

This indulgent one-dish meal is loaded with flavorful shrimp, perfectly cooked corn, and a sunny side up egg. Add crusty bread and you're set.

Learn more about MetroCooking DC 2016!

10 of 21

11 of 21

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email

Steamed Mussels

Steamed Mussels

Steamed Mussels Recipe

Don't miss the amazingly flavorful broth left behind after the mussels are gone. It might just be the best part.

Learn more about MetroCooking DC 2016!

11 of 21

12 of 21

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email

Sweet Potato-Onion Gratin

Sweet Potato-Onion Gratin

Sweet Potato-Onion Gratin Recipe

Looking for the perfect side dish? Stop here. This sweet potato casserole is served family style in a few small dishes and boasts out-of-this-world flavor. Look for it everywhere this Thanksgiving.

Learn more about MetroCooking DC 2016!

12 of 21

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

13 of 21

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email

Sherry's Apple Strudel

Sherry's Apple Strudel

Sherry's Apple Strudel Recipe

The perfect after-dinner pastry, this strudel is light, flaky, and not too sweet. Need proof? There's not a spec of added sugar in the whole ingredient list.

13 of 21

14 of 21

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email

Coconut Milk and Prahok Dipping Sauce

Coconut Milk and Prahok Dipping Sauce

Coconut Milk and Prahok Dipping Sauce Recipe

This super-hearty dip piles nicely on any crisp veggie. Our favorite? Endive, radish slices, and cabbage wedges.

14 of 21

15 of 21

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email

Red Wine Poached Pears

Red Wine Poached Pears

Red Wine Poached Pears Recipe

Enjoy a lighter-than-air dessert that's as delicious as it is glamorous. Leave the stems on the pears for added flair.

15 of 21

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

16 of 21

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email

Brown Sugar Pavlova

Red Wine Poached Pears

Brown Sugar Pavlova Recipe

This crisp pavlova is a dessert lover's dream come true. By the time you add the red wine pear topper, you'll be begging for mercy.

16 of 21

17 of 21

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email

Coconut Risotto with Scallops and Basil Ice Cream

Coconut Risotto with Scallops and Basil Ice Cream

Coconut Risotto with Scallops and Basil Ice Cream Recipe

Creamy, sweet, nutty, and over-the-top delicious, this main dish is loaded with rich flavor. You could easily leave the scallops off and be satisfied, but why would you?

17 of 21

18 of 21

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email

Fra Diavolo Sauce

Fra Diavolo

Fra Diavolo Sauce Recipe

It's hard to believe, but the star of this dish is the crusty bread you'll use to sop up the flavorful sauce. Long after the seafood is gone, you'll be begging for a few more slices to get every last drop.

18 of 21

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

19 of 21

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email

Fra Diavolo

Fra Diavolo

Fra Diavolo Recipe

Serve a loaded pot of seafood for a family-friendly dinner. Don't skip the crusty bread for sopping.

19 of 21

20 of 21

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email

Cazuela de Merluza con Almejas En Salsa Verde

Cazuela de Merluza con Almejas En Salsa Verde

Cazuela de Merluza con Almejas En Salsa Verde Recipe

Trust us, you'll have dreams about this saucy clam-and-fish dish. Substitute any firm white fish if you wish.

20 of 21

21 of 21

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email

Crab Waffles Chesapeake

Crab Waffles Chesapeake

Crab Waffles Chesapeake Recipe

Looking for a show-stopping main dish? Look no further.

21 of 21

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Replay gallery

Share the Gallery

Pinterest Facebook

Up Next

    Share the Gallery

    Pinterest Facebook
    Trending Videos
    Advertisement
    Skip slide summaries

    Everything in This Slideshow

    Advertisement

    View All

    1 of 21 Bananas Foster Milkshake
    2 of 21 Apple Pie Moonshine Shooters
    3 of 21 Beer Braised Beef Cheek
    4 of 21 Bolo Sangria
    5 of 21 Butternut Squash Ravioli and Smoked Cabbage Cream
    6 of 21 Florentine Bars
    7 of 21 Gato Brick Chicken with Tarragon and Salsa Verde
    8 of 21 Prosciutto, Provolone & Pepper Stuffed Pork Chops
    9 of 21 Quinoa Rice Pudding with Caramelized Apples and Honey
    10 of 21 Shrimp Chupe
    11 of 21 Steamed Mussels
    12 of 21 Sweet Potato-Onion Gratin
    13 of 21 Sherry's Apple Strudel
    14 of 21 Coconut Milk and Prahok Dipping Sauce
    15 of 21 Red Wine Poached Pears
    16 of 21 Brown Sugar Pavlova
    17 of 21 Coconut Risotto with Scallops and Basil Ice Cream
    18 of 21 Fra Diavolo Sauce
    19 of 21 Fra Diavolo
    20 of 21 Cazuela de Merluza con Almejas En Salsa Verde
    21 of 21 Crab Waffles Chesapeake

    Share & More

    Facebook Tweet Email
    MyRecipes

    Magazines & More

    Learn More

    • Advertise this link opens in a new tab
    • Content Licensing this link opens in a new tab
    • Accolades this link opens in a new tab

    Connect

    Subscribe to Our Newsletter
    Sign Up
    MeredithMyRecipes.com is part of the Allrecipes Food Group. © Copyright 2022 Meredith Corporation. MyRecipes is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. MyRecipes may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Privacy Policythis link opens in a new tab Terms of Servicethis link opens in a new tab Ad Choicesthis link opens in a new tab California Do Not Sellthis link opens a modal window Web Accessibilitythis link opens in a new tab
    © Copyright MyRecipes. All rights reserved. Printed from https://www.myrecipes.com

    Sign in

    View image

    The Best Recipes from MetroCooking DC
    this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines.