Fiona Caldwell

Fiona Caldwell
Fiona Caldwell
Weeknight Dinners & Comfort Food

Hundreds of recipes by Fiona Caldwell – hearty dinners, easy desserts and breakfasts.

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Fiona Caldwell's recipes start with the question most households ask around late afternoon: what can be on the table tonight? Most of her work is dinner, from slow-cooked pot roast and 20-minute pan seared steak to beef sloppy joes, ricotta ravioli and baked appetizers like jalapeño poppers. Each recipe lists a time and a serving count up front, so you can judge before you shop whether it fits your evening.

Alongside the main dishes, she covers the plates that round out a meal: chicken salad with rotisserie chicken, a classic Cobb salad, a 10-minute tuna melt and a turkey club on sourdough. Her dessert recipes keep the same practical approach, with Southern banana pudding, key lime pie, blueberry scones and a three-ingredient banana oatmeal cookie.

Breakfast gets the same treatment, with fluffy pancakes from scratch and freezer breakfast burritos that can be made in a batch and reheated on busy mornings. Browse her latest recipes below to find a dinner for tonight or something to prepare ahead for the week.

Latest recipes:

Healthier Mushroom Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Mushroom Slow Cooker Pot Roast

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Sear the beef and cremini mushrooms before starting your Mushroom Slow Cooker Pot Roast. Includes the section What Makes This Work and takes 8h 20min total.

Slow-Cooked Black Pepper Pot Roast

Tender Black Pepper Pot Roast

4.17 (6 Ratings)

A slow braise creates this Black Pepper Pot Roast. This recipe includes a guide on what each ingredient does and takes 4h 15min total.

Garlic Powder Pot Roast: Tender and Savory

Garlic Powder Pot Roast

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Check out the breakdown of the braising process in the section on why this method works. This Garlic Powder Pot Roast is for busy families.

Fall Apart Worcestershire Pot Roast

Worcestershire Pot Roast

4.50 (6 Ratings)

A slow braise makes this Worcestershire Pot Roast tender and savory. The beef and veggie breakdown shows how to get a rich exterior in 8h 15min.

Garlic Herb Pot Roast: Tender and Hearty

Garlic Herb Pot Roast

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Follow our detailed cooking steps to get the meat just right. This Garlic Herb Pot Roast is a comforting and hearty dinner for busy families.

Smoky Gluten Free Pot Roast Seasoning

Gluten Free Pot Roast Seasoning

4.29 (7 Ratings)

Ready in 5 min, this Gluten Free Pot Roast Seasoning avoids store fillers. Blending the spices ensures a smoky, savory flavor without the hidden wheat.

Tender Pot Roast Gluten Free

Pot Roast Gluten Free

4.80 (10 Ratings)

Beef chuck roast, carrots, and baby potatoes are key for this Pot Roast Gluten Free. It takes 6h 20min and includes helpful cooking method alternatives.

Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Vegetables and Onion Soup Mix

Slow Cooker Pot Roast: Tender Beef

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Roast meat often stews in too much liquid. This Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Vegetables uses a veggie base for tender beef and includes detailed recipe specs.

Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Gravy: Tender Beef

Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Gravy

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Use a fast sear for deep flavor before simmering this Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Gravy. It includes an ingredient role table and takes 8h 20min.

One-Pot Pot Roast with Mashed Potatoes

Pot Roast with Mashed Potatoes

4.33 (6 Ratings)

Pot Roast with Mashed Potatoes is a hearty one-pot meal for the whole family. It includes a breakdown of why this dish works. Ready in 3h 50min.

Tender Slow Cooker Herb Pot Roast

Slow Cooker Herb Pot Roast

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Sear the beef for a rich crust before simmering the Slow Cooker Herb Pot Roast. The guide explains why this meat gets tender in 8h 15min.

Creamy One Pan Chicken and Rice

Creamy Chicken and Rice

4.71 (7 Ratings)

Butter, garlic, and diced onion create a savory base for this Chicken and Rice. See how this one pan method works to get a rich meal in 35 min.

Creamy White Bean Tomato Skillet

White Bean Tomato Skillet

4.83 (6 Ratings)

Thickening sauces usually requires flour. This White Bean Tomato Skillet uses mashed beans for creaminess and includes a section for Quick Recipe Specs.

Marry Me White Beans with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Marry Me White Beans

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Cannellini beans, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes create these Marry Me White Beans. See why this sauce works in this 25 minute dinner recipe.

Creamy Beans and Greens in 25 Minutes

Creamy Beans and Greens One-Pot

4.83 (6 Ratings)

Garlic and cannellini beans create these Creamy Beans and Greens. This White Bean Dinner Recipes option takes 25 minutes and explains what the ingredients do.

Homemade Chicken Noodle Casserole: Creamy and Hearty

Chicken Noodle Casserole

4.29 (7 Ratings)

Chicken Noodle Casserole makes a hearty family meal. This recipe includes an ingredient substitution guide for flexibility. Ready in 45 minutes.

Vegetable Steak Soup: Old Fashioned Style

Vegetable Steak Soup

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Ready in 46 minutes, this Vegetable Steak Soup is a hearty win. The Why This Recipe Works section explains how searing the beef creates a savory base.

Slow Cooker Turkey and Rice Soup with Carcass

Slow Cooker Turkey and Rice Soup

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Use a two-stage cook to prevent mushy rice in this Slow Cooker Turkey and Rice Soup. See how this recipe actually works in our guide for this 10h meal.

Creamy Tuscan White Bean Skillet

Tuscan White Bean Skillet

4.33 (6 Ratings)

Sun-dried tomatoes, kale, and garlic flavor this Tuscan White Bean Skillet. See why this method works for a rich result in just 30 minutes.

Easy Chicken Enchilada Soup in 40 Minutes

Easy Chicken Enchilada Soup

4.57 (7 Ratings)

Busy families will love this Easy Chicken Enchilada Soup. Our Quick Recipe Specs section helps you get a rich, creamy dinner on the table in 40 minutes.

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili with White Beans

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili

4.33 (6 Ratings)

A rich and hearty meal, this Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili is tangy and zesty. See our ingredient swap table to customize your dinner tonight.

Old Fashioned Swiss Chicken Casserole

Creamy Swiss Chicken Casserole

4.57 (7 Ratings)

Casseroles often result in dry meat. This Swiss Chicken Casserole stays succulent with a rich cheese layer; see why this comfort meal works for your family.