Classic sour cream coffee cake with three layers of cinnamon-walnut streusel baked in a tube pan. Rich, tender crumb that serves 16 and fills the kitchen with warm spice.
The flavor of this golden brown fudge comes from the caramelized sugar.
Aikens' vegetarian cornbread dressing with whole wheat toast, soda crackers, sage, onion, celery, buttermilk, and eggs baked in vegetable stock. A meatless Thanksgiving side that feeds a crowd.
Chilled cantaloupe soup with orange juice concentrate, honey, Calvados apple brandy, and cream. A stunning cold summer starter served in stemmed glasses with fresh mint.
Mixed berry cobbler with boysenberries, blueberries, and raspberries under a buttery cream biscuit topping. Baked until bubbling and golden, served warm with cream.
Chocolate pudding studded with chopped Almond Joy candy pieces fills a graham cracker-candy crust for a no-bake pie that tastes like your favorite candy bar in dessert form.
Cold microwave borscht with grated beets, lemon juice, and a chilled overnight rest. A streamlined Eastern European soup ready in 12 minutes of cook time, finished with cold sour cream.
Flank steak slow cooks with peppers, onions, and Mexican spices in this set-it-and-forget-it fajita filling where the crockpot turns tough meat into shredded, tender strands ready to pile into warm tortillas.
Light apricot almond cake made with ground almonds, egg whites, and fresh apricot slices on top. No egg yolks, no heavy batter, just a tender, airy French-style fruit cake served warm.
A basic but scrumptious dish that can satisfy anyone's hunger but also have you reaching for another helping.
Herbed roasted salmon with vegetables and lemon chive sauce: whole fillet marinated in garlic, rosemary, thyme, and parsley, roasted alongside potatoes, carrots, corn, zucchini, and peppers. Sheet-pan elegance.
Classic American apple pie with a lattice crust, vanilla-scented filling, and half and half for extra richness. A from-scratch shortening crust that bakes up flaky and golden.
No-bake chocolate icebox cake layered with angel food cake pieces and a rich chocolate custard made from melted German chocolate, egg yolks, and whipped cream. Chills overnight.
Emmenthaler is a dry, aged cheese that accents the flavor of asparagus. Serve as the main course of a light lunch or supper.
Seafood fettuccine in a creamy Parmesan sauce with crab meat and steamed broccoli. A quick homemade roux-based cream sauce that comes together in 25 minutes flat.
Restaurant-style meatloaf with beef and sausage baked in a water bath for a silky, custard-like texture. Seasoned with cumin, nutmeg, three peppers, and sauteed vegetables throughout.
Toasted almonds fold into creamy cheesecake filling spiked with amaretto and sour cream, creating this elegant dessert where nutty crunch and smooth richness meet in every forkful.
Cranberry sauce salad made with raspberry Jello, jellied cranberry sauce, and sour cream blended into a creamy, tangy mold. A make-ahead holiday side that sets overnight.
Cream of pea soup made with split peas, fresh peas, carrot, and a finishing pour of heavy cream for serious richness. The classic blended pea soup that pairs comforting heft with bright fresh-pea flavor.
Granny Smith apple pie packs tart sliced apples between flaky shortening crusts with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and lemon zest, finished with a honey-spiced whipped cream on the side.
Simple cookie frosting made with powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, and cream that pipes smoothly for decorating sugar cookies and cut-out cookies.
Explore the dinner options you have with this scrumptious dish that can be served with sour cream or salsa.
Try this rich and decadent pumpkin pie that will surely wow your family at the next Thanksgiving dinner.
Bourbon-pecan pumpkin pie with a spiced custard filling, candied pecan topping in brown sugar butter, and a flambeed bourbon finish. A Thanksgiving showstopper.
Pineapple cheesecake made easy: a buttery graham crust under a creamy filling loaded with crushed pineapple, smooth cream cheese, and a touch of cornstarch to set it rich and sliceable. Tropical, tangy, and crowd-sized.
Bacon and onion muffins fold crispy bacon and bacon-fat sautéed onions into a tender sour cream batter, topped with toasted sesame seeds. Savory breakfast muffin that pairs with eggs or doubles as a brunch bread basket star.
Easy Boston cream pie made the no-bake way: a split yellow cake layer sandwiched with silky vanilla pudding, then crowned with a glossy chocolate-cream topping spiked with almond extract.
Slow-roasted beef chuck marinated in cider vinegar, horseradish, and garlic, then served with a tangy horseradish-Dijon cream sauce. A pot-roast style Sunday dinner with a punch.
Eggnog Cheesecake with Cinnamon Graham Cracker Crust recipe
Devil's food cake mix upgraded with melted chocolate chips, sour cream, vanilla pudding, and pureed raspberries, served with a mango-raspberry sauce and fresh kiwi garnish.
Melton Mowbray-style pork pie with cubed pork, veal, and ham, hard-boiled eggs running through the center, and savory aspic poured in after baking. A classic British raised pie.
Apple cookies with butterscotch chips, walnuts, and brown sugar topped with a cinnamon butter glaze and a walnut half. A soft, fruit-studded fall cookie.
Creamy, refreshing, nutty and tangy! This is a absolutely beautiful and delicious dessert that will impress everyone.
Delicious! Had this beef stroganoff for dinner tonight, and it was amazing. Enjoyed it so much that I will have to make another bunch very soon.
Baked Brussels sprouts gratin with bacon, heavy cream, butter, and bread crumbs. Blanched sprouts and chopped bacon bake in cream until bubbly with a golden, crispy top.
Key lime cheesecake with strawberry butter sauce, made with a graham cracker crust, tangy fresh key lime juice, and separated eggs folded in for a lighter texture. A Florida-style dessert finished with a bright pink berry sauce.
Ginger-almond florentines: thin, lacy caramel cookies with crystallized ginger, toasted almonds, and citrus zest, finished with a smooth chocolate coating on the flat side.
Here is a classic sweet cream base for making a variety of ice creams. Nice a rich with eggs, great for a french vanilla ice cream.
Mocha spice roll cake is a warmly spiced sponge rolled around billowy coffee-cocoa whipped cream, then frosted and fork-scored to look like a bark log. A holiday-ready bûche de Noël with cinnamon, clove, and allspice woven through.
Chocolate chiffon pie in a homemade chocolate pastry shell. Chocolate chips melted with coffee, set with gelatin and whipped egg whites for a mousse-like filling.
Vegetarian pinto bean and parsley burgers blend mashed beans with sauteed onion, garlic, and oregano, then crust with wheat germ for crunch. Pan-fried and served with barbecue sauce.
Baked fig and walnut meringue puffs made with whipped egg whites, stewed figs, and broken walnuts. An old-school fruit dessert that bakes up airy and jammy, finished with sweetened whipped cream.
Classic Quiche Lorraine with crisp bacon, sweet sauteed onion, Swiss cheese, and a half-and-half custard. The bacon drippings saute the onion for an extra layer of smoky depth.
Cream of mussel soup made the classic way: steam-opened mussels, a quick butter-flour roux, and a splash of cream stirred in at the end. Five ingredients, twenty minutes, restaurant results.
Spiced pumpkin cheesecake with a walnut graham crust and a buttery pecan praline topping. Thanksgiving-worthy dessert layered with cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and allspice.
Roma's white chocolate bread pudding: rich custard-soaked French bread baked into silky pudding, finished with warm white chocolate sauce and dark chocolate shavings. Restaurant-style indulgence.
Lemon mustard chicken breasts marinated in lemonade, coated in whole-grain mustard and pecan breadcrumbs, pan-fried in walnut oil with a cream mustard sauce.
Shellfish crepes with shrimp in vermouth, filled and topped with creamy Swiss cheese sauce, baked until bubbling and golden. A classic French bistro appetizer or elegant dinner party main.