Loaded baked mac and cheese with extra-sharp cheddar, spinach, corn, sour cream, and a custard-style sauce of half-and-half, heavy cream, and eggs. Rich, creamy, and packed with hidden veggies.
I have used this recipe for years. Chicken, pork, fish, or wings in all sorts of flavors--Chinese, Mexican, Italian, Cajun, etc. I have shared this recipe more than any other.
Jambon de la cabane a sucre, a traditional Quebec sugar shack ham simmered in apple juice or maple sap then glazed with maple sugar, cloves, and a sweet raisin sauce.
Bob's barbecue sauce builds smoky-sweet flavor from bacon drippings, ketchup, molasses, Worcestershire, vinegar, and chili powder. Simmered 30 minutes for a thick, glossy sauce that keeps for weeks.
Crispy cheddar cheese crackers with a chili kick, topped with sesame and poppy seeds. These spicy, buttery bite-sized triangles store for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container.
Tender beef meatballs smothered in a dill and paprika cream sauce, served over buttered egg noodles. Made entirely in the microwave in about 40 minutes.
Poppy seed fruited slaw tosses shredded cabbage and carrots with juicy orange segments, halved red grapes, and a tangy poppy seed-cider vinaigrette. A sweet-savory summer side for picnics and barbecues.
A tasty and succulent beef dish that can be made in your oven or in a slow cooker.
Retro party dip blending cream cheese, deviled ham, dry red wine, and dill pickles with a mustard-Worcestershire kick. Ready in 20 minutes, serve as a dip or chilled spread.
Four cheese baked macaroni layers provolone, cheddar, mozzarella, and parmesan into a creamy bechamel sauce with a paprika-dusted golden top. Comfort food that feeds 16.
Carne asada with round steak marinated in red wine vinegar, sage, savory, and paprika, then grilled and sliced thin. Served on warm flour tortillas with onions, green chiles, salsa, and guacamole. Build-your-own taco night.
Light, crispy breaded bluefish fillets baked in just 10 minutes, served with a tangy yogurt-based mock tartar sauce. Low-fat, high-protein, and ready in 20 minutes.
Fresh steamer clams cooked in white wine with shallots and herbs, then tossed with linguine in a garlicky, reduced clam broth sauce. Light, briny, and naturally diabetic-friendly with just one tablespoon of olive oil.
Raw stuffed mushrooms filled with cream cheese, deviled ham, and pimento olives - a no-bake party appetizer you can prep a full day ahead. Ready in 30 minutes, serves 24.
Our favorite Superbowl chili. Years of tweaking to get it to this level of perfection.
Hearty baked round steak and dried lima beans slow-cooked in tomato juice with bacon, brown sugar, and dry mustard. A rustic one-pot meal that feeds 8 and tastes even better the next day.
Classic Cobb salad with homemade French dressing: finely chopped greens arranged in tidy rows of chicken, bacon, avocado, egg, tomato, and Roquefort. The original composed salad, tossed tableside.
Crispy phyllo dough wrapped around savory Spam, melted Swiss cheese, and mushrooms, baked golden and served with a tangy mustard dipping sauce. A fun twist on classic strudel!
Rich cheese soup loaded with sharp aged cheddar, tender vegetables, and optional ham. Creamy Wisconsin-style soup with carrots, celery, mushrooms, and spicy kick.
Asian chicken pita: cold chicken salad with pineapple, water chestnuts, and peanut-teriyaki dressing tucked into pita pockets with sprouts. Crunchy lunch ready in 15 minutes.
Shrimp and sea scallops steamed with orange juice and rice vinegar, then tossed warm in a citrus-sesame vinaigrette with fresh dill and chives. A light, low-calorie seafood dish that's also diabetic-friendly.
Apple cheddar soup with curry, ginger, and dry mustard pureed silky smooth and topped with sharp cheddar. A warming autumn soup that balances sweet apples with spicy, nippy heat.
Savory crab and green onion pie baked in a flaky crust with lemon-spiked egg custard and two layers of melted cheese. Serve warm or at room temperature for easy entertaining.
Grilled ham steak marinated in ginger ale, orange juice, brown sugar, and warm spices. A sweet-tangy glaze that caramelizes on the grill for a sticky, golden crust.
Ham and cheese bread machine loaf with cheddar, Swiss, Parmesan, and chopped ham baked right into the dough. A triple-cheese savory bread with dry mustard and paprika for extra kick.
A succulent North Indian-style dish made with cumin, plain yogurt and garam marsala.
Ground beef cheese custard casserole with eggs, milk, mustard, shredded cheese, and toasted bread squares on top. Old-school savory custard for weeknight dinner.
A succulent dish that's easy to make and will satisfy everyone's hunger at the dinner table.
Customizable seafood casserole with your choice of tuna, shrimp, or crab in a creamy soup-and-cheese sauce over pasta. Pick your own topping from five crunchy options.
Homemade German-style mustard with whole mustard seeds, cider vinegar, cinnamon, allspice, and honey. Bold, grainy, and fiery. Keeps in the fridge for months. Gift-jar worthy.
Vegan BBQ beans simmered with molasses, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, and hot sauce. Water-sauteed veggies keep it oil-free. Serve on buns like sloppy joes, over grains, or as a picnic side.
Make-ahead sausage, cheese and egg breakfast casserole built on herb croutons, sharp cheddar and bulk pork sausage. Assemble at night, bake in the morning. The brunch crowd-feeder.
This overnight SPAM and egg brunch casserole layers bread cubes, SPAM, and Velveeta in a custard of eggs, milk, and dry mustard. Assemble the night before and bake in the morning for an easy crowd-pleasing breakfast.
Homemade country sausage patties ground from fresh pork shoulder with sage, thyme, and dry mustard. Just 6 ingredients and 30 minutes from butcher block to breakfast plate.
Roasted turkey breast glazed with honey, dry mustard, and apple juice concentrate. A three-ingredient glaze that caramelizes into a sweet, tangy crust.
A sweet and tangy corn casserole baked with ketchup, brown sugar, dry mustard, and onion, topped with strips of bacon that crisp up in the oven. Five minutes of prep, 40 minutes to bake. Easy weeknight side.
Crispy browned SPAM meets crunchy broccoli, sharp cheddar, peppery radishes, and toasted pecans in a tangy white wine vinaigrette. Chill for an hour and this hearty salad is ready to steal the show at any potluck.
Tender crepes filled with crab, mushrooms, and scallions in a white wine cream sauce, baked until heated through and broiled golden. French-inspired elegance in 45 minutes.
Crisp raw cauliflower florets and fresh spinach ribbons tossed in a garlicky white wine vinaigrette with dry mustard and basil, finished with crunchy slivered almonds. A light, no-cook side salad ready in 20 minutes.
London broil with a punchy garlic-mustard-Worcestershire marinade, broiled hot and sliced thin against the grain. The classic American budget-cut steak dinner done right.
Low-calorie yogurt dill dressing with lemon juice, dry mustard, and garlic. A light, tangy dressing for green salads using just six simple ingredients.
Pickled African peaches spiced with turmeric, cumin, cardamom, ginger, and chili in a sweet vinegar syrup. A complex condiment that improves over two weeks.
Barbecued short ribs with a homemade gastrique-style sauce of caramelized vinegar, brown sugar, and warm spices. The day-ahead method delivers grill-ready ribs with sauce that clings.
Chilled spicy shrimp poached in vinegar, broth, dry mustard, and hot sauce. A make-ahead appetizer with bold tangy heat and clean shrimp flavor.
Grilled skirt steak marinated in cumin, dry mustard, Worcestershire, and beef broth with hot sauce and vinegar. Bold Southwestern flavors on a charcoal grill.
Four beef fondue dipping sauces: garlic sour cream, mustard mayonnaise, sour cream horseradish, and a hot Worcestershire-ketchup sauce. Quick, easy, and ready in minutes.
Old-fashioned baked beans with navy beans, smoky bacon, molasses, and brown sugar in a tomato sauce base. The classic New England Sunday-supper bean pot baked low and slow until thick and rich.
Apple-bacon quiches layer Canadian bacon and tender sliced apples with Swiss cheese in a savory caraway-and-mustard custard, baked in individual tart shells. A brunch crowd-pleaser.