Blue corn muffins studded with cranberries and sweetened with honey. Finely ground blue cornmeal gives these a striking purple-gray color and earthy, nutty flavor.
Cafe Beaujolais sour cream waffles with sauteed cinnamon apples and toasted pecans folded into a light, fluffy batter made with separated eggs and sour cream.
Traditional stovetop split pea soup thickened with a classic butter-flour roux for hearty, stick-to-your-ribs comfort. Old-fashioned technique delivers rich flavor.
Cheddar cheese bread machine loaf with sharp cheddar, Parmesan, and coarse black pepper. Load the ingredients and let the machine do the work for cheesy, savory bread.
Fried dill pickles get a Southern roadhouse treatment with a double-dredge in yellow-tinted milk and seasoned flour, then a hot-oil dunk that delivers shatter-crisp coating and a tangy, briny pop in every bite.
Bread machine potato wheat bread with potato flakes, whole wheat flour, vital wheat gluten, and wheat germ. A soft, tender loaf with extra structure for the ABM.
Chocolate zucchini cake with grated zucchini and buttermilk for an unbelievably moist crumb, warmed with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a whisper of orange zest. The garden surplus dessert that hides its vegetables.
Old-fashioned raisin pastries: flaky pie-dough half-moons stuffed with ground raisins, nuts, and citron in a honey-cinnamon-jelly filling. Hand pies for the holiday cookie box.
Tender date loaf quick bread studded with plump dates and vanilla. This moist tea bread freezes wonderfully, slices like a dream, and tastes even better slathered with salted butter the next day.
Margarita-braised chicken thighs go from a paprika-dusted sear into a boozy braise of tequila, orange juice, lime, and sweet dried tropical fruit. Juicy, citrusy, and built on forgiving boneless thighs.
Classic veal scaloppine with Marsala wine pan sauce, pounded thin and seared golden in butter and olive oil. A quick Italian dinner for two with a rich, sweet wine glaze.
Yuletide ginger cookies made with oat bran and egg whites instead of butter and whole eggs for a lighter holiday treat. Rolled in festive colored sugar crystals for sparkle and crunch on every bite.
Old-fashioned ginger snaps with molasses, butter, and ground ginger. A crispy, spicy cookie recipe that makes six dozen thin, snappy cookies.
Carmelitas wrap chocolate cookie dough around a soft caramel center, then dunk the baked cookies in a glossy chocolate glaze. Surprise-center holiday cookie that bakes up in 7 minutes.
Traditional Native American fry bread with lard makes pillowy, golden rounds that puff and crisp in hot oil. Serve warm with honey drizzle or powdered sugar for authentic Indian tacos or sweet frybread.
Buttermilk coffee cake with a streusel-style cinnamon-clove crumb topping made from the same dough. A tangy, tender 9x13 cake that doubles as breakfast or afternoon coffee snack. Stir in raisins or nuts. Freezes beautifully.
Friendship banana bread made with Amish friendship starter for extra tang and moisture, plus walnuts and a choice of orange zest or vanilla. A sourdough-style banana loaf.
Friendship starter orange cupcakes with raisins, pecans, and a warm orange-sugar glaze dip. Sourdough-style tanginess meets bright citrus in a tender, studded crumb.
This pecan pie can be make a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator until about one hour before serving time.
Truffle cookies with a frozen chocolate ganache center wrapped in chocolate cookie dough, baked and dipped in chocolate icing. Three layers of chocolate in every bite.
Whole wheat date and almond bread machine loaf: hearty oat, whole wheat and bread flour base studded with sweet chopped dates and toasted almonds. Healthy breakfast bread, hands-off.
Caramel Apple Pie with Cream Cheese Topping recipe
Apple cranberry nut muffins packed with shredded apples, carrots, tart cranberries, and walnuts. Spiced with cinnamon for a moist, bakery-style muffin loaded with fruit and crunch.
Indian curried chicken bakes mild curry-spiced chicken breasts with onions, apples, and golden raisins in a light chicken broth gravy. A budget-friendly weeknight curry that's easy on the calories.
Individual French-style apple tarts with homemade butter pastry, applesauce base, thinly sliced apples fanned on top, and an apricot glaze. Elegant, bakery-quality dessert from scratch.
Homemade spiced corn dogs with a cornmeal batter brightened by dry mustard and paprika, deep-fried to a crisp golden crust. State-fair classic in your own kitchen.
Deep-fried fruit cookies with a jelly center, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, then dusted in powdered sugar. Crispy outside, jammy inside.
Indian rava dosa style griddle breads made with semolina, yogurt, fresh ginger, jalapeno, curry leaves, and cilantro. Crispy on the outside, soft inside, no fermentation required.
Frozen Kahlua bundt cake with cocoa, coffee, and a Kahlua glaze poured over the warm cake before freezing. Whipped cream icing finishes a make-ahead dinner party showstopper.
Slice and bake sugar cookies that freeze in logs for up to six months. Vanilla and lemon extracts give the classic bakery-cookie flavor. Slice from frozen, bake straight away, no thaw needed.
Brighten up your Christmas in a hurry with this scrumptious bread that is perfect to enjoy while unwrapping presents!
Garlicky green chili simmers cubed pork with roasted Anaheim and jalapeno peppers, cumin, and plenty of garlic into a thick, smoky chile verde. Slow-cooked until fork-tender, on the stovetop or in the crock pot.
Cheddar cornmeal muffins with buttermilk, melted butter, and a hint of cayenne. Golden-topped, tender, and loaded with sharp cheese. A savory muffin for brunch or alongside chili.
Classic cheesecake supreme with a cinnamon-walnut graham cracker crust and a creamy lemon-vanilla filling, plus four variations: low-fat berry marble, sour cream, chocolate, and chocolate swirl.
Greek Christmas bread (Christopsomo) made in a bread machine with whole wheat flour, ground cardamom, golden raisins, and walnuts. A fragrant, festive holiday loaf with warm spice.
Bread machine recipe. Cooking and preparation times depend on the bread machine used.
Slow cooker pot roast braised in red wine for 10-12 hours, finished with a sour cream gravy made from the pan drippings. Fork-tender beef, set-and-forget method.
Chocolate angel food layer cake baked in heart-shape pans. Fat-free, cloud-light, cocoa-scented sponge made with egg whites and cake flour. No butter, no yolks.
Eggnog poppy seed bread: a quick holiday loaf with eggnog, fresh orange zest, nutmeg, and toasty poppy seeds. One bowl, no mixer, ready in just over an hour.
Cream of crab soup with sherry, cooked gently in a double boiler with shallots, egg yolk enrichment, and a dollop of whipped cream. A refined, silky bisque-style soup for special occasions.
Towering chocolate layer cake with whipped cream filling and rich chocolate frosting beaten over ice. Deep cocoa flavor in every bite.
Soft pumpkin cookies with white chocolate chips, pecans, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice. Baked low and slow for a cakey, tender fall cookie.
Spiced raisin bars made with whole-wheat flour, apple juice-plumped raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. No refined sugar added. Topped with grated orange zest for a bright finish.
Peanut butter oat bars topped with melted chocolate chips. A one-bowl, mix-and-spread recipe with chewy oats, brown sugar, and a rich chocolate or chocolate-peanut butter frosting.
Lacy Florentine cookies made with ground pecans and coconut, sandwiched together with melted dark chocolate. Thin, crispy, and freezer-friendly for up to a month.
Diabetic-friendly chocolate bars made with cocoa, sugar substitute, and a hint of cinnamon, topped with melted chocolate chips. Fudgy, rich, and lower in sugar than traditional brownies.
Pecan breaded oysters sauteed golden and served on the half shell with a vanilla bean, cucumber, and tomato cream sauce. A refined seafood appetizer with Southern elegance.
Chicken Oregano with pounded breasts dredged in flour and egg, pan-seared, then baked under oregano and melted provolone cheese. An Italian-style chicken cutlet dinner.