Hoppel Poppel tart with breakfast sausage, potatoes, onion, and fresh dill in a blind-baked butter pastry shell. A German-American brunch classic turned elegant.
Fresh pear salsa with tomatoes, green pepper, oregano, basil, and a kick of hot sauce. A sweet-savory fruit salsa ready in 20 minutes that pairs with chips, fish, or grilled chicken.
Sage pot roast braised in beef broth with red potatoes, carrots, and onions until fork-tender. A one-pot Sunday dinner with a thickened pan gravy from the drippings.
Curry-butter acorn squash crescents glazed with apple juice. A simple roasted side dish with warm spice and a hint of sweetness in 35 minutes.
Cream of chicken soup with wild rice made from scratch: homemade broth from a poached chicken, nutty wild rice, mushrooms, and a velvety roux finished with a splash of white wine. Northwoods comfort in a bowl.
Chez Melange gazpacho is a chilled tomato and tri-color pepper soup brightened with cucumber, dill, cilantro and a touch of beef stock for savory depth. No-cook summer starter.
A decadent and delicious cake that is now made with a delectable frosting that is too rich to be true!
Spanish-style omelet filled with a slow-simmered onion and tomato sauce with red pepper heat. A diner-classic folded omelet that earns its flavor from patient sauce work.
Marinated poached scallops served chef-salad-style over greens with hard-boiled eggs, cherry tomatoes, radishes, and cheddar. A vintage seafood salad platter with a bright tarragon-vinegar dressing.
This recipe is delicious but might be too barbaric for some.
Venison pizza on homemade buttermilk honey dough with crumbled ground venison, cheese, onions, and herbs. A hunter's take on pizza night from scratch.
Cornbread chili is a one-skillet tamale-pie cousin: ground beef simmered with cumin, oregano, and tomato concasse, then crowned with a buttermilk cornmeal crust and baked golden.
Homemade grainy raspberry mustard with whole mustard seeds, raspberry vinegar, white wine, and seedless raspberry jam. A sweet-sharp condiment that keeps for up to a month.
Overnight oven-baked oatmeal slow-cooked for 7 hours at low heat until impossibly creamy. Set it before bed and wake up to a hot, hands-free breakfast.
Vegetarian baked kidney beans and brown rice topped with a blended hazelnut herb sauce and cashews. A protein-packed, curry-spiced main dish ready in 30 minutes.
Microwave pecan pie bars: shortbread base, chewy pecan filling, and a semi-sweet chocolate topping. 28 bars cooked entirely in the microwave, ready in 30 minutes.