Sourdough bread machine recipe makes a tangy yeast-free loaf with active sourdough starter, flour, water, and salt. Hands-off ABM sourdough for daily slicing.
Chocolate peanut pie with melted semi-sweet chocolate, corn syrup, and unsalted peanuts in a from-scratch butter crust. Like a pecan pie but with chocolate and peanuts.
Apricot bread made with a full pound of dried apricots cooked in warm spices. Cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg give these two loaves a fragrant, fruit-studded crumb.
Microwave tamale pie with a spiced bean, corn, and olive filling topped with a cornmeal crust. Vegetarian, no oven needed, and ready in 30 minutes.
Hearty pumpernickel bread machine loaf with rye flour, cornmeal, molasses, unsweetened chocolate, caraway seeds, and mashed potato. Deeply dark German-style rye.
Steamed salmon fillets served chilled with a butter-sauteed cucumber and sour cream sauce with dill. An elegant cold fish dish for warm-weather entertaining.
Sweet corn kernels brighten up this lighter lasagna layered with ricotta and part-skim mozzarella for a vegetarian dinner that won't weigh you down.
Italian rice with fresh artichokes sauteed in olive oil until tender and caramelized. Just six ingredients for a simple, rustic side dish with short-grain rice.
Vegan curried vegetable soup simmers split peas with turmeric, then combines them with curry-spiced onions, carrots, celery, and plum tomatoes. Half gets pureed for a thick, creamy texture without any dairy.
Crazy cake (also called wacky cake or depression cake) needs no eggs, no milk, no butter. Mixed straight in the pan with vinegar for chemistry-class lift. A Depression-era favorite.
Chocolate turtle cake with a gooey caramel and pecan layer hidden between two devil's food cake layers, topped with a boiled cocoa frosting. Inspired by turtle candy.
Vegetable burger soup with ground beef, stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and frozen mixed vegetables. A quick, hearty weeknight soup using pantry staples in under 45 minutes.
Louisiana-style okra and shrimp gumbo built on a dark roux with oysters added in the last five minutes. Served over rice with the holy trinity of celery, onion, and bell pepper.
Make-ahead freezer bread sticks shaped, frozen unbaked, and stored for up to 4 weeks. Thaw, rise, brush with egg wash, sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds, and bake fresh whenever you need them.
Sauerbraten with Coke uses cola in the vinegar marinade for a sweeter, more caramelized take on the classic German pot roast. Marinated 2 to 4 days, braised until fork-tender, and finished with gingersnap gravy.
Homemade Tia Maria coffee liqueur made with brandy, strong coffee, sugar, and a whole vanilla bean. Just four ingredients and 30 days of patience for a rich, smooth sip.