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The reddish crest of Sleieve na mBan (The Mountain of Women in Ireland) rising above the milk-white mist that forms there gives its name to this dish of cream-wreathed carrots.

Showstopper pecan pie with homemade toffee crunch, caramel sauce drizzle, and pastry-leaf crust decoration. A Thanksgiving centerpiece that earns every compliment.

Solothurner Nusstorte, a Swiss hazelnut torte with piped meringue-nut discs, a buttery sponge layer, and hazelnut buttercream. An elegant three-component European pastry.

Chocolate mousse cake with a full pound of bittersweet chocolate, 10 egg yolks, and 12 egg whites split between a low-baked cake base and a real chocolate mousse topping.

A simple and scrumptious side dish made with sweet potatoes, juicy apples and bit of apple juice.

This recipe was created when I made a mistake in making it. It was originally suppose to a brownie type dessert, but I used a jelly roll pan and didn't use enough butter. The end result became a hit and is alway requested and raved about.

Don't be alarmed by the name because this scrumptious dish is savory down to the last forkful.

Prize winning shepherd's pie made with ground roast beef, mushrooms, red wine, and a splash of cognac. Slow-simmered filling under egg-washed mashed potatoes, baked golden. The cottage pie elevated.

A delicious Christmas bread made with almonds, cream cheese, golden raisins and brandy.

Corn ham chowder, a creamy weeknight chowder of cubed ham, potatoes, canned corn, and milk. Five ingredients beyond pantry staples, ready in 40 minutes, perfect for using up leftover holiday ham.

Festive yeast coffee cake shaped like Christmas trees, studded with candied fruit and rolled oats. Pull apart the golden buttery balls for a stunning holiday brunch centerpiece.

Lencsefozelek is a traditional Hungarian buttered lentil dish simmered with carrot, cloves, and parsley, then finished with rich melted butter. Serves 6 and pairs beautifully with sausages or game.

Onion cheddar bread made with whole wheat flour, onion soup mix, and sharp cheddar rolled inside. A jelly-roll style yeast bread with cheese baked on top.

Sophisticated British cake layered with armagnac-soaked prunes, diced apples, and almond streusel topping. Prunes soak overnight for deep flavor. Dust with icing sugar before serving.

Kouloura rolls and buns are traditional Greek yeast breads with a tender milk-and-egg crumb, brushed with egg yolk and topped with toasted sesame seeds. A timeless hand-shaped loaf or roll.

A classic but tasty mushroom sauce that can be used on meatloaf, hamburgers or baked potatoes!.