Velvety puréed spinach soup loaded with fresh basil, dill, and russet potatoes for body. Naturally low-fat and dairy-free, this herb-forward bowl serves a crowd in under an hour.
Homemade chicken nuggets fried golden in a Parmesan, paprika, and oregano coating. Crispy outside, juicy inside, and miles ahead of frozen. Makes 48 nuggets in just 30 minutes.
Blackened Cajun prime rib: a 10-pound roast seasoned with pepper, garlic, and onion, roasted, chilled, then sliced into steaks and seared in a white-hot cast iron skillet until charred and crusty.
Tender beef chuck marinated overnight in a sweet-tangy sauce with apricot preserves, teriyaki, and red pepper flakes, then pressure cooked on a bed of onions until fall-apart tender. Big Texas flavor, minimal hands-on time.
Crispy skillet corned beef hash with diced potatoes, onion, and dry mustard, topped with a fried egg. A quick, crunchy homemade hash that beats the canned stuff every time.
Oven-bag barbecued chicken with homemade tangy BBQ sauce. Easy hands-off cooking method keeps chicken tender and juicy in 1 hour.
Crunchy crab nuggets: hollow bread cubes brushed with butter, baked crisp, then filled with sharp cheddar and crab and baked again until hot and bubbly. A vintage party appetizer worth bringing back.
Apple City BBQ ribs: championship-style competition pork ribs with a layered dry rub, applewood smoke, and a finish sauce with grated apple, onion, and bell pepper. Slow-smoked low and slow.
Cheddar Swiss cheese fondue blends sharp cheddar and Swiss with creamy cottage cheese, dry mustard, and garlic into a wine-free, kid-friendly dipping pot. Serve with cubes of crusty French bread for old-school party food.
Plump shrimp tossed in a zesty mustard cream sauce with briny olives and sweet pimentos, then baked in individual ramekins until golden and bubbly. Ready in 45 minutes, this retro-style deviled shrimp makes a showstopping weeknight dinner or elegant appetizer.
Traditional Welsh bacon cawl: slow-simmered collar bacon with root vegetables, leeks, and parsley, served with mustard egg sauce, spiced tomato ketchup, and parsley chive sauce.
Japanese chuka soba noodle salad tossed with cold shrimp, crisp cucumbers, bean sprouts, and a tangy rice vinegar-soy dressing. A make-ahead summer dish that travels well to potlucks.
Beer, sausage, and cheddar soup melts sharp aged cheddar into a beer-laced broth with sausage chunks and a mirepoix base. Wisconsin pub-style soup served with crusty bread.
Citrus fruit salad with mandarin oranges, pink grapefruit, and tender bibb lettuce tossed in a homemade poppy seed dressing made with tarragon vinegar and dry mustard.
Homemade curry powder ground in a blender from coriander, cumin, fenugreek, turmeric, fennel, and a touch of saffron. A 14-spice blend with brighter, fresher flavor than store-bought tins.
Another kind of dumplings, steamed dumplings, but still a popular recipe too!