Pumpkin cheesecake layers a graham cracker crust with spiced pumpkin cream cheese filling and a sour cream topping, finished with pecan halves. The perfect Thanksgiving and Christmas dessert.
Classic spanakopita layers crisp buttered phyllo with a Greek spinach and feta filling for a golden, flaky savory pie. Vegetarian Greek classic, perfect for Sunday dinner or potluck buffets.
German apple cream kuchen with yeast dough base, cinnamon apples, and creamy cheesecake topping for an elegant hybrid dessert best served warm from the oven.
Banana corn fritters balance sweet mashed banana and warm cinnamon against a smoky chipotle kick. Pan-seared golden, then oven-finished so they puff up light without deep-frying.
This is a good cookie recipe to use up those over ripe bananas.
Whole wheat zucchini oatmeal muffins fold grated zucchini, toasted oats, and pecans into a cinnamon-spiced batter lightened with apple butter. Moist, hearty, and a sneaky way to use up summer squash.
A nice dessert, there are three great toppings on the top, mixing very well!
A crustless crab quiche packed with sweet corn, Parmesan, scallions, and dill, made lighter with evaporated skim milk, egg substitute, and nonfat sour cream. All the flavor, less of the guilt.
Loaded tuna salad with crunchy walnuts, sweet pickles, and hard-boiled egg piled on toasted bagels with tomato and melted cheddar. Foil-wrapped and baked until bubbly, this hot tuna melt takes the classic sandwich to the next level.
Flan cheesecake combines creamy cream cheese custard with a caramelized sugar topping, baked in a water bath and chilled overnight. A Mexican-inspired hybrid dessert that's rich, silky, and unforgettable.
Old-fashioned cornmeal muffins made with lard for tender, golden tops and crackly edges. Six muffins, eight ingredients, 30 minutes. The kind of cornbread your grandmother knew by heart.
Death by chocolate: a layered chocolate masterpiece of brownie, cocoa meringue, chocolate and mocha mousse, all under glossy ganache. A multi-day project built for serious chocolate lovers.
Cold orange truffle souffles: an airy Grand Marnier orange mousse set in collared ramekins to rise like a baked souffle, each hiding a chocolate truffle in its center. A no-bake, make-ahead showstopper dessert.
German-style stuffed veal breast packed with bacon, mushrooms, ground beef, and fresh herbs, slow-roasted and served with a rich sour cream pan gravy. A show-stopping roast for 10.
Oven-baked crispy fried chicken with a flour, bread crumb, and paprika coating. All the crunch of fried, none of the oil splatter, ready in about an hour.
Crispy potato latkes loaded with shredded carrots and zucchini, pan-fried golden on a hot griddle. Serve with applesauce or cranberry sauce for dipping. Makes 36 latkes.