Teriyaki meatloaf with ginger, soy sauce, and a sweet brown sugar glaze poured on halfway through baking. A retro Hawaiian-style ground beef loaf with grated carrots and bell peppers folded in.
Sun-dried tomato quiche with mozzarella, Parmesan, fresh basil, and a flaky homemade crust. This rich, custardy brunch centerpiece serves 4 to 6 and comes together in about an hour.
Old-fashioned whole wheat drop cookies sweetened with honey and brown sugar, enriched with sour cream, and studded with raisins and nuts. Makes 3 dozen soft, cakey treats.
Earthy mushrooms, tender asparagus, and tangy feta bake into fluffy egg whites for a veggie-packed frittata that's ready in 35 minutes.
Pinto bean muffins with raisins, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Beans puréed into the batter add moisture and protein without anyone knowing. Ready in 40 minutes.
Traditional German drop donuts (Tropfkrapfen) made with a buttermilk batter, fried golden and dusted in powdered sugar. Crispy outside, tender and cakey within. Simple old-world charm.
Walnuts, sunflower seeds, mushrooms, and grated carrots bound with eggs and whole wheat breadcrumbs, baked into a sliceable vegetarian loaf. A nutty, savory centerpiece for meatless meals.
Deep dish apple pie with a layer of sour cream over tart apples, sealed inside an egg-glazed double crust. The old-fashioned American classic served warm with cheddar or whipped cream.
Venison and two sausages meatloaf: lean venison enriched with pork and turkey sausage, prosciutto, and Worcestershire so it bakes up moist and savory, never dry. A hearty way to use the harvest.
Homemade pound cake with butter, powdered sugar, eggs, and a hint of lemon extract. Five-ingredient classic for tea, dessert, or strawberry shortcake base.
Roasted potato salad with crispy red potatoes, chopped bacon, hard-boiled eggs, and scallions in creamy dressing. Serve warm or chilled for a smoky twist on classic potato salad.
Cream cheese pineapple pie with a tangy crushed pineapple layer, rich cream cheese custard, and crunchy pecans in a flaky crust. A retro Southern classic that bakes up silky smooth.
Pork meatballs with shiitake mushrooms, water chestnuts, and ginger, rolled in soaked rice and steamed until the grains turn translucent. A classic Chinese dim sum appetizer that's as fun to make as it is to eat.
Flaky puff pastry twists coated in Parmesan and paprika, baked until puffed and golden. An elegant 4-ingredient appetizer ready in 40 minutes.
Nondairy chocolate rum mousse melts chocolate chips with water and rum, then folds in beaten egg whites for an airy four-ingredient dairy-free dessert. Keeps a week in the fridge.
Maple nut rugelach roll cream cheese pastry around a maple-walnut-cinnamon filling for buttery, crescent-shaped Jewish cookies. Sweetened with pure maple syrup instead of jam.