Classic British Bakewell tart with homemade shortcrust pastry, a layer of strawberry jam, and a rich ground almond filling baked until deep golden. A teatime essential from Derbyshire.
Hot dog stew with hunks of potato, onion, and bell pepper in a roux-thickened broth. A frugal one-pot supper from the pantry, ready in under an hour.
Peanut butter cheesecake baked inside a fudgy brownie crust with a sour cream topping. A rich, chocolate-meets-peanut-butter dessert worthy of a glass slipper.
Empanadas are Brazil's national appetizer, tiny pies filled with chicken olives, and peas.
Peanut butter and banana bread machine loaf folds ripe banana and creamy peanut butter into a soft yeast bread with whole wheat backbone. A sandwich loaf that tastes like the Elvis classic in slice form.
Tropical cheesecake with a coconut-almond crust, creamy pineapple filling, and fresh fruit on top drizzled with chocolate. A showstopping dessert worth the overnight chill.
Ranchera sauce made from scratch with a roux-thickened tomato base, cumin, garlic, and fresh vegetables. A versatile Mexican sauce for rice, enchiladas, and huevos rancheros.
Fat-free carrot cake made with yogurt, egg substitute, and wheat germ instead of oil and eggs. Topped with a light cream cheese frosting spiked with almond extract and lemon.
Classic pound cake made from scratch with butter, shortening, and 7-Up for tender crumb: baked 90 minutes in a bundt pan with vanilla and lemon extract for subtle citrus sweetness.
Edinburgh tearoom scones served with homemade lemon curd. Tender currant scones in the classic Scottish tradition, paired with thick, tangy lemon curd that keeps in the fridge for weeks.
Orange Walnut Rum Cake with Grand Marnier Icing recipe
You will simply die and come back again after trying this rich and decadent cake that tastes too good to be true.
Very quick and easy. This recipe saves time by using quick crescent rolls instead of traditional pastry.
Make sure to sit by the fireplace when enjoying this decadent cake that goes great with a cup hot chocolate.
A delicious Christmas bread made with almonds, cream cheese, golden raisins and brandy.
Danish cream cheese coffee cake made with crescent roll dough, vanilla cream cheese filling, and a cinnamon-nut topping. Dusted with powdered sugar for a quick brunch treat.
Classic French Provencal dish usually cooked in a heavy casserole on the stove top or in the oven; would also work well in slow cooker. Use inexpensive stewing beef or oyster blade; it will not be anywhere near as good if you use more expensive cuts of beef.
Italian garlic pepper bread baked in the bread machine with Parmesan, garlic powder, and cracked black pepper. A savory, cheesy loaf that slices beautifully for sandwiches or soup nights.
Club cheesecake with a zwieback crumb crust and cottage cheese filling brightened with lemon zest and folded egg whites. An old-school, lighter cheesecake with a German-style base.
Original yeast-based Amish Friendship Bread starter that ferments for 10 days, then divides into portions to share or bake. The Pennsylvania Dutch tradition starts here.
Nantucket donuts: classic New England cake donuts with cinnamon and nutmeg in the batter, fried golden and tumbled in a bag of cinnamon sugar. Old-fashioned donut shop nostalgia.
Pan-seared chicken breast topped with thin prosciutto and melted fontina cheese in a buttery broth sauce. A classic Northern Italian dish from the Aosta Valley, ready in 40 minutes.
Baked macaroni and cheese with a cheddar cream sauce, sauteed onion, sour cream and a Worcestershire kick, topped with seasoned bread crumbs. A homestyle mac and cheese ready in an hour.
Classic Italian pizzelle cookies flavored with anise and vanilla, pressed thin and crisp in a pizzelle iron. A simple batter that refrigerates well for baking anytime.
Lamb and cabbage casserole layered with flour-dusted chops and thinly sliced white cabbage, simmered for 90 minutes with whole peppercorns. A rustic Nordic one-pot with just six ingredients.
Homemade dog biscuits with whole wheat flour, oats, wheat germ, and molasses. Baked low and slow for an hour to make crunchy, shelf-stable treats your dog can chew on.
Blintz muffins blend cottage cheese, sour cream, honey, and orange zest into tender whole wheat bites topped with sliced almonds. All the flavor of a cheese blintz, none of the frying.
Chicken livers soaked overnight in soy sauce and lemon juice, dredged in flour, and wok-fried golden with onions. A savory, crispy-edged appetizer with only 5 ingredients and zero fuss.
Thai panang curry meatballs simmered in coconut milk with red curry paste, peanut butter, and fish sauce, topped with fresh basil. A rich, nutty curry ready in 40 minutes.
Classic ranger cookies packed with crisp rice cereal, flaked coconut, and chopped dates for triple texture in every bite. Crunchy outside, chewy middle. Bakes a batch in about 25 minutes.
Amazing Pasta with Cream Truffle Sauce and Fresh Mushrooms recipe
Crispy rye breadsticks flavored with caraway and molasses, rolled in sesame seeds. Dense, chewy interior with a crunchy crust.
Made with soy milk and cornmeal, this simple bread is great for sandwiches.
German sauerbraten marinated 2-4 days in Coca-Cola, vinegar, and warm spices, then braised fork-tender in a Dutch oven. Served with gingersnap gravy from the pan drippings.
This scrumptious bread can be filled with fruit, meat or even cheese! The variety makes it a perfect dinner for a large family.
Soft drop cookies loaded with apricot nectar, apricot preserves, and chopped dried apricots for triple fruit flavor in every bite.
Diced leftover turkey in a creamy mushroom sauce with green peppers and pimiento, served over rice or in patty shells. The best way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers in 35 minutes.
Delicious cookies that are perfect after a special dinner. Try dipping them in coffee or wine!
Light, fluffy cornmeal dumplings that cook right on top of your soup, stew, or stock in just 15 minutes. Small-batch recipe for one serving, easily doubled. Includes a cheese variation.
A lattice-topped mincemeat tart for Christmas: spiced fruit mincemeat baked in a crisp butter-and-lard shortcrust under a delicate woven lattice, dusted with icing sugar. One big tart instead of fiddly individual pies.
Pineapple lemon upside-down muffins with crushed pineapple, maraschino cherries, brown sugar, and lemon zest baked in whole wheat. Flip them out for a caramelized top.
Buttery brown sugar bar cookies with chopped walnuts and a hint of rum extract, baked in one pan and cut into squares. Serve warm with ice cream or stash them in a tin for later.
Hearty multigrain Dakota bread loaded with whole wheat, rye flour, oats, and wheat germ. Honey-sweetened and enriched with cottage cheese for a tender crumb that's worth every minute of rise time.
Old-fashioned peach gingerbread upside-down cake: molasses-spiced gingerbread baked over fresh sliced peaches, then topped with butter-glazed peaches and a preserves brush. Late-summer dessert perfection.
One of my favorites. These are the cookies I make when I am trying to impress someone or cheer a person up. Though they are made with milk chocolate they are not too sweet. The edges are airy and crunchy and the center is soft and chewy.
Creamy apple pie with a sour cream custard filling and cinnamon crumb topping. Simple Pennsylvania Dutch baking with no spices in the filling, just pure apple flavor.
This mixed seed bread is very healthy, you can use this one replace the white bread!
Brighten up your summer with this delectable cake that is bound to be gobbled up by your family within a day!