Fideus with clams features toasted vermicelli cooked in homemade fish stock with steamed clams, topped with a chive-garlic mayonnaise. A Spanish-inspired seafood pasta worth the effort.
I made these pancakes for my kids for breakfasts, they are really great, healthy and yummmy, they all enjoy them so much.
Get into the holiday spirit with this decorative cookie that is sure to have the kids hungry for more.
Sour cream blueberry brunch cake with poppy seeds, lemon zest, a cinnamon-blueberry filling, and powdered sugar glaze. Baked in a springform pan for easy serving.
Make-ahead ham and cheese breakfast casserole with buttered bread, sharp cheddar, eggs, and a crunchy cornflake topping. Assemble the night before and bake in the morning.
Corn and cheese muffins made with corn muffin mix, cottage cheese, and sharp cheddar. Five ingredients, one bowl, and ready in under 45 minutes.
Cheese potato chowder with cheddar and blue cheese, ready in 30 minutes using instant potato flakes. A creamy, thick soup with sharp cheese flavor and a tangy blue cheese finish.
Cottage cheese salad sets lime Jello with cottage cheese, grated carrots, celery, onion, and salad dressing in a firm gelatin mold. A classic retro potluck side dish.
Strawberry cheesecake muffins hide a sweet cream cheese filling and a spoonful of strawberry jam in the middle of an almond-scented brown sugar muffin. Bakery-style brunch treat with a surprise center.
Add some Spanish taste to your cooking with these scrumptious appetizers made with ground beef and hot chili peppers.
Peanut butter biscuits with Bisquick, crumbled bacon, peanut butter, and milk. A savory, four-ingredient drop biscuit with nutty richness and smoky bacon crumble in every bite.
Red snapper fillets with a French seaweed sauce built on homemade fish and lobster stock. Broiled, baked, or steamed with a silky, ocean-rich fumet.
Homemade pet treats with whole wheat flour, soy flour, honey, and canola oil baked into mini cakes for dogs or tiny squares for cats. Simple, wholesome ingredients only.
Let your bread machine handle the dough while you create pillowy fried squares dusted with powdered sugar that taste just like the famous New Orleans café treats.
Three-layer praline creme pumpkin pie with a spiced pumpkin custard, brown sugar pecan streusel topping, and an orange-scented cream cheese whipped topping. A holiday showstopper.
Traditional Irish scones with butter, sugar, and optional raisins or walnuts, baked golden in the oven or cooked on a hot pan over an open fire. Kneaded dough gives these a denser, more biscuit-like texture.
Baked vanilla cheesecake in a homemade shortcrust pastry with beaten egg whites folded in for a lighter, souffled texture. A from-scratch cheesecake with a delicate, airy crumb.
Thai green curry chicken simmers tender chicken in coconut milk and aromatic green curry paste, balanced with fish sauce, ginger, and a touch of sugar. A fragrant, weeknight-friendly curry over rice.
Homemade whole grain dog biscuits combine wheat, rye, cornmeal, and cracked bulgur into a chicken broth-flavored dough, baked until bone-hard. A wholesome DIY treat your dog will recognize from the first sniff.
These scrumptious treats are made with whole wheat flour and a bit of garlic powder.
Chocolate chip banana bread pudding, cubed French bread soaked in a vanilla custard with sliced banana and semisweet chocolate chips, baked in a water bath until set. A cozy, custardy dessert, warm or chilled.
Cream of sun-dried tomato soup thickened with rice flour and infused with a classic bouquet garni. A silky, intensely tomatoey French-style soup that works low-fat or with a swirl of cream.
European-style apple or cherry fritter doughnuts with kirsch-scented batter and folded egg whites for a light, airy crumb. Dropped by the spoonful and fried golden, dusted with sugar.
My husband loves banana cream pie, and I love chocolate, so I decided to combine the two and the result was better than either one of us could imagine. It is delicious, and has tuned out to be a favorite.
Vietnamese coffee (ca phe sua) with strong dark-roast brew poured over sweetened condensed milk. Two ingredients, layered for that signature creamy, sweet-bitter sip.
Homemade vanilla cream liqueur blends sweetened condensed milk with brandy, vodka, eggs, and vanilla extract. Five-ingredient Bailey's-style cordial that rests two weeks before serving in coffee or over ice.
Cheesy meat log frosted with mashed potatoes and broiled with sharp cheddar on top. A vintage Lincoln's Birthday party centerpiece, somewhere between meatloaf and a yule log.
Fat-free apple oat muffins using pureed prunes as a fat substitute, egg whites instead of whole eggs, and maple syrup for sweetness. Just 90 calories each.
Homemade butterhorn rolls shaped into buttery crescents from a soft yeasted dough with eggs, milk, and shortening. Light, flaky, and golden after a double rise.
Chocolate thumbprint cookies rolled in chopped nuts, filled with sweet vanilla cream, and crowned with a chocolate kiss pressed into the center. A holiday cookie tray classic with three textures in every bite.
Vegan Amaretto coconut bread with silken tofu, coconut milk, and unsweetened coconut flakes. No eggs, no dairy, and toasted slices with your morning coffee are genuinely something.
Hard-boiled eggs baked in a luscious curry cream sauce with bright pimento strips. This elegant brunch casserole goes from prep to table in under 30 minutes.
Lon Tao Jiao: a Thai coconut milk and fermented bean sauce dip served with raw cucumber, cabbage, and green beans. A salty-sweet-sour Thai vegetable platter.
Cherry pie topped with a golden coconut-almond macaroon instead of a second crust. The two-stage bake gives you sweet cherry filling under a chewy, toasted almond-coconut layer.
Homemade lavash crackers topped with sesame and poppy seeds, baked crisp and golden. A thin, crunchy flatbread that breaks into rustic shards for serving with butter, dips, or cheese.
Apricot cream cheese spread with simmered dried apricots, orange marmalade, and chopped pecans. Rich, fruity, and easy to spread on crackers, bagels, or English muffins.
Try a different kind of bread with this scrumptious recipe that calls for shrimp, sweet bell peppers and red hot pepper sauce.
Besciamella is the classic Italian white sauce: a butter-and-flour roux whisked smooth with milk and finished with a hint of nutmeg. The silky, lump-free base for lasagna, gratins, and baked pasta.
This beer cheese soup recipe is exactly what it sounds like, and tastes just as good—creamy, cheesy delish.
Apple crunch muffins with shredded unpeeled tart apple baked in and a brown sugar pecan crunch topping. Best served hot from the oven with butter and jam.
Creamy vegan sweet potato soup with soy milk, nutmeg, and cloves. Naturally dairy-free, just five ingredients, ready in 30 minutes. Serve hot or chilled.
Baked macaroni with chipped beef gravy made from a homemade butter-flour-milk bechamel with dried beef. A retro American comfort pasta casserole ready in 30 minutes.
Succulent chicken is served with a creamy and garlicky sauce. A delicious dinner will please even pickiest eater.
Cinnamon biscuits made with Bisquick, bran flakes, raisins, and buttermilk, topped with sour cream icing. A pull-apart brunch treat with a crunchy cinnamon swirl.
High-protein cottage cheese vegetable dip blended smooth with Dijon mustard, curry powder, lemon juice, and onion. Lighter alternative to sour cream dip with a warm spice profile.
Wespennester (wasp nests), a rare traditional German fried pastry from the Oberallgau region. Batter layers are built on wooden spoon handles and filled with honey.
Vegan spinach pasta casserole with shell pasta, tomato sauce, soy milk, garlic, and basil baked under breadcrumbs until bubbly. Dairy-free comfort food.
Brainy bran muffins with buttermilk, honey, brown sugar, cinnamon, and raisins. Tender, moist, and freezer-friendly for grab-and-go breakfasts all week.