Helen's Holiday Float is a baked custard dessert spiked with whiskey and brandy, topped with golden meringue and nutmeg. A festive old-fashioned crowd-pleaser.
Cajun-spiced lamb sirloin seared and roasted, served over tomato-pepper rice cooked in chicken broth. Cayenne, paprika, and garlic give this Southern-style lamb roast serious kick.
Italian pasta e ceci soup with chickpeas, elbow pasta, canned tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil. A hearty one-pot vegetarian soup ready in under an hour.
Hearty chicken and cabbage soup with carrots, celery, and vegetable juice, simmered low in a Dutch oven. Paprika-seared chicken adds smoky depth to this warming, veggie-packed b...
Silky semisweet chocolate ganache made with just four ingredients: heavy cream, butter, sugar, and chocolate. Use it as a glaze, frosting, truffle base, or filling.
Marshmallow fruit salad with cherries, mandarin oranges, pineapple, bananas, and whipped cream in a cooked custard dressing. Overnight soak for deep flavor.
North Carolina vinegar barbecue sauce with apple cider vinegar, white vinegar, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes. A thin, tangy no-cook sauce for pulled pork.
Angel pound cake combines the richness of a butter pound cake with a lighter, more tender crumb. Made with butter, shortening, and a hint of lemon extract, baked in a tube pan f...
Traditional Irish pork sausages seasoned with mace, sage, marjoram, and a whisper of cayenne. A classic 75/25 lean-to-fat ratio for that proper banger texture and snap.
German almond cookies with fresh lemon zest, ground unblanched almonds, and a buttery crumb that shatters at first bite. Overnight chilling builds flavor and makes rolling easy.
Fiery hot salsa fresca with diced tomato, onion, sweet yellow and green bell peppers, and three habaneros for serious heat. Brightened with cilantro, oregano, and fresh lime jui...
Homemade papaya liqueur infused in vodka with lemon zest for one week, then strained and aged. Just 4 ingredients for a tropical, fruity spirit. Best made in May or June.
Easy horseradish crab dip blends sweet lump crab with cream cheese, sharp horseradish, and a touch of onion, then bakes until bubbly and golden. A 7-ingredient party appetizer t...
Hungarian chicken paprikash simmers chicken in paprika and onions, finished with sour cream and served over tender homemade nokedli (Hungarian egg dumplings).
Breaded eggplant slices rolled around a ricotta and mozzarella filling, then baked in homemade tomato sauce with Parmesan. A vegetarian Italian casserole with golden, crispy edges.
Whole chicken pieces baked in a sticky brown sugar and orange juice glaze, finished with plump dark sweet cherries. A fruity, golden one-pan dinner for eight.