Buttermilk currant scones with a tender, lightly sweet crumb and bursts of dried currants. Cut into rounds and baked golden, served warm with butter, cream, and jam in the British tradition.
Austrian quick pickled red onions in an apple cider brine with bay leaf, allspice and peppercorns. Bright pink, sweet-tart and warmly spiced. Pile onto dark rye with paprika cheese, burgers, or fish tacos.
German-style pork chops braised in beer and beef broth with sliced onions, thickened into a rich gravy. Served with Brussels sprouts and boiled potatoes.
Grilled pork chops marinated 6 hours in olive oil, white wine vinegar, garlic, peppercorns, bay leaf, and dry mustard. A simple Mediterranean-style marinade for thick-cut chops.
Knorr French onion dip in three ingredients: onion soup mix stirred into sour cream and mayonnaise. A creamy, savory, no-cook party dip ready in five minutes for chips and veggies.
Lemon brown rice with cashews, fresh lemon zest, and black pepper. A bright, nutty vegetarian side dish with just five ingredients that comes together in minutes.
Tangy yogurt and bright lemon zest blend into soft oatmeal cookies with crisp edges, then get showered with powdered sugar for a lighter twist on classic cookies.
Double-decker cheese melt with a creamy cheddar-butter-egg spread blended in a food processor, layered on two slices of bread, and baked until golden and bubbly. Ready in 20 minutes.
Chocolate egg shortbread thumbprint cookies filled with raspberry jam and topped with a chocolate egg, then drizzled with powdered sugar glaze. A fun Easter baking project kids love.
Easy taco casserole with seasoned ground beef, tomato sauce, and tortilla chips baked under melted cheese. Six ingredients and 30 minutes start to finish.
This bread can either accompany or replace the Southwestem breakfast staple of refried beans topped with cheese or wrapped in a flour tortilla.
Rhubarb dump cake is a Midwestern shortcut dessert with tart fresh rhubarb, raspberry gelatin, marshmallows, and a layer of white cake mix batter on top. Bright pink, sweet-tart, and dead simple.