40 regal recipes

Warm cinnamon and nutmeg spice this tender carrot cake studded with toasted pecans. Orange cream cheese frosting crowns the bundt for a citrusy finish.

Steamed persimmon pudding with brandy, raisins, walnuts, cinnamon, and nutmeg, flambed at the table and served with whipped cream. An old-fashioned holiday dessert with spectacular presentation.

Rich fish chowder with five pounds of fish simmered in fish stock, thickened with a butter roux, and finished with cream and Monterey Jack cheese for a velvety, hearty bowl.

Crack potatoes, a loaded hash brown casserole baked with sour cream, sharp cheddar, real bacon, and ranch seasoning until bubbly and golden. The cheesy, addictive potluck side everyone fights over.

Love the combination of buckwheat and whole wheat flour. These pancakes are not too sweet, buttermilk and milk add some creaminess. Blueberries give the extra zing, absolutely delicious!

Christmas butter cookies with crisp edges, tender centers, and just enough sweetness to take frosting beautifully. A classic 6-ingredient holiday cut-out cookie recipe for decorating with kids.

Easy, make-ahead side dish perfect for a barbecue or mid-day lunch.

The combination of honey and the nuts make this cole slaw the best. This is my husbands favorite coleslaw, when I first made it he just went on and one about how good it was. I got the recipe from my Aunt. I'm guessing about 5 weight watchers points per serving.

Use solid white tuna, not chunked tuna. To keep the tuna moist this recipe uses a quick marinade to allow the tuna to absorb the flavors.

Marco Pierre White's tartare sauce from the Mirabelle restaurant. This was served with grilled dover sole but work well with any white fish dish.

Mapleleaf roast turkey... it's a big yum fest with this Thanksgiving turkey. The crispy browned skin is like Canadian Peking duck. Roasted and glazed with a reduction of maple syrup and apple cider does the trick. It's like a Canadian recipe eh?

My latest creation must be healthier than a cake with icing...

A moist, rich chocolate chip rum cake infused with warm rum flavor, studded with chocolate chips, and finished with a glossy cocoa glaze. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy dessert night.

A delicious creamy ice cream with ripe strawberries and graham cracker pieces. A delightful summertime treat!

.

The first time I tried this version of the recipe, I ate it for all three meals. LOVED it! If you have leftovers, toss in a can of tomatoes, a can of white beans, and whatever veggies you have in the fridge, and make yourself a tasty soup.