21 carlton recipes

Crayfish tails poached in dill-scented court bouillon and topped with a dill hollandaise sauce. A Scandinavian-inspired dinner served over white rice.

Lemon blueberry biscuits with lemon yogurt and fresh blueberries, finished with a tart lemon glaze. Tender drop biscuits ready in 35 minutes for breakfast or brunch.

I recently came across another way to use up some of those cartons of oats and bags of bran spilling out of my pantry. Brandi of Bran Appetit posted an intriguing recipe for Brandi's Cookie Bars. I used her recipe with a few changes to make cookie bars of my own. Please visit Brandi's blog for the original recipe. And if you're a fan of oatmeal cookies and chocolate, make these now! Oatmeal-Bran Cookie Bars (adapted from Bran Appetit)

"The light and fluffy texture of this this cool and creamy mousse is perfect after a heavy turkey dinner."

Fruit yogurt scones use plain yogurt and lemon zest to create tender, lightly tangy mini scones studded with plumped raisins or dried cranberries. Smaller than a tea-room scone, perfect for buttering warm. Ready in about 22 minutes.

"Canned cranberry sauce adds a festive finishing touch to this 5 star dessert from Gloria Kirchman of Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Folks are sure to find it irresistible."

Eggless corn muffins use just seven pantry staples and no eggs at all. Lightly sweet, tender, and ready in 40 minutes start to finish. A solid pick for egg allergies or when the carton's empty.

Grilled BBQ chicken drumsticks served with two creamy dips: fiery horseradish and tangy country Dijon mustard. Grill 24 drumsticks in under 20 minutes for a crowd-ready cookout spread or game day feast.

Pressure cooker chicken stock: a golden, flavor-packed homemade broth in 15 minutes of pressure time. Chicken parts, onion, carrot, celery, and a splash of sherry make stock richer than any carton.

Mini blackbottom cupcakes with a fudgy chocolate cake base topped with a sweet cream cheese and chocolate chip filling, cooked in the microwave using paper egg cartons as molds. A vintage retro treat that's quick and fun.

Impress the neighbors at the next dinner you have with them with this decadent and delicious banana cream pie.

Creamy spinach casserole with cheddar, sour cream, and onion soup mix topped with buttery breadcrumbs. Classic side dish for holiday dinners and potlucks.

A quick low-fat chocolate banana custard made with chocolate milk, custard powder, sliced bananas, and toffee yogurt. No added sugar needed. Light, creamy, and ready in 15 minutes.

Creamy Southern-style butter pecan cheesecake on a pecan-studded graham cracker crust. Loaded with toasted pecans and sour cream for a rich, velvety texture. From Southern Living.

Rich Mughlai chicken curry with a ground almond, ginger, and garlic paste in a creamy yogurt and cardamom sauce. A royal Indian dish with whole spices and whipped cream.

Coffee pots de creme infused with whole roasted coffee beans and Kahlua, baked in a water bath, and topped with homemade almond praline. A silky French custard dessert.