10,000 ann ann recipes

Big-batch spicy turkey chili loaded with kidney beans, tomatoes, mushrooms, jalapenos, cilantro, and a secret splash of Kahlua. Feeds a crowd of 20.

Tejleves is a classic Hungarian milk soup with noodles simmered in sweetened whole milk. This simple, comforting 25-minute recipe is a staple of Hungarian home cooking, loved as a light meal or warming starter.

French toasted ham and cheese sandwiches on party rye with Swiss cheese, ham, orange marmalade, and dry mustard, dipped in egg wash and oven-baked until golden brown.

Pfeffernuesse German pepper cookies with molasses, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and black pepper, rolled in powdered sugar. Small, spicy, and deeply aromatic holiday cookies from the old country.

Old-fashioned cranberry conserve with raisins, diced orange pulp, and chopped nuts simmered until thick and jammy. A generous holiday preserve for gifting or spreading on toast.

Frijoles borrachos simmer pinto beans in beer with jalapeños, garlic, tomato, and cumin. The cantina-style side dish that pulls together in 30 minutes from canned beans.

A savory crab soup made with flaked crab meat, light cream and a bit of dry sherry.

MacAyo's style beef fajitas marinated in garlic, lime, and oil, then sauteed and rolled into warm tortillas with salsa, guacamole, and sour cream. A Phoenix Mexican-restaurant classic at home.

Mom's peppered ham: poached ham shank coated in cracked black peppercorns and dried in a low oven for paper-thin deli-style slices. Old-school deli cooking at home.

Rhubarb-strawberry dessert sauce thickened with cornstarch and served chilled. Tart rhubarb and sweet strawberries cook into a glossy, ruby-red topping for ice cream or cake.

Low-cholesterol breakfast sausage patties made with ground turkey, sage, paprika, and breadcrumbs. Mix, chill overnight, and pan-fry for a lighter take on a breakfast staple.

Old-fashioned beef tongue simmered tender, sliced thin, and served with a sweet-tart raisin sauce. Classic nose-to-tail dish from the Pennsylvania Dutch and German-American kitchen tradition.

Open-faced egg and cheese sandwiches on toasted English muffins with scrambled eggs, onion, green pepper, and broiled American cheese. A 15-minute breakfast for six.

Add a kick to your Christmas party with this drink which is sure to keep everyone in the holiday spirit.

A light, luscious hazelnut meringue cake with chocolate-coffee filling is a dream dessert after a buffer.

Hearty ground beef chili loaded with kidney beans, tomatoes, and just enough chili powder to warm you up from the inside out. Pair it with hot cornbread and honey butter for the full cold-weather experience.