10,000 ann ann recipes

Classic egg fu yung omelets loaded with shrimp, barbecued pork, snow peas, and bean sprouts, crowned with a glossy oyster sauce gravy. Chinese-American takeout-style made from scratch.

Apple bean bake with great northern beans, tart apples, onions, brown sugar, and a hint of cinnamon. A sweet-savory baked bean side that turns Sunday supper into something special.

This hearty Cajun chicken and andouille gumbo starts with a deep chestnut roux, the holy trinity, and smoky sausage simmered into a rich, soul-warming bowl. Serve over rice with a splash of sherry.

Quick and easy chicken soup recipe featuring hearty Bisquick potato dumplings made using leftover mashed potatoes instead of noodles and leftover cooked chicken.

Pear and almond pancakes with syrup-soaked Bartletts and slivered nuts pressed right into the batter, finished with warm fig-maple syrup. A weekend breakfast with real brunch-menu flair.

Homemade peppermint liqueur with just vodka, mint extract, and sugar syrup. Steep for two weeks for a smooth, minty after-dinner drink or cocktail mixer.

Rich homemade chocolate sauce with bittersweet chocolate, butter, and evaporated milk, simmered until thick and glossy. Makes 3 cups of pourable, spoonable heaven.

This is a basic vinaigrette-style dressing that works well with shredded vegetables.

No-egg bran muffins made with a make-ahead batter that keeps up to 3 months in the fridge. Buttermilk and a double dose of bran cereal deliver tender crumb and serious fiber. Bake fresh muffins on demand.

Slow cooker chicken chili with browned thighs, dried navy beans, crushed tomatoes, green chiles, and sharp cheddar. Set it in the morning, come home to a bowl of smoky, spicy comfort.

If you love that sweet and sour taste, you will adore this succulent stew made with garbanzo beans and sweet potatoes.

Hearty vegetarian stew with kidney beans, brown rice, and cabbage simmered with Southwest spices. Stovetop or slow cooker meal ready for Tex-Mex toppings.

Sweet-and-sour sauce made with ginger marmalade, orange marmalade, fresh ginger, and Chinese rice vinegar. A no-cook dipping sauce ready in 10 minutes for wontons and fried appetizers.

Havana Banana cocktail mixes light rum, banana liqueur, and pineapple-coconut drink over ice in a brandy snifter. A tropical sipper ready in minutes.

Breakfast lasagne with sliced ham, gruyere, mozzarella, ricotta, and a mustard-spiked bechamel. Layered in a 13x9 pan for a brunch crowd of six to eight.

Sugar sugar and more sugar is the main ingredient in most cranberry sauces. Following the paleo diet gives you the healthier upper hand for making your own sugar-free sauce with fresh cranberries.