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Feta and scallion omelet seasoned with paprika and fresh dill, folded soft and fluffy. A quick brunch omelet with a Russian-style salty-cheese filling that comes together in minutes.

European-style apple tart with a buttery crumb crust pressed into a flan pan. Grated apples layered with cinnamon and sugar, topped with a pastry apple design. Best served cold for clean slicing.

Dense, moist German apple cake loaded with four cups of sliced Pippin apples, cinnamon, and chopped nuts, topped with tangy cream cheese frosting. A fall baking favorite.

Alphabet cookies shaped by hand from a simple butter cookie dough rolled into ropes. A fun baking project for kids that doubles as a tasty learning activity.

Classic from-scratch pecan pie with a homemade flaky crust, corn syrup, butter, and pecan halves. No frills, no shortcuts. Just a gorgeous, gooey Southern pecan pie done right.

Shredded cabbage and carrots braised in bouillon, then tossed with buttery pecans and mustard. A 20-minute side dish elegant enough for company.

Mexican chocolate wedding cakes rolled in powdered sugar with unsweetened chocolate, brown sugar, butter, and chopped nuts. A rich, crumbly chocolate twist on the classic polvorones cookie.

Hearty homemade yeast bread with bran, dark molasses, and sunflower seeds. Two rustic loaves with a chewy crust and soft, nutty crumb. Worth every minute of the rise.

No-bake mud pie with coffee ice cream in a chocolate wafer cookie crust, drizzled with fudge sauce and topped with whipped cream and toasted almonds. Frozen and foolproof.

Orange blossom spritz cookies made with butter, orange zest, and vanilla, pressed into decorative shapes and baked until firm. A classic holiday cookie press recipe.

Fettuccine with Butter, Garlic, Parmesan, & Black Pepper recipe

A whole salmon fillet braised on a bed of buttery carrots, onions, and celery in dry vermouth with tarragon. Three sauce options from simple pan jus to a rich winey cream veloute.

Tart apples baked with butter, plumped raisins, and lemon, then crowned with a golden meringue and served warm. An elegant, simple dessert that looks far harder than it is.

This cheesy chicken casserole loads tender chicken and cubed ham over fluffy rice in a creamy cheddar soup sauce with sautéed peppers and onions. Ready in 40 minutes flat, it's the kind of one-pot comfort food that brings everyone to the table.

Super moist and delicious cake is perfect with a cup of coffee at any time!

Mandeltorte is a German almond torte with a buttery pastry shell, rich almond filling, raspberry jam layer, and piped lemon icing. An elegant European bakery-style dessert.