Everyone loves the crunchy oat topping and sweet pear filling in this fruity crisp. This crisp is delicious, served warm.
Kosher cabbage rolls stuffed with ground beef, rice, and ketchup, baked for three hours in a sweet-tart tomato sauce with brown sugar and lemon juice.
Classic New York cheesecake with graham cracker crust. Cream cheese beaten for 30 minutes until impossibly smooth, with folded egg whites for airy texture.
Microwave crab-stuffed jumbo shrimp butterflied and topped with a buttery crab meat, breadcrumb, and lemon filling with cayenne. An easy appetizer ready in 20 minutes.
No-bake lemon cheesecake with graham crust, tangy lemon-cream cheese filling lightened by whipped egg whites, and a crumble topping. Cool, fluffy summer dessert set with gelatin.
Paper bag apple pie: a vintage baking trick that wraps the whole pie in a brown paper bag during baking. Tender apples, golden streusel top, and an evenly browned crust without scorching.
Green beans and butternut squash glazed in currant jelly, garlic butter, basil, and lemon juice, topped with toasted walnuts. A make-ahead holiday side dish.
Revani semolina cake soaked in chilled lemon syrup with almond extract. This Greek dessert uses olive oil instead of butter and gets its lift from whipped egg whites.
Quick caramel apple pie with quartered caramel candies, caramel ice cream topping, diced unpeeled apples, and a pecan topping. Uses a store-bought crust for easy assembly.
Scallops with garlic, ginger and chives: bay scallops seared in butter, baked in coquille dishes under a parmesan-bread crumb crust. A 30-minute dinner party appetizer with restaurant polish.
Yankee brisket pulled barbecue makes tender pulled BBQ without a smoker: brisket slow-roasted with liquid smoke, chilled, shredded, then simmered in a homemade tangy-sweet-spicy sauce. A make-ahead crowd-pleaser for sandwiches.
Mediterranean lentil salad tosses green lentils with roasted red peppers, fresh basil, toasted walnuts, and balsamic, served over dandelion greens dressed with lemon.
Pounded chicken breasts seared fast over high heat, then drizzled with a brandy, Dijon mustard, and lime pan sauce loaded with fresh chives. A 20-minute dinner with serious steakhouse energy.
The mustard dill sauce is a great complement to both the salmon and asparagus in this easy-to-prepare meal.
Cream cheese and mascarpone cheese makes this creamy and silky cheesecake, rhubarb and strawberry glaze adds the sweet and sour crunch, and the chocolate covered strawberries gives extra surprise. There are so many delicious things going on all at once, it's such a deluxe luxury!
Oven-poached cod fillets with julienned carrots, mushrooms, celery, and tarragon in a lemon-chicken broth. Light, healthy one-pan fish dinner in 45 minutes.
Fragrant Asian pesto with peanuts, fresh basil, mint, cilantro, green chilies, and ginger. A bold, herbaceous sauce for noodles that's ready in 15 minutes. Vegetarian-friendly.
Briny pickled herring meets creamy chopped eggs and crisp apple in this classic European salad. Serve on dark rye bread for an authentic old-world appetizer or light lunch.
Ukrainian cold fruit soup pureed with apples, pears, cherries, plums, and peaches in cinnamon-lemon broth with sweet wine and cranberry juice. A chilled summer soup bursting with orchard flavors.
Domino cookies are buttery shortbread bars with lemon zest, scored down the center and topped with chocolate chips arranged as domino dots. A fun baking project for kids and parties.
Pollo Loco-style chicken marinade with fresh lemon and orange juice, chili sauce, garlic, and hot sauce. Marinate 4 to 24 hours, then grill for smoky, citrusy results.
Two thick porterhouse steaks rubbed with crushed garlic and olive oil, scored, brightened with lemon, then broiled to a seared, juicy finish. Steakhouse flavor at home with just 6 ingredients.
Hunkar begendi, a classic Turkish dish of smoked eggplant folded into a creamy bechamel sauce with mozzarella and nutmeg. Smoky, silky, and rich from charring the eggplant whole.
Seafood lovers will love this succulent shrimp dish that is prepared with a savory sauce.
Spinach fettuccine loaded with shrimp, lump crab, crawfish tails, and andouille in a white wine butter cream sauce. A luxurious Cajun seafood pasta built with proper French technique.
Italian-style shrimp and scallop skewers coated in garlicky olive oil, parsley, and breadcrumbs, then broiled until golden and crispy. A rustic seafood showpiece served with lemon wedges.
Old-fashioned heart of palm pickles with mustard, turmeric and cider vinegar. Bright yellow tropical pickle relish for canning, with sweet-tangy Southern flavor.
Williamsburg chicken is a retro chilled chicken salad mould set with gelatin, blending diced cooked chicken, celery, peas, hard-cooked eggs, pecans and stuffed olives in a lemony mayo-broth base. Served over greens with halved grapes.
Spicy Indian lamb curry with garam masala, cayenne, and cardamom, simmered until the meat is tender and the sauce is thick enough to coat a spoon.
A comforting, easy-to-make casserole using mostly pantry staples like canned vegetables, pasta, and a creamy sauce. Tender marinated chicken is combined with rigatoni, mushrooms, green beans, and onions, then baked with a cheesy topping for a family-friendly meal.
Tofu pineapple cheesecake with a graham crust, sweetened naturally with honey and orange juice, topped with kiwi slices. A lower-calorie dairy-free cheesecake alternative.
Traditional Irish apple fritters with thick apple slices dipped in a light egg batter, deep-fried until crispy, then dusted with sugar and brightened with lemon juice.
Bartlett pear muffins fold sweet diced pears and chopped walnuts into a lemon-zested batter. Tender, fruit-studded morning muffins ready in 40 minutes for breakfast or weekend brunch.
Leberknödel are Austrian liver dumplings made from stale rolls soaked in milk, mixed with ground beef liver, onions, marjoram and lemon zest. Poached gently and served in clear beef broth.
Simmer pink lentils with turmeric and lemon juice until creamy, then finish with a sizzling ghee tempering of cumin, garlic, and ginger for North Indian comfort in a bowl.
Jumbo butterflied shrimp topped with a golden breadcrumb stuffing loaded with garlic, sun-dried tomato, Parmesan, and fresh herbs. Ready in 30 minutes flat.
A glazed Christmas ham brushed with apricot-sherry glaze, warmed with cinnamon and star anise, and crusted in brown sugar, served with a crisp, fresh fennel coleslaw in a herby yogurt dressing. A festive feast pairing.
In this recipe Quebec snow crab is combined with brocolli, oven-poached and served on a sauce, nouveau cuisine fashion.
Bay scallops simmered with spinach in a garlicky tomato sauce with fish stock and lemon, served over pasta. A low-fat, low-calorie seafood dinner ready in 30 minutes.
Italian grilled tuna steaks marinated in olive oil and lemon, then grilled over high heat and finished with a warm caper-oregano-roasted pepper sauce. Fresh, bright, and done in 30 minutes.
Elegant crawfish mousse with cream cheese, sour cream, brandy, and Tabasco set in a decorative mold. A make-ahead Cajun party appetizer that unmolds into a stunning centerpiece.
Hand-rolled Greek stuffed grape leaves filled with seasoned beef or lamb, rice, currants, pine nuts, and mint. Simmered until tender and served with a classic avgolemono egg-lemon sauce. Makes 60.
Crispy pan-fried sesame chicken cutlets coated in breadcrumbs, ginger, and garlic. Freezer-friendly, ready in minutes, and golden on the outside with juicy chicken breast inside.
Mock caviar made with finely chopped ripe olives, anchovies, hard-boiled eggs, and sour cream. A budget-friendly no-cook appetizer with rich, briny flavor on lettuce cups.
Plump mussels steamed in white wine, then ladled into a fragrant broth of ginger, lime, bok choy, and rice noodles. A Thai-inspired seafood soup that's briny, bright, and deeply satisfying.
Layered coffee cake with a cream cheese and condensed milk filling, canned peaches, chopped nuts, and a cinnamon-brown sugar crumb topping.
New England-style individual lobster pie with sherry cream sauce, egg yolk custard, and a buttery cracker-Parmesan crumb topping. Baked low and slow for a rich, elegant finish.
Cape Cod cranberry-blueberry crisp with maple syrup, oat-almond topping, and whole wheat flour. A naturally sweetened, butter-free fruit dessert bursting with tart berry flavor.