10,000 fay fay recipes

Cooked wild rice with bacon and butter: nutty, chewy wild rice simmered to tender, then tossed with crisp bacon julienne and a knob of butter. A simple side that eats like a meal.

Quick pork stir-fry with courgette (zucchini) and aubergine (eggplant) finished in creamy yogurt and served over brown rice. A 30-minute weeknight dinner with smoky paprika and charred vegetables.

Red eye chicken: pan-fried chicken breasts rubbed with paprika, white and black pepper, and cayenne, then finished with a quick roux-based tomato pan gravy. A fast, fiery weeknight chicken dinner.

Lemony ham and rice soup made in the microwave in just 20 minutes. A quick one-dish meal using canned chicken rice soup, chopped ham, lemon juice, and nutmeg.

Toasted hazelnut vinaigrette with lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of sugar. A light, nutty salad dressing with only 6 ingredients, ready in 15 minutes.

Old-fashioned coconut fudge candy shaped into little haystacks. Brown sugar, butter, and shredded coconut cooked to soft-ball stage, then dropped onto wax paper. Makes about 60 pieces.

Mixed red greens and pear salad with a toasted hazelnut vinaigrette made with lemon juice and lemon zest. A light, elegant fall salad with radicchio, endive, and butter lettuce.

Homemade fortune cookies: thin crisp wafers cooked on a skillet, folded around your own paper fortunes while still pliable. A party project for Lunar New Year or kids' birthdays.

Plantain casserole with green plantains sauteed in peanut oil, tossed with tomato, and slow-baked until tender. A simple Caribbean-style dish with just five ingredients.

Cold bow-tie pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, black olives, cucumbers, radishes, and roasted sunflower seeds in a tangy lemon dressing. A crunchy, make-ahead side dish that's best chilled overnight.

Plum and peach salad with toasted walnuts drizzled in a raspberry jam vinaigrette made with red wine vinegar and walnut oil. A 15-minute summer fruit salad.

Quick and easy to make pork chops in a tangy white wine sauce, bon appetite!

Fiesta Ranch Potatoes with Creamy Chile Dip recipe

Mushroom caviar appetizer with finely chopped mushrooms, onion, lemon juice, sour cream, and chives. Chilled and served on crackers or with sliced tomatoes.

Buttery toasted breadcrumb topping with parsley for casseroles. Three ingredients, five minutes, and every baked dish gets a golden crunchy crust.

Green chile paste with roasted green chiles, ground chile, and oil. Three ingredients blended smooth for a bold rub or marinade. Works on beef, chicken, pork, and lamb.