7,500 grete recipes

A whole hen simmers until tender, then the broth does double duty cooking the spaghetti and building a rich 3-hour tomato sauce with mushrooms and bell peppers. Layered with cheese for a hearty Southern casserole.

Whole chicken pieces baked in a sticky brown sugar and orange juice glaze, finished with plump dark sweet cherries. A fruity, golden one-pan dinner for eight.

French apple honey pie built on a honey-spiked applesauce base, layered with Granny Smith slices in concentric rings, and finished with a glossy apricot glaze. Patisserie elegance with no top crust required.

A fragrant Sri Lankan chicken soup simmered with coriander, cumin, fennel, turmeric, and coconut milk, finished with fried curry leaves and fresh lemon juice.

Low-calorie molded cranberry salad with ginger ale, apple, celery, and orange zest set in unflavored gelatin. A lighter take on the classic holiday Jello salad.

Canned refried beans transform into a velvety smooth soup with chicken broth, green chilies, and cilantro, topped with melted cheese and sour cream for a quick Mexican-inspired meal ready in 20 minutes.

Festive lebkuchen cookies made with honey, brown sugar, allspice, and lemon. A traditional German Christmas cookie decorated with white icing.

Granny's spice cookies are buttery rolled cookies warmed with cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, brightened by orange zest and a touch of corn syrup. A classic holiday cut-out cookie ready for ribbons and sprinkles.

Easy bacon cheddar cheese ball with cream cheese, scallions and pimentos. Make-ahead New Year's party appetizer ready in 15 minutes, chill overnight.

Old style stacked enchiladas with ground beef, kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, and chili powder layered between fried corn tortillas with raw onion and melted cheese.

Creamy French Alpine potato soup blended silky-smooth with melted Gruyere, butter, and milk, then poured over toasted bread. A warming Savoyard classic from the mountains of southeastern France.

Rigatoni alla vodka with flambed vodka, heavy cream, tomato sauce, prosciutto, and Asiago cheese. A rich, spicy pink sauce tossed with fresh basil and parsley.

Four flavor pound cake with lemon, vanilla, almond, and rum extracts in a light oil-based batter with folded egg whites. Served with fresh strawberries.

Homemade soy quarter-pounder veggie burgers with cooked soybeans, tofu, wheat germ, carrots, and garlic. Baked or broiled and ready in 30 minutes.

Filo shrimp puffs with spiced shrimp, coconut, ginger, and turmeric wrapped in flaky filo pastry triangles and baked golden. A crispy, aromatic appetizer with Southeast Asian flair.

Try something new with this cheesy and scrumptious side dish that can accompany any meal.