Dri… recipes

Try this savory dish which can be made with a crockpot that tastes wonderful by itself!

Crisp raw cauliflower florets and fresh spinach ribbons tossed in a garlicky white wine vinaigrette with dry mustard and basil, finished with crunchy slivered almonds. A light, no-cook side salad ready in 20 minutes.

Cold spinach dip loaded with crunchy water chestnuts and scallions in a creamy mayo-and-sour-cream base. The retro party classic, served in a hollowed rye bread bowl with chips for scooping.

Beau's notes: * There are no "jalapeno beans;" there are jalapeno peppers and pinto beans. I have two recipes, both of which are quite tref, but a Catholic should worry? But if you are hosting a Jewish person, smoked turkey will substitute most agreeably for the chazer called for in either recipe.]

Puccia, traditional Italian olive-studded bread rolls from Puglia made with biga starter and whole wheat flour. Crusty, airy rolls with a long rise for deep flavor.

Pâté maison poaches chicken livers in spiced water, then blends them with sweet butter, mustard, nutmeg, garlic, Calvados, and dried currants. The classic Silver Palate spread for crusty bread and a cold martini.

Bread machine Italian cheese-potato bread with mashed potatoes, Monterey Jack, oregano, and eggs. Dense, savory, and loaded with flavor in every slice.

Whole wheat hamburger buns are soft, sturdy homemade rolls made from a blend of whole wheat and bread flour. The kind of nutty, hearty buns that hold up to a juicy patty without going soggy.

Tender haddock fillets topped with buttery lemon-herb bread crumbs and baked until flaky. A quick, no-fuss seafood dinner that's on the table in 40 minutes.

Silky black bean soup with bacon, honey, and aromatics blended and strained smooth. Serve with cool sour cream and bright mango salsa for a stunning contrast of flavors.

Nothing else can be better than it, big hit and a worthy keeper!

A whole grain bread that's a snap to make using your bread machine.

Michigan chili dog sauce simmered low with ground beef, chili powder, paprika, and dry mustard. The authentic Coney Island method: never brown the meat, just simmer for an hour.

Caraway rye bread machine loaf with bread flour, all-purpose, and rye flour blend. Toasty caraway seeds throughout for that deli-counter flavor. Set it and walk away.

Molasses Doughnuts are spiced yeasted doughnuts with cinnamon, ginger, and half a cup of molasses - bread machine dough, deep-fried, and shaken in sugar while still warm.

Southwestern chicken with a brown sugar, lemon zest, and cayenne dry rub, finished on the grill with a beer-mustard basting sauce. Overnight-marinated bone-in chicken with deep smoky char.