10,000 popper recipes

Great apple pie recipe that we have used for years. Perfect with a cup of hot apple cider.

A hearty meatless chili with kidney beans, zucchini, green chiles, and brown rice simmered in a tomato base with cloves and vinegar. Even better the next day. Freezes like a dream.

Fluffy baked egg squares loaded with Monterey Jack, cheddar, and chopped green chilis. Cut into bite-sized cubes, these Tex-Mex appetizers are just as good cold as they are warm from the oven.

Chicken base is basically dehydrated, powdered chicken stock. If you can't find it in the supermarket, grind chicken bouillon cubes. For the asparagus, cut about two inches off the stem end. You don't need to peel it. To blanch spinach, simply drop it in boiling salted water for one minute and then immediately submerge it in ice water to stop the cooking and retain the color. The spinach will provide the soup with a vibrant green hue.

A slow-simmered tomato broth with white wine and clam juice, loaded with catfish chunks and shrimp. Garnished with fresh coriander and lemon. Hearty, soul-warming seafood stew for eight.

Serve as the first course of a traditional Chinese dinner or alone as a light nutritious supper.

Grilled chicken glazed with a sticky tequila-orange sauce spiked with jalapeño and fresh orange zest. A sweet, smoky, spicy showpiece that's equal parts backyard cookout and fiesta.

Luxurious steak Diane with creamy mushroom sauce and tender pan-seared beef. Restaurant-quality classic ready in 20 minutes for impressive date night dinners.

Simple cabbage soup with carrots, potatoes, onions, garlic, and dill. Five-vegetable peasant soup that costs under five dollars and tastes like grandmother's kitchen.

Ham and potato skillet with green beans, celery, and thyme simmered in one pan and topped with Parmesan. A low-calorie, no-fuss dinner using leftover ham in about an hour.

Creamy New England fish chowder loaded with tender haddock, sweet corn, and buttery potatoes in a rich evaporated milk broth with hints of basil.

Sun-dried tomato dressing with anchovies, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil blended into a thick, savory vinaigrette. Bold umami flavor in every drizzle.

Crispy puffed rice noodles coated in sweet-tart syrup with deep-fried tofu, shrimp, and lacy egg nets. This authentic Mee Krob brings the bold flavors of Thai street food right to your kitchen.

Microwave omelet filled with creamy cheddar sauce, crisp bacon, and chopped apples. Cooked in a pie plate for easy folding, then topped with bubbly cheese sauce and bacon bits.

Sauerkraut and ground beef casserole with rice, tomatoes and green pepper. Tangy Midwestern potluck dish that doubles easily for a crowd.

Box mac and cheese transformed into a quick chicken cacciatore with seasoned canned tomatoes, green pepper, and cooked chicken stirred right in. A 40-minute shortcut dinner kids will devour.