10,000 walt recipes

Norene's chicken soup is old-school Jewish penicillin: whole hen simmered slow with carrots, celery, onion, and fresh dill until the broth turns golden. Stovetop or microwave method.

Traditional New Year's portzelky cookies are pillowy fried dough studded with plump raisins, dusted with icing sugar for celebration breakfasts.

Chinese-American almond cookies with butter, ground almonds, and almond extract for double the nutty flavor. Egg-washed and baked golden, these are the takeout-restaurant cookies you can finally make at home.

A great all-butter flaky pie dough that comes together by hand or in a food processor. Cold butter, the minimum water, and a good chill are the keys to a tender, shatteringly flaky crust.

Classic pound cake made from scratch with butter, shortening, and 7-Up for tender crumb: baked 90 minutes in a bundt pan with vanilla and lemon extract for subtle citrus sweetness.

Vegetarian fresh corn tamales: masa harina dough stuffed with sautéed bell peppers and corn, wrapped in soaked husks, and steamed until tender. Served with a chunky avocado-tomatillo salsa for a lighter Mexican classic.

Grand Ghirardelli fudge cake: a deeply chocolate two-layer cake made with premium cocoa for fudgy crumb and rich flavor. Bakery-quality chocolate cake from your home oven.

Chocolate covered marshmallow cookies with a soft vanilla base, a melted marshmallow top, cocoa frosting, and a pecan half. Like homemade Mallomars.

Vushka are tiny Ukrainian ear-shaped dumplings filled with mushrooms, boiled until they float, and served in hot borscht. A traditional holiday staple.

New Mexican green chili stew of browned beef (or pork) simmered with diced potatoes, onion, garlic, and Hatch green chilies in a brothy, soupy base. A classic Santa Fe and Albuquerque kitchen staple.

Fried Beancurd with Sweet Nut Sauce (Tao Hou Tod) recipe

Fresh mint and coriander chutney with tamarind, green chili, and onion ground into a bright, tangy paste. A no-cook Indian condiment that keeps in the fridge for a week and pairs with samosas, kebabs, and chaat.

Sailor's duff: a steamed molasses pudding from the age-of-sail tradition. Moist, dense, and warmly spiced, traditionally served with hard sauce or vanilla cream.

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.

Salmon Quiche with Mushrooms and Horseradish recipe

Scrambled eggs with crumbled chorizo sausage and fresh chopped tomatoes. Spicy, smoky Mexican-style breakfast eggs cooked low and slow for soft, glossy curds.