5,344 walt recipes

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

Whoopie pies sandwich two soft chocolate cake-cookies around a fluffy vanilla cream filling. Maine and Pennsylvania Dutch dessert with a cult following.

Plantation-style catfish fillets: crisp pan-fried catfish served over garlicky sauteed spinach and tomatoes, finished with parmesan and a pass under the broiler. A Southern supper with Creole flair.

Medieval-style meat cakes with pork shoulder, dates, raisins, pistachios, and saffron baked into a buttery pastry shell. Ancient sweet-savory tart that blends pork with dried fruits and warm spices.

Shredded Brussels sprouts sauteed in butter over high heat with a squeeze of lime juice. A fast, crisp-tender side dish that converts sprout skeptics.

Fresh porcini tomato sauce with white wine reduction, garlic, and ripe tomatoes. A quick vegetarian pasta sauce ready in 30 minutes with earthy, rich flavor.

Garlic-studded roast leg of lamb on a bed of sliced onions and thyme, finished with a creamy onion-rice puree made from the roasting pan drippings. A Sunday-dinner centerpiece.

Classic shrimp divan with tender broccoli, plump shrimp, and a cheesy cream of celery sauce baked under buttery golden crumbs. This retro casserole is comfort food at its finest, ready in under an hour with just 15 minutes of hands-on work.

Pickled hot red peppers: whole small chilies canned in vinegar brine with garlic, allspice, peppercorn, and bay leaf. Topped with olive oil and processed for shelf-stable storage.

Special lard-based pastry dough for tourtieres (French-Canadian meat pies). A flaky, tender crust that rolls out easily and handles beautifully. Makes enough for multiple pies.

Hot dogs and potatoes au gratin in a creamy Velveeta cheese sauce with peas and carrots. A budget-friendly kid-approved casserole with homemade white sauce baked until bubbly.

Layered cabbage casserole with ground beef, bacon, sauerkraut, rice, and spaghetti sauce baked low and slow for 3 to 4 hours. A hearty, hands-off one-dish dinner.

German streusel coffee cake made with yeasted dough topped with a buttery cinnamon crumble. A traditional breakfast cake with two rises for a soft, pillowy base.

Creamy chicken wild rice soup made from scratch with homemade broth, earthy mushrooms, and fresh thyme. A lighter take on the Midwestern classic with sour cream stirred in for velvety richness.

Chicken piccata with mushrooms, lemon, and white wine sauce. Thin-pounded chicken breasts pan-fried golden then simmered in a bright, reduced pan sauce.

Pickled peppers and chilies preserved in a vinegar brine with an optional olive oil layer. Water bath canned for shelf-stable storage year round.