Yield: 15 servings Ingredients: Wide egg noodles (12 oz) Eggs (6) Sour cream (16 oz) Cottage cheese (8 oz) Softened cream cheese (8 oz) Butter (4 tbsp) Salt (1/4 tsp) Sugar (1 cup) Golden raisins (1 cup) Topping of choice (e.g. cinnamon sugar, cornflakes) Cooking Spray Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Cover raisins in hot water and leave to soak. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Boil noodles for 5 minutes, then drain and return to pot....
Servings: 4-5 Ingredients: Ground lamb (1 lb) Red lentils (1 cup) Beef broth (2 cups) Crushed tomatoes (14.5 oz.) Olive oil (3 tbsp) Yellow onions (2) Garlic (3 cloves) Chili powder (1 tbsp) Paprika (1 tbsp) Crushed red pepper (1/2 tsp) Cayenne (1/2 tsp) Ground cumin (1 tbsp) Ground coriander (1/2 tsp) Dried oregano (1 tbsp) Salt (1 tbsp) Ground black pepper (1 tsp) Directions: Finely chop onions and garlic. In a medium pot, heat olive oil over medium heat....
Yield: 12 bars Ingredients: Room temperature butter (1 cup) Flour (2 cups + 1/3 cup) Sugar (1/2 cup + 1-1/2 cups) Salt (1/4 tsp + 1/4 tsp) Eggs (4) Lemon juice (2/3 cup) Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x13" pan. In a medium bowl, thoroughly blend butter, 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt. Press mixture into bottom of pan. Bake until slightly golden (~20 minutes), then set aside to cool....
Yield: 1 cup Ingredients: Lemon juice (1/2 cup) Sugar (1 cup) Butter (1 stick) Egg yolks (5) Salt (1/4 tsp) Directions: Incorporate all ingredients in food processor. Cook in a saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently, until temperature reaches 170°F. Strain into an airtight container. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate.
Servings: 5 Ingredients: Brown lentils (1-1/2 cups) Parmesan rind (1 large) Bay leaves (4) Garlic (1 medium bulb) Beef broth (3-1/2 cups) Olive oil (1/4 cup) Carrots (3) Yellow onions (2) Fresh rosemary (1 sprig) Salt (1/2 tsp) Black pepper (1/2 tsp) Directions: Cut off top third of the garlic bulb and remove loose outer skins. Peel carrots. Dice carrots and onions. Add the lentils, Parmesan rind, bay leaves, garlic, broth, and 3 cups of water to a large pot....
Servings: 5 Ingredients: Rotini (1 lb) Unsalted butter (1/4 cup) All-purpose flour (1/4 cup) Whole milk (2 cups) Shredded cheddar cheese (2 cups) Directions: Cook rotini according to package directions. In a medium pot, melt butter over medium heat. When butter is melted, add flour. Stir until mixture is smooth and golden. Add milk and stir until mixture is smooth and bubbling. Add cheese and stir until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth....
Yield: ~6 cups Ingredients: Mangoes (4) Lemon juice (2 tbsp) Sugar (1/4 cup + 1/2 cup) Heavy cream (1 cup) Whole milk (3/4 cup) Directions: Freeze freezer bowl for at least 24 hours. Puree mangoes, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup of sugar until smooth. In a large bowl, combine cream, milk, and 1/2 cup of sugar. Gently stir mango puree into cream mixture. Chill mixture in fridge for at least 1 hour....
Yield: 64 square inches Ingredients: Bacon (4 slices) Maple syrup (2-1/4 cups) Heavy cream (1 cup) Butter (3 tbsp) Directions: In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until crispy. Set bacon aside on a plate covered with paper towels to absorb grease. Line an 8x8" pan with parchment paper. Boil syrup in a saucepan over medium heat, then simmer for 5 minutes. Pour in heavy cream. Do not stir. Bring back to boil, then simmer until temperature reaches 236°F....
Servings: 6 Ingredients: Russet potatoes (~2 lbs) Bacon (4 slices) Unsalted butter (4 tbsp) All-purpose flour (1/3 cup) Whole milk (4 cups) Shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz) Sour cream (4 oz) Chopped chives or scallions (2 tbsp) Salt (1/2 tsp or to taste) Black pepper (1/2 tsp or to taste) Directions: Prick potatoes all over with a fork. Microwave potatoes on high until cooked through, turning once, 12 to 15 minutes total....
Yield: 6-8 servings Ingredients: Carrots (1 lb) White onion (1) Russet potatoes (2) Parsnip (1) Ground meat (2 lbs) Eggs (3) Breadcrumbs (2/3 cup) Yellow mustard (2 tbsp) Worcestershire sauce (1 tbsp) Ketchup Salt Black pepper Directions: Peel and coarsely dice carrots, onion, potatoes, and parsnip. Add carrots, onion, potatoes, and parsnip to slow cooker and sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large bowl, squish together meat, eggs, breadcrumbs, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 cup ketchup, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper....