FluffyPumpkinPieFromJuliaChild’sAuntHelen,ViaJulia Moskin

Ingredients: 4 large eggs 2 (15-ounce) cans (3½ cups) pumpkin purée 1 cuplight brown sugar 1 cupplus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar Kosher salt 3 tablespoonsmolasses 3 tablespoonsbourbon or dark rum (optional) 3 teaspoonsground cinnamon 3 teaspoonsground ginger 1/4 teaspoonground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoonground cloves 1 cupheavy cream 3/4 cupwhole milk, more as needed 2 unbaked 9-inch... » read more

Breakfast Crisp

Ingredients: 1 ½ cups quick cooking oats ½ cup unbleached all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup brown sugar ¼ cup margarine, softened 1 egg Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 9×9 inch baking pan. In a large bowl, stir together oats,... » read more

Mike’sFamousFried Eggs

Ingredients: Neutral oil, such as canola Eggs (as many as you want to eat) Salt Freshly ground black pepper (optional) Directions: Get a large cast-iron skillet very, very hot on the stovetop over medium-high heat—it should be just starting to smoke, or close to it. Pour in enough oil to coat the bottom of the... » read more

Homemade Chili

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste 2 pounds lean ground beef 2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 (15 ounce) can tomato puree 1 cup water 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers 2... » read more

Peanut Butter and Pumpkin Dog Treats

Ingredients: 2 ½ cups whole wheat flour 2 eggs ½ cup canned pumpkin 2 tablespoons peanut butter ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Whisk together the flour, eggs, pumpkin, peanut butter, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl. Add water as needed to help make the... » read more

Southern-Style Chocolate Gravy

Ingredients: ¼ cup cocoa 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour ¾ cup white sugar 2 cups milk 1 tablespoon butter, softened 2 teaspoons vanilla Directions: Whisk the cocoa, flour, and sugar together in a bowl until there are no lumps. Pour the milk into the mixture and whisk until well incorporated. Transfer the mixture to a saucepan... » read more

Apple Cinnamon White Cake

Ingredients: ⅓ cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ⅔ cup white sugar ½ cup butter, softened 2 eggs 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder ½ cup milk 1 apple, peeled and chopped Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf... » read more

Quick and Easy Curry Chicken Salad for Lunches

Ingredients: ½ cup plain yogurt ¼ cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon curry powder ½ pound shredded cooked chicken breast 1 medium apple, peeled and diced 2 stalks celery, diced 1 stalk green onion, finely chopped, or more to taste ½ cup sliced almonds ¼ cup raisins salt and ground black pepper to taste Directions: Whisk yogurt... » read more

Twenty-Four Hour Salad

Ingredients: 6 cups shredded iceberg lettuce ½ cup chopped celery ½ cup chopped green bell pepper ½ cup chopped onions ½ cup frozen green peas, thawed and drained 1 ½ cups mayonnaise 2 tablespoons white sugar 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese 1 (3 ounce) can bacon bits Directions: In a large transparent bowl, layer lettuce, celery,... » read more

Egg Roll in a Bowl

Ingredients: 6 (3.5 inch square) wonton wrappers 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 3 ½ cups shredded green cabbage 1 cup julienned carrot ¼ cup julienned red bell pepper ⅓ cup thinly sliced green onions 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon sake ¼ teaspoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon white... » read more