Zucchini Corn Fritters

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder ½ teaspoon cumin ½ cup sugar ½ teaspoon salt fresh ground black pepper 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup milk ¼ cup butter, melted 2 cups grated zucchini 1 ½ cups fresh corn, kernels cut from cob 1 cup finely shredded Cheddar cheese oil for frying Directions: In... » read more

‘Momma Made Em’ Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Ingredients: 1 (3 pound) whole chicken ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup vegetable oil 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped onions 1 (10 ounce) package frozen green bell peppers 5 stalks celery, finely chopped 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (such as Tony Chachere’s), or to taste 2 whole bay leaves 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes... » read more

Amish Friendship Bread I

Ingredients: 1 cup Amish Friendship Bread Starter (see footnote for recipe link) ⅔ cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).... » read more

Potstickers (Chinese Dumplings)

Ingredients: 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined 4 pounds ground beef 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root 1 shallot, minced 1 bunch green onions, chopped 3 leaves napa cabbage, chopped 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil salt and white pepper to taste 1 pinch white sugar 1 (10 ounce) package... » read more

Traditional Layered French Croissants

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, at room temperature 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided ½ teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons sugar 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast ¼ cup lukewarm water 1 cup milk ½ cup heavy cream 1 egg 1 tablespoon water Directions: Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of flour over the butter... » read more

Wisconsin Native’s Beer Cheese Soup

Ingredients: 1 ½ cups diced carrots 1 ½ cups diced onion 1 ½ cups diced celery 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 3 cups chicken broth 2 cups beer ⅓ cup butter ⅓ cup flour 4 cups milk or half and half 6 cups... » read more

Perfect Mixed Greens

Ingredients: 2 bunches collard greens 2 bunches mustard greens 2 bunches turnip greens 3 tablespoons salt 4 cups chicken broth, divided ½ cup vegetable oil 4 cloves garlic, sliced ½ cup cooked real bacon bits ½ cup white sugar salt and pepper to taste Directions: Pull the leaf portions of the collard, mustard, and turnip... » read more

Portuguese Cod Fish Casserole

Ingredients: 2 pounds salted cod fish 5 large potatoes, peeled and sliced 3 large onions, sliced ¾ cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 ½ teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon paprika 3 tablespoons tomato sauce Directions: Soak salted cod in cold water overnight or for a few hours.... » read more

Oven Fried Okra

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package frozen cut okra butter flavored cooking spray ¼ cup yellow cornmeal ¼ cup panko bread crumbs ½ teaspoon garlic salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Directions: Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place a baking rack on top of a baking sheet or sheet pan. Cook... » read more

Witches’ Hats

Ingredients: 2 (16 ounce) packages fudge stripe cookies ¼ cup honey, or as needed 1 (9 ounce) bag milk chocolate candy kisses, unwrapped 1 (4.5 ounce) tube decorating gel Directions: Place a fudge stripe cookie with bottom side up onto a work surface. Smear a small dab (about 1/8 teaspoon) of honey onto the bottom... » read more