Smitty’s Low-Carb Chili

Ingredients: ½ head cauliflower, broken into florets 2 teaspoons butter, divided ½ pound ground beef ½ pound pork loin, diced 1 yellow onion, diced 1 green pepper, diced 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes ½ pound smoked sausage, cut into chunks 1 (1.25 ounce) package chili seasoning mix 2 cups beef stock, or as needed... » read more

Marcia’s Famous Sticky Buns

Ingredients: 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 (12 ounce) package frozen dinner roll dough 1 (5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix 1 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon ½ cup margarine, melted Directions: Sprinkle nuts in the bottom of a greased Bundt pan. Lay frozen roll dough on top of the nuts. Sprinkle dry... » read more

Creamy Curried Scrambled Eggs

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons ghee (clarified butter) 2 shallots, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 tablespoon water 4 ounces cream cheese 4 eggs 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard salt and pepper to taste Directions: Melt the ghee in a skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in the shallots, and cook until the shallots begin to soften, about... » read more

Pecan Pie

Ingredients: 1 ¾ cups white sugar ¼ cup dark corn syrup ¼ cup butter 1 tablespoon cold water 2 teaspoons cornstarch 3 eggs ¼ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 ¼ cups chopped pecans 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shell Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium saucepan, combine the... » read more

Mom’s Favorite Baked Mac and Cheese

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter ¼ cup finely chopped onion 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups milk ¾ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon dry mustard ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1 (8 ounce) package processed American cheese, cut into strips Directions: Preheat oven to 350... » read more

Juicy Baked Chicken Breast with Garlic and Parmesan

Ingredients: 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves salt to taste ¾ cup bread crumbs ½ cup Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon dried basil ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon crushed garlic Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Season chicken breasts with a little salt. Mix bread... » read more

Early American Eggnog

Ingredients: 1 cup brandy ½ cup sherry wine ½ cup Jamaican rum ½ cup whiskey 12 eggs, separated ¾ cup white sugar 1 quart whole milk 1 quart heavy cream 1 quart vanilla ice cream, for serving 1 tablespoon freshly grated ground nutmeg, for garnish Directions: Pour the brandy, sherry, rum, and whiskey into a... » read more

Basic Bechamel Sauce

Ingredients: 5 tablespoons butter ¼ cup all-purpose flour 1 quart milk 2 teaspoons salt ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg Directions: Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the flour until smooth. Continue stirring as the flour cooks to a light, golden, sandy color, about 7 minutes. Increase heat to... » read more

Chef John’s Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 1 (3 1/2) pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon paprika ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary ¼ teaspoon ground thyme ¼ teaspoon dried oregano ¼ teaspoon dried sage ½ teaspoon white pepper ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 cups buttermilk 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon... » read more

Sausage, Potato and Kale Soup

Ingredients: 1 pound bulk Italian sausage 4 cups half-and-half 3 cups cubed potatoes 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 cups whole milk 1 onion, chopped ½ teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 2 cups torn kale leaves (bite-size pieces) Directions: Heat a large soup... » read more