You might need to buy:
  • cider vinegar
  • paprika
  • pepper
  • salt
  • granulated sugar
  • reduced-fat mayonnaise or salad dressing
  • chopped carrots
  • yellow mustard
  • chopped celery
  • chopped onion
serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • whole milk ricotta cheese
  • egg
  • butter
  • chopped parsley
  • Coarse salt and ground pepper

I buy the fresh mozzarella and pesto at Costco

ready in about 30 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • Fresh tomatoes
  • basil pesto
  • log fresh mozzarella
  • French baguette

These keep warm in the oven

ready in about 5 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • eggs
  • vanilla
  • melted butter
  • sugar
  • kosher salt
  • baking powder
  • baking soda
  • flour
Belongs to maggiwun Steak au Poivre 

You will want to lick the plate

ready in about 20 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • Kosher salt
  • whole peppercorns
  • unsalted butter
  • olive oil
  • heavy cream

This is called the British National Dish. It was probably adapted from an Indian recipe.

ready in about an hour; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • chili powder
  • veg oil
  • lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • garam masala
  • ground turmeric
  • tomato paste
ready in about 30 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • minus 2 tablespoons
  • baking soda
  • baking powder
  • coarse salt
  • large eggs
  • natural vanilla extract
  • Sea salt.

Inexpensive, but time intensive and messy, this has been a big hit at parties

ready in about an hour and 15 minutes; serves 10
You might need to buy:
  • elbow macaroni
  • unsalted butter
  • flour
  • milk
  • grated sharp cheddar cheese in small dice
  • lg. egg yolks
  • paprika
  • mustard powder
  • salt

Made with fresh pineapple

You might need to buy:
  • Topping:
  • unsalted butter
  • packed light brown sugar
  • Batter:
  • all-purpose flour
  • baking powder
  • salt
  • granulated sugar
  • large eggs
  • vanilla
  • dark rum
  • unsweetened pineapple juice
  • dark rum for sprinkling over cake

This is fun to serve for a large crowd. Serve the chili with a huge variety of toppings. People love to get creative with their food.

ready in about 180 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • oregano
  • cayenne pepper
  • chicken stock
  • Toppings
  • grated Monterrey Jack cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Salsa
  • Green Onions
  • Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
  • olive oil
  • boneless chicken breasts or one large rotisserie chicken
  • dried great northern white beans