Dad Page’s Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is a kid’s favorite. Make it homemade instead of out of a box with this easy to mix and bake cheesy version of an American classic.

Indian Milk Fritters | Gulab Jamun

These orbs of rich, milky, buttery marvelousness bring together two of the best things about Hanukkah–dairy and fried dough. A traditional Hannukah indulgence.

Marinated Raw Fennel Salad with Radishes, Carrot, and Spring Greens

Thin slices of anise- or licorice-flavored fennel are tossed with lettuce, radish, carrot, and red onion and topped with toasted fennel seed vinaigrette.

Hedgehogs

These charming chocolate and rum buttercream creatures are known as Igels in Austria. Include them on an assorted miniature tray for a touch of delicious whimsy.

Meringue Bubbles

You taste chocolate right away when you bite into these, but the appearance of a snowy white meringue kiss shape atop a short tender cookie gives no clue.

Portuguese Piri-Piri Hot Sauce

Hot bird’s-eye chiles are the heart and heat of this piri-piri sauce, which is used on chicken, shrimp, pork—just about any dish in Portugal.

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Portuguese Tomato Jelly

Juice from impossible ripe summer tomatoes are turned into this favorite jelly of the Portuguese. Use it as you would any jelly: on toast, biscuits, and such.

Apricot and Goat Cheese Tarts

Although a dessert, this tart is more savory than sweet. Apricot slices and crumbles of goat nuzzle in a pistachio crust then everything is baked until golden.

Sweet-and-Spicy Pepper Glaze

This pepper glaze recipe is thick like ketchup and sweet and spicy. Use it on chicken, beef and ribs. Baste during the last 5 minutes like barbecue sauce.

Madeleines

Buttery, cake-y, crisp on the edges, these madeleines with a hint of lemon are great as a snack and ideal for the tea table.

Cheddar-Crust Apple Pie

This apple pie, filled with sweet Golden Delicious apples, has a crust made with extra-sharp Cheddar cheese for a sweet-savory hit in every bite.

Portuguese Christmas Golden Soup

For this sweet Christmas dessert, slices of sponge cake are dipped in a sugar syrup then drizzled with a custard sauce and sprinkled with cinnamon.

“Dreams” Portuguese Doughnuts

Sonhos–Portuguese for dreams–are Portugal’s addictive doughnuts that are dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled in syrup. Caramel sauce is a good idea, too.

Ranchero Sauce

Serve this salsa recipe with chips or use it on chile rellenos, huevos rancheros, and omelets. Even works as a pasta sauce. Fresh and simple salsa.

Barbecue Spice Rub

A versatile spice rub for any barbecue – meats, chicken, or fish. Apply the night before to cure the meat. Stores for six months at room temperature.

Chevys’ Three-Cheese Chile Relleños

For these chile rellenos, poblano chiles are stuffed with a trio of cheeses: Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and queso fresco. A recipe for the whole family.

Golden Caramels

Golden caramels — literally, that’s what these are in taste, color, and topping. Decorate each caramel square with a bit of 24-karat gold for a glitter look.

French Vanilla Ice Cream

For the purists out there, nothing beats the recipe for smooth, creamy vanilla bean ice cream made from the essentials: milk, sugar, vanilla bean, eggs, cream.

Pistachio Gelato

This is true pistachio gelato, Italy’s ice cream. It’s all meaty nuts and sweet creaminess. Don’t mind the drab green color; it’s a sign of authenticity.

Apricot Clafoutis

This French cake, also called a clafoutis, is full of ripe apricots and custardy creaminess the French are so famous for. Top it with cream of creme fraiche.