Apple Pandowdy

2 sticks or 1 packet Betty Crocker pie crust mix 1 can (20 oz.) apple slices, drained ½ cup packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons butter, melted Maple-flavored syrup Heat oven to 425 degrees.  Prepare pastry for 8-inch Two-crust pie as directed on the package.  Stir together apple slices and brown sugar; turn into pastry-lined pie…

Nutella Ice Cream

Combine milk, cream, and 1/2 cup sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Beat egg yolks with the remaining sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer until eggs become thick and pale yellow, about 4 minutes. Pour 1/2 cup warm milk mixture into egg mixture and stir….

Creme Patissiere

Whisk 1/3 of the cold milk and cornstarch together in a medium bowl until smooth. Pour remaining milk and sugar into a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until milk begins to simmer; remove from heat and set aside. Stir egg and egg yolks into cornstarch mixture; gradually whisk in hot milk. Pour…

Air Fryer Cheese Curds

Cheese Curds: For Aioli: Combine garlic cloves, olive oil, and the 1/2 teaspoon soul seasoning in a small bowl and toss to coat. Wrap garlic tightly in a small piece of foil. Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place wrapped garlic in the air fryer basket, and air fry for…

Sheet Pan Cajun Butter Shrimp

Cajun Seasoning Shrimp Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, oregano, pepper, cayenne pepper, and thyme in a small bowl. Pat shrimp dry and place in a large bowl. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning mixture and drizzle with olive oil. Toss to coat evenly. Place…

Tzimmes

Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add carrots, raisins, orange juice, honey, brown sugar, salt, and pepper; bring it to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until carrots are tender, about 25 minutes. Uncover the pan, increase heat to high and cook until sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle parsley on…

My Best Clam Chowder

Place potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion into a large skillet; pour in clam juice and add enough water to cover. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until vegetables are tender. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Whisk in cream and stir constantly until thick and…

Dooky Chase-Style Fried Chicken

Seasoned Flour: Mix together 4 teaspoons salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne in a small bowl; set aside. Whisk eggs, water, and 2 tablespoons of spice mix thoroughly together in a mixing bowl large enough to hold all chicken pieces. Cut whole chicken into serving-size pieces, ending up with 2 breast halves, 2 thighs,…

Croque Madame

Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven’s broiler. Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour and stir until slightly brown, about 3 minutes. Whisk in milk; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Once boiling, reduce heat immediately and simmer for…

Warm Chicken Shawarma Salad

Preheat broiler with rack 6 inches from heat. Stir together 2 tablespoons oil and seasoning in a large bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat. Toss onion wedges with 1 tablespoon oil on a large, rimmed baking sheet lined with foil. Arrange onion wedges along outer edges of baking sheet. Place chicken in center of…