Belongs to Ashley Waffles 

Weekend tradition, good for freezing too

ready in about 35 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • flour
  • baking powder
  • salt
  • sugar
  • milk
ready in about 30 minutes
You might need to buy:
  • cream cheese
  • blue cheese
  • pecan halves
You might need to buy:
  • maple syrup
  • sliced almonds
  • unsalted butter
  • melted butter
  • Granny Smith apple
  • Brie

Makes about 2 1/2 cups
Serve with wedges of warm pita bread or slices of baguette. Even after the feta has been eaten, the remaining flavorful oil is great for dipping with bread.

ready in about two hours and 10 minutes; serves 10
You might need to buy:
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • minced fresh oregano leaves
  • grated zest from 1 lemon
  • red pepper flakes
Belongs to Ashley Coconut Macaroons 
You might need to buy:
  • condensed milk
  • large egg white
  • vanilla
  • salt
  • flaked or shredded sweetened coconut

CALORIES 344(28% from fat); FAT 10.8g (sat 4.2g,mono 2.2g,poly 1g); PROTEIN 28.7g; CHOLESTEROL 123mg; CALCIUM 227mg; SODIUM 983mg; FIBER 1g; IRON 3.3mg; CARBOHYDRATE 26.4g

ready in about an hour and 5 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • Cooking spray
  • turkey breakfast sausage
  • chopped green onions
  • fat-free milk
  • large eggs
  • chopped fresh parsley
Substitute ground chicken or ground sirloin for the turkey, if you prefer. Pair sandwiches with vegetable chips.

CALORIES 348(23% from fat); FAT 9g (sat 4g,mono 2.2g,poly 2.6g); PROTEIN 43.4g; CHOLESTEROL 50mg; CALCIUM 325mg; SODIUM 848mg; FIBER 1.5g; IRON 2.1mg; CARBOHYDRATE 22.4g

ready in about 10 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • olive oil
  • vertically sliced Vidalia or other sweet onion
  • part-skim ricotta cheese
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • black pepper
  • ground turkey breast
  • large egg white
  • Cooking spray
  • light rye bread
  • country-style Dijon mustard
Rich salmon takes well to a spicy black and green peppercorn coating. Sweet soy sauce (kecap manis) is an Indonesian condiment made with palm sugar; it’s available in Asian supermarkets.

CALORIES 297(43% from fat); FAT 14.3g (sat 3.3g,mono 6.1g,poly 3.7g); PROTEIN 37.5g; CHOLESTEROL 87mg; CALCIUM 54mg; SODIUM 723mg; FIBER 1g; IRON 1.1mg; CARBOHYDRATE 2.2g

ready in about 30 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • sesame seeds
  • freshly ground green peppercorns
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • grated orange rind
  • sea salt
  • Cooking spray
  • sweet soy sauce
Our version of the classic dish coats the steaks with black peppercorns before searing. Then they’re topped with a green peppercorn sauce finished with butter. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes and a green salad.

CALORIES 197(38% from fat); FAT 8.4g (sat 3.3g,mono 3.2g,poly 0.4g); PROTEIN 25.9g; CHOLESTEROL 78mg; CALCIUM 36mg; SODIUM 274mg; FIBER 0.3g; IRON 2.1mg; CARBOHYDRATE 3.3g

ready in about 30 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • kosher salt
  • Cooking spray
  • dry red wine
  • freshly ground green peppercorns
  • cornstarch
  • water
  • butter
This Vietnamese-inspired meal is at its best with freshly ground black pepper.

CALORIES 465(14% from fat); FAT 7.1g (sat 1g,mono 2.7g,poly 2.4g); PROTEIN 40.5g; CHOLESTEROL 259mg; CALCIUM 149mg; SODIUM 831mg; FIBER 2.1g; IRON 6.8mg; CARBOHYDRATE 57.3g

ready in about 30 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • cornstarch
  • low-sodium soy sauce
  • sherry
  • brown sugar
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • salt
  • canola oil
  • grated peeled fresh ginger
  • sliced shiitake mushrooms
  • chopped green onions
  • peeled and deveined large shrimp
  • hot cooked rice