A touch of butter adds rich, luxurious flavor to the meringue, but admittedly, it also deflates it a bit. For a fluffy, snow-white cap, omit the butter.

serves 24
You might need to buy:
  • Cupcakes:
  • baking soda
  • baking powder
  • sugar
  • large egg yolks
  • vanilla extract
  • whole buttermilk
  • large egg whites
  • cream of tartar Baking spray with flour
  • Frosting:
  • sugar
  • water
  • vanilla bean
  • large egg whites
  • cream of tartar
serves 10
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  • olive oil
  • chopped yellow onion
  • canola mayonnaise
  • finely chopped fresh chives 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • kosher salt
serves 10
You might need to buy:
  • canola oil
  • finely chopped shallots
  • apple cider
  • golden raisins
  • brown sugar
  • cider vinegar
  • kosher salt
You might need to buy:
  • vodka
  • lemon-lime soda
  • fresh lime juice
  • thin green apple slices

Serve this dish as an appetizer or pair it with a bowl of soup for lunch.

Nutritional info (per 4 crostini = 2 servings total): 252 calories; 9 g fat; 1 g sat fat; 32 g carbs; 11 g protein; 8 g fiber; 137 mg calcium; 4 mg iron; 43 mg sodium

ready in about 20 minutes; serves 2
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  • chopped fresh parsley
  • salt and freshly ground pepper
  • low sodium broth
  • dried rosemary
  • chopped onion
  • olive oil
  • zest of one lemon
You might need to buy:
  • cinnamon stick
  • apple jack brandy
  • GOOD rum
  • For 2 gallons:
  • apple jack
  • Rum
Belongs to CLattuada Kiwi Sangria 

You can add pineapple or any other fruit that strikes your fancy.

You might need to buy:
  • pinot noir
  • ginger ale
  • kiwis
  • lime juice

3 dozen

You might need to buy:
  • French baguette
  • mayonnaise
ready in about 25 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • frozen corn kernels
  • Salt and pepper
Belongs to mtronier Sloppy Joes 

This is something my Great Grandmother made for family parties.

ready in about an hour and 50 minutes; serves 20
You might need to buy:
  • ground beef
  • catsup
  • mustard