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Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• all-purpose flour
• smelt
• vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk flour and salt together in a pie pan. Dredge smelt in flour mixture until well coated on the outsides and in the cavities.
2. 2 Heat 1/4 inch oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Working in batches, fry smelt in hot oil until crisp and firm, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

By Aredendra

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• yeast
• water
• all-purpose flour
• cornmeal

Instructions

1. 1 Place yeast into the bottom of a large mixing bowl. Add water and stir, then mix in salt. Add flour and beat with a wooden spoon until dough is thick and sticky and pulls flour from the side of the bowl, 5 to 10 minutes.
2. 2 Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let stand in a turned-off oven until doubled in volume, 12 to 14 hours. Dough will be bubbly and very sticky.
3. 3 Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat and dust generously with cornmeal.
4. 4 Use a floured spatula to scrape dough out onto a well-floured work surface. Dust dough with flour. With well-floured hands, pat dough into a rectangle. Cut the rectangle into four equal pieces.
5. 5 Dust one piece of dough with flour and stretch it with floured fingers into a log about 10 inches long and 1 1/2 inches around. Gently transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Wipe off excess cornmeal with a damp paper towel if desired. Repeat with another piece of dough. (Reserve remaining dough to bake later or prepare another baking sheet to bake all four loaves at once).
6. 6 Dust loaves lightly with flour. Dust a large piece of plastic wrap with flour and drape it lightly over the baking sheet with the floured side down. Let loaves rise, covered, until doubled in volume, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
7. 7 Set the oven racks to the bottom and middle positions and preheat to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C) or as high as your oven will go. Place an oven-proof baking dish full of water onto the bottom rack of the oven.
8. 8 Cut four or five angled slashes into the top of each loaf with sharp kitchen shears. Poke down any sharp tips of dough left by the scissors. Spray the loaves with water, using a spray bottle.
9. 9 Bake in the preheated oven until baguettes are browned, about 15 minutes, spraying loaves with water after 5 minutes and 10 minutes. Turn the pan around on the second spraying.
10. 10 Transfer baguettes to a cooling rack and let cool to room temperature before slicing with a serrated knife.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• butter
• chicken breast
• pepper
• heavy cream

Instructions

1. 1 Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken tenders with salt and pepper and sauté them in hot butter until golden on all sides, about 10 minutes. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 5 more minutes.
2. 2 Pour heavy cream into the skillet; simmer gently for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened and chicken is cooked through. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By Patty Pelfrey

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• beef drippings
• all-purpose flour
• beef broth
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Melt drippings in a skillet over medium-high heat. Whisk in flour and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 3 minutes.
3. 3 Add beef broth gradually, whisking constantly, then increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
4. 4 Season with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• asparagus
• olive oil
• herbes de provence
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Arrange asparagus in a casserole dish; brush with olive oil. Sprinkle herbes de Provence, salt, and black pepper over asparagus.
3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 20 minutes.

By Howard

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• leek
• water
• white wine
• caper
• vinaigrette

Instructions

1. 1 Chop off the root and dark green ends off the leek. Keep only the whites and light green center. Slice leek in half lengthwise, then slice each half lengthwise into quarters.
2. 2 Pour water into a saucepan. Add white wine and salt, and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
3. 3 Add leeks to the hot liquid and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover saucepan and simmer until leeks are fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
4. 4 Meanwhile, pour capers into a mesh strainer and run under the faucet for about 5 minutes to wash off the brine.
5. 5 Strain leeks and arrange on plates. Sprinkle with vinaigrette and capers. Serve hot.

By Brian Genest

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• garlic
• rosemary
• oregano
• black pepper
• pork tenderloin

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
2. 2 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
3. 3 Combine garlic, rosemary, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
4. 4 Rub spice mixture all over pork tenderloin. Place on a wire rack over a baking sheet.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until pork is slightly pink in the center, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

By BMG

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• green bean
• almond
• butter
• garlic
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
2. 2 Place beans into a microwave-safe casserole dish with enough water to cover the bottom. Microwave on high power until almost tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain in a colander and refresh under cold running water to keep them bright green in color.
3. 3 Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add almonds and cook until just starting to turn golden, about 3 to 5 minutes, watching closely so as to not burn.
4. 4 Take pan off of heat and add butter to melt. Return to heat and add garlic. Mix in green beans, season with salt and pepper, and continue to stir until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.
5. 5 Enjoy!

By judilicious

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• black pepper
• thyme
• butter
• onion
• potato
• gruyere cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Combine salt, pepper, and thyme in a bowl.
2. 2 Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onions until soft and golden brown, about 8 minutes. Move to a bowl.
3. 3 Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in the skillet; remove from heat.
4. 4 Arrange 1/3 of potato slices in the skillet in a slightly overlapping layer. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt mixture. Top with 1/2 of the onions and 1/2 of the Gruyere cheese. Repeat layers, ending with potatoes; sprinkle with remaining salt mixture.
5. 5 Cover and cook over medium-low heat, reducing heat to low if necessary, until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking, about 5 minutes. Run a spatula around edges to loosen; let cool, 5 to 10 minutes.
6. 6 Invert potatoes carefully onto a serving dish.

By Ann

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• egg yolk
• garlic
• olive oil
• black pepper
• lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk eggs in a medium bowl until well beaten. Stir in garlic. Gradually add oil in a thin stream, whisking constantly until light and creamy. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in lemon juice.

By Maryellen

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• butter
• potato
• heavy cream
• swiss cheese
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a shallow 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
2. 2 Spread mashed potatoes in the prepared baking dish.
3. 3 Whip heavy cream in a bowl until stiff; fold in Swiss cheese and add salt and pepper to taste. Spread over the potatoes.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until the top is delicately brown, 25 to 30 minutes.

By Lorilee Perugini

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• cornmeal
• all-purpose flour
• active dry yeast
• water
• egg white
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Grease a large baking sheet and sprinkle with cornmeal. Set aside.
3. 3 Combine 2 cups flour, yeast, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. Stir in 2 cups warm water; beat with the dough hook attachment until blended. Continue adding remaining flour, a little at a time, until incorporated.
4. 4 Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, 8 to 10 minutes. Shape into a ball, place in a greased bowl, and turn once.
5. 5 Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
6. 6 Punch dough down and divide in half.
7. 7 Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
8. 8 Roll each half into a large rectangle. Roll up, starting from a long side. Moisten edge with water and seal. Taper ends.
9. 9 Place loaves, seam-side down, on the prepared baking sheet.
10. 10 Lightly beat egg white with 1 tablespoon water and brush over loaves.
11. 11 Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until nearly doubled, 35 to 40 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
12. 12 Use a sharp knife to make 3 or 4 diagonal cuts, about 1/4-inch deep, across top of each loaf.
13. 13 Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
14. 14 Brush loaves with egg white mixture.
15. 15 Continue baking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 190 degrees F (88 degrees C) or loaves sound hollow when tapped, 15 to 20 minutes more. If necessary, cover loosely with foil to prevent over-browning.
16. 16 Remove loaves from the baking sheet and cool on a wire rack.

By Jenn Hall

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• cooking spray
• chicken breast
• black pepper
• swiss cheese
• ham
• bread crumb

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 7x11-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. 2 Pound chicken breasts to 1/4 inch thickness.
3. 3 Sprinkle each piece of chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Place 1 Swiss cheese slice and 1 ham slice on top of each breast.
4. 4 Roll up each breast and secure with toothpicks.
5. 5 Place in the prepared baking dish and sprinkle chicken evenly with bread crumbs.
6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink, 30 to 35 minutes.
7. 7 Remove from the oven, and place 1/2 Swiss cheese slice on top of each breast.
8. 8 Return to the oven until cheese has melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove toothpicks and serve immediately.

By Jill M

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• ✓ salt
• russet potato
• onion
• black pepper
• butter
• all-purpose flour
• milk
• cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish with butter.
2. 2 Layer 1/2 of the potatoes in the bottom of the prepared casserole dish; season with salt and pepper.
3. 3 Layer onion slices over top, then top with with remaining potatoes. Season again with salt and pepper.
4. 4 Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and salt; cook, whisking constantly, until raw flour flavor has cooked off, about 1 minute.
5. 5 Gradually add milk, about 1/4 cup at a time, whisking well after each addition to incorporate; the gradual addition and whisking of milk will help avoid lumps in your sauce.
6. 6 Cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture has thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.
7. 7 Stir in cheese all at once; cook, stirring constantly, until melted, 30 to 60 seconds.
8. 8 Pour cheese sauce over the potatoes, and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
9. 9 Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are tender and sauce is bubbly, about 1 ½ hours.

By Cathy Martin

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• light beer
• dry white wine
• chicken breast
• black pepper
• oregano
• brie cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Pour the beer or wine into a glass baking dish large enough to lay out the chicken. Season the chicken with salt, pepper and oregano on both sides, and place in the dish.
3. 3 Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until juices run clear. While chicken is baking, slice Brie with the rind into 1/4 inch thick slices. When chicken is done, place slices of Brie over the top. Return to the oven for 3 to 5 minutes, until cheese is melted. Voila, chicken with Brie sauce is complete!

By LISETTEZ

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• ✓ salt
• baby yukon gold potato
• bay leaf
• olive oil
• white wine vinegar
• mustard
• black pepper
• shallot
• flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

1. 1 Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover by 1 inch with water. Season with salt. Add bay leaf and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until potatoes can be easily pierced with a knife, 12 to 15 minutes. Do not overcook.
2. 2 Meanwhile, whisk olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl together until emulsified.
3. 3 Drain cooked potatoes in a colander and cool until just warm enough to handle. Cut the potatoes into 1/2-inch slices and transfer to a large bowl.
4. 4 Drizzle vinaigrette over potatoes, gently tossing to coat. Add shallots and parsley and toss lightly to combine.
5. 5 Set the potato salad aside for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm or at room temperature.

By lutzflcat

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• black peppercorn
• filet mignon steak
• butter
• olive oil
• beef broth
• heavy cream

Instructions

1. 1 Place the peppercorns into a shallow bowl. Sprinkle the beef tenderloin filets with salt on both sides, and coat both sides with crushed peppercorns.
2. 2 Melt the butter with the olive oil over high heat in a heavy skillet (not nonstick) until the foam disappears from the butter. Gently place the steaks in the pan, and cook until they start to become firm and are reddish-pink and juicy in the center, about 3 1/2 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Remove the steaks to platter, and cover tightly with foil.
3. 3 Pour the beef broth into the skillet, and use a whisk to stir the broth and scrape up any dissolved brown flavor bits from the skillet. Whisk in the cream, and simmer the sauce until it's reduced and thickened, 6 to 7 minutes. Place the steaks back in the skillet, turn to coat with sauce, and serve with the remaining sauce.

By goodeets7

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• egg
• heavy cream
• green onion
• black pepper
• pie crust
• camembert cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2. 2 Beat eggs in a medium bowl; add heavy cream, green onions, salt, and pepper and mix well. Pour into the crust.
3. 3 Slice Camembert thinly and add to the filling. Place tart on a baking sheet.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden and cheese is melted and a bit crunchy, about 25 minutes. Serve immediately.

By RoseKitty8

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• salmon fillet
• parchment paper
• black pepper
• butter
• oregano
• lemon

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2. 2 Place 1 salmon fillet in center of each sheet parchment paper. Season fillets with salt and black pepper and drizzle with melted butter; arrange oregano and lemon slices down length of each fillet.
3. 3 Lift 2 opposite sides parchment paper to meet in the middle above fillets; tightly fold paper until it reaches fillets, crimping to seal. Roll and crimp ends to seal. Be sure paper is sealed snugly so steam won't escape during cooking. Secure folds with toothpicks, if desired. Place parchment packets on a rimmed baking sheet.
4. 4 Cook in the preheated oven until salmon flakes easily with a fork, about 30 minutes. Carefully open packets; transfer fillets to serving plates.

By thedailygourmet

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• pie crust
• butter
• leek
• black pepper
• cream
• gruyere cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. 2 Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in leeks; cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until soft. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream and cheese, and warm through. Pour mixture into pie shell
3. 3 Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until custard is set and golden on top. Allow to sit 10 minutes before cutting pie into wedges.

By plume d'argent

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• russet potato
• vegetable oil
• black pepper
• butter
• thyme
• chicken broth

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2. 2 Cut off potato ends; stand potatoes on end and peel from top to bottom with a sharp knife to make each potato into a uniform cylinder. Cut each cylinder in half crosswise to make 6 potato cylinders, each about 2 inches long.
3. 3 Place potatoes into a bowl of cold water for about 5 minutes to remove starch from the outsides.
4. 4 Heat vegetable oil in a heavy oven-proof skillet over high heat until slightly shimmers.
5. 5 Pat potato cylinders dry with paper towels; place cylinders with the best-looking ends into the hot oil. Reduce heat to medium-high; fry until well-browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
6. 6 Flip potatoes; repeat on other ends. Blot out oil from the skillet carefully using a paper towel held with tongs as they cook. Add butter and thyme sprigs to the skillet.
7. 7 Paint butter over tops of potatoes with a thyme sprig using tongs. Cook until butter foams and foam turns from white to a pale tan color. Season with salt and black pepper. Pour chicken stock into the skillet.
8. 8 Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven; cook until potatoes are tender and creamy inside, about 30 minutes. Add ¼ cup more stock if potatoes aren't tender and cook 10 minutes more.
9. 9 Place potatoes on a serving platter. Spoon thyme-infused butter remaining in skillet over potatoes. Garnish with thyme sprigs. Cool before serving, about 5 minutes.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• potato
• garlic
• heavy cream
• black pepper
• nutmeg
• gruyere cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Place potatoes, garlic, and salt into a large pot; fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer potatoes until tender but not mushy, 8 to 10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer about half the potatoes into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
3. 3 Pour 1/2 of the cream over the potatoes and season with black pepper and nutmeg; sprinkle 1/2 of the Gruyère cheese on top. Layer the remaining potatoes on top and season with black pepper and nutmeg. Pour over remaining cream and sprinkle with remaining Gruyère cheese.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is golden brown on top, about 1 hour.

By Celeste

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• peking duck leg
• lemon
• garlic
• allspice berry
• juniper berry
• thyme
• duck fat

Instructions

1. 1 Season duck legs with kosher salt on both sides. Place in a large resealable bag. Add lemon zest and slices, garlic, allspice berries, juniper berries, and fresh thyme. Seal the bag; massage duck legs through the bag until all of the ingredients are evenly dispersed. Marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
2. 2 Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
3. 3 Remove duck legs from the marinade. Rinse them off and pat dry. Place remaining marinade ingredients in the bag in the an oven-safe dish, preferably enameled cast iron or glass, just large enough to hold the legs in a single layer. Arrange legs skin-side down in the dish.
4. 4 Pour duck fat into a small saucepan and warm over low heat until liquid. Pour over legs until they are completely covered. If the legs are not covered, add olive oil until they are. As the legs cook, more fat will be rendered from the skin. Cover the dish with a lid.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until the meat pulls easily from the bones, 6 to 7 hours.
6. 6 Remove legs from fat and place in a sealable container. You may leave the bones in or remove them. Make sure there is room at the top of the container. Strain all of the solids from the remaining fat and discard the solids. Pour the fat over the duck until it is covered completely. Seal and allow to cool to room temperature. Once cool, refrigerate and let duck meat cure for 2 months. Reserve any leftover duck fat for other uses.

By Bryce Gifford

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• bread flour
• water
• sugar
• yeast
• cooking spray
• egg yolk
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Place flour, 1 cup water, sugar, yeast, and salt into a bread machine pan in the order recommended by manufacturer. Select Dough cycle; press Start.
2. 2 While the cycle is running, grease a bowl and cookie sheet with cooking spray; set them aside.
3. 3 When the cycle is complete, place dough in the greased bowl, turning to coat all sides.
4. 4 Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 30 minutes. Dough is ready if indentation remains when touched.
5. 5 Punch down dough and transfer to a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 16-x12-inch rectangle. Cut dough in half, creating two 8-x12-inch rectangles. Roll up each half of dough tightly, beginning at a long side, pounding out any air bubbles as you go. Roll gently back and forth to taper ends.
6. 6 Place 3 inches apart on the greased cookie sheet. Make deep diagonal slashes across loaves every 2 inches or one lengthwise slash on each loaf. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, 30 to 40 minutes.
7. 7 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
8. 8 Mix egg yolk with 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl; brush over tops of loaves.
9. 9 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

By Judy Taubert

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• all-purpose flour
• sugar
• baking powder
• milk
• butter
• vanilla extract
• egg

Instructions

1. 1 Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in milk, butter, and vanilla. Add in eggs and mix until smooth.
2. 2 Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium-high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each crêpe. Tilt the pan with a circular motion so that the batter coats the surface evenly.
3. 3 Cook the crêpe for about 2 minutes, until the bottom is light brown. Loosen with a spatula, turn and cook the other side.
4. 4 Stack the finished crêpes by putting wax paper between each one. Keep covered with a dry cloth until ready to eat.

By bonnie

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• olive oil
• potato
• asparagus
• salmon fillet
• black pepper
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Fold two pieces of parchment paper in half; cut a half-circle starting at each crease. You should have two heart-shaped pieces of parchment when unfolded. Coat both sides of each parchment heart with olive oil.
3. 3 Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
4. 4 While potatoes simmering, bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus, and cook uncovered until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Drain in a colander, then immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Once the asparagus is cold, drain well, and set aside.
5. 5 Place 1 salmon fillet, half the asparagus, and half the potatoes in the middle of one side of one prepared parchment paper heart. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil. Fold other half of paper heart over; seal parchment edge by making overlapping folds around the edge. At the end, fold the last crease in the opposite direction of the rest to ensure it seals. Repeat with the second piece of prepared parchment and remaining ingredients. Place pouches on a baking sheet.
6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to sit for 5 minutes before cutting parchment open. The salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• cheddar cheese
• swiss cheese
• all-purpose flour
• black pepper
• garlic
• beer
• hot pepper sauce

Instructions

1. 1 Combine Cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, flour, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
2. 2 Rub cut side of garlic clove around bottom and sides of fondue pot.
3. 3 Pour beer into fondue pot and slowly bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, about 5 minutes.
4. 4 Gradually stir cheese mixture into beer, adding small amounts at a time, until cheese is melted and blended, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in hot pepper sauce.

By MARNIKINS

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• butter
• helix snail
• garlic
• parsley
• parmesan cheese
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Melt butter over medium-low heat in a saucepan. Add snails, garlic, and parsley; cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes.
3. 3 Place 1 snail along with some sauce in each cup of an escargot pan. Sprinkle tops with Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, bubbling, and lightly browned, about 10 minutes.

By Linda klopatek

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• puff pastry
• bacon
• ground beef
• black pepper
• cayenne pepper
• cheddar cheese
• egg

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Place bacon in a large cold skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Drain bacon fat and wipe the pan, but do not clean completely.
3. 3 Shape ground beef into a patty that is about 1 inch thick by 4 1/4 inches in diameter. Season well with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Sear seasoned burger on high in the skillet for 2 minutes per side. Move the burger to a plate and transfer into a refrigerator to cool.
4. 4 Remove a sheet of puff pastry from the freezer (I used 1/2 package of Dufour Puff Pastry). Roll the pastry to 1/8 inch thick. Cut out a 5 1/4 to 5 1/2 inch round circle of dough for the bottom. Cut out a 7 1/4 to 7 1/2-inch round circle of dough for the top. Place the dough on a sheet pan, and put in the freezer until firm.
5. 5 Cut a small hole into the middle of the top piece (to function as a vent), and lightly score the surface of the pastry with the tip of a knife, but do not cut all the way through. Place the top piece in the fridge to keep cold.
6. 6 Take the bottom pastry on the pan from the freezer and top with burger, bacon, and cheese. Beat egg with 1 teaspoon water in a small bowl and brush the edges with the egg wash. Place the top pastry piece over the fillings. As dough warms and softens, press the top edges into the bottom piece edges and seal tightly. The bottom edge of dough can be rolled up and over top of the pastry to finish the seal. Place in the fridge until well chilled, about 20 minutes.
7. 7 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Crimp the edge of the pastry with a fork, and egg wash the top surface.
8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until nicely browned, 20 to 22 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack and allow to sit for about 5 minutes before serving.
9. 9 Serve and enjoy!

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ salt
• potato
• butter
• garlic
• creme fraiche
• gruyere cheese
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and mash.
2. 2 Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over low heat and cook garlic until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and butter to the mashed potatoes. Stir in until well combined.
3. 3 Add creme fraiche and mix until well combined. Mashed potatoes should still be hot. If mashed potatoes have gotten too cold, quickly heat them over low heat on the stove. Mix in cheese until melted and season with salt and pepper.

By Natasha Titanov