I had a hard time getting the polenta firm enough to grill, but the flavors of this dish were wonderful.

Recipe as written turned out too sweet for my taste, but that is easily fixed. I couldn't find some of the ingredients (klonji?) but it didn't matter. This is a good jumping off point to customize your own flavors.

Simple, tasty

I think this is the best bread pudding I have ever made.

The first time I made this, I made sure have exactly what he calls for, no matter that green peppers and Kohlrabi are generally not available at the same time of year. All the peeling and dicing! ( I was in college at the time. It was a lot of work for me). But what a lovely, flavorful yet light and nourishing soup! I did not make the corn dumplings, so I can't vouch for them.

This was the very first souffle I ever tried, and I wouldn't have felt brave enough if I hadn't seen this episode of the show and also had this book with the photos. I was so proud that it turned out exactly right. Light, fluffy, tasty and filling. AND it's good the next day with a sauce over it.

I couldn't find whiting, so I used trout. I can't say how that changed the recipe, since I have looked for whiting for years and never found it in this area. This recipe makes a nice, savory fish dish for the family, and will appeal to people who don't like fish. (Meaning my son).

One of my go-to casseroles. I have used cut up chicken, not just the wings, because wings are so hard to eat when they are coated with a savory sauce. Don't forget the green pepper, because they lend an essential flavor to this dish. Add the peas at the very last minute so they stay bright green. Excellent the next day.

Another go-to favorite. Easy to make, but seems fancy. Excellent leftovers. I have also made porkchops this way.

The quintessential hearty stew. My boys love it. Easy to assemble, most of the time it spends cooking by itself. Serve with a great loaf of bread.

This is how to make a salad - make the dressing in the bowl first, then toss as you add vegetables. This was my face-palm moment, as I remembered all those tossed salads that left plentiful remnants on the kitchen floor.

So the crispy cheese that slides out of the sandwich while you're grilling it that is so yummy? You're making it on purpose here. Great little snack to have on hand.

These are delicious, but I have only made them once because in my mind I remember it as an ordeal. I think I should try it again.

Awesome Grapefruit dessert! That is all.

A meal in itself, simple to prepare. This recipe starts with dried beans, but I think you could use canned without too much loss of texture.

Our new favorite Mac & Cheese. Easily doubled for a crowed. The green pepper adds some essential flavoring, which makes it special, but if you don't have one, you still will have a fine, creamy, rich Mac & Cheese supper.