A Treasury of Great Recipes

Brown Sugar and Bourbon Ribs

Be sure to remove (or score) the membrane on the underside of the ribs so that the seasonings can penetrate and fully flavor the meat. Even better, ask the butcher to remove the membrane. What to drink: Kenwood Vineyards 2003 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley ($17).

4 servings

Irish Beef Stew

While my husband and I were vacationing in the Cayman Islands, we had the pleasure of dining at Fidel Murphy's Irish Pub on Grand Cayman. We travel a lot and have enjoyed many good Irish stews, but the pub's rendition is the best ever.

Irish · 4 to 6 servings

Beef and Guinness Pie

Irish stout lends a creamy rich sauce to this beef pot pie.

Irish stout lends a creamy rich sauce to this beef pot pie.

Irish · Makes 4 main-course servings

White Chicken Chili

An easy White Chicken Chili recipe

Serves 4 to 6

Hot Crab and Artichoke Dip

Makes 8 servings

Key Lime Bars

The perfect summer treat. Make ahead and store in the freezer!

Lemon Blueberry Rolls

A spring twist on classic cinnamon rolls. These delicious fluffy rolls are made with a sweet citrus dough, filled with fresh blueberry preserves & topped with a light lemon glaze. You can make this recipe even easier by using premade blueberry jam for the filling instead of fresh preserves.

Scalloped Potatoes with Three Cheeses

When it comes to Scalloped Potatoes with Three Cheeses, Rick Rodgers, cookbook author and teacher, says, "I've always thought of mashed potatoes as an everyday way to serve potatoes, but scalloped potatoes really say special occasion to me.

12 servings

Broccoli Soup with Cheddar Cheese

As a student at Bloomsburg University, I spent many Sunday afternoons at Russell's restaurant in downtown Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, writes Marganne Hoffman of Lebanon, Pennsylvania. A decade after graduating, I still crave their cheddar-crusted broccoli soup. I would be thrilled if the owners would share the recipe—and so would my family. The stems and florets are added to the soup separately so that the stems will cook until tender and the florets won't overcook.

Makes 6 servings

Chocolate Swiss Roll

No need to roll the sponge while it's warm and fragile—this easy chocolate Swiss roll cake recipe has a few tricks up its sleeve.

12 servings

Chicken and Andouille Sausage Ragù

This hearty winter stew has rich, deep flavors that improve if the stew rests in the refrigerator overnight. What to drink: Rioja, Syrah, or any medium-bodied red wine with soft berry fruit and some spice.

Makes 6 servings