Multigrain Seed Biscuits
Studded with sunflower, flax, and sesame seeds, these hearty multigrain biscuits stand up to heavier cold-weather soups and stews.

Set oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees C).

In a big bowl, combine multi-grain flour, wheat flour, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Using a cheese grater with the largest holes, grate cold butter into the flour mixture and stir with a fork until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Pour milk into the bowl slowly while mixing until the dough starts to pull away from the bowl’s sides.

After spreading the dough out onto a lightly dusted surface, give it about 10 gentle turns to form a soft dough.

Cut each quarter into three rectangular pieces after patting into an 8-inch square.

Authentic Sicilian Granita al Limone
Meyer lemon juice brings authentic flavor to this Sicilian granita al limone, which makes a refreshing summer treat for hot days.

Pour water and sugar into a saucepan.

Heat over medium stirring until sugar melts; do not bring to a boil.

Remove from heat when the sugar has completely dissolved and the water is no longer cloudy.

Add lemon juice and stir until combined.

Refrigerate until cold about 30 minutes.

Pour into a freezer-safe dish that has a tight lid.

Cover and put into the freezer until it begins to freeze around the edges but is still slushy in the center about 45 minutes.

Lightly stir the crystals from the edge of the granita mixture into the center using a fork and mix thoroughly.

Replace the lid.

Close the freezer and chill until granita is nearly frozen 30 to 40 more minutes.

Perfect Ten Baked Cod
For a quick, simple, and flavorful weeknight dinner, prepare this baked cod in just 20 minutes with lemon juice, cracker crumbs, and wine.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Place 2 tablespoons butter in a microwave-safe bowl.

Melt in the microwave on high about 30 seconds.

Stir buttery round crackers into melted butter.

Place remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a 7×11-inch baking dish.

Melt in the preheated oven 1 to 3 minutes.

Remove dish from oven.

Coat both sides of cod in melted butter in the baking dish.

Bake cod in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.

Remove from oven; top with lemon juice wine and cracker mixture.

Return to the oven and bake until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork about 10 more minutes.

Easy Runza Casserole
Recreate runza pockets in casserole form with this quick, easy runza casserole recipe perfect for a busy weeknight.

Set the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees C).

In a large skillet set over medium heat, melt the butter.

For about 5 minutes, brown the ground beef while stirring frequently.

To the skillet, add the onion, salt, pepper, and garlic powder; cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the onion softens.

Cook the cabbage for about 5 minutes, or until it is tender.

Add mushroom soup to the skillet and stir.

Unwrap the dough from the crescent roll packages.

A 9×13-inch baking dish should have the bottom pressed with 8 pieces.

On top, pour the beef mixture.

Add mozzarella and cheddar cheeses on top.

Overlay the remaining 8 pieces of dough.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

Floating Cucumber, Tomato, and Onion Salad
A big bowl of sliced cucumbers with sweet onion and tomato is marinated overnight in a sweet and tangy balsamic dressing, then served cold.

Toss together the cucumbers onion and tomato in a large salad bowl.

In a separate bowl whisk together the sugar white vinegar balsamic vinegar salt and celery seed until the sugar has dissolved.

Pour over the vegetables toss again and cover.

Refrigerate for 12 hours or overnight before serving.

Finnish Kropser (Baked Pancakes)
This tasty treat can be enjoyed with tea or as a breakfast treat. Add syrup, jelly, or honey to taste.

Set oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (230 degrees C) Stir together the salt, sugar, and flour in a medium bowl.

Add milk and eggs.

Blending can be achieved by using an electric mixer.

There won’t be much batter.

In the baking dish, melt the butter.

Stir the remaining butter into the batter after turning the pan to ensure that all of the sides are covered.

30 minutes of baking after batter is poured into the pan.

When baked, it will puff up; after cooling, it will flatten.

Serve the squares after cutting.

Janine’s Best Banana Bread
Ripe bananas are the key to this sweet, no-frills delight. Hidden inside its sweet, slightly crunchy crust is soft and chewy banana goodness.

Set oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees C).

Grease an 8×4-inch loaf pan very lightly.

Butter and sugar are whipped together in a sizable bowl.

Add the egg and banana puree after beating.

Salt, baking soda, and flour should only be combined barely.

Fill prepared loaf pan with mixture.

Bake for one hour in a preheated oven.

If the top starts to brown too quickly, slightly reduce the heat.

The outside should be crisp and crunchy, with the center being soft and chewy.

Spicy Sambal Shrimp
Shrimp is tossed in a spicy, buttery sauce made with sambal oelek in this easy Indonesian-inspired dish served over steamed sushi rice.

To thaw shrimp, place them in a sizable bowl of cold water and wait 10 to 15 minutes.

In a glass or ceramic bowl that is microwave-safe, melt 1/2 cup of butter for 30 to 1 minutes, stirring every 15 seconds.

Add half of the lemon juice and the garlic.

Over medium heat, melt 1 1/2 teaspoons of butter in a big skillet.

Add the onion and stir frequently for 5 minutes or until translucent.

Add sambal oelek and the shrimp garlic butter mixture.

Cook and stir for 7 to 8 minutes, or until shrimp are thoroughly heated.

Sarah’s Instant Pot Cajun St. Charles Chicken
Cajun chicken is paired with a creamy pasta, mushrooms, and andouille sausage and cooked in the Instant Pot to make a delicious comfort dish.

Select the Saute function on a multipurpose pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot).

Add the butter and oil, then let the butter melt.

The chicken breasts should have 2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning on each side.

Cook chicken in a hot Instant Pot for 2 minutes on each side or until it is browned.

Chicken breasts should be moved to a plate.

Sauté the mushrooms, garlic, and andouille sausage for about two minutes.

Stop using Saute mode.

Add the hot sauce, whipping cream, and chicken broth.

Add penne pasta and stir.

Pasta should be covered with chicken breasts.

Lock the lid by closing it.

Set the timer for 12 minutes while choosing high pressure in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

ten to fifteen minutes for the pressure to rise

Easy Beef Stroganoff
A lusciously tart sauce of sauteed mushrooms, onions and sour cream is beefed up and served over tender egg noodles. Hint: do not bring the sour cream sauce to a boil.

Bring water in a big pot to a boil.

Egg noodles should take about 8 minutes to cook in boiling water.

Drain.

Prepare the sauce in the interim.

Mushrooms and onions are cooked in 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat in a large skillet until soft; they are then taken out of the pan.