Cheddar

These sandwiches make a savory lunch or, served with a bowl of soup, a perfect Sunday supper. We prefer Madras curry powder for this recipe because its subtle, sweet flavor complements the apple and cheese particularly well.

This rich, creamy version of twice-baked potatoes can be assembled and refrigerated one day before the final baking.

Chris Gavenda, Wildwood, Mo.
For those of you who may not know, the tortilla chips form a crispy crust on the bottom of the casserole.

This recipe calls for a standard glass baking dish, but any oven-to-table dish can be used.

Southerners expect and almost demand a savory spread at any even involving cocktails (which mans virtually all social get-togethers), so Mother certainly would never disappoint her guests at a formal cocktail supper, even when one or two other appetizers are served. (We won't even get into how Rebels also relish sweet appetizers with their drinks.) She uses this basic formula also to make crabmeat spinach, and ham spreads, so feel free to experiment.

"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.

Laurie likes to use 1/3 cup each of white cheddar and orange cheddar.

These can be served as hors d'oeuvres, or placed atop a salad of spinach, walnuts and sliced apples.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

(Cheese Pastries)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This quiche also makes a simple and delicious dinner served with a mixed green salad and some crusty bread.

Traditionally, chiles rellenos are batter-coated and fried. This version is baked with a lighter cheese filling.