Pralines

Ingredients:

3/4 cup granulated sugar, sifted
3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 Tbs. unsalted butter, cut into cubes
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups pecan halves

Directions:
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a heavy 2 1/2- to 3-quart saucepan, combine the granulated and brown sugars, then add the cream, [...]

Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

Ingredients:

1 pound lean ground beef
1 (10-ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, divided
1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup frozen chopped onions
1 teaspoon steak seasoning
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 cup cognac or brandy
1 (8-ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 (1.2-ounce) packet brown gravy mix
Cooked rice or mashed potato, [...]

Pancakes with Bacon and Maple Syrup

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 heaping teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
Pinch of salt
1 1/3 cups whole milk
2 eggs
10 slices bacon or approximately 4 ounces wafer-thin-cut pancetta
1 to 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, for frying bacon
Butter, for frying pancakes
maple syrup

Directions:
Melt the butter and set aside to cool slightly while you get on with the [...]