Avoid Carrageenan?

http://www.rodale.com/carrageenan-side-effects

It is natural ingredient derived from seaweed.

How bad can it be?

Japanese Whisky

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/sc-food-0419-drink-japanese-whiskey-20130421,0,2629412.story

Would like to try some.

Pasta

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/linguine-with-sausage-and-mushrooms-recipe/index.html

It seems like extra work to take the sausage meat out of the casings.  Why not use bulk sausage?

Biscuits

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/old-fashioned-biscuits-recipe/index.html

I have a long tradition of using shortening but I suppose I could convert to lard.

Chicken and Slaw

http://www.thinlyslicedcucumber.com/crockpot-pulled-chicken-with-crunchy-slaw/

"Pulled pork without the pork."

Enchiladas

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/simple-perfect-enchiladas-recipe/index.html

I will have to look for Mexican red sauce.

Hinterland Gastropub

http://www.hinterlandbeer.com/Restaurant_Mil.html

On my destinations list.

Pulled Chicken

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/sc-food-0413-pulled-chicken-20120419,0,6932980.story

 A good plan for boneless skinless chicken thighs.

Arugula Pizza

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/white-pizzas-with-arugula-recipe2/index.html

Looks like a lot of work, but probably very tasty.

Meat Loaf

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/old-fashioned-meat-loaf-aka-basic-meatloaf-recipe/index.html

I could use ground turkey.

Primavera

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ted-allen/primavera-with-prosciutto-asparagus-and-carrots-recipe/index.html

Might have to omit the mustard when serving to some people.

And could I substitute bacon for the prosciutto?

Oatmeal Cookies

Recipe: Oatmeal Cookies

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cream together:

2 sticks butter
3/4 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 cup sugar

Beat 4 eggs, add to butter/sugar mixture.

Add 2 teaspoons vanilla.

Sift together:

3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt

Add flour mixture to eggs/butter/sugar mixture.

Fold in 6 cups old-fashioned oats.

Add 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips.  Mix well.

Drop dough by spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake 12-13 minutes, until browned but do not overbake.

Yields 4 dozen cookies 3" diameter.

Homemade Mayonnaise

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/homemade-mayonnaise-recipe/index.html

Looks easy but I have never done it.