Banana Bread Cookies

Ingredients: 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 1 large banana) 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 1/2 cup … Read more

Corned Beef and Cabbage 

You’ll need: Corned beef brisket (with seasoning packet), cabbage, carrots, potatoes, onion, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, and water or beef broth. To make it:     see continuation on next page    

Potato Pancakes with Savory Beef and Cheese

Ingredients: For the Pancakes: – 4 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and grated – 2 large eggs – 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free) – 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder – Salt and pepper to taste For the Filling: – 1 pound ground beef – 1 small onion, finely chopped – 2 cloves garlic, minced – … Read more

Grandma’s Secret Shortbread

Ingredients · 1 cup (2 sticks or 226 grams) high-quality unsalted butter, cool but not cold · 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar · 1/4 cup (30 grams) powdered sugar · 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract · 2 1/4 cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour · 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt Optional: · 2 tablespoons rice … Read more

Creamy Shrimp & Grits

Ingredients For the grits: 1 cup stone-ground grits4 cups water or chicken broth1 cup heavy cream3 tablespoons butter1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheeseSalt & pepper to tasteFor the shrimp: 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined4 slices bacon, chopped1 small onion, diced1 bell pepper, diced3 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning1 tablespoon lemon juice2 tablespoons butterSalt … Read more

the Supreme Delight of Peanut Butter Fudge

Ingredients: · 6 cups (1.2 kg) Granulated Sugar: The foundation of our crystalline structure. · 3 cups (720 ml) Whole Milk: For richness and a tender bite. Do not use skim milk. · 3 cups (780 g) Creamy Peanut Butter: Use a standard, no-stir variety for the best texture. For a deeper flavor, consider using … Read more

Cream Cheese Cake

Ingredients For the Graham Cracker Crust: · 1 ½ cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs · ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar · 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted For the Cream Cheese Filling: · 24 ounces (678g) full-fat cream cheese, at room temperature · 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar · 1 cup (240g) full-fat sour cream, … Read more

the Ultimate Velvet Revelation Cake

Ingredients For the Velvet Cake: · 2 ½ cups (312g) All-Purpose Flour, sifted · 1 ½ cups (300g) Granulated Sugar · 1 teaspoon Baking Soda · 1 teaspoon fine Sea Salt · 1 teaspoon Cocoa Powder (use natural, not Dutch-processed) · 1 ½ cups (355ml) Vegetable or Canola Oil · 1 cup (240ml) Buttermilk, at … Read more

The Ultimate Berry Lemon Bake

Ingredients For the Berry Lemon Filling: · 8 cups mixed frozen berries (such as blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries) · 1 cup granulated sugar · Zest of 1 large lemon · ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 1-2 lemons) · ⅓ cup all-purpose flour · 1 teaspoon vanilla extract · A pinch of salt … Read more

How to Grow Basil at Home

The Best Types of Basil to Grow Indoors There are many varieties of basil, each with its own unique scent and size. The flavors range from clove to cinnamon, lemon, and citrus. All basil types are suitable for indoor cultivation, but specialized compact, disease-resistant seeds will help you make the most of your space. Best … Read more