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These creamy potatoes pair beautifully with just about any comfort food main dish—think roast chicken, meatloaf, baked ham, or pork chops. They’re also wonderful alongside grilled sausages or a simple pan-seared steak. For a lighter plate, serve them with a big green salad or steamed vegetables like green beans, broccoli, or carrots to balance out … Read more

Ingredients For the Peanut Butter Mixture: 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 3–4 cups powdered sugar (adjust for sweetness and texture) 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional, but magical) For the Chocolate Coating: 12 oz semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate) 1 tsp shortening or coconut oil (to make chocolate … Read more

Ingredients For the Cake: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened ½ cup butter-flavored shortening (or substitute with ½ cup extra butter) 3 cups granulated sugar 5 large eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt 1 cup whole milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup chopped pecans, lightly toasted For … Read more

 Ingredients  For the Lemonade Cake Layers 1 cup (225 g) cream cheese, softened 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar 4 large eggs, room temperature 3 cups cake flour 1½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup whole milk, room temperature ½ cup frozen … Read more

This creamy chicken is wonderfully versatile. Spoon it over a bed of jasmine or basmati rice to soak up the sauce, or serve it on top of buttered egg noodles for a more old-school comfort-food feel. If you prefer something lighter, pair it with steamed green beans, roasted broccoli, or a simple mixed greens salad … Read more

This soup is a meal in itself, but it really shines when you give it a few simple companions. I like to serve it with thick slices of buttered crusty bread or a pan of warm cornbread to soak up every last bit of the tomato broth. A simple side salad—just lettuce, onion, and a … Read more

This chowder is pretty hearty on its own, but I love serving it with a crusty baguette or warm dinner rolls for dunking. A simple side salad with a tangy vinaigrette balances the richness, especially if you toss in something crunchy like sliced apples or toasted nuts. If you want to stretch the meal a … Read more

Ingredients Chicken and Broth Mixture 2 large chicken breasts, cooked and shredded (about 3-4 cups) 8 cups water 4 tablespoons Better Than Bouillon Chicken 4 tablespoons salted butter 4 carrots, cut in half lengthwise and then diced (2 ½ to 3 cups) 4 celery stalks, diced (2 ½ to 3 cups) 2 small yellow onions, diced finely (1 ½ cups) ½ cup flour 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder Dumplings Mixture 2 cups bisquick … Read more

20 Minute No Bake Cookies Recipe Ingredients 3 cups quick cook oats ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup butter, unsalted 1 ⅔ cups sugar ½ cup milk ¼ cup cocoa powder 1 cup peanut butter 2 teaspoons vanilla extract   Instructions In a large bowl, stir together the oats and salt. Set aside. In a small saucepan, over medium-high heat, whisk together the butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa. Bring the mixture to a boil … Read more

Ingredients ½ cup unsalted butter or margarine, softened 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons flour ¼ teaspoon salt 3 eggs, room temperature 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 8 inches pie shell (store-bought or use our pie shell recipe) Instructions   see continuation on next page