Almond Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies

Ingredients  For the Dough 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/3 cup powdered sugar 1 cup almond flour 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp salt For the Filling & Finish Raspberry jam (about 1/3 cup) Additional powdered sugar for dusting You may also add: 1/4 tsp vanilla extract for warmth 1/4 tsp almond extract for deeper nutty flavor A handful of slivered … Read more

The Ultimate Chocolate Cake Recipe: Dangerously Easy, Stupidly Delicious

Ingredients: For the cake: 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour ¾ cup (65g) unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-process for a richer flavor) 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 1 cup (240ml) whole milk ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 cup (240ml) boiling water (or coffee … Read more

Homemade Pistachio Wedding Cookies Recipe

Ingredients: 2 sticks of salted butter, softened (1 cup) 1 cup powdered sugar, divided 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 package (3.4 ounces) dry pistachio instant pudding mix Optional: Extra powdered sugar for dusting     Instructions:     see continuation on next page    

Coconut Strawberry Thumbprint Cookies

Ingredients: 1 cup (230 g) unsalted butter, softened ⅔ cup (130 g) granulated sugar 2 large egg yolks 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 ½ cups shredded unsweetened coconut (for rolling) ¼ cup strawberry jam (or your favorite jam)     Instructions:   … Read more

S’mores Bars: The Ultimate Campfire-Inspired Dessert

Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted (for the graham cracker crust) 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (this will form the base of the bars) 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for sweetness) 1/8 teaspoon salt (to balance the sweetness) 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk (the creamy binder that holds everything together) 2 cups milk chocolate chips (for that … Read more

4-ingredient cheesy holiday potato casserole

This 4-ingredient cheesy holiday potato casserole is exactly the kind of dish I lean on when life is busy, the oven is already packed with a main course, and I still want something cozy and crowd-pleasing on the table. It’s inspired by the classic Midwestern “funeral potatoes” and potluck casseroles I grew up with—simple pantry … Read more

Cheddar Crusted Ground Beef and Rice Casserole

This Cheddar Crusted Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is a comforting dish that brings warmth to any family dinner. It’s a hearty meal that’s perfect for those chilly Midwestern evenings when you want something filling and delicious. The combination of savory ground beef, tender rice, and a crispy cheddar crust makes it a family favorite. … Read more

Paula Deen’s 5-Minute Fudge

Ingredients: · 3 cups (600g) granulated sugar · 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter · 2/3 cup (160ml) evaporated milk (one 5 oz can) · 1 (12 oz) package semi-sweet chocolate chips · 1 (7 oz) jar marshmallow creme (like Marshmallow Fluff) · 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract · 1 1/2 cups (150g) chopped pecans, toasted … Read more

Holiday Raspberry White Chocolate Soft Cookies

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/3 cup raspberry jam (or preserve) 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate Pinch of salt (optional) 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional) Methods     see continuation on next page