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
Ingredients Chocolate Crust Layer 2 ½ cups chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs, from 26 original OREO cookies, finely ground 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled ½ teaspoon salt Cheesecake Layer 32 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature (four 8-ounce blocks) 1 ½ cups granulated sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 4 large eggs, room temperature ½ cup sour cream 3 tablespoons heavy cream 4 to 6 cups boiling water, for the water bath to bake the cheesecake Samoas Cookie Topping … Read more
Ingredients (And Why They Work) Here’s everything you need to make these irresistible bars: Shortbread Base & Topping 2 cups room-temperature butterMakes the crumb tender, soft, and melt-in-your-mouth. 1 1/2 cups sugarSweetens but also helps the crumb get lightly golden. 1/2 teaspoon saltEnhances the buttery shortbread flavor. 2 teaspoons almond extractApricot + almond = perfect … Read more
