Ingredients Main Components: · 1 box (12 oz) vanilla wafers (Nilla Wafers preferred) · 6 ripe bananas, sliced ¼-inch thick · 2 cups cold whole milk · 1 box (5.1 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix · 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened at room temperature · 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk · … Read more
Ingredients For the Crust: · 2 cups graham cracker crumbs · 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted For the Cream Cheese Layer: · 8 oz cream cheese, softened · 1/4 cup granulated sugar · 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For the Additional Layers: · 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, well drained · 4-5 ripe bananas, … Read more
Ingredients: – 1 cup all-purpose flour– 1/4 teaspoon baking soda– 1/4 teaspoon salt– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened– 1/3 cup granulated sugar– 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed– 1 large egg– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract– 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened– 1/4 cup powdered sugar– 1/2 cup fresh raspberries– 1/4 cup raspberry jam Directions: see … Read more
Ingredients: For the Cake Base:– 1 box yellow or butter cake mix (or homemade equivalent)– Ingredients listed on the box (eggs, oil, water)– 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional but recommended)For the Butter-Pecan Sauce (to pour into cake):– 1 cup heavy cream– ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)– 1 cup packed light brown sugar– 1 tsp … Read more
Ingredients For the Meatballs: · 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend for optimal juiciness) · ½ lb ground pork · ½ cup breadcrumbs (Panko or traditional) · ⅓ cup whole milk · 1 large egg, lightly beaten · ¼ cup finely minced yellow onion · 2 cloves garlic, minced · 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce · … Read more
Introduction: The 7UP Lemon Cake is a delightful fusion of refreshing citrus flavor and the unmistakable sweetness of cake, with a hint of effervescence from the 7UP soda. Whether you’re serving it for a family gathering, a birthday celebration, or just a weekend treat, this cake is sure to impress with its light, fluffy texture … Read more
I used to not like soup. Any kind of soup. At all. But Broccoli Cheddar Soup changed that. Maybe that’s because Broccoli Cheddar Soup is more like digging in to a bowl full of cheese than a brothy Minestrone, but it changed everything for me. I love soup now, and I especially love this one — Broccoli Cauliflower Cheese … Read more
This Amish 4-ingredient holiday potato casserole is the kind of dish that quietly shows up on the table and then disappears before anything else. It’s rooted in the practical, no-fuss cooking of Amish farm kitchens—where recipes rely on pantry staples, crowd-pleasing flavors, and comforting textures rather than elaborate techniques. Think of it as a cousin … Read more
This 3-ingredient Holiday Garlic Parmesan Casserole is one of those cozy, no-fuss dishes that feels like a warm hug on a cold Midwestern evening. It’s inspired by the simple church potluck casseroles many of us grew up with—nothing fancy, just comforting flavors that everyone recognizes and loves. With only three ingredients, it’s perfect for busy … Read more
This cranberry apple holiday casserole is the kind of simple, no-fuss dish that has shown up on Midwestern tables for generations, usually scribbled on an old recipe card and tucked in the back of a church cookbook. It’s just four ingredients, but it tastes like the best parts of the season—tart cranberries, cozy apples, and … Read more
