Classic Tuna Casserole Recipe Ingredients: 2 cups elbow macaroni (or any pasta of your choice) 1 can (12 oz) tuna in water or oil, drained and flaked 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup 1/2 cup milk (whole or 2%) 1 cup frozen peas (or fresh if you prefer) 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar…
Honey Baked Ham Recipe Ingredients 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (about 8-10 pounds) 1 cup honey ½ cup brown sugar ¼ cup Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground cloves (optional) ¼ teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (optional) Whole cloves (for studding the ham, optional) Instructions Preheat the Oven: Preheat…
Soft Dinner Rolls Recipe Ingredients 4 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting) 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F or 43°C) ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted 1 large egg 1 tablespoon milk (for brushing) Optional: 1 tablespoon melted butter (for topping) Instructions Activate…
Grandma’s Bread and Butter Pickles Recipe Ingredients 4 cups cucumbers, sliced (about 4-5 medium cucumbers) 1 cup onions, thinly sliced (about 1 large onion) 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon celery seeds ½ teaspoon ground turmeric ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper Optional: 1/2 teaspoon…
Southern Sweet Tea Recipe Ingredients 4-6 black tea bags (such as Lipton or Tetley) 4 cups water (for brewing) 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste) 4 cups cold water (for dilution) Ice Optional garnish: lemon slices or fresh mint Instructions Boil the Water: In a saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling…
Zesty Lemon Bars Recipe Ingredients For the Crust: 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ cup powdered sugar ½ cup unsalted butter, softened ¼ teaspoon salt For the Lemon Filling: 2 large eggs 1 cup granulated sugar ¼ cup all-purpose flour ⅓ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2-3 lemons) Zest of 1 lemon ½ teaspoon baking…
Classic Sloppy Joes Recipe Ingredients 1 pound ground beef (80% lean) 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup ketchup 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon mustard (yellow or Dijon) ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black…
Classic Beef Chili Recipe Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound ground beef (80% lean) 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 bell pepper (red or green), chopped 2 cans (15 oz each) kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste 2 tablespoons chili…
Apple Cinnamon Muffins Recipe Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup unsweetened applesauce ½ cup vegetable oil 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 ½ cups peeled and diced apples (about 2 medium apples) Optional:…
Homemade Strawberry Jam Recipe Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped – provides the main fruity base 1 ½ cups granulated sugar – helps preserve the jam and sweetens it 2 tbsp lemon juice – adds acidity, balances sweetness, and helps thicken the jam Instructions: Prepare the Strawberries: Rinse, hull, and chop the strawberries….
Maple Pecan Pie Recipe Ingredients: 1 pie crust (homemade or store-bought) – provides structure and a flaky base 1 cup pure maple syrup – adds natural sweetness and rich maple flavor ¾ cup brown sugar, packed – deepens the sweetness and adds caramel notes 3 large eggs – helps bind the filling and gives a…
Fluffy Pancakes Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour – for structure and softness 2 tbsp granulated sugar – adds a touch of sweetness and helps browning 1 tsp baking powder – a leavening agent for fluffy texture ½ tsp baking soda – adds lift, especially with acidic ingredients ¼ tsp salt – balances sweetness and…
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil – for sautéing and enhancing flavor 1 medium onion, chopped – adds depth and sweetness to the soup base 3 cloves garlic, minced – enhances the flavor with a warm, aromatic base 3 medium carrots, sliced – provides sweetness and color 3 celery stalks, sliced…
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter (softened) 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for rolling) 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for rolling) Instructions: Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F…
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter (softened) 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup brown sugar (packed) 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Instructions: Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking…
Ingredients: 6 large eggs 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon white vinegar Salt and black pepper (to taste) Paprika (for garnish) Fresh chives or parsley (chopped, for garnish) Instructions: Boil the Eggs: Place the eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once the…