Hashbrown Casserole

INGREDIENTS: hash brown potatoes, (30 oz) olive oil, 2 tablespoons 1 yellow onion, chopped 3 large cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup white flour 2 cups full-fat milk (or skim milk, if desired) 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup sour cream. 8 ounces hard cheddar cheese, crumbled 1/4 cup parsley, minced (or substitute dried parsley if … Read more

Easy Italian Stuffed Shells

There’s a certain comfort in the rhythm of preparing a meal, especially one as beloved as Italian Stuffed Jumbo Shells. This recipe takes me back to a bustling Italian kitchen, where the aroma of browning meat and simmering sauce mingles with laughter and the clinking of dishes. It’s a dish that’s all about bringing people … Read more

No-Bake Peanut Butter Eclair Cake

A delectable and easy-to-make dessert, the No-Bake Peanut Butter Eclair Cake layers soft, buttery graham crackers with the creamy richness of peanut butter. This sweet delicacy doesn’t need baking, making it ideal for steamy summer days or whenever you’d rather not use the oven. A crowd-pleaser thanks to its creamy filling—a combination of whipped topping … Read more

Big Apple Fritters

These are the big apple fritters; it is everybody’s favorite thing that came from the heart of New York city, and there is no other place on earth where they can be found. They are a perfect inter-marriage of culinary imagination with cultural roots which reflect how busy this city is. Big Apple Fritters are … Read more

Cake Recipe – Keep this Recipe Safe

Ingredients: 1 package of chocolate cake mix (and the ingredients specified on the package) 1 can of sweetened condensed milk (14 oz) 1 bag (14 oz) of sweetened shredded coconut Regarding the topping: 1 package of cream cheese that weighs 8 ounces, softened. 1/4 cup of soft butter 1 teaspoon of vanilla flavoring 2 cups … Read more

Pineapple Juice Cake

INGREDIENTS: One package (15.25 ounces) Cake mixes, either buttercream or yellow (I like Pillsbury or Betty Crocker) one-third cup of vegetable oil one-third cup pineapple juice Four big eggs Regarding the glaze: Two cups of sugar powder one-third cup pineapple juice Four tsp unsalted butter INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Lightly butter or spray … Read more

BUTTERFINGER BALLS

Ingredients 2 cups crushed Butterfinger candy bars (about 16 fun-sized bars) 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening (optional, for smoother dipping) Butterfinger or chocolate sprinkles for decoration (optional) Preparation Prepare the Butterfinger Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed Butterfinger candy bars and … Read more

Best Southern Fried Chicken Batter

When you think of American comfort food, Southern Fried Chicken certainly leaps to mind. And the secret to its soul-satisfying goodness? The batter. Creating the Best Southern Fried Chicken Batter at home is like unlocking a time-honored secret of Southern hospitality, one that offers a crispy, golden ticket to a flavor-packed feast. This batter recipe … Read more

Garlic Mushrooms and Broccoli

Ingredients: Fresh Broccoli: 2 cups, chopped into florets Fresh Mushrooms: 2 cups, sliced (button, cremini, or shiitake mushrooms work well) • Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons • Garlic: 4 cloves, minced • Soy Sauce: 2 tablespoons (optional, for added umami flavor) • Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (adjust to taste) • Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon, freshly cracked • … Read more