Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter (substitute with coconut oil or vegan butter for a dairy-free version) 1 cup instant dry milk or non-dairy milk powder (for vegan or lactose-free options) 2/3 cup sugar (adjust according to taste) 1/3 cup boiling water Steps: -In a mixing bowl, add the butter (or its substitute), dry milk powder, sugar,…
Monterey Sausage Pie (Hearty, cheesy, and surprisingly simple—aka dinner that works) There are dinners that look impressive but secretly take forever… and then there are dinners like this. Monterey Sausage Pie falls firmly into the second category. It’s warm, filling, a little cheesy, a little savory, and somehow feels like something you’d bring to a…
Ingredients: ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened Zest of 1 lemon ½ cup of sugar 1 egg 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries ½ cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation: -Preheat oven to 350 degrees f and butter an 8-inch square pan. -In…
Ingredients: For the Pineapple Filling: 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions: -Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish lightly to prevent sticking. -In a medium saucepan, combine the drained crushed pineapple and granulated sugar over medium heat. Stir…
Ingredients: ¼ pound lean ground beef 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix (such as TACO BELL®) 1 10-inch flour tortilla ¼ cup nacho cheese sauce 1 tostada shell 2 teaspoons sour cream ½ cup shredded lettuce 1 tablespoon diced tomatoes 1 small flour tortilla (street taco size) Instructions: -Crumble beef into a skillet over medium heat….
Indulgent Fruit Salad (Fresh, Creamy, and Just a Little Fancy) Fruit salad doesn’t always get the spotlight. It’s often the “safe” option on the table—the thing you add for balance, not excitement. But every now and then, you want something that still feels fresh and light… just with a little more personality. That’s exactly where…
Ingredients: 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup sugar 1 prepared graham cracker crust For the Topping: 1 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions: -Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). -In a large mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, eggs, sugar,…
Ingredients: ½ cup pineapple juice 2 cups frozen pineapple chunks (about 10 ounces) 1 cup vanilla ice cream (either dairy or dairy-free, your choice) Instructions: Blend: In a high-speed blender, combine the pineapple juice, frozen pineapple chunks, and ice cream. Process on medium speed for approximately 1 ½ to 2 ½ minutes, ensuring the mixture…
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color) 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste 1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls…
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil 2 chopped green peppers 1 chopped onion 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. cumin 1/2 tsp. smoked red pepper kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 8 large tortillas 1 c. grated cheddar 1 c. shredded Monterey 2 green onions finely chopped sour cream…