Author: Sarah

  • Smothered Green Beans

    Ingredients: 5 (15-oz) cans green beans, drained 6 strips bacon 2/3 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup butter, melted 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce 1-1/2 tsp garlic powder Instructions: -Preheat oven to 350°F. -Pour drained green beans in an ungreased 9×13-inch pan. -In a large skillet, cook bacon until almost done but not too crispy. Remove…

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    Wendy’s Chili

    Wendy’s Chili (Copycat Recipe That Actually Works at Home) There’s something about a warm bowl of chili that just hits differently—especially when the weather cools down or when your day has been… a lot. And if you’ve ever had chili from Wendy’s, you already know the vibe. It’s not overly fancy, not too spicy, not…

  • Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

    Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (The Cozy Dinner That Feels Like a Hug) There’s something about stuffed cabbage rolls that just feels… grounding. Maybe it’s the slow simmer, or the way the kitchen starts to smell like something your grandma might’ve made—even if you never actually had cabbage rolls growing up. They’re hearty. Warm. A little nostalgic,…

  • Lemon Coconut Cake

    Ingredients: For the cake: 1 cup butter, softened 2 cups sugar 4 large eggs, separated 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Lemon Filling (see below) Cream Cheese Frosting (see below) 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut Lemon filling: 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 4 egg yolks,…

  • Beef and Macaroni Soup

    Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef ½ cup onion diced 6 cups beef broth 14 ounces diced tomatoes 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce ½ teaspoon oregano ½ teaspoon dried basil 1 ½ cups elbow macaroni uncooked 1 ½ cups frozen mixed vegetables Instructions: -In a large soup pot brown beef and onion…