Mom’s Swedish Meatballs (The Kind of Comfort Food People Remember) There are some recipes that feed people… and some that feel like they take care of people. Swedish meatballs fall into the second category. Maybe it’s the tender little meatballs. Maybe it’s that creamy, savory gravy that somehow tastes rich and soothing at the same…
Ingredients Pastry: 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra as needed 2/3 cup ice water, plus extra as needed 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold, unsalted butter, cubed 1/2 cup shortening or lard 1 teaspoon salt 1 egg, lightly beaten Filling: 8 oz. ground beef (or skirt steak, finely chopped) 1 russet potato, peeled and diced 1…
INGREDIENTS -2 cups diced ham -1 cup Swiss cheese, grated -1/2 cup yellow onion, finely chopped -4 large eggs, beaten -2 cups whole milk -1 cup dry biscuit mix -1/2 teaspoon salt -1/2 teaspoon garlic powder -1/2 teaspoon onion powder -1/4 teaspoon pepper PREPARATION 1-Preheat oven to 400º F and lightly grease a 10-inch pie…
Crock Pot Chicken and Stuffing (The Cozy Dinner Everyone Quietly Loves) There are meals you make because they’re impressive. And then there are meals you make because everyone actually eats them without complaining. This? Definitely the second kind. Crock Pot Chicken and Stuffing is one of those comfort-food dinners that somehow feels nostalgic even if…
Ingredients: 1 chuck roast (mine was 3 pounds) Olive oil 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks 1 onion, peeled and cut into large chunks 2 stalks celery, cut into large chunks (optional) 1 cup beef broth 1 tablespoon corn starch SEASONING MIX: 2…
“I Want to Marry You” Cookies (Soft, Chewy, and Seriously Hard to Forget) Let’s talk about the name for a second. “I Want to Marry You” Cookies. It sounds like something out of a rom-com, right? A little dramatic, maybe a little over the top… until you taste one. Then suddenly, the name doesn’t feel…
Ingredients: 6 -8 chicken pieces, cleaned 1 cup flour 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 2 teaspoons paprika 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 1/2 cups water Instructions: Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour and spices and arrange skin side up in a baking dish. Mix the cream and…
Hamburger Potato Cheese Casserole (The kind of dinner that fills everyone up… without draining you) There are meals you make for fun—and then there are meals you make because you need something reliable, filling, and guaranteed to be eaten. This is the second kind. Hamburger, potatoes, and cheese. That combination doesn’t try to impress—it just…
Ingredients : 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 tablespoon pure olive oil 2 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped… 1 1/2 cups white wine, I use chardonnay 1/2 fresh lemon, Juice only 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 cup softened butter 1 tablespoon parsley 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Directions: 1- Heat cast iron skillet and…
Ingredients -1 cup mayonnaise -¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese -3 cloves garlic, minced -¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes -½ teaspoon paprika -¼ teaspoon salt -¼ teaspoon ground black pepper -3 large baking potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices -1 large sweet onion, sliced -4 12×12-inch squares aluminum foil -cooking spray Directions Step 1: Preheat grill for…