Pie crust is a tricky thing to master. It can be crumbly, tough, or just plain bland. With the right ingredients and technique you can make yourself an easy pie crust that will have your family asking for seconds! I know this sounds daunting but once you get started it’s actually pretty simple. Keep reading…
This is a quick and easy recipe for your family. The best part about it is that you can use up all the leftover meatballs in your fridge, so there’s no need to order pizza or takeout! You’ll have this meal on the table within 30 minutes. Ingredients The dish: 3 potatoes, peeled and boiled…
There is nothing like the sweet taste of a freshly baked cake. Or maybe that’s just me? When I was growing up, my mom and dad used to make cakes all the time for birthdays and special events. My favorite by far was their Heaven Cake – it was so delicious! The recipe has been…
Ingredients: 2/3 cup shortening 2 2/3 cups white sugar 4 eggs 2 cups mashed bananas 2/3 cup water 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cloves (I used half a teaspoon because I didn’t want mine too ‘clovey’.)…
Ingredients: Yield: Approximately 3 cups of frosting (enough to frost 24 cupcakes) 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter, softened 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 3 to 4 cups powdered sugar (depending on your desired consistency & sweetness of frosting) 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Instructions Using an electric mixer, beat together the butter and the…
Ingredients 5 Tablespoons Butter 2 Medium Yellow Onions, Thinly Sliced 1 Large Egg 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce Divided 2 1/4 Cups Beef Broth, Divided 1 1/2 Pounds Lean Ground Beef 1/3 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning 2 teaspoons garlic powder Salt & Pepper, To Taste 1/3 Cup Flour 8 Slices Provolone Cheese 1/2…
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat, or chuck roast cubed 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper 1 package dry onion soup mix 1 can cream of mushroom soup 14 oz can low sodium beef broth 2 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons flour Instructions: Place cubed beef in slow cooker and sprinkle evenly with lemon pepper. In…
INGREDIENTS 3-4 large russet potatoes, cut into quarters 4 tablespoons of olive oil 2 teaspoons of salt 2 teaspoons of garlic powder 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning ½ cup of grated parmesan cheese optional: fresh parsley (or cilantro), ranch sauce or blue cheese for dipping INSTRUCTIONS : Preheat oven to 375. Lightly grease a large…
I read an article once on how to prepare yourself and your house for Christmas and avoid exhaustion. This miracle plan began the first week in September, and continued up until days before Christmas. It involved cleaning one room per week, making one appetizer or cookie per week, and making one casserole per week, all…
Ingredients: 1 pound ground chuck ¼ teaspoon Montréal steak seasoning 1 large yellow onion Handful baby carrots, I think I used 8 to 10 2 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 14.5-ounce cans fire roasted diced tomatoes ½ cup dry red wine 1 cup…