How To Fried OkraIngredients:1 pound fresh okra, sliced into ½-inch pieces1 cup buttermilk1 cup cornmeal½ cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper½ teaspoon paprika½ teaspoon garlic powderVegetable oil, for fryingInstructions:Place the sliced okra in a bowl and pour the buttermilk over it. Let it soak for 10–15 minutes.In another bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, salt, […]
Month: November 2025
Slow Cooker Swiss Steak Recipe: A Comforting Classic for Every Table
Ingredients 2 pounds beef round steak (about ¾-inch thick) 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1 green bell pepper, sliced (optional) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes (with juice) 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce […]
Buttermilk Pancakes with Maple Syrup and Extra Bacon
Ingredients For the Pancakes 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups buttermilk 2 large eggs 1/4 cup melted butter (plus more for cooking) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For Serving Maple syrup (warm) 8–10 slices crispy bacon Instructions In a large mixing bowl, […]
Barbecue Ribs with Homemade Sauce
Barbecue Ribs with Homemade SauceIngredients:2 racks pork baby back ribs (about 4–5 pounds)2 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon paprika1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon black pepper1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)1 tablespoon olive oilFor the Homemade BBQ Sauce:1½ cups ketchup½ cup apple cider vinegar⅓ cup brown sugar2 tablespoons molasses1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon […]
Creamed Corn
Ingredients: 6 ears fresh corn (or 4 cups kernels, fresh or frozen) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup heavy cream ½ cup whole milk 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for sweetness) ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon paprika (optional) Instructions: If using fresh corn, cut the kernels off the […]
🥧 Classic Ground Beef Shepherd’s Pie
Kitchen Equipment Needed Large skillet or frying pan Saucepan for mashed potatoes Wooden spoon or spatula 9×9 or 9×13-inch baking dish Potato masher or electric mixer Ingredients For the Meat Filling 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 pound […]
Best Ever Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings: A Comfort Food Classic Made Easy
Ingredients 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cans (10.5 oz each) cream of chicken soup 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (optional) 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp dried thyme ½ tsp black pepper 1 can refrigerated biscuits (8-count), cut into small […]
Classic BLT on Lightly Toasted Sourdough
Classic BLT on Lightly Toasted Sourdough Ingredients 8 slices thick-cut bacon 8 slices sourdough bread, lightly toasted 2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced 4–6 leaves crisp lettuce (romaine or iceberg) 4 tbsp mayonnaise (Duke’s or your favorite) Salt & freshly ground black pepper Instructions Cook the Bacon Fry bacon in a skillet over medium heat until […]
Know what you’re buying
Know what you’re buying This picture has store beef(right), and farm beef(left). There is an obvious visible difference between the two but the differences don’t stop there! 1. You may notice the color difference in the picture. The store bought is pumped full of additives and preservatives, including propyl gallate, to protect against spoilage due […]
🍞 French Toast Bites
🍞 French Toast Bites Servings: 4–6Prep Time: 10 minCook Time: 10–12 minTotal Time: 20–22 min Ingredients 1 loaf of bread (brioche, challah, or thick sandwich bread works best) 3 large eggs ½ cup milk (or cream for extra richness) 2 tbsp sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp cinnamon Pinch of salt Butter or cooking […]